Catherine (Cathy)

Dr Catherine (Cathy) Geils

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced therapist who works holistically, including body, mind, heart and spirit, to enable full expression of the true self.”

About Me

I believe true well-being emerges when we integrate all parts of ourselves. As an experienced clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, I work holistically with your body, mind, heart, soul and spirit. Through experiential healing processes we explore these dimensions together to release trauma, differentiate boundaries and resolve dissociations. This process helps you uncover and express your authentic self within the interconnected and creative flow of Life. My approach is for those ready to embrace their whole being, finding genuine clarity and a fuller self.

Approach

Gentle curiosity guides how we explore sensations, stories and beliefs so your whole self can be known and allowed to change. In Durban I work in English, pacing sessions to your rhythms and offering reflective practices between meetings that anchor what you discover in everyday life. We attend to grief, chronic illness and mood through careful listening, exploration of meaning, body-attunement and focused techniques that help shift stuck patterns and recover inner resources. This way of working tends to suit adults seeking deeper integration after loss or illness.
Contact Catherine (Cathy)

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person

Get in touch

Online booking isn't available right now. Send Catherine (Cathy) a message to confirm availability and arrange an appointment.

Send a message

Services

Services Offered:

  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

    Learn more about Hypnosis
  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Individual Therapy

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

    Learn more about Individual Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

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

    Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Grief & Loss

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

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

    Learn more about Chronic Illness
  • 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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

    Learn more about Eating Disorders
  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem
  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

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

Verify License

Qualifications

Rhodes University

Service Areas

Private Practice Office

In-person

Glenwood

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

Glenwood, Durban, South Africa