Dr Coenie Hattingh
Neuropsychologist
“I'm a psychotherapist and neuropsychologist located in the Southern Suburbs. I specialise in long term individual psychotherapy and diagnostic neuropsychology.”
About Me
Approach
My theoretical orientation is psychoanalytic within a contemporary Freudian perspective. Both my own long term psychoanalysis and intensive clinical supervision have enriched my clinical practice tremendously.
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Services
While I have fulfilled many diverse roles academically and clinically, my area of special interest and experience is in long term individual psychotherapy and diagnostic neuropsychology. I mostly see adolescents (17 years and older) and adults of all ages.
Apart from exploratory depth psychotherapy in high functioning individuals who want to understand themselves better, my clinical interests are broad and I have experience in working with individuals who have presented with a diverse range of difficulties. I do however have a special interest in working with individuals who struggle with depression, specifically treatment non-responsive and treatment resistant depression, individuals who repeatedly enter into destructive patterns of relating, and individuals who have difficulties with behavior that deviates from that which is understood to be orthodox or “normal” especially when these are sexual in nature.
Services Offered:
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Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Elderly
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Dementia
A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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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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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Memory Problems
Difficulties with retaining or recalling information, which may be related to ageing, brain injury, neurological conditions, stress, or psychological factors.
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Neuropsychiatry
A medical specialty at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry, focused on conditions where brain dysfunction produces psychiatric symptoms.
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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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Sexual Issues
Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.
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Professional Title:
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Neuropsychologist
A psychologist specialising in the relationship between the brain and behaviour, assessing cognitive functioning after injury, illness, or neurodevelopmental conditions.
Qualifications
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Neuropsychologist