Shaista

Dr Shaista Hamid

Clinical Psychologist

I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist driven with passion and empathy. This is my calling and I am here to ensure that you get an unparalleled experience with me

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About Me

As a psychotherapist, my passion and empathy drive my work, which I see as my calling. I am here to create a truly supportive space where you can explore your inner world. My aim is for you to feel deeply heard and understood. Clients seeking a dedicated, experienced professional will find a collaborative partner in our work. I guide you through challenges towards clear steps forward.

Approach

This calling shapes how I sit with you: steady, attentive and oriented toward practical shifts. In Durban or online, in English, sessions move at a pace you set—sometimes reflective and slow for deeper processing, other times task-focused for navigating transitions—with brief reflective prompts between meetings to consolidate progress. I hold clear structure alongside emotional safety so insights become usable steps and decisions feel less overwhelming. People facing change, loss or persistent anxiety tend to find this grounded, collaborative way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Psychoeducation
  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Grief & Loss
  • LGBTQI+ Support
  • Mood Disorder
  • Online Therapy
  • Personal Development
  • PTSD
  • Trauma Therapy

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications


University of KwaZulu-Natal

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Registrations


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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Dr Shaista Hamid

In-person & Online

Westville

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa