Dr Mariska Pienaar
Counseling Psychologist
“My primary aim is to provide that one, unique space where you are able to fully be yourself, be seen for who you are, and have your true self understood, affirmed, and valued. I aim to provide an open, non-judgmental, warm, and empathic environment within which clients can feel safe while journeying unknown waters.”
About Me
I believe therapy offers a truly unique space to uncover your authentic self. I aim to create an open, warm, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel secure. This setting allows us to gently explore your experiences and navigate life's uncertainties together. Clients find this approach helpful for gaining clarity and affirming their true self. This is especially valuable when facing life's challenges.
Approach
Alongside that welcoming presence, I guide the work through attentive questions and gentle curiosity that help uncover patterns beneath your struggles. I work bilingually in English and Afrikaans in Cape Town, keeping sessions steady and paced to what feels manageable for you. We move between reflective exploration and practical, evidence-informed strategies you can try between meetings, always adjusting to your rhythm. People navigating transitions, anxiety or strained relationships often find this blend calming and enabling.
Contact Mariska
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
- •Psychoeducation
- •Psychology
- •Psychodynamic Therapy
- •CBT
- •Individual Therapy
- •Stress Management
- •Supervision
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Families
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Life Transitions
- •Anxiety
- •Mood Disorder
- •Relationship Issues
- •Personal Development
- •Self-Esteem
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Trauma
- •Young Adult Issues
Professional Title:
- •Counseling Psychologist
Qualifications
University of Kwazulu-Natal; University of the Western Cape
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Counseling Psychologist
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