Thomas

Mr Thomas Geffen

Counseling Psychologist

“I am a Counselling Psychologist in Rosebank, Cape Town offering online and in person therapy. Life is full of important, painful and challenging relationships, and therapy is a relationship experience that can lead to insight and positive change.”

About Me

I am a Counseling Psychologist in Rosebank, Western Cape, South Africa. I help you with conduct problems, child behaviour concerns, mood disorders and relationship issues. I offer psychodynamic therapy, relationship counselling, online sessions and adoption-related family support.

Approach

I provide weekly therapy sessions, working to explore the internal world and understand the causes of behaviours, thoughts and emotions.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I work with a variety of ages, offering a range of therapy services.

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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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
  • Children
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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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  • 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:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA)

Counseling Psychologist

Registration: PS0137995

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Community Based Counselling Psychology

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2017

Service Areas

Thomas Geffen Counselling Psychologist

In-person & Online

Rosebank

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa