Wilna

Wilna Wardle, MA

Registered Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and life coach with extensive experience working with clients presenting with various challenges. I am passionate about co-creating healing spaces and to support clients to navigate through difficulties and find ways forward to be able to live their best lives. I am committed to promote health and wellness for individuals and within groups. ”

About Me

I am a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and life-coach with 20+ years of experience working with clients presenting with various challenges. I am passionate about co-creating healing spaces and to support clients to safely navigate through difficulties and find ways forward to be able to live their best lives.

Approach

My approach is collaborative and integrative, honouring different individual/group experiences and finding ways to explore and overcome challenges through carefully matching the therapeutic approach to individual/group needs. I am experienced in various therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive Behaviour therapy(CBT; DBT; ACT); Systems approaches; Motivational Interviewing; Narrative therapy; Compassion focussed approaches; Logo /Existential therapy; Solution focussed approaches.
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In-person & Online

Services

My special interests and fields of expertise include: • Anxiety; Depression; Bipolar Mood and other related conditions • Trauma and PTSD • Pain management and Chronic Health conditions • Traumatic Brain injury; Neurological conditions; Disability • Overcoming adversity and adjusting to living with chronic conditions • Relationship difficulties; Conflict transformation • Life-changes; Bereavement and loss; • Relocation/immigration; • Stress management; Balanced lifestyle; Health and Wellness • Personal growth and Motivation

Services Offered:

  • Health Psychology

    A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Trauma Counselling

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

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  • Relationship Counselling

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

  • SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy)

    A goal-oriented approach that draws on a person's existing strengths and resources to build practical, future-focused solutions, rather than dwelling on the causes of difficulties.

  • 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.

  • Neuropsychology

    A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Parents
  • Groups
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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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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  • 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.

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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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  • 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.

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  • Bipolar

    A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.

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  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist (PS)

Registration: PS0061751

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Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Clinical Psychologist (PYL)

Registration: PYL042441

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Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Memberships

Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

Full Member

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Service Areas

Pretoria

In-person & Online

Rietfontein

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Rietfontein, Pretoria, South Africa