Deborah

Mrs Deborah Hargrave

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced clinical psychologist. Special field of interest include anxiety, depression, personality disorders and couples therapy. CBT”

About Me

I help individuals and couples navigate challenging emotions, from anxiety and depression to complex emotional patterns. Drawing on my experience, I integrate practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This helps you understand and shift unhelpful patterns. My aim is to offer concrete tools and a supportive space, so you can gain clarity and find effective ways forward.

Approach

Therapy blends structured skill-building with careful emotional exploration, paced around your goals and the rhythms of daily life. I meet clients in Benoni, working in English, and keep sessions focused and predictable—short check-ins, one practical step to try, and weekly review of progress. Between sessions I set brief tasks and use simple tracking to help adolescents, adults, couples and families notice small changes and build momentum. This way suits people who want clear, practical steps alongside thoughtful emotional understanding.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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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.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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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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    OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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 South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Deborah Hargrave Clinical psychologist

In-person

Northmead

Benoni, Gauteng

South Africa