Patricia

Ms Patricia Blake

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced therapist who is client-centred in approach. I prioritise acceptance, respect of personal belief systems and confidentiality.”

About Me

Finding a therapist who truly understands can make a difference. As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, I offer a client-centred space where your unique perspective is always respected. I prioritise deep acceptance and strict confidentiality. We explore your concerns at your own pace, ensuring our work aligns with your personal beliefs. This helps individuals feel genuinely heard, building a strong foundation for meaningful progress.

Approach

Grounded in respect for your beliefs and privacy, my sessions in Cape Town and via English-language online practice move at a pace you set while I listen for patterns that matter. I use focused assessment and conversational therapy to help clarify transitions, mood shifts or early parenthood challenges, offering practical steps between meetings and regular reflection on progress. Sessions feel structured yet flexible — collaborative, confidential and attuned to your life — often suiting adolescents, young adults and parents seeking steady, pragmatic support.
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Basic Information

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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    Psychotherapy

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

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    Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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    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.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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    Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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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

Stellenbosch University

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Imhoff Farm

In-person & Online

Kommetjie

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa