Rita

Ms Rita Watson

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process were change and growth happens in a non-judgemental space where emotional struggles are expressed and explored and options and choices are examined.”

About Me

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate emotional challenges. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, offering a non-judgemental space where you can freely express struggles. Together, we explore your feelings and examine various options, guiding you towards understanding and new choices. This approach empowers clients seeking active participation in their growth and a clear path forward.

Approach

With experience across life stages and family roles, I guide therapy with a practical, respectful pace that lets emotions be named and options weighed. Sessions in Pretoria or online, in English or Afrikaans, balance focused assessment with everyday steps you can try between meetings. We use clear measures when understanding attention, mood or behaviour, gently process traumatic moments, and practise communication and coping skills in-session so they transfer to daily life. This way often suits people who want structured exploration and active participation in their change.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Families
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Anxiety

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

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social 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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    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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    Relationship Issues

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

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Registrations

Health Professions Council of Namibia

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Doornpoort, Pretoria

In-person & Online

Doornpoort

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa