Sandisiwe

Mrs Sandisiwe Nabo-Bazana

Counseling Psychologist

“A compassionate, and caring psychologist offering psychotherapy and assessment. Experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Person-centred therapy. I work with children over the age of 7, adolescents and adults. Passionate for gender-based violence and rural development.”

About Me

As a compassionate and caring psychologist, I offer psychotherapy and assessment for children (7+), adolescents, and adults. We can explore your experiences together, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-centred therapy. My passion for gender-based violence and rural development means I am attuned to the unique challenges faced by individuals in these communities. I offer a supportive space for you to find clarity and healing.

Approach

Sessions focus on noticing patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour while remaining sensitive to gender-based and rural realities that shape your life. From my base in Makhanda I offer English and isiXhosa appointments, in-person and online, paced to meet children aged seven and older, teenagers and adults. I blend CBT, compassion-focused work and person-centred ways to build coping skills, calm shame and set practical steps between meetings. This style tends to help people dealing with anxiety, grief, relationship strain or abuse-related wounds.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Community Programme

    Group-based mental health initiatives offered within the community, such as workshops, support groups, or outreach services.

  • 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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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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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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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

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

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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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

Registration: PS 0154660

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Rhodes University

Year: 2022

Master of Social Science in Research Psychology

University of Fort Hare

Year: 2013

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

South Africa

Makhanda, South Africa