Heleen

Mrs Heleen Meyer, MA

Clinical Psychologist

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“I work with all couples and adults within a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic framework.”

About Me

I work with adults and couples to explore long-standing patterns and feelings. My aim is to offer a space where you can understand how past experiences shape present challenges. This approach is well-suited for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Together, we can make sense of underlying difficulties, fostering lasting personal growth and stronger connections.

Approach

Working from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic ideas, I guide sessions at a measured pace so we can gently uncover links between early experiences and current difficulties. In my Cape Town consulting room or online, in Afrikaans or English, sessions balance reflective dialogue with focused interventions when anxiety, trauma or relationship ruptures demand it; you’ll often leave with a practical way to test new responses between meetings. This approach suits adults and couples seeking thoughtful, sustained change rather than quick fixes.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

I have a specialization in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and is passionate about working with relational and couple dynamics.

Services Offered:

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • MBT (Mentalisation-Based Therapy)

    A therapy that strengthens the ability to understand one's own mental states and those of others, improving emotional regulation and relationships.

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  • Supervision & Training

    Combined clinical supervision and professional development for mental health practitioners building their skills and expertise.

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Works With:

  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Elderly
  • Parents

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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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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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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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 Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS0103322

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MA (Clin Psych))

University of Stellenbosch

Year: 2009

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

University of Stellenbosch

Year: 1987

Memberships

Association of Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (ACPP)

Service Areas

Heleen Meyer

In-person & Online

Durbanville

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa