Lynette

Mrs Lynette Dean

Counseling Psychologist

A psychologist specializing in women’s mental health.. fertility counselling , couple counselling , miscarriage, and postpartum depression,

About Me

I support women and couples navigating the complex emotional landscape of fertility, miscarriage, and postpartum depression. As a Counseling Psychologist, I offer a compassionate space to explore feelings and develop practical strategies. My aim is to help you find stability and resilience during challenging life transitions. This specialisation in women's mental health ensures tailored support, guiding you towards understanding and coping with these unique experiences.

Approach

When grief, loss or uncertainty arrive, therapy focuses on steadying day-to-day life while attending to deeper emotions. In sessions—face to face in Gqeberha or online in Afrikaans or English—I work at a measured pace, balancing emotional processing with practical coping steps and clear check-ins. Between meetings we use brief, achievable tasks, collaborative goal-setting and attention to relationship dynamics and any addictive patterns that affect wellbeing. Those looking for structured, compassionate support through difficult transitions often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

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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  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Sex Addiction

    A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Qualifications


Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Registrations


Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area


Private Practice

In-person & Online

Sunridge Park

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

South Africa