Mrs Mimi Cooper, BPsych

Registered Counselor

verified by TherapyRoute

“I support people navigating life transitions, helping them make sense of what they’re experiencing and feel more grounded. Using a mindfulness-based approach with practical, evidence-based tools, I help you manage overwhelm, reconnect with yourself, and move forward in a way that feels more aligned and meaningful.”

About Me

Working with me offers a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and bring more awareness to what you’re going through. I bring a warm, non-judgemental presence, alongside a practical, grounded approach that helps translate insight into meaningful change. I work primarily with adults navigating life transitions—such as midlife shifts, relocation, burnout, and changes in identity or relationships—as well as couples and teenagers. Together, we focus on building self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself, so that you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Approach

My approach is grounded in mindfulness—helping you slow down, become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, and respond to life with greater clarity and intention. During times of transition, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected. Mindfulness creates space to pause, make sense of your experience, and begin to feel more grounded. I integrate mindfulness with evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), offering practical tools to help you manage emotions, reduce stress, and navigate change more effectively. With a background in the corporate world, I understand stress, burnout, and identity shifts. I enjoy working with diverse clients, including expats adjusting to life in Sea Point and Cape Town. I’m passionate about helping people navigate change and reconnect with meaning and balance.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

My areas of specialisation centre on supporting people through life transitions and the emotional challenges that often accompany them. I work with adults navigating midlife changes, peri-menopause, relocation, burnout, and shifts in identity, as well as couples experiencing relationship transitions and teenagers moving through developmental change. I have a particular interest in helping clients manage anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty, using a mindfulness-based approach alongside evidence-based modalities such as ACT and DBT. My work focuses on building self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience, supporting clients to feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with what matters most to them.

Services Offered:

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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Adolescents
•Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

Professional Title:

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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

BPsych Equivalent Honours

Cornerstone Institute

Year: 2025

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Registered Counsellor

Registration: PRC0046280

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Memberships

Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

Full Member

Membership: PSY7816

Service Area

Mimi Cooper, Registered Counsellor

In-person & Online

Sea Point

Cape Town, Western Cape 8060

South Africa