Tasneem van de Biezen, MA

Counseling Psychologist

“My work aims to help clients gain a better understanding of their presenting concerns but more importantly to gain a better understanding of themselves.”

About Me

I have been a psychologist for over 15 years with experience in many areas including private and government hospitals, academic institutions and corporate consulting as well consulting and supervising at various NGOs in Johannesburg. In my private practice my work focuses on long-term psychotherapy aimed at helping individuals, couples and families navigate life’s challenges.

Approach

I am greatly influenced by the psychodynamic way of working – also known as ‘depth psychology’. This therapy focuses on the causes of problems and not just the presenting symptoms. Our unconscious mind is always at work making sense of experiences and can also have an influence on the way we see ourselves and perceive others. Therefore through weekly therapy sessions it becomes possible to gain insight into the unconscious motivations for our behaviour; and with a greater knowledge of one’s self we can discover different ways of thinking and being in our lives and relationships.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

Services

My work has shown me the enormous value of self-insight and self-awareness and the positive impact that the development of these has in the various aspects of one's life. I offer therapy that aims to develop understanding of one's self so as to create deep and enduring changes in one's life; as more often than not, our behaviour, thoughts, and ways of relating, whilst well-intentioned, do not always lead to the desired outcome. The decision to enter therapy is courageous yet often difficult, and I aim to offer my clients a safe and supportive space so that they can allow for the time and patience needed to better understand themselves and their presenting concerns.

Services Offered:

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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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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Pain Management
Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.
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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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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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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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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
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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.
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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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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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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.
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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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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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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Masters

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2009

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2006

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Bachelor

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2007

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Counseling Psychologist

Registration: PS0110663

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Service Area

The Village Medical Centre

In-person & Online

Parktown North

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa