Alex

Dr Alex Carter

Clinical Psychologist

“I am an experienced psychologist & therapist offering long-term therapy for a range of addictive disorders & relapse prevention. My practice also addresses other issues relating to mental health, including mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. I also help people with issues of personal growth”

About Me

I offer long-term therapy, providing a safe space for deep exploration. We can explore underlying patterns contributing to addiction or mood challenges like depression and anxiety. Together, we build lasting strategies for relapse prevention, helping you find stability. My approach also supports significant personal growth, allowing you to make sense of complex feelings. This helps you move towards a life of greater balance and self-awareness.

Approach

From that foundation I guide a steady, exploratory pace that balances reflective listening with gentle challenge, helping you notice how patterns play out in daily life. Sessions are offered in English from my Cape Town practice and online, so we can work consistently whether you’re local or remote. I use mentalising ideas and psychodynamic thinking to connect present triggers with relational history, and we set small, practical experiments between sessions to test new responses and lower relapse risk. This way suits adults ready for steady, collaborative change.
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Basic Information

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.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • 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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

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

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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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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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); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of Cape Town

Service Areas

Mediclinic Crescent Mental Health Services

In-person & Online

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa