Mr Pete Farlam

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced clinical psychologist (and consulting school psychologist) who works mainly with adolescents, young adults and parents.”

About Me

Navigating adolescence and young adulthood presents unique challenges for young people and their parents. This experienced clinical and consulting school psychologist deeply understands these complex developmental stages. They offer a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and school-related pressures. Families can find clarity here, strengthening communication and building resilience together. This approach helps young people and parents navigate transitions with greater confidence.

Approach

Working mainly with teens, emerging adults and caregivers, my sessions move between careful assessment and practical action. In Cape Town I work in English, offering structured, time-attuned meetings where we set clear goals, track mood and behaviour, and use concise family conversations or school liaison when helpful. Between sessions I set small experiments and brief reflections to build skills for anxiety, anger or substance concerns, and I bring diagnostic clarity when questions about development or personality arise. This approach suits those wanting collaborative, steady progress.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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.

Service Area

In-person

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa