Romy

Mrs Romy van Leeve

Counseling Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

A compassionate and welcoming Counselling Psychologist dedicated to providing exceptional care to individuals dealing with a wide array of life's challenges.

About Me

This compassionate Counseling Psychologist cultivates a welcoming space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. They help clients gently process complex feelings and understand underlying patterns. Sessions offer a supportive environment to make sense of experiences, fostering clarity and personal growth. This approach suits anyone seeking a thoughtful, non-judgmental partnership to move towards greater well-being.

Approach

Therapy here unfolds as a collaborative, paced conversation that honours your rhythm and priorities. I hold sessions in Cape Town or online, in English, offering a steady, practical space where we slow things down when needed and gently challenge unhelpful patterns. Together we map emotions and behaviours, try manageable strategies for attention, anxiety, grief or career shifts, and use reflective tasks between sessions to build momentum. This way of working tends to suit people seeking thoughtful, steady support as they make real changes.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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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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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Qualifications


University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape

Registrations


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

Counseling Psychologist

Memberships


Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

Service Area


Cape Town Medi Spa

In-person & Online

Gardens

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa