Vanessa

Dr Vanessa Thompson

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“An experienced, compassionate Clinical Psychologist working with adults and children.”

About Me

As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, I offer compassionate support to adults and children. I help you explore unique challenges. I provide a space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My approach adapts to your individual needs, guiding you towards understanding and clarity. This tailored support is ideal for individuals and families. It helps navigate life's complexities, offering a thoughtful path forward.

Approach

Experience and compassion guide how we explore challenges together, with work paced to your needs and rooted in safety and respect. I offer sessions in English from Cape Town and online, creating continuity between meetings through brief check-ins and targeted reflections that help process trauma and clarify diagnostic understanding. Sessions blend calm, structured exploration with practical tools and careful assessment so you feel steadier between appointments. This way of working suits people and families seeking thoughtful, stabilising support after difficult events.
Contact Vanessa

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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
  • Anxiety

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

    Learn more about Anxiety
  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • Child Behaviour

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

  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

    Learn more about Dream Work
  • Online Therapy

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

    Learn more about Online Therapy

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

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

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: HPCSA: PS 0104914 BHF: PS 0327840

Qualifications

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, USA

Service Areas

Constantia Road Practice

In-person & Online

Wynberg

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa