Ms Saskia Wolfaardt

Clinical Psychologist

“A dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist skilled in a variety of treatment modalities working with adults and adolescents.”

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About Me

I offer dedicated, compassionate support to adults and adolescents. We can explore your unique experiences, thoughts, and feelings together. My approach uses a variety of collaborative techniques to help you find clarity and practical ways forward. I aim to create a safe space where you feel truly heard. This guidance helps build greater understanding and resilience.

Approach

Skilled across multiple approaches, I focus on uncovering patterns that keep you stuck while naming small, doable changes you can try between sessions. In my Cape Town practice and online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions are calm and paced to your needs, combining reflective listening with practical exercises. We alternate short skills practice, clear information about how things work, and gentle exploration of past influences to build awareness and reduce overwhelm. This way of working tends to suit people facing change, anxiety, relationship strain or addictive patterns.

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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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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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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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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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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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Sexual Issues
Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.
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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.

Professional Title:

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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.