Sarah

Mrs Sarah Pike

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“My primary theoretical and practical modality is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, underscored by the Person-Centered Approach. I tailor each therapy process and approach to best meet my clients' needs. Other modalities I use include Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness.”

About Me

I offer a flexible space where we can explore what truly matters to you. Drawing on Psychodynamic and Person-Centred approaches, I help you understand deeper patterns. We also weave in practical tools, like Mindfulness, to navigate daily challenges. This tailored method is ideal for individuals and families. It offers both insight into your past and clear strategies for moving forward.

Approach

Sessions begin with gentle curiosity about what’s happening now and what’s shaped it, then move into focused, collaborative exploration that balances reflection with small, practical experiments. I meet English-speaking adolescents and adults in Cape Town and online, adapting tempo and check-ins to suit you. In session we notice recurring themes, explore relationship patterns, and practice grounding or brief between-session steps so changes land in daily life. This paced, attentive approach tends to suit people navigating transitions, anxiety, grief or trauma.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • 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:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

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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  • Adolescent Therapy

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

    Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Clinical Social Work

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of Cape Town

Service Areas

Sarah Pike Counseling

In-person & Online

Pinelands

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa