Ms Cherise Sander

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in working with numerous psychological and emotional disturbances among individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe in the positive nature of humans and believe that the client - therapist relationship is a catalyst for positive client transformation.”

About Me

As a clinical psychologist, I provide a warm, collaborative space. I champion your positive nature as we explore emotional challenges. My extensive experience helps me understand individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe our relationship is key; it acts as a catalyst for your transformation. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, guiding you towards a more fulfilling life.

Approach

Our connection becomes the engine of change, and I guide a process that balances safety with gentle challenge. From Durban I offer in-person sessions and secure online therapy in English, keeping meetings focused and time-respecting. We set observable goals, practice coping and emotion-regulation skills in session, and I often suggest short between-session tasks to consolidate small but steady shifts. This way of working suits adolescents and adults navigating transitions, mood or stress who prefer a grounded, collaborative pace.

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Basic Information

Durban, South Africa

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.
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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Inpatient Services
Round-the-clock mental health care in a hospital or residential setting for people who need intensive treatment and a safe, contained environment.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Medico-Legal
The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.
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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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:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Elderly
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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.
Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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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