Wilfred

Wilfred Khanyi, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

“Deep meaningful, holistic, age appropriate Interactions that improve and restore the quality of your mental health.”

About Me

I cultivate deep, meaningful interactions designed to truly understand your experiences. I ensure our work is holistic, considering all aspects of your life, and always age-appropriate. My aim is to improve and restore the quality of your mental health, helping you find lasting well-being. This approach suits those seeking comprehensive support to understand and heal.

Approach

Therapy here moves from understanding into steady, practical steps tailored to your everyday life. Based in Pretoria, I offer sessions in English and several South African languages, keeping a calm, focused pace that respects your age and context. We use careful assessment, collaborative goal-setting and clear feedback between meetings so you leave with manageable strategies and measurable progress; with children and families I include hands-on, age-sensitive tasks. This approach tends to suit those working through trauma, loss, addiction or burnout.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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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 Professional Council

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS0140708

Qualifications

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Wilfred Khanyi Clinical Psychologist

In-person

Mamelodi East

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Mamelodi East, Pretoria, South Africa