Mr Marcel Harper

Counseling Psychologist

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“Most of my patients struggle with overthinking, self-sabotage, or getting stuck in unhelpful emotional loops. If you are ready to get better rather than just feel better, we will work well together! I use Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), an approach that is practical, transparent and compassionate.”

About Me

I hold a Counseling Psychologist license. I practice from Melkbosstrand, Western Cape, South Africa. I offer psychotherapy for addiction, anger, stress and burnout, mood disorders, and divorce-related issues.

Approach

I use a powerful form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), called Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT).

REBT is an action-orientated approach that helps people get better rather than just feel better by adopting more effective, reasonable, and flexible attitudes toward life's adversities.

REBT encourages independent thinking, self-direction, emotional responsibility and acceptance.

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Basic Information

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Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

I work with adults to help them to face and overcome all major psychological problems, challenges and setbacks.

Services Offered:

Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

Adults

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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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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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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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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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Procrastination
The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.
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Professional Title:

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