Mr David Wilson

Clinical Psychologist

“Psychoanalytically grounded practice resulting in a unique style through 30 years experience involving all psychological issues.”

About Me

I offer a unique, psychoanalytically grounded practice, drawing on thirty years of experience. My approach helps you explore a wide range of psychological issues, understanding the deeper patterns influencing your life. This method is ideal for those seeking profound insight into persistent challenges. Together, we can uncover what truly shapes your experiences, moving towards lasting clarity and well-being.

Approach

Sessions unfold as a steady, exploratory dialogue where attention to slipped words, recurring feelings and relational themes guides us toward clearer understanding. I work from Johannesburg and online in English, adapting pace and focus to suit children, adolescents, adults and older clients, and I sometimes set short reflective tasks between meetings to deepen insight. When anxiety, addiction, mood or identity concerns emerge we examine habitual reactions, impulse and meaning, using interpretation alongside practical framing to alter daily choices. This approach tends to suit those seeking thoughtful, lasting change rather than quick fixes.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

All ages
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Elderly
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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.