Ms Penny Chipps, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“I offer a compassionate, collaborative and holistic space to explore whatever you choose to bring.”

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About me

I am a registered clinical psychologist based in Claremont and Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa. I work with people facing life transitions, mood disorders, LGBTQI+ issues and women's concerns. I offer individual therapy and mindfulness to build coping skills and manage mood.

Approach

I value compassion and acceptance of our shared human experience.

I provide evidence-based interventions primarily using a Mindfulness based cognitive therapy approach.

I also incorporate Jungian, Buddhist and other transpersonal concepts, dependent on the needs and interests of the person I am working with.

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Basic information

Languages:

Afrikaans, English

Fees:

Direct payment

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Compassion Based Therapy (CBT)

Emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills

6 & 8 week MBCT groups in Clinics, Corporate and Community settings

Services Offered:

Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about Mindfulness
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

Adults
Groups
Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life Transitions
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.
Learn more about Mood Disorder
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

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.