Mr Chris Prins

Counseling Psychologist

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“An experienced psychologist specializing in addiction, career guidance, assessment of children, learning problems and couples therapy.”

About Me

I provide a warm, professional space for individuals, couples, and parents facing life's complexities. Whether navigating addiction, seeking career direction, or exploring relationship dynamics, I help you find clarity. For families, I offer detailed assessments to understand children's learning challenges. We work collaboratively, developing practical strategies to foster growth and well-being. My aim is to help you build sustainable paths forward.

Approach

Therapy here moves at a practical, goal-attuned pace, balancing careful assessment with real-life problem solving so progress feels measurable and relevant. I work with clients in Cape Town and online, offering sessions in English or Afrikaans and keeping communication clear between meetings. Sessions blend structured assessment, focused conversation and small, doable experiments or plans you can try at home or school; for couples and families I use observed patterns to shape next steps. This approach suits people who want thoughtful, actionable change.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.
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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

All ages

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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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Learning or Development Difficulties
Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.