Dr Elizma van der Smit, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
“An experienced, competent and compassionate therapist working predominantly with individual and couples.”
About Me
As an experienced clinical psychologist, I help individuals, couples, and teenagers navigate life's complexities. My approach is grounded in compassion and competence. I create a supportive space where you can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. We can work together to understand patterns and build resilience. My aim is to offer practical strategies for positive change, helping you find a clear way forward.
Approach
I guide therapy with quiet structure and flexible pacing, offering a clear, compassionate space where we set practical aims together. In Klerksdorp I offer sessions in English or Afrikaans and tailor meeting rhythms to fit school, work or family demands. Sessions blend careful assessment, focused reflection and practical tasks between meetings so patterns become clearer and change feels manageable. People seeking steady support and usable strategies for stress, relationships or personal growth tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information
Services
Anger management, individual and group therapy
Services Offered:
- •Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Stress Management
- •Personal Development
- •BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy)
- •CBT
- •Conflict Management
- •Group Therapy
- •Individual Therapy
- •Inpatient Services
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Anger
- •Anxiety
- •Depression
- •Grief, Loss & Bereavement
- •Guilt or Forgiveness
- •Mood Disorder
- •Personal Development
- •Relationship Issues
- •Self-Care
- •Self-Esteem
Professional Title:
- •Clinical Psychologist
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
DoctorateNWU
Year: 2014
M.A. in Clinical Psychology
ResidencyNWU
Year: 1998
Master of Philosophy
Rand Afrikaans University
Year: 2003
BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) (Level 1)
CertificationBWRT Institute (Terence Watts)
Year: 2020
BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) (Level 2)
CertificationBWRT Institute (Terence Watts)
Year: 2023
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa
Clinical Psychologist (PS)
Registration: PS 0064793
Verify License