Dr Nyambeni Matamela

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“As a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to support healing and resilience.”

About Me

I believe in creating a safe space where you feel truly heard and understood. Together, we explore challenges, drawing on proven, evidence-based approaches to help you navigate difficulties. My aim is to partner with you, fostering practical tools and understanding for lasting inner strength. This compassionate, grounded approach is ideal for those seeking resilience and personal growth.

Approach

Supporting recovery and inner strength shapes how I structure sessions, with practical pacing and collaborative goal-setting that honours your rhythm. Whether we meet in my Pretoria office or online in English, Sesotho or Tshivenda, I keep sessions focused and gently paced to suit adolescents, adults and couples alike. We use targeted assessments, reflective dialogue and short mindfulness or practice tasks between meetings to track progress and build coping skills for anxiety, trauma or relationship strain. This way of working suits those seeking steady, practical change.

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Basic Information

Pretoria, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Medico-Legal
The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.
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Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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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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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples
•Elderly
•Organisations

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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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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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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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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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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
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:

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

Qualifications

North-West University

University of Limpopo

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Clinical Psychologist Hatfield - Dr Matamela- The Fields at Hatfield

In-person & Online

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa