Jackie

Mrs Jackie Lyons

Clinical Psychologist

I am experienced in helping clients find and eliminate the causes of deep seated problems eg fears anxiety depression stress

About Me

I help clients understand and address the underlying reasons for long-standing fears, anxiety, and depression. When stress feels overwhelming, we can explore what's truly driving it, beyond just managing symptoms. Together, we'll uncover these deep-seated patterns, helping you find lasting relief. This collaborative approach is ideal for those seeking to resolve core issues and move towards a more settled future.

Approach

To resolve entrenched fears and low mood I guide sessions that combine calm curiosity with targeted experiential work, helping you surface what keeps those responses repeating and practice different, safer ways of responding in-session. In Johannesburg and through English online appointments we move at a measured pace, alternating reflective dialogue with focused techniques and brief between-session tasks when helpful. Therapy may include gentle trance-based exercises and psychodynamic reflection, always tailored to your readiness and tolerance. Those facing addiction, burnout or major transitions often find this steady, practical approach clarifying and stabilising.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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


University of Witwatersrand

University of Witwatersrand

Registrations


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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Parkwood Medical Centre

In-person & Online

Parkwood

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa