Simonè

Mrs Simonè Vink

Clinical Psychologist

“As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals to discover their strengths and cope with daily challenges.”

About Me

As a Clinical Psychologist, I am passionate about helping you discover your inherent strengths. I offer a supportive space where we can explore daily challenges together. We will work to understand your unique capabilities and develop practical strategies. This collaborative approach helps you navigate difficulties. You can build resilience for a more fulfilling everyday life, connecting with your inner resources.

Approach

I guide sessions toward practical steps that reveal strengths and ease day-to-day pressure, using a calm, structured rhythm that feels steady and hopeful. In Bloemfontein, I see clients in person and online, offering sessions in English and Afrikaans to suit families and individuals. With children and adults affected by trauma or developmental concerns, I blend focused assessment with short-term goals, manageable homework, and regular check-ins so progress is trackable. People who prefer clear pacing and collaborative problem‑solving often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

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    Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • •All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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 The Free State

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Family focus therapy centre

In-person & Online

Dan Pienaar

Bloemfontein, Free state

South Africa