Cindy

Mrs Cindy van Wyk

Neuropsychologist

“I am a psycho-analytically trained therapist who practices from a relational modality with specialised training in neuropsychology. I have also lectured at various tertiary institutions and am looking to pursue my PhD. I am a passionate advocate for mental health and have a keen interest in neurodivergence.”

About Me

I offer a warm, relational space to gently explore how your unique mind shapes your experiences and connections. Drawing on my specialised neuropsychology training, I help clients understand their inner world, especially those who are neurodivergent. We'll work collaboratively to make sense of patterns, fostering new ways to relate and thrive. This approach helps you gain a deeper, compassionate understanding of yourself.

Approach

From that place, therapy unfolds as a careful mapping of how your mind organizes feelings, memories and relationships, with attention to subtle neurocognitive patterns. Sessions are paced to match your processing—sometimes slow and exploratory, sometimes focused and problem-solving—and I combine reflective dialogue with gentle, evidence-informed assessment when clarity is needed. Between sessions you may be offered concise observations or strategies to try in daily life to test new ways of relating. This way of working often suits people who value thoughtful, collaborative exploration.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Neuropsychology

    A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Rehabilitation (Cognitive)

    Structured programmes to restore or compensate for cognitive abilities (memory, attention, problem-solving) after brain injury or illness.

  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

  • 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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Epilepsy

    A neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures, which can also carry significant emotional and social impacts including anxiety, stigma, and lifestyle limitations.

  • Parkinson's

    A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

Professional Title:

  • Neuropsychologist

    A psychologist specialising in the relationship between the brain and behaviour, assessing cognitive functioning after injury, illness, or neurodevelopmental conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Neuropsychologist

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Neuropsychology

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2013

Master of Arts in Research Psychology

University of Johannesburg

Year: 2010

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology

Rand Afrikaans University

Year: 2004

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Rand Afrikaans University

Year: 2003

Service Areas

The Neuro Hub

In-person & Online

Sandton

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa