Claire Alderton

Claire Alderton

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) psychotherapist based in Cape Town, South Africa. ISTDP is new to SA.”

About Us

As an ISTDP psychotherapist in Cape Town, I offer a focused, active approach to emotional healing. This Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy is relatively new to South Africa, providing a fresh path. I help clients uncover and resolve deep-seated emotional patterns efficiently. If you seek lasting change and are ready for a direct, collaborative process, this could be a good fit.

Approach

In Cape Town, where this active short-term approach is just becoming known, we work in focused, time-sensitive sessions that move quickly to the emotions and patterns that keep you stuck. Sessions are direct and collaborative: we track defenses, invite felt experience, clarify impulses and test new ways of relating in the room and between meetings. Assessments inform pacing so you get targeted, practical interventions rather than open-ended exploration. People seeking efficient, deep change tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Works With:

  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Organisation Focus Areas:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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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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    Grief & Loss

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

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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.

    Learn more about Chronic Illness
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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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Practitioner Psychologist

Service Area

Private Practice Office

In-person & Online

Kalk Bay

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa