Lizané

Mrs Lizané Van Graan

Clinical Psychologist

“Psychologist passionate about people and assisting all patients, adults, children and adolescents through difficulties.”

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About Me

This Clinical Psychologist is passionate about supporting individuals through life's difficulties. They work with adults, children, and adolescents, providing a compassionate space to explore challenges and find practical ways forward. Sessions aim to foster understanding and resilience, tailoring support to each person's unique needs. This approach helps diverse clients gain clarity and navigate their experiences with confidence, creating a safe environment for everyone.

Approach

Guided by helping patients of all ages, I shape sessions to be practical, steady and focused on clear next steps. In my Brits consulting room I offer appointments in Afrikaans or English, where assessment and gentle activities set a pace that feels manageable for children, adolescents and adults alike. Sessions blend careful observation, short-term tasks and reflective conversation so families and individuals notice small shifts between meetings. People facing transitions, loss or trauma often find this structured, compassionate pace helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • 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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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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  • 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 Namibia

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Limpopo

Service Areas

Lizané van Graan Clinical Psychology

In-person

Brits, North West

South Africa

Brits, South Africa