Mandy

Mrs Mandy Florence

Clinical Psychologist

An open and approachable therapist who prioritizes understanding and compassion as deeply empowering for self development and relationships

About Me

Through long term psychotherapy, I offer an open and compassionate space where you can explore your inner world without judgment. I believe profound understanding of yourself and your experiences is key to growth. Through this collaborative approach, clients find renewed strength for personal development and building healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Approach

Prioritising understanding and compassion, I guide sessions with gentle curiosity that invites honest reflection and steady emotional pacing. There is a focus on what feels urgent. I trace links between past experiences and current patterns, offer careful interpretations, and support practical applications so insights become usable. This way of working suits people facing anxiety, mood or eating concerns and those recovering from abuse.
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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

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

  • Anxiety

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

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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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  • 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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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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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.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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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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  • Self-Harm

    The deliberate act of hurting oneself, such as cutting or burning, as a way to cope with overwhelming emotional pain or distress.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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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


University of the Witwatersrand

Master's in Clinical Social Work

Certification

Wits

Year: 2000

Registrations


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

Clinical Psychologist

Memberships


South African Psychoanalytic Initiative (SAPI)

Full Member

Membership: 0069892

Service Area


Private practice office

In-person & Online

Midrand

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa