Carol Cheesman
Clinical Psychologist
“In the last 35 years I have worked in a range of settings including parent-infant work, addiction, Hospice, and private practice. I currently do individual and couple psychotherapy. I also facilitate small groups working with loss/bereavement. My approach is broadly psychodynamic, incorporating mindfulness.”
About Me
I am a Clinical Psychologist in Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa. I help you manage anxiety, grief, relationship problems, and trauma. I offer psychodynamic therapy, relationship counseling, and support groups to build practical coping skills.
Approach
After decades across varied settings, my focus in sessions is on how you feel in the room — curious, steady, and present as we slow things down to notice patterns. I work from Observatory and online, in English, creating a calm pace where we use focused listening, gentle tracking of memories and practical mind‑body grounding between meetings. We often pause to explore relational patterns, bring awareness to anxious or grieving moments, and try small experiments to shift reactions. This slow, collaborative way suits adults and couples seeking thoughtful, steady change.
Contact Carol
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Basic Information
Cape Town, South Africa
Services
I am offering online consultations through the COVID19 crisis
Services Offered:
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Mindfulness
- •EMDR
- •Psychodynamic Therapy
- •Support Groups
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Groups
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Anxiety
- •Grief & Loss
- •Mood Disorder
- •Relationship Issues
- •Trauma
Professional Title:
- •Clinical Psychologist
Qualifications
Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa
In Association with the Tavistock Clinic , London,UK
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Clinical Psychologist
Service Area
Private Practice
Observatory
Cape Town, Western Cape
South Africa