Thabiso

Mr Thabiso Ramohlola, MA

Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a Clinical Psychologist practising in Parkview, Johannesburg. I offer psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and couples. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in repeating patterns — in relationships, work, or within themselves. Some grapple with anxiety, depression, loss or a sense of emptiness, stuckness, or dread that’s hard to name. ”

About me

I am a clinical psychologist and academic based in Johannesburg. I work with adults, teenagers, and couples experiencing a range of difficulties that may be difficult to make sense of on their own. My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, with particular attention to the ways in which our relationships, histories, and experiences shape how we understand ourselves and relate to others. I am interested not only in what brings someone to therapy, but also in the patterns and meanings that may sit beneath the immediate difficulty. I also recognise that people’s experiences are shaped by the social and cultural worlds in which they live. Race, gender, family, relationships, culture, class and other aspects of identity can become important parts of how we experience ourselves and others. These are therefore welcome as part of the therapeutic conversation when they are meaningful to the person I am working with. If you are considering therapy and are unsure whether this kind of approach is right for you, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss what you are looking for.

Approach

My approach to psychotherapy is informed by psychoanalytic thinking. In our work, I pay close attention to both what is spoken and what is felt, to the unconscious patterns that shape your relationships and sense of self. Over time, this process can help you connect with deeper parts of yourself, leading to greater psychological freedom, self-understanding, and emotional resilience. I offer long-term psychotherapy to people who are interested in a thoughtful, exploratory process. The people I work with tend to experience this way of working as warm, reflective, challenging and deeply engaged. As a psychotherapist, I believe that healing happens through a genuine human connection, one that allows both insight and emotional experience to unfold naturally. In our sessions, I listen closely to both what is said and felt. This includes subtle emotions, silences, and patterns that may reveal something important about your inner world, things that words may fail to articulate.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Cash practice

In-person & Online

Services

As a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, I work with adults, couples and teens (16+) who want deeper self-understanding and lasting change. My approach to therapy suits people who are open to a longer-term therapy process and looking for more than quick relief. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in repeating patterns, in relationships, work, or within themselves. Some grapple with anxiety, depression, loss or a sense of emptiness, stuckness, or dread that’s hard to name. Others are trying to make sense of experiences shaped by race, marginality, culture, identity, or historical trauma. I offer a space where these complex and often painful experiences can be explored and processed with curiosity, honesty, and compassion. Additionally, I have a good understanding of issues facing entrepreneurs, creatives, young professionals, and academics.

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

    A therapy grounded in psychoanalytic theory that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and the therapeutic relationship, typically at a lower session frequency than full psychoanalysis.

  • 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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  • Couples Therapy

    Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • 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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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.

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)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS0152188

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2021

Service Areas

Parkview

In-person & Online

Parkview

Randburg, Gauteng 2193

South Africa

Parkview, Randburg, South Africa