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

Services

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

Services Offered:

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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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Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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.
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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:

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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.