Clive

Clive Hartsman

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“You may be feeling stuck with your difficulty, but the presence of an experienced psychotherapist, who can listen carefully and understand your situation and then explore with you a fresh perspective and a better way forward, may be very useful.”

About Me

When you feel stuck with a difficulty, finding a path forward can seem overwhelming. An experienced psychotherapist offers a safe space to carefully explore your unique situation. They help you uncover fresh perspectives and discover a clearer way forward. This collaborative approach makes sense of challenges and helps you move towards lasting change.

Approach

When moving feels blocked, I sit with you to gently map what’s getting in the way and test small, doable shifts that reveal new options. Sessions in Cape Town or online—in English or Afrikaans—are steady and practical: we track patterns, try short experiments between meetings, and reflect on what helps you feel more settled and intentional. The pace is collaborative and measured, giving space for grief, anxiety or relationship strain to be understood and changed. This approach suits adolescents, adults and couples seeking clearer direction.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples

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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • 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.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

UWC

Service Areas

My practice

In-person & Online

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa