Dr Duane Booysen

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

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Learn more about Trauma Counseling
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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.
Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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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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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
Learn more about PTSD
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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.
Learn more about Trauma
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
Learn more about Trauma Therapy

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

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Stellenbosch University

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Duane Booysen - Clinical Psychologist

In-person & Online

Grahamstown

Makana, Eastern Cape

South Africa