Shahieda

Dr Shahieda Jansen

Clinical Psychologist

“Personal growth grounded in lived experiences of boys & men sometimes require breaking with traditional therapy to move things forward”

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About Me

This psychologist helps boys and men find personal growth by honouring their unique lived experiences. Sometimes, traditional therapy approaches don't fully resonate. Here, we can explore fresh ways to move forward, focusing on practical, real-world strategies. This approach suits those ready to challenge conventional ideas, building resilience on their own terms. Sessions aim to be direct and collaborative.

Approach

Forthright, team-based sessions shift between practical problem-solving and gentle examination of how past experiences shape current patterns. I offer appointments in Cape Town and online, in English or Afrikaans, keeping sessions focused and paced to your needs. Work often includes short experiments between meetings, clear skill-building, and straightforward feedback so insights translate into everyday choices. This way of working tends to suit boys and men ready to test new ways of responding while keeping therapy grounded and usable.
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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Services

Services Offered:

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    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.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Families
  • •Groups
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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.

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Black River Park, Observatory

In-person & Online

Observatory

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa