Corlia

Dr Corlia Buys, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Verified

“An experienced, competent and compassionate psychotherapist working with all ages.”

About Me

Compassionate and experienced, this clinical psychologist offers a supportive space for individuals of all ages. She guides clients through personal challenges, fostering understanding and growth. Sessions encourage open, collaborative dialogue, helping you articulate feelings and develop practical steps. Her empathetic approach is a strong match for those exploring life transitions or complex emotions. You will find a grounded and understanding professional.

Approach

I arrange sessions with steady focus and genuine care, tailoring pace to each person's needs and inviting honest, practical conversation about feelings and choices. From my calm office in Bethlehem, Free State, I offer work in English and Afrikaans and create a safe, predictable space for children, teens and adults. Sessions blend careful exploration of past patterns, emotionally attuned activities for younger clients, and clear, collaborative feedback so you leave with small, achievable steps between meetings. Those facing relationship strain, grief or changing moods often find this steady, practical way helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Supportive therapy for individuals who experieced trauma, depression and anxiety.

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

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

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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).

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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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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

  • 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.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

University of the Freestate

Year: 2021

Service Areas

My practice

In-person

Hospitaalheuwel

Bethlehem, Free State

South Africa

Hospitaalheuwel, Bethlehem, South Africa