Maja

Ms Maja Kwiatkowski

Clinical Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Claremont. I provide short and long-term therapy to school-aged children and adults.

About Me

I offer a supportive space for school-aged children and adults navigating life's challenges. Whether you need brief support for a specific issue or longer-term exploration, we can work together. My approach adapts to your unique pace, helping you understand thoughts and feelings more clearly. We focus on finding practical ways forward, creating a path towards greater well-being and resilience. This flexible approach ensures therapy truly fits your needs.

Approach

Sessions unfold at your pace, with gentle structure to help you notice patterns, make sense of feelings and try small changes between meetings. In Claremont, Cape Town, I offer in-person work in English and Afrikaans, and I match tempo and tools to each person—sometimes drawing on assessment insights, sometimes on mindfulness and practical problem-solving. You’ll find the focus is collaborative and steady, suitable for children, adolescents and adults wanting clear, manageable steps toward greater stability and understanding.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • 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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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Elderly

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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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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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  • Neuropsychiatry

    A medical specialty at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry, focused on conditions where brain dysfunction produces psychiatric symptoms.

  • 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:

  • 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.

Qualifications


Stellenbosch University

University of Cape Town

Registrations


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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Somersault House

In-person

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa