Lynn

Dr Lynn Dunstan

Counseling Psychologist

I am an experienced and compassionate therapist committed to helping my clients heal and grow and live happy and fulfilled lives.

About Me

As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I offer a dedicated space. Here, you can explore challenges and discover pathways to personal well-being. We will work collaboratively to understand what might be holding you back. My aim is to help you build resilience. Together, we develop practical strategies for a more fulfilling life. This approach suits individuals ready to invest in their emotional growth and find lasting change.

Approach

Committed to your wellbeing, I focus on practical, gentle steps tailored to your daily life and values. Sessions in Somerset West or online, delivered in English, are paced to your needs and mix focused dialogue with calm, guided practice. Between sessions we use brief exercises and reflections to translate understanding into manageable change across anxiety, grief, relationship strain, life transitions and self‑esteem. Those willing to engage steadily and collaborate often find this approach brings lasting, usable shifts.
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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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  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Qualifications


University of South Africa / University of Western Cape (internship)

Registrations


Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area


Private practice

In-person & Online

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa