Miss Tashmira Kara, MA

Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a warm and gentle Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents and adults. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, however, I am invested in providing uniquely tailored interventions to suit my client's needs lending me to adopt more integrated modalities when needed.”

About Me

I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist practicing in Parkhurst, Gauteng, South Africa. I offer individual therapy to adolescents and adults, largely focusing on life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQI+ concerns, burnout and stress, and personal development. I integrate my clinical experience with a strong academic interest to create an empathic and compassionate space to explore one's inner world.

Approach

My practice is grounded in providing culturally sensitive, integrative interventions that are carefully tailored to each client’s circumstances and experiences. I work primarily through psychodynamic psychotherapy, however, I draw from CBT, DBT and attachment theory at times to meet clients unique needs. I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals feel supported to deepen self-awareness and strengthen their capacity for resilience at their own pace. My work is guided by the belief that therapy should be both collaborative and adaptive, enabling clients to develop effective coping strategies, foster personal growth, and cultivate lasting change.

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Basic Information

Randburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

I offer individually tailored short- to long-term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults experiencing mood, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties, as well as people experiencing life transitions, loss, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, and LGBTQ+ identity-related stress.

Services Offered:

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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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
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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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.
Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

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.