Nokubonga

Miss Nokubonga Ngubane

Clinical Psychologist

As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues using evidence-based techniques. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My goal is to empower you with tools for resilience and lasting positive change.

About Me

I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges within a compassionate, non-judgmental space. We'll explore your thoughts and feelings, using evidence-based techniques to understand what's happening. My aim is to equip you with practical tools, fostering resilience and supporting lasting positive change. This approach is ideal for those seeking a thoughtful, grounded path to well-being.

Approach

Sessions unfold as a collaborative exploration of what matters to you, using gentle experiments and reflective practices to shift stuck patterns. I work with adolescents and adults in Gqeberha, offering appointments in English, isiXhosa or isiZulu and via secure online sessions. Therapy blends mindful awareness, values-focused action and clear assessment feedback so we try small behavioural steps between meetings, notice what helps, and adjust together. People who prefer practical, steady progress and a thoughtful, culturally aware approach often find this way of working useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Climate Grief Support

    Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Rehabilitation (Cognitive)

    Structured programmes to restore or compensate for cognitive abilities (memory, attention, problem-solving) after brain injury or illness.

  • Schema Therapy

    A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • 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.

Credentials

Registrations

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Master of Social Science in Clinical Psychology

University of Kwa Zulu Natal

Year: 2022

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology

University of Kwa Zulu Natal

Year: 2019

Bachelor of Social Sciences Honors (Psychology)

University of Kwa Zulu Natal

Year: 2018

Service Areas

7 Torquay Street, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, 6001

In-person & Online

Summerstrand

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

South Africa

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Summerstrand, Gqeberha, South Africa