Ms Carla Lippi-Gimmel
Clinical Psychologist
“Registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Faerie Glen, Pretoria.”
About Me
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Services
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, offering both brief and long-term psychodynamically-informed therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples.
My special interests include:
- Personality disorders
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Deliberate self-harm
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders
- Relationship difficulties/separation/loss
- Work-related difficulties
- Challenges related to identity and adjustment.
My approach is broadly psychodynamic, which involves a collaborative process that allows for a deeper understanding and working through of difficulties (as opposed to symptom reduction alone) in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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Professional Title:
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Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.
Qualifications
University of Pretoria
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Clinical Psychologist