Ms Nicole Stevens-King

Clinical Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

“I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents and adults who may feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or impacted by difficult life experiences and transitions. I provide a thoughtful, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space focused on helping individuals better understand themselves, improve emotional wellbeing, and create meaningful, lasting change.”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered in South Africa, offering psychotherapy to adolescents and adults in both in-person and online settings. I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (cum laude) at North-West University, with clinical training at Weskoppies Hospital and Tshwane District Hospital. I work with a broad range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, suicidality, and emotional dysregulation. My work is grounded in understanding each individual within their unique emotional, relational, and developmental context, while tailoring therapy to their specific needs and goals. Alongside symptom management and practical coping strategies, I value deeper therapeutic exploration that supports insight, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and long-term psychological wellbeing.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative, relational, and trauma-informed, grounded primarily in attachment-informed psychotherapy, psychodynamic understanding, and nervous system-informed approaches. I work from the understanding that emotional difficulties are shaped by our relationships, life experiences, and the ways in which the mind and body respond to stress and adversity. Therapy focuses on helping clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and insight into recurring emotional and relational patterns. My work incorporates an understanding of the nervous system and mind-body connection, drawing from somatic and Polyvagal-informed perspectives where appropriate to support emotional processing and regulation. I also integrate evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and DBT-informed approaches when clinically appropriate and tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client. My aim is to provide a therapeutic space that feels thoughtful, collaborative, supportive, and grounded in genuine human connection.

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Basic Information

Pretoria, South Africa

Services

Individual Psychotherapy: Individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults in a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental space. Therapy focuses on emotional difficulties, relational patterns, self-understanding, and psychological wellbeing. Group Therapy (DBT-Informed Skills Group): DBT-informed group therapy focused on developing practical skills in: Emotional regulation, Distress tolerance, Interpersonal effectiveness, Mindfulness and present-moment awareness. Psychological Assessments: Psychological assessments tailored to the individual and referral question, including: Diagnostic clarification, Personality and emotional functioning, Treatment planning, Multidisciplinary referrals and support.

Services Offered:

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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
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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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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
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Internal Family Systems
A therapy model that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or 'parts', each with its own role, and works to help these parts communicate and heal under the leadership of a core Self.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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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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Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Adolescents
•Groups
•Organisations
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Bipolar
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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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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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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Psychosis
A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.
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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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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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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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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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Alcohol Use / Addiction
A pattern of alcohol consumption that has become harmful to a person's health, relationships, or ability to function day-to-day.
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Professional Title:

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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

MHSc Clinical Psychology with Distinction

North West University

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Clinical Psychologist (PS)

Registration: PS0162981

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Service Area

Conscious Health Collective

In-person & Online

Lynnwood Glen

Pretoria, Gauteng 0081

South Africa

Also serving online:

Pretoria · Centurion · Johannesburg