Dr Lynne Goldschmidt

Counseling Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

“I am passionate about assisting individuals and families in attaining individual and relational well-being. My therapeutic practice holds in mind the extent to which interpersonal, relational and societal well-being are influenced by broader systemic and structural influences.”

About Me

I am passionate about individual and relational well-being. I am acutely aware of how the assurance of safety and security within relationships translates into how we feel about ourselves and in relation to others. Relational well-being and the assurance of trust and security within relationships contribute to our sense of individual well-being. Beyond individual and relational well-being, I am mindful of the difficulties presented by the day-to-day of life, and how traumatic experiences can present a rupture to our relationships with ourselves and others. My work, therefore, also centers on making meaning of traumatic experiences and how these influence our way of being in the world.

Approach

Guided by your personal goals and needs, I draw on a range of approaches, with a foundation in psychodynamic therapy. This means we’ll pay attention to the deeper layers of your experience, always with the intent to remain respectful and attuned to your pace.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

Adult Psychotherapy / Adolescent Psychotherapy Couples Psychotherapy Parent-Infant-Psychotherapy Parenting Under 5's / Parent-Child Therapy Brainworking Recursive® Therapy Trauma Debriefing Services

Services Offered:

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Brain Working Recursive Therapy
A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples
•Parents
•Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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.

Professional Title:

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