Cindy Rachel

Mrs Cindy Rachel Strydom

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced psychologist that works predominately from a CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) approach, with international training in CBT”

About Me

I am an experienced clinical psychologist. I help clients explore how their thoughts shape their feelings and actions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My international training guides our work together. We explore unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies. This approach is ideal for those seeking clear, actionable steps to build new ways of coping.

Approach

I guide you to map links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, then we test clear, practical steps in everyday life. In Sandton or online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions are structured and paced to fit adolescents, adults and families, with room for emotional safety around grief, trauma and chronic illness. Between sessions you’ll use brief experiments, tracking and short reflections to build new habits and measure change. People facing loss, relationship strain or mood challenges often find this focused, pragmatic way helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • Fertility Counseling

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility challenges, including the stress of treatment, pregnancy loss, and the impact on relationships.

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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.

Service Areas

Cindy Strydom Psychologists

In-person & Online

Rivonia

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Rivonia, Sandton, South Africa