Phiwe

Miss Phiwe Lufele

Registered Clinical Psychologists

verified by TherapyRoute

“I am a psycho dynamically trained therapist (clinical psychologist) with a vested interest in working from an integrated approach that best fits the patient and their needs. I believe in a wholistic approach to therapy and treatment that is rooted within a patients unique social context.”

About Me

As a clinical psychologist, I offer a therapy approach truly tailored to you. I draw on my psychodynamic training, integrating it with other methods to best fit your unique needs. We explore your experiences holistically, understanding how your social context shapes your life. This collaborative space helps you make sense of your world and find a path forward.

Approach

Sessions move between exploring earlier patterns and addressing current struggles through an integrated, relational lens that honours your social world. I offer in-person work in Johannesburg and online, and can work in English, seTswana, isiXhosa or isiZulu to keep the pace comfortable and culturally grounded. The work feels collaborative and steady—brief check-ins, reflective exploration, and practical steps between meetings when helpful—so anxiety, mood shifts and relationship patterns become clearer and more manageable. Those seeking depth tied to everyday life often find this approach grounding.
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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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    Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Relationship Issues

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

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
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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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
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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.

Professional Title:

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    Registered Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of the Witwatersrand

University of Fort Hare

University of Fort Hare

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

The Oxford Healthcare Centre

In-person & Online

Saxonwold

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa