Dave

Mr Dave Swart

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“With practices in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, Dave Swart draws from a trans-theoretical approach and more than a decade’s experience in delivering an empirical but warm therapeutic journey”

About Me

Dave Swart supports individuals navigating life's complexities, drawing on over a decade's clinical experience. He offers a therapeutic journey that is both empirical and genuinely warm. By blending various proven approaches, he tailors sessions to unique needs. This helps clients gain clarity and find lasting change. Those seeking a compassionate, evidence-informed space will find a strong match.

Approach

Across Cape Town and Port Elizabeth I guide clients through focused, practical steps that balance research-informed techniques with genuine warmth. Sessions in English or Afrikaans, in-person or online, move at a collaborative pace—short check-ins, deeper exploration, and agreed experiments between meetings so insight becomes usable. We pay close attention to patterns that show up in relationships and sexual concerns, using mindful exercises and clear feedback to shift them. People wanting measured, compassionate progress tend to feel well supported by this way of working.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Consultation

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

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

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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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

University of The Free State

Service Areas

4 The Lane

In-person & Online

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa