Annetresia

Mrs Annetresia Parker

Clinical Psychologist

“Trauma specialist with over 30 years' experience, she is a compassionate and supportive psychologist who is results-driven.”

About Me

Drawing on over 30 years' experience, this compassionate clinical psychologist offers genuine support. She helps individuals understand their challenges and develop practical strategies for lasting well-being. For those seeking clear direction and a results-driven approach, she provides a safe space to explore concerns, working collaboratively towards meaningful, positive change. Her focus is on guiding clients to achieve tangible improvements in their lives.

Approach

Sessions balance focused structure with warm support, moving from careful assessment to practical steps paced around your needs and strengths. Based in Sandton I offer in-person and online appointments in English and Afrikaans, creating accessible continuity between meetings. We work collaboratively, using discussion, age-appropriate activities and gentle processing to untangle trauma, build coping skills and set short-term goals you can practise between sessions while I track progress with you. People looking for clear direction and steady, measurable progress often find this style helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychotherapy

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

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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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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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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  • 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 Namibia (HPCNA)

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Fourways

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Fourways, Sandton, South Africa