Ms Luisa Dos Ramos

Counseling Psychologist

“I believe that people's lives are affected by their connection to past events, relationship patterns and self-perceptions. I aim to foster a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space for self-discovery and healing. I work with clients using psychodynamic and eclectic approaches.”

About Me

When past events, relationship patterns, or self-perceptions feel overwhelming, I offer a space to explore their impact. I aim to foster a safe, non-judgmental environment for your self-discovery. Using psychodynamic and eclectic approaches, we can gently uncover patterns and find new ways forward. This helps clients seeking deeper understanding and lasting healing, fostering a more authentic self.

Approach

When earlier experiences feel overwhelming I attend to the small, lived moments that keep old patterns alive, helping you notice links between memory, feeling and behaviour. I offer sessions in English, both in Roodepoort and online, keeping a steady, predictable pace so you can feel contained while we explore difficult material. We mine what emerges in-session and between sessions—thoughts, dreams, bodily signals—and use brief experiments, reflection and gentle interpretation to shift stuck responses. Those seeking clearer self-understanding and steadier emotion regulation often find this way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Roodepoort, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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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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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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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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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:

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