Ms Miranda Deonarain

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I am a clinical psychologist who works with individuals, couples, families and groups. My specialisation is addiction, trauma, grief therapy and co-dependancy and boundaries. The paradigms I use are cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy. Zoom sessions included.”

About Me

I help individuals, couples, families, and groups find clarity when navigating complex issues like addiction, trauma, and grief. Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), we can explore healthy boundaries and overcome co-dependency. These practical approaches offer tools to build resilience and foster lasting change. Zoom sessions ensure accessible support, helping you move towards a more grounded future.

Approach

Sessions are practical and paced to your needs, balancing skill-building with emotional containment as we untangle patterns from addiction, trauma and grief. From my consulting room in Scottburgh or via Zoom in English, I create a steady structure—short check-ins, focused exercises and reflective pauses—that fits young people, adults, couples and family members. We use CBT- and DBT-informed tools in-session and concrete between-session tasks to build boundary skills, manage cravings, regulate intense affect and repair relationships. This way of working suits those wanting clear steps, compassionate challenge and steady gains.

Contact Miranda

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Basic Information

Scottburgh, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples
•Families
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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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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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Psychologist

Service Area

Miranda Deonarain

In-person & Online

Scottburgh, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa