Sophia

Mrs Sophia Combrink

Clinical Psychologist

An experienced, professional and compassionate clinical psychologist, working predominantly with adults.

About Me

Mrs Combrink is an experienced clinical psychologist, offering compassionate support to adults navigating life's complexities. She creates a professional, understanding space where you can gently explore challenging feelings and find clarity. Sessions focus on making sense of your experiences, helping you develop practical ways forward. Her approach suits those seeking a calm, collaborative environment to understand themselves better and build resilience.

Approach

I offer sessions that feel steady and attentive, giving you room to name what matters while we shape manageable steps forward. In my Sandton practice and via secure online sessions in English or Afrikaans, we pace exploration to suit you, blending focused conversation with short practical exercises and mindful moments you can try between meetings. Supervision and group options mean collaborative learning when relevant, and the emphasis is always on small, sustainable changes that help you feel clearer and more able to move forward.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • 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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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Schema Therapy

    A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.

    Learn more about Schema Therapy

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Qualifications


North-West University

Registrations


Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Sophia Combrink Private Practice

In-person & Online

Pineslopes

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa