Jade

Ms Jade Richards

Counseling Psychologist

“As a therapist, and as a client myself, I have experienced psychotherapy to be a meaningful and empowering process. I believe that relationships are at the core of human development and base my practice in relational work and psychodynamic thinking.”

About Me

I believe therapy offers a truly meaningful and empowering process. Rooted in relational work and psychodynamic thinking, I help clients explore how past relationships shape their present. We can work together to understand recurring patterns and find new ways of connecting. This approach is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of their inner world. As a therapist and former client, I understand this journey. I aim for our sessions to be a place where you feel understood.

Approach

Therapy often becomes a space where we notice small moments that map back to earlier relationships, and I pay close attention to those cues. I offer sessions in Cape Town and online in English, keeping a steady, attentive pace that balances gentle exploration with clear reflection. In-session we explore feelings, behaviours and relational expectations, make links to past experiences, and I support short experiments between meetings—small changes you can try and reflect on. This approach tends to help people facing transitions, grief, anxiety, parenthood or relationship strains.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Psychotherapy

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

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • 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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Psychologist

Registration: PS 0117617

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2011

Service Areas

My practice

In-person & Online

Gardens

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa