HENK

Dr HENK SWANEPOEL, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a clinical psychologist with specific interest in neuropsychology and medico-legal work.”

About Me

I understand that navigating cognitive changes or complex legal and health matters can feel overwhelming. As a clinical psychologist, I focus on neuropsychology, helping you understand how brain function impacts daily life. Through thorough assessments, I provide clear, objective insights. This is especially helpful when you need an expert understanding for legal or health-related questions, offering a clear, supportive path forward.

Approach

In sessions I listen carefully, map patterns in thinking and daily routines, and agree on small, practical steps you can try straight away. I use measurable markers and plain feedback so we can track what changes, and I share concise, written summaries after key meetings. Between sessions you’ll practice specific strategies and record how they work; we review that data together and adjust the plan. Change tends to arrive through steady, evidence-informed adjustments and regular review rather than sudden shifts.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Disability Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Neuropsychology

    A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • 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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  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

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

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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

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 Namibia (HPCNA)

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Medunsa

Year: 2001

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Limpopo

Year: 2014

Service Areas

Dr Henk Swanepoel Clinical Psychologist

In-person

Centurion

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa