Tanya

Ms Tanya Wilson

Clinical Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

A psychotherapist with over 25 years' experience, working mostly with individual adults.

About Me

With over 25 years as a psychotherapist, I provide individual adults a steady, experienced space to explore their concerns. My clinical psychology training (MPsych) informs a grounded approach, helping you navigate life's complexities. We can work together to understand patterns and find clear ways forward, fostering lasting change. Clients often appreciate the depth and clarity gained through our collaborative sessions.

Approach

Embracing life's transitions can be daunting, but you're not alone. In Cape Town, I offer both in-person and online sessions, guiding you through challenges like relationship issues, grief, and mood disorders. My psychodynamic approach, honed over 25 years, delves into underlying patterns, facilitating profound insights and healing. Together, we'll explore your narrative, fostering resilience and clarity. Whether you're navigating postnatal depression or life changes, I'm here to support your journey towards emotional well-being with clinical supervision and individual therapy
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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.

  • 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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

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

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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.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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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.

Qualifications


University of the Western Cape

Registrations


Health Professions Council of Namibia

Clinical Psychologist

South African Psychoanalytic Initiative

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Service Area


Muizenberg

In-person & Online

Muizenberg

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa