Uviwe

Mr Uviwe Ncanywa

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

“I am an HPCSA registered psychodynamic Clinical Psychologist based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. I am passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds understand and heal from the emotional pain that can hold them back in life. As well as help explore and identify potential areas of growth.”

About Me

I’m passionate about helping you understand the emotional pain that can feel overwhelming. Many people find exploring deeper patterns from their past helps unlock healing and new possibilities. In our sessions, I aim to create a space where you can gently make sense of what holds you back. Together, we identify clear paths for growth. This approach helps diverse individuals move towards a more fulfilling life.

Approach

Working with emotional pain often means noticing the repeating patterns that quietly shape choices and relationships. In my Saxonwold office and via secure online sessions, in English, Sesotho, seTswana, isiXhosa or isiZulu, we move at a measured pace so you feel steady while exploring difficult memories or relational themes. Sessions blend reflective listening, gentle challenge and practical steps you can try between meetings to test new ways of relating and coping with trauma. This way of working tends to suit adolescents, adults and couples seeking thoughtful, collaborative change.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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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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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

    Learn more about Trauma Counseling
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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

    Learn more about Psychotherapy
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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

    Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
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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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    Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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
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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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    Anxiety

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

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Child Behaviour

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

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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.

    Learn more about Depression
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    Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

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    Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

    Learn more about Grief, Loss & Bereavement
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    LGBTQI+ Support

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

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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

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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.

    Learn more about Young Adult Issues

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of the Witwatersrand

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Next to the Day Clinic (Orange Wall)

In-person & Online

Saxonwold

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa