Marina

Ms Marina Genis

Clinical Psychologist

“Building a trusting relationship with my client and creating a safe space to work in, is of utmost importance to me.”

About Me

Building a trusting relationship and creating a safe space for you is my priority. I understand that feeling truly heard is key to effective support. In our sessions, we can openly explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. My aim is for you to feel comfortable sharing, allowing us to collaboratively navigate challenges. This approach helps you make sense of your experiences and find a clear way forward. It's ideal for anyone seeking a deeply supportive and understanding therapeutic journey.

Approach

I work alongside you through a measured, collaborative process that names patterns and sets small, achievable steps. In Johannesburg I offer in-person sessions in English or Afrikaans, pacing work to your rhythm while using focused assessment and clear written feedback when medico-legal clarity is needed. Sessions move between practical skill practice and deeper narrative reflection, with optional brief check-ins between appointments to consolidate progress. This approach suits adults facing trauma, anxiety or complex transitions who want empathic support with clear structure.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

  • 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
  • Individuals

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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  • 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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Life Transitions

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

    Learn more about Life Transitions
  • 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.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

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 Namibia

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Service Areas

Marina Genis

In-person

Broadacres

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa