Nakeeta

Nakeeta Petersen

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“A safe therapeutic space where I assess, diagnose and provide treatment for your psychological and emotional distress; incld online therapy.”

About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Goodwood, Western Cape, South Africa. I provide psychotherapy for addiction, anger, behaviour or conduct issues, and mood disorders.

Approach

Beginning with your experience, sessions unfold as a collaborative, paced process that helps you make sense of difficult feelings and patterns so change feels manageable. In Cape Town and online, in English, I use focused conversation, practical exercises and agreed steps between meetings to address cravings, anger, anxiety or low mood while monitoring safety. Sessions are steady and solution-oriented, balancing exploration with skills practice, and many clients find this structured, humane approach helpful when they want clear direction and real relief.
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Basic Information

Services

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that we are facing, I am offering both online (Zoom or Skype) and face-to-face consultations during the national lockdown.

Services Offered:

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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.

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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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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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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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    Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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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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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Clinical Psychologists

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

Qualifications

University of Cape Town

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Medpark Building 1, First Floor, Room 103

In-person & Online

Goodwood

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa