Sharon

Ms Sharon Spradbury

Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

It’s all about the relationship to oneself and other

About Me

As a psychologist, I truly believe our relationship is key to your progress. Within a safe and collaborative space, we can explore your experiences together. This connection helps you make sense of challenges and find new ways forward. Clients who value feeling genuinely heard and understood often find our sessions a strong foundation. My aim is fostering growth through this authentic human connection.

Approach

Because relationship is my compass, I let curiosity guide how we move—gentle, paced conversations that follow what matters to you. In my Durban clinic or online in English, sessions blend quiet reflection, practical experiments and—when helpful—playful exploration for younger clients, keeping emotional safety central. We track patterns together, try small changes between sessions, and name feelings and triggers so painful reactions become manageable and meaningful. You often find this steady, attentive way helpful when facing relationship strain, mood shifts or the aftershocks of trauma.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

    Learn more about Play Therapy
  • 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
  • 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.

    Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

    Learn more about Anger
  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
  • 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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

    Learn more about PTSD

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications


University of KwaZulu-Natal

Registrations


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

Education

Service Area


sharon spradbury

In-person & Online

Morningside

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa