Karen Fleming, M.A

Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a Cape Town-based clinical psychologist providing online Individual therapy for adults living in South Africa. Focus areas often include anxiety management, insight and esteem building, working with shame and processing trauma. The focus is on shifting out of unhelpful patterns and realigning with empowered wellbeing. I am currently offering online therapy only.”

About Me

I offer online therapy, including online EMDR for adults based in South Africa. I mostly provide support for difficulties related to work and relationship stress, anxiety and trauma. The focus is on shifting out of unhelpful patterns and realigning with empowered wellbeing. For the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, I primarily make use of a skills-based approach called Metacognitive Therapy (MCT). I am a certified EMDR practitioner, a helpful approach for the processing of trauma. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, depending on the specific needs of the client.

Approach

Each session is collaborative with a specific focus on holding struggle with compassion and on gaining new insights that can lead to constructive changes and an alleviation of distress. Sometimes people work with me to build up emotional regulation skills, enhance self understanding, develop new ways to communicate and gain new perspectives on their relationships. If you'd like to discuss setting up an appointment, you're welcome to email me.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

Online Only

Services

I am able to offer skills based therapy and also supportive talk therapy, adapting to your specific need. I have a particular interest in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment for trauma recognized by international guidelines (WHO, APA, NICE (UK). I also have an interest in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): a body-calming, self-applied method with promising research for anxiety, stress, and trauma-related symptoms.

Services Offered:

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.
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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Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with 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.
Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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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:

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.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Clinical Psychologist (PS)

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Qualifications

M.A in Clincial Psychology and Community Counselling

Stellenbosch University

Year: 2012

Memberships

EMDR South Africa (EMDR SA)

Service Areas

Barnardt & Fleming Private Practice

Online Only

Cape Town

South Africa