Ms Karen Adams

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I have been in practice since 1994. My approach is behaviour therapy based. My belief is that people are resilient and creative. My focus is solution focused.”

About Me

With decades of experience, I support individuals to unlock their innate resilience and creativity. My behaviour therapy approach is deeply solution-focused, guiding you to discover practical ways forward. We work together, focusing on your strengths to build effective strategies for change. This approach is ideal for those ready to actively find clear, actionable steps for a more fulfilling life.

Approach

Change happens through clear, practical steps we agree on—small experiments you try between sessions to see what shifts. In Pretoria or online, in Afrikaans or English, sessions are structured, time‑efficient and paced to match adolescent or adult needs while keeping things collaborative and straightforward. I combine focused skill practice with brief behavioural experiments and targeted feedback; occasional diagnostic input helps us refine the plan and clarify progress. This approach fits people wanting pragmatic, measurable movement with steady, usable results.

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Basic Information

Pretoria, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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.
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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.
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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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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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Ukraine Aid
Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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

Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Easymed

In-person & Online

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa