Sarah

Ms Sarah Barnes

Clinical Psychologist

I am a psychotherapist that works predominantly with adult individuals and couples from an inter subjective psychodynamic perspective.

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About Me

I guide adult individuals and couples to explore the deeper dynamics shaping their lives and relationships. We'll collaboratively make sense of recurring patterns and how past experiences influence your present. This process helps you gain clarity, fostering new ways to connect with yourself and others. This approach offers profound insight for those navigating complex feelings or relationship challenges.

Approach

Whether you're navigating life transitions or seeking insights into complex emotions, my practice in Durban offers a supportive space to explore these challenges. As a Clinical Psychologist, I draw on my MA from the University of KwaZulu-Natal to provide psychotherapy, family therapy, and clinical supervision. Together, we'll delve into the dynamics influencing your relationships and well-being. Offering both in-person and remote sessions, I?m here to help you uncover clarity and foster meaningful connections, whether you?re facing anxiety, grief, or mood disorders. Let's embark on this journey together
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Basic Information

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Services


Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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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  • 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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  • Grief & Loss

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

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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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  • Fertility Counseling

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility challenges, including the stress of treatment, pregnancy loss, and the impact on relationships.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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


University of KwaZulu-Natal

Registrations


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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Westville Hospital

In-person & Online

Westville

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa