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

Qualifications

University of the Witwatersrand

Service Areas

My practice

In-person & Online

Gardens

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa