Katia

Mrs Katia Nicolaides

Counseling Psychologist

“An experienced, competent and compassionate psychotherapist working predominately adults.”

About Me

As an experienced and compassionate psychotherapist my area of focus is with adults and I am guided by a psych-analytic orientation. I help individuals explore their challenges, fostering understanding and growth. My approach involves deep listening, tailoring support to each person’s unique journey. Clients find a welcoming environment to openly discuss concerns, moving towards greater well-being.

Approach

Conversations in my room move at a considered pace, balancing careful reflection with practical steps so you feel heard and steady. Whether we meet in Germiston or online, in English, I create a predictable structure—gentle exploration in sessions, occasional reading or reflection between meetings—to deepen insight and test new ways of relating. I attend to patterns that emerge, using assessment and psychoeducation where helpful to clarify choices and meaning. People seeking clearer relationships and calmer decision-making often find this approach useful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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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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    Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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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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    Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Communities
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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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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Professional Title:

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    Counseling Psychologist

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

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

Memberships

South African Psychoanalytical Association (SAPA)

Full Member

Service Area

Huddle Park

In-person & Online

Senderwood

Germiston, Gauteng

South Africa