Dr Susan Roets, MEd

Psychologist

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“If you've ever felt stuck, weighed down by anxiety, depression, or patterns you can't seem to break, you're in the right place. If you're ready to do meaningful work and move forward, I'd love to walk that path with you.”

About Me

I hold a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and a Doctorate in Medical Hypnoanalysis, with an Advanced Diploma in Medical Hypnoanalysis and Ego-state Therapy. My training has taken me from South Africa to the Ohio Institute of Medical Hypnoanalysis in Akron, USA, and I continue to attend workshops and congresses to stay current in my field. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and bound by their code of ethics. With over 30 years of experience as both a psychologist and hypnotherapist, I bring depth of knowledge and genuine warmth to every session. My practice in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is a space where students and adults can feel safe to explore what's really going on beneath the surface, and begin to shift it.

Approach

I specialise in Medical Hypnoanalysis, a powerful method that goes beyond managing symptoms to uncovering the root causes of depression, anxiety and other emotional issues. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, I draw on a wide range of approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, gestalt therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and ego-state therapy, to tailor every therapeutic journey to the individual sitting in front of me. I am direct, solution-focused, and deeply committed to helping you build on your own strengths. Therapy with me is interactive and practical; we work together.

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Stellenbosch, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Anxiety & Depression Rather than simply managing symptoms, I work to uncover the underlying causes — helping you understand why you feel the way you do and how to move toward lasting relief. Eating Disorders Rarely just about food, eating disorders are deeply connected to emotions and self-worth. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore these connections and rebuild a healthier relationship with yourself. Phobias Using hypnoanalysis and other proven techniques, we get to the root of the fear — often more quickly than traditional talk therapy alone. Understanding Behaviour Patterns Repeating patterns you don't fully understand? Together we explore where they come from and how to change them in a meaningful, lasting way.

Services Offered:

Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Hypnotherapy
A therapy that uses hypnosis — a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility — to help people explore thoughts, feelings, or memories that may be held outside everyday awareness.
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.
Jungian Analysis
A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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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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Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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