Nicky

Mrs Nicky Dollman

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I offer a safe, empathic space for clients to understand and become attuned to their emotions, equipping them to deal with current and future challenges.”

About Me

I believe finding your inner compass is key. In our safe, empathic space, we can gently explore your feelings and understand their messages. This process of becoming attuned to your emotions equips you with lasting tools. If you feel overwhelmed or disconnected, I can guide you to build resilience. You'll learn to confidently navigate current and future challenges.

Approach

I invite you to notice how feelings show up in your body and story, then we gently try different responses within sessions so those experiences lose their hold. Whether we meet in Cape Town or online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions move at a pace you can follow and I hold clarity around practical next steps. Through assessment and psychodynamic exploration I attend to patterns tied to grief, fertility, cancer or mood shifts and we co-create small experiments between meetings. This approach suits adults navigating transitions who want thoughtful, steady collaboration.
Contact Nicky

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

    Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy

Works With:

  • Adults

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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • 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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Fertility Counseling

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility challenges, including the stress of treatment, pregnancy loss, and the impact on relationships.

    Learn more about Fertility Counseling
  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

    Learn more about Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

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

Credentials

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Cape Town

Service Areas

Nicola Dollman Clinical Psychologist

In-person & Online

Bergvliet

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa