Ms Martha Tladi (ONLINE)

Counseling Psychologist

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“I am an experienced Psychologist working from both a Western and African perspective. I work from a CBT, Psychodynamic & Narrative Model. These are used interchangeably depending on the treatment & specific client needs. My respect and patience with the therapeutic process is what makes therapy effective & fruitful.”

About Me

As an experienced Counseling Psychologist, I offer a unique space where Western and African perspectives meet. I flexibly draw on CBT, Psychodynamic, and Narrative models, tailoring our approach to your unique needs. This adaptable method ensures therapy feels relevant and deeply personal. My patience and respect for your process help create a truly effective journey for understanding and growth.

Approach

Therapy unfolds in a respectful, patient rhythm where clinical tools meet personal and cultural stories to make change manageable. I offer sessions from Cape Town or online, in English or Sesotho, keeping a steady, collaborative pace that balances reflection, short practical tasks and careful containment when exploring grief, trauma or relationship patterns. Between sessions I often suggest small experiments or brief reflections to build new habits and test understanding. Adults and couples navigating transitions or cross‑cultural stresses tend to find this focused, gentle way helpful.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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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.