Maryke

Ms Maryke Woolf

Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Cape Town CBD providing psychological services to adults and couples.

About Me

Taking the step to seek support is brave. I work with adults and couples, offering a confidential space where we explore personal challenges or relationship dynamics. Together, we can understand difficulties and develop practical ways forward. This tailored approach helps you gain clarity and build resilience. It’s a good match for those seeking genuine understanding and lasting change.

Approach

In central Cape Town I keep sessions focused and collaborative, helping you break complex experiences into manageable steps. Sessions blend careful assessment with reflective dialogue and practical planning, offered face-to-face or online in English or Afrikaans. Between meetings we use short exercises or check-ins to track small shifts so change feels steady and achievable, particularly with life transitions, mood difficulties, trauma or relationship strain. This way of working suits people seeking clear, respectful support toward sustained progress.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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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  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • 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:

  • 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.

Qualifications


Stellenbosch University

Registrations


Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Private Practice

In-person & Online

Cape Town City Centre

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa