Dr Kantha Pillay

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I have over 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist and I offer mindfulness training and cpd training courses to mental health professionals, corporates and the public.”

About Me

With over 20 years as a clinical psychologist, I guide individuals and groups in cultivating mindfulness. My training helps professionals, corporate teams, and the public develop practical tools for daily pressures. We explore techniques like guided meditation and present moment awareness. This experienced approach supports greater calm and focus. It is ideal for those seeking effective strategies for resilience in modern life.

Approach

Sessions unfold as structured skill-building, mixing short attention practices with focused reflection so mindfulness becomes a practical response rather than an abstract idea. I work with adults, couples and groups from Hermanus and online in English, keeping sessions calm, paced and collaborative. Between meetings I encourage small, doable experiments to notice patterns around anxiety, stress, mood shifts, relationship strain or past hurts, and we fine-tune what helps. This way of working suits people who want steady, usable tools for everyday resilience.

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Basic Information

Hermanus, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

Adults
Couples
Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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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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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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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