Clare

Dr Clare Harvey

Clinical Psychologist

“An approach to suit your personal needs”

About Me

I believe your path to well-being is unique. My approach focuses on understanding your specific needs, tailoring our work to fit you. I aim to create a supportive space where you can explore challenges at your own pace. Together, we will find practical strategies that genuinely resonate. This ensures the support you receive truly fits your individual circumstances. It helps you navigate life's complexities effectively.

Approach

A flexible, practical rhythm shapes how we work together, shifting between gentle exploration and focused problem-solving as needed. I offer sessions in Randburg and online, in English, where children might use play to express themselves while adolescents and adults map clear, achievable steps; assessments inform these choices so everything feels purposeful. Between meetings I suggest small, doable practices and brief reflections that keep progress steady without overwhelming you. This way of working suits parents and individuals facing anxiety, trauma, burnout or the complexities of physical disability.
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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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    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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    Psychotherapy

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

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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
  • •Parents

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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    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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    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
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    Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

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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.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
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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.

    Learn more about Trauma

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 the Witwatersrand

Registrations

Health Professions Council of Namibia

Psychologist

Service Area

Valley Centre Office

In-person & Online

Craighall Park

Randburg, Gauteng

South Africa