Dr Duane Booysen, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a clinical psychologist focused on providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions to adolescents and adults.”

About Me

As a clinical psychologist, I focus on supporting adolescents and adults through psychological assessment and tailored interventions. I aim to help you gain a clearer understanding of your experiences. We can explore challenges through a comprehensive assessment. Alternatively, we can develop practical strategies in sessions to navigate difficulties effectively. This approach offers insightful, evidence-based support for those seeking lasting well-being.

Approach

We start by turning your concerns into a focused pathway that guides whether we use assessment or intervention, so each step feels purposeful. In Makhanda or online, in Afrikaans or English, sessions are structured and attentive: we track symptoms, link them to life events, and test what helps through brief, practical tasks between meetings. For trauma I integrate careful safety planning and gradual exposure alongside measurement of progress. This way of working often helps adolescents, children and adults facing anxiety, abuse or PTSD.

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Basic Information

Makhanda, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
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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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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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); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS0130680

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Stellenbosch University

Year: 2015

Master of Arts in Psychology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Year: 2012

Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Year: 2009

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Stellenbosch University

Year: 2020

Service Areas

Duane Booysen - Clinical Psychologist

In-person & Online

Grahamstown

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

South Africa

Grahamstown, Makhanda, South Africa