Sumayya

Ms Sumayya Seth, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a registered Clinical Psychologist who aims to provide a non-judgemental, safe and caring environment where your thoughts and experiences can be fully expressed.”

About Me

I create a truly safe and caring environment where your thoughts and experiences can be fully expressed without judgment. This space is ideal for individuals seeking to openly explore their inner world. I guide you in making sense of complex feelings, helping you navigate challenges with greater clarity. Our work together centres on deep listening, allowing your unique story to unfold. This collaborative approach builds a strong foundation for personal understanding and growth.

Approach

You’ll find sessions paced to your needs, moving between careful reflection and practical sense-making so you can name what feels confusing and try new ways of responding. I work with adults and couples in Johannesburg and via secure online sessions conducted in English, keeping appointments focused and respectful of your time. Using assessment findings alongside ongoing conversation, I help map patterns, set small experiments and monitor change between meetings. This way of working often suits people seeking clarity, steady progress and a collaborative, down-to-earth process.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    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
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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
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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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
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    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
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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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

MA Clinical Psychology

Masters

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2017

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

The Mindspace

In-person & Online

Greenside

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa