Siphokazi Makola

Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a clinical psychologist providing professional, compassionate, and evidence-based services both online and in-person in Waterval Estate, Northcliff. I work with children aged 7 and above, adolescents, adults, and couples, supporting clients through a variety of emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. My work is informed by psychodynamic thinking and trauma-informed principles, helping clients develop understanding, coping strategies, and personal growth at their own pace.”

About Me

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice with experience in medical, psychiatric, and forensic settings. I offer psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My work is grounded in psychodynamic thinking and provides a collaborative space to explore emotions, experiences, and the patterns that influence how we relate to ourselves and others. I have particular interests in trauma, maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties.

Approach

I work from a psychodynamically informed, relational approach, supporting clients to explore their emotions, relationships, and life experiences with curiosity, care, and respect. Therapy is paced collaboratively, with attention to safety, meaning, and personal growth. I aim to help clients understand patterns in their lives, develop coping strategies, and foster insight and resilience.

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Basic Information

Randburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

I provide psychological support to children, adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, relationship challenges, and adjustment to life changes. I also conduct psychological assessments for scholastic, diagnostic, and medical purposes. Sessions are offered online and in-person, and I accept cash, EFT, and major medical aid claims (subject to plan benefits). I hope to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences and work towards meaningful change at their own pace.

Services Offered:

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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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Inpatient Treatment
Intensive mental health treatment in a residential or hospital setting, providing 24-hour care and structured daily programmes.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Trauma Counselling
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:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Learning or Developmental Difficulties
Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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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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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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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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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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Professional Title:

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.