Rina

Ms Rina van der Watt

Counseling Psychologist

“I work with people of all ages. People differ from each other and their experience of trauma and difficulty also differ. Our joys and suffering are as unique as our fingerprints.”

About Me

I am a Counseling Psychologist based in Robindale, Gauteng, South Africa. I provide individual therapy, mindfulness practice, and psychological and diagnostic assessments. I treat adolescents, clients with autism, survivors of abuse, and people with mood disorders or trauma, and I support adoptive families and offer Ukraine aid referrals.

Approach

I work with people of all ages. People differ from each other and their experience of trauma and difficulty also differ. Our joys and suffering are as unique as our fingerprints. "Talk therapy" is a very important part of therapy, but sometimes something broader is needed. For this reason, practical methods involving the whole body are used. The healing lies in our working together to find a path back to where things can be lighter; where it might even make sense to start laughing again one day.

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Basic Information

Services

I work with people of all ages. My specialization is in Trauma and Depression.

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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    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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    Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

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    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
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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.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Communities
  • •Families
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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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.

    Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
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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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    Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

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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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    Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

    Learn more about Trauma Therapy
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    Career Planning

    The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

Professional Title:

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    Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications

UNISA, University of Stellenbosch and University of Johannesburg

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area

Private Practice Office (Close to Linden Police Station)

In-person & Online

Robindale

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

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