Patricia

Dr Patricia Harlem Smith

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

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“Sample Profile (I'm not a real therapist): Compassionate psychodynamic psychologist in Kenilworth, Cape Town. I work deeply with individuals and couples. Online consultations are offered.”

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About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Kenilworth, Western Cape, South Africa. I work with you across cultural differences. I treat mood disorders and offer relationship counseling to improve communication and emotional connection.

Approach

Working across cultural differences, I attend closely to how your background shapes emotions and connections, creating a space where deeper patterns surface and can be explored. In sessions—in my Kenilworth office or virtually—I balance reflective listening with targeted questions that help you notice repeating moods and interaction habits. Between meetings I may suggest brief reflective tasks to strengthen insight and improve communication. This way of working tends to suit adults and couples seeking thoughtful, steady change.
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Services

Sample Profile (I'm not a real therapist): As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, my focus is to help you get to the root of your problems. I deal with a broad range of issues. You may be asking why your relationships regularly break down or why you swing from feeling superior to inferior. My aim is to work with you to understand the root of your problems and to use this understanding to help you make positive changes. Should this be what you are looking for, please contact me to set up an initial consultation.

Services Offered:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

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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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    Relationship Issues

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

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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Clinical Psychologists

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

Qualifications

University of the Witwatersrand

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Home Office

In-person & Online

Kenilworth

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa