Lynn

Mrs Lynn Skippers, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“Therapy is not a easy process, and there is no easy fix. The process may be vulnerable and helping the client feel safe in the therapeutic space is of utmost importance. As such,I strive to provide an environment that is safe, non-judgmental and authentic and approach my clients with empathy and understanding.”

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About Me

Therapy often involves vulnerability, and finding a truly safe space is paramount. I strive to provide an environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. We will work together, moving at your pace, to make sense of what feels difficult. My approach offers genuine empathy and understanding. This calm, authentic space is for anyone ready to unpack challenges and find a way forward.

Approach

When we meet, the work moves at a gentle pace, attending to what feels manageable while trust grows. I offer sessions in English from Midrand and via secure online appointments so you can choose what suits you best. Sessions combine attentive listening, reflective questions, practical grounding exercises and collaborative planning; between appointments you might try small experiments to test new ways of relating or coping. This approach often helps adolescents, young adults, couples and individuals facing transitions, anxiety or past wounds to feel steadier and more able to choose next steps.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • 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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  • 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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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • 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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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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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 South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS 0149306

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

UNISA

Year: 2020

Service Areas

Lynn Skippers

In-person & Online

Centurion

Midrand, Gauteng

South Africa

Centurion, Midrand, South Africa