Claire

Mrs Claire Battiston

Clinical Psychologist

“Clinical psychologist experienced in multiple therapeutic modalities. Treatment is always grounded in mindfulness and focused on mind-body connection. Special interests include trauma and maternal mental health. Qualified EMDR and TRE practitioner.”

About Me

I help clients explore their experiences, always grounding our work in mindfulness and the mind-body connection. If you are navigating trauma or the unique challenges of maternal mental health, we can gently unpack these feelings together. My approach integrates techniques like EMDR to help you process difficult memories. I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard, helping you find stability and inner calm.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, attuned pace where mindfulness and close attention to bodily signals guide how we explore difficult memories and everyday overwhelm. In Cape Town I work in English and Afrikaans and also offer remote sessions, so therapy can fit around your life. You can expect a collaborative rhythm—gentle body-focused exercises, guided processing of distressing material, and practical tools to try between meetings that reinforce safety and regulation. This approach tends to suit people facing trauma or the shifting demands of motherhood.
Contact Claire

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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

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    Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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    Psychotherapy

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

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Works With:

  • •Adults

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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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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    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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    Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

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 Cape Town

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Milnerton Medi Clinic

In-person & Online

Milnerton

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa