Malvina

Dr Malvina Bartmanski

Clinical Psychologist

“Integrative/Holistic Psychotherapy Practice. I believe in working with root-cause of various mental health and physical health difficulties.”

About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Cape Town, Western Cape. I consult online using trauma-informed integrative methods coupled with psychodynamic insight. I work across the board with a variety of concerns: trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, personal growth, emotional dysregulation, health concerns such as autoimmune conditions, amongst others.

Approach

Dr Malvina Bartmanski works from a trauma-informed, integrative psychological framework that recognises the deep connection between mind, body, relationships, and meaning. Her approach is grounded in the understanding that many emotional and behavioural difficulties are adaptive responses to past experiences rather than signs of pathology. She places strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and nervous system regulation, creating a therapeutic space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered. Therapy is tailored to each individual, drawing flexibly from evidence-based modalities while remaining responsive to the client’s pace, cultural context, and lived experience.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I offer integrative (holistic) psychotherapy services.

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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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.

  • Integrative Psychotherapy

    An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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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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  • 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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  • Online Therapy

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

Service Areas

Dr Malvina Bartmanski Clinical Psychology

In-person & Online

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa