Suzanne

Mrs Suzanne Marais

Clinical Psychologist

Verified

“I am a clinical psychologist with 30 years experience. I specialise in mood disorders(e.g. depression), anxiety disorders(e.g. PTSD and Panic disorder) and couples therapy. I also have an interest in sport psychology. I offer a safe and confidential environment for my clients to grow as a person.”

About Me

For 30 years, I have supported individuals and couples facing challenges with mood, anxiety, and relationships. As a clinical psychologist, I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore feelings and grow. We work together to understand your experiences, helping you navigate depression, panic, or relationship difficulties. Clients find my approach grounded and supportive, providing a clear path for personal development.

Approach

Sessions tend to balance structured, practical work with space to make sense of what's beneath symptoms, so you leave with clearer steps and a calmer perspective. Based in Strand, I offer in-person sessions in English and Afrikaans that move at a steady, respectful pace suited to adults, couples and older clients. I use targeted assessments and brief, evidence-informed tasks—skills practice, behavioural experiments and focused communication exercises—that we shape around your goals and life demands. People who value clarity, steady progress and practical tools often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • CBT

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

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Parents

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.

  • 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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • 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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  • Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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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.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Stellenbosch University; University of the Free State

Service Areas

Suzanne Marais

In-person

Helderberg

Strand, Western Cape

South Africa

Helderberg, Strand, South Africa