Ms Lizé van Graan, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“I view psychological healing as a deeply human process and needs to be tended to holistically, as the mind and body are intricately connected. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, particularly Schema Therapy, attachment-focused work, and somatic-informed practice. I integrate these with elements of psychodynamic thinking, CBT, and nutritional psychology. Many clients come to therapy knowing what they “should” do but finding that something inside them resists change. I’m interested in that “something” – the protective parts, unmet needs, and old survival strategies that made sense once but now keep life small. I aim to work respectfully, ethically, and at a pace that fits your nervous system rather than pushing for quick fixes.”

About Me

I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a background in both psychology and nutritional science, bringing together an understanding of mind, body, and relationships in the way I work. I think about wellbeing as something that lives not only in thoughts, but also in the nervous system, the body, and everyday habits of care. I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others. Many of the people I see are carrying the impact of difficult childhood experiences, complicated relationships, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. I’m especially interested in trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, and the quieter forms of suffering that don’t always have clear labels – feeling “too much,” “not enough,” or unsure who you are underneath the roles you’ve learned to play. My style is warm, curious, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe enough to slow down, be honest, and discover parts of yourself that may not have had space before.

Approach

I don’t see therapy as just talking about problems. Real change happens when insight meets emotional experience and the body has a chance to feel safe enough to do something new. My approach draws mainly from: Schema Therapy and parts work: understanding the different “modes” or parts of you – such as the Vulnerable Child, Inner Critic, or Detached Protector – and helping them find healthier ways to relate. Attachment-focused therapy: exploring how early relationships shaped the way you connect, trust, and protect yourself today. Somatic and nervous-system awareness: noticing how emotions live in the body and learning to gently regulate rather than override them. Integrative CBT and psychodynamic ideas: to link present struggles with deeper meanings and practical change. Nutritional psychology: The connection between how food affects our mental health and how our mind influences our eating habits. I work collaboratively and transparently. My hope is that you leave not only with insight, but with a kinder inner voice and more freedom to live as yourself.

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Basic Information

Klerksdorp, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

I offer individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing: Trauma and complex childhood experiences Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm Relationship and attachment difficulties Low self-esteem, shame, and harsh self-criticism Burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing Life transitions, grief, and identity questions Support where mental and physical wellbeing intersect (including nutritional psychology perspectives) Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include talking, experiential exercises, parts dialogue, grounding practices, and practical skill-building. I work both short-term and longer-term depending on what you’re hoping for.

Services Offered:

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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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Health Psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.
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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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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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.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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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.