Carla

Ms Carla Lippi-Gimmel

Clinical Psychologist

“Registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Faerie Glen, Pretoria.”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Faerie Glen, Gauteng, South Africa. I work with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues and suicidal thoughts. I offer psych and diagnostic assessments, including adoption evaluations.

Approach

Clients can expect a careful blend of assessment and conversation that uncovers patterns and makes room for feeling safe to explore. I see adults in Faerie Glen or online in English, and sessions move at a steady, reflective pace—sometimes focusing on history and meaning, sometimes on concrete coping steps—and I share observations that connect past experiences with present difficulties. Between meetings we may use brief tasks or reflections to track change. This approach suits people seeking thoughtful, collaborative work on anxiety, mood and relationship stresses.
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Services

I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, offering both brief and long-term psychodynamically-informed therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples.

My special interests include:

  • Personality disorders
  • Mood and anxiety disorders
  • Deliberate self-harm
  • Substance abuse
  • Eating disorders
  • Relationship difficulties/separation/loss
  • Work-related difficulties
  • Challenges related to identity and adjustment.

My approach is broadly psychodynamic, which involves a collaborative process that allows for a deeper understanding and working through of difficulties (as opposed to symptom reduction alone) in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

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

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

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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  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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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)

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Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Service Areas

Atterbury Value Mart

In-person & Online

Faerie Glen

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Faerie Glen, Pretoria, South Africa