Despina

Dr Despina Learmonth

Chartered Psychologist

I believe in holistic wellbeing: empowering you to improve your overall quality of life. Head to heart, solutions for survival and growth.

About Me

I help you bridge the gap from "head to heart," fostering holistic wellbeing. My approach supports you in developing practical solutions for immediate survival and sustainable growth. If you are seeking to improve your overall quality of life, we can work together. We will explore ways to navigate challenges and build lasting resilience.

Approach

Moving from thinking into felt meaning, I help you notice patterns and experiment with small, practical shifts that ease anxiety and repair connection. Sessions in Cape Town or online, in English or Afrikaans, feel paced and collaborative — we set clear steps, reflect on what worked between meetings, and adjust as needed. I use gentle challenge, practical tools and relational focus so insight turns into everyday change. This way often suits adolescents, adults and couples seeking steady, usable progress rather than quick fixes.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

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

    Learn more about Relationship Issues

Professional Title:

  • Chartered Psychologist

    A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Qualifications


City, University of London

Registrations


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

Psychologist

Service Area


MediCape

In-person & Online

Waterfront

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa