Ryan

Mr Ryan Cramer

Clinical Psychologist

A warm and compassionate professional offering short to medium term psychological assistance to individuals and couples.

About Me

A warm and compassionate professional offers short to medium term psychological assistance to individuals and couples. This approach creates a supportive space. Here, clients can explore their challenges and develop practical strategies for navigating life's difficulties. Those seeking focused, time-limited support to understand their experiences will find a dedicated guide. The aim is to help individuals build resilience and find clearer ways forward.

Approach

You’ll find sessions that balance gentle curiosity with practical structure, aimed at concise goals over a defined period. Whether I meet you in Cape Town or online, appointments follow a steady rhythm—clear agenda, room for exploration, and straightforward tasks to try between sessions. For children and adolescents, assessments may guide which strategies I try, while with adults I focus on skills, reflection and actionable steps that fit daily life. This approach tends to help young people, caregivers and adults seeking focused, practical progress.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

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

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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.

  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • 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


Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Registrations


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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


19 Hafele Street

In-person & Online

Durbanville

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa