Ms Yvonne Dobson, MA

Counselling Psychologist

Verified

“I have 30 years of experience working with adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, complex trauma, and addictions, including codependency, as well as navigating life changes such as divorce.”

About me

I am a Counselling Psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults through life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, complex trauma, addictions, burnout, and relationship challenges. I offer a calm, collaborative space to explore patterns, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for personal growth and improved self-care. My eclectic approach combines different therapeutic techniques to support meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Approach

I take a practical, steady approach, helping you recognise patterns and make small changes that feel manageable. We explore your thoughts and physical responses, look at how past experiences may be affecting your life today, and find realistic steps you can try between sessions. Our work is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what’s helping and what might need adjusting.

Contact Yvonne

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic information

Languages:

English, Afrikaans

Fees:

Please enquire

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
Learn more about Psychology
Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
Learn more about Grief & Loss
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Burnout
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, characterised by detachment, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.
Learn more about Burnout
Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life Transitions
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Learn more about Self-Care

Professional Title:

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