Dr Ethelwyn Rebelo

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“In the end, the aim of all therapy, whether easy or difficult, is to improve the survival skills of those undergoing it.”

About Me

Therapy offers a vital space to cultivate skills for navigating life's challenges. The process can be demanding, yet it aims to strengthen your ability to cope and thrive. We work together to explore patterns and develop practical strategies. This collaborative journey helps you discover inner resilience. It equips clients to face future uncertainties with greater confidence and a deeper capacity for life.

Approach

Believing therapy should strengthen practical survival skills, I structure sessions to be steady, pragmatic and gently challenging so new responses stick. From my Germiston practice, meeting in English, we meet regularly and move between careful reflection and hands-on tasks you can try between sessions. I tend to map patterns around relationships, transitions, anger and self-worth, using focused questions, feedback and simple experiments to build clearer choices. This way of working often suits adolescents, adults and couples facing change or recovery.

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Basic Information

Germiston, South Africa

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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.
Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.
Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Elderly
Families

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.
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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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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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.
Learn more about Self-Esteem