Claire

Ms Claire Beattie

Licensed Educational Psychologist

“An experienced and compassionate psychologist who supports individuals to draw on their strengths to manage challenges and thrive. Provides therapy for children, adolescents and parents to support their mental and emotional wellbeing and overall development.”

About Me

I help children, adolescents, and parents navigate life's challenges. My compassionate approach focuses on discovering and building upon your inherent strengths, fostering mental and emotional wellbeing. In our sessions, we'll work together to understand feelings and develop practical tools for growth. This collaborative process helps young people thrive. Parents also find support, gaining confidence to guide their children towards positive change.

Approach

I help you notice small strengths and practise manageable changes so everyday challenges become less overwhelming. In my Cape Town practice, in English, sessions feel practical and paced to your needs — with quieter, playful ways for younger children and clearer, goal-focused steps for adolescents and parents. Between meetings I encourage short, doable experiments to try at home, then we review what worked and adapt together. This way suits families and young people looking for steady, confidence-building progress.
Contact Claire

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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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    Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Groups
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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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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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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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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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Educational Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to assess and support learning, developmental, and educational needs.

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg (UJ), UNISA, WITS

Registrations

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

Educational Psychologist

Service Area

My Practice (Gardens and Claremont) and online consultations

In-person

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa