Philip Slabbert
Clinical Psychologist
“I am a compassionate Clinical Psychologist offering online psychotherapy to individuals navigating life's complexities. Visit https://therapy-nook.com or WhatsApp (071 318 6976) to find out more about me and my approach.”
About Me
Approach
In my private practice, every individual’s unique story is held in mind, and I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and respect. I believe that mental wellness, identity, and relationships are deeply interconnected. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings and relationship dynamics to build emotional resilience, encourage authentic self-expression, nurture meaningful connections, and support your personal growth.
My psychodynamic approach, driven by a curiosity about the human experience, allows us to delve beneath the surface. We will create awareness of internal patterns and relationship dynamics that may be distressing and are no longer beneficial to you.
Healing becomes possible when you are open to risking new ways of being in the world.
In our therapeutic relationship, I aim to create a safe space, filled with empathy and understanding, where the therapy space becomes a microcosm for exploring how we can shift these patterns.
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Services
I offer in-person therapy at my practice in Durbanville, as well as online therapy.
WhatsApp ( 071 318 6976 ) to find out more.
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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MBT (Mentalisation-Based Therapy)
A therapy that strengthens the ability to understand one's own mental states and those of others, improving emotional regulation and relationships.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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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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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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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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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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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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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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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
University of Witwatersrand
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Clinical Psychologist
Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)
Private Practice
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