Ilse

Ilse Jordaan

Clinical Psychologist

“Special interests/experience: Psychodynamic psychotherapy with adults and couples In depth, long-term psychodynamic work with complex issues Relationship pathology Eating disorders Stress-related medical conditions (eg autoimmune disease) Sexuality & related disorders Chronic depression Bereavement Life transitions”

About Me

I help adults and couples explore the deep roots of their challenges through psychodynamic psychotherapy. This in-depth approach suits complex issues like chronic depression, eating disorders, or relationship difficulties. We can also address stress-related medical conditions, sexuality, bereavement, and life transitions. Our work together aims to uncover long-standing patterns, offering a path to lasting understanding and change. Clients seeking a thoughtful, sustained process will find a supportive space here.

Approach

Exploring those deep roots, I work at a steady, reflective pace that attends to feelings, relationships and bodily stress alike. Sessions in Stellenbosch, in English or Afrikaans, or online, pair close listening with gentle interpretation to surface patterns that shape mood, eating and intimacy. We bring attention to here-and-now interactions, links to earlier experience, and simple experiments between sessions to try different responses. People coping with chronic depression, eating difficulties, bereavement or sexual and relationship challenges often find this ongoing, exploratory approach helpful.
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Services

Services Offered:

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples

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.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with 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.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Krigeville

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

South Africa

Krigeville, Stellenbosch, South Africa