Mr Johann Nepgen, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“Established a private practice in 1999. I use hypnotherapy and EMDR, as well as a range of general clinical and psychotherapeutic skills.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space for individuals seeking to navigate life's complexities. Drawing on my extensive experience, I integrate a range of clinical and psychotherapeutic skills. For deep personal work, I often use hypnotherapy. Clients looking for a seasoned professional with diverse tools will find a collaborative environment. My aim is to help you explore your experiences and discover new ways forward.

Approach

Since 1999 I’ve developed a way of working that pairs paced, focused interventions with moments of calm enquiry so you feel steadier as we tackle difficult material. In Cape Town and online, in Afrikaans or English, sessions are practical and grounded: we set clear goals, use guided trance or bilateral processing when deeper memory shifts are needed, and I check in on how skills land between meetings. The pace is collaborative and measured, with attention to safety and real-world change. This approach suits people facing trauma, anxiety or persistent patterns who want steady progress.

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Basic Information

Languages:

Afrikaans, English

Fees:

Cash practice

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

General psychotherapy with a trauma-informed and self development approach.

Services Offered:

Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Sex Therapy
Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Elderly
Individuals
Groups
Parents

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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.
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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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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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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Alcohol Use / Addiction
A pattern of alcohol consumption that has become harmful to a person's health, relationships, or ability to function day-to-day.
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Bipolar
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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.