Garth

Mr Garth Newman

Clinical Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist, practicing in Brackenfell. I offer individual, family, and play therapy.

About Me

As a clinical psychologist in Brackenfell, I offer a supportive space for individuals, families, and children. I draw on my clinical training to help adults navigate personal challenges and strengthen their well-being. For families, I guide conversations to improve communication and foster stronger bonds. With children, I use play therapy, which allows them to explore feelings and experiences in a natural, expressive way. My aim is to help clients understand themselves and find clear paths forward.

Approach

When we meet—either in Brackenfell or online in Afrikaans or English—sessions are structured and flexible, with clear steps and careful listening. With adults I combine focused therapy and assessment to track progress; with children I alternate play and simple prompts to surface feelings. I help families rehearse key conversations, set practical strategies, and when abuse, addiction or mood instability arise we agree on clear safety plans. People seeking steady, practical support and honest feedback tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Inpatient Services

    Round-the-clock mental health care in a hospital or residential setting for people who need intensive treatment and a safe, contained environment.

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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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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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals

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.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

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

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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.

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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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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.

Qualifications


Stellenbosch University

University of the Western Cape

Registrations


Health Professions Counsel of South Africa

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Brackenfell Psychology

In-person & Online

Brackenfell

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa