Mr Lekuka Ngoako Masipa

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“The thought of starting therapy can be a scaring one. We often wonder about suitability and ask ourselves will the therapist and I get along? I believe that the relationship between a therapist & client is a very vulnerable and sacred relationship, where the two travel together to explore vulnerable parts of the client”

About Me

It’s natural to feel apprehensive when considering therapy, wondering if you'll connect with your therapist. I believe our therapeutic relationship is a truly sacred space, where we journey together. This allows you to explore vulnerable parts of yourself with trust and ease. I offer a collaborative, supportive environment for those ready to gently navigate their inner world.

Approach

Starting from that first uneasy step, I offer a steady, curious way of working that feels paced and purposeful — we attend to what matters most while keeping hard feelings containable. Sessions in Cape Town or online, in English, are collaborative: I listen for repeating patterns, gently link present struggles to earlier hurts, and use focused assessment to clarify what keeps you stuck. Between meetings I might invite short reflections to test new ways of relating. This approach often suits adolescents, young adults and couples seeking clearer self-understanding and safer connection.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Schema Therapy
A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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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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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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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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