Dr Derine Louw

Clinical Psychologist

“Dr Derine Louw focuses on therapeutic interventions in adolescents and adults, both in-person and online.”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist in Van Riebeeckshof, Western Cape, South Africa. I help young adults and adults navigate life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality difficulties. I provide psychological and diagnostic assessments to clarify diagnoses and guide practical treatment plans.

Approach

Across clinic appointments in Bellville and secure online sessions, I keep a clear, paced structure that balances practical problem-solving with reflective exploration. I offer sessions in Afrikaans or English, work with diagnostic findings to set realistic, collaborative goals, and use short, focused between-session tasks to test coping strategies and build skills. Sessions tend to feel direct but supportive, alternating gentle challenge with concrete strategies tailored to life changes, anxiety, mood shifts and personality patterns. This way of working suits people seeking clarity and steady progress.

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Basic Information

Bellville, South Africa

Services

Dr Derine Louw is now offering you secure video visits. It's understandable that meeting at the practice is not always convenient. Online appointments allow you to receive the same quality care as you do in person. Online appointments are appropriate for many types of appointments. Feel free to contact the practice for more information or to schedule your appointment!

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life Transitions
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about Anxiety
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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.
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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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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
Learn more about Young Adult Issues

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

Stellenbosch University

University of The Free State

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Stellenbosch University

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Oude Westhof Medical Suites

In-person & Online

Van Riebeeckshof

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa