Kalyani

Mrs Kalyani John

Clinical Psychologist

“Experienced and competent Clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience .Working predominantly with adults and couples.”

About Me

I offer a steady, experienced presence for adults and couples navigating life's complexities. With over 30 years as a clinical psychologist, I partner with you to explore challenges and find clear paths forward. My aim is to create a space where you feel truly understood. Clients appreciate my calm, competent approach and the depth of insight I bring to our work. We can collaboratively address your concerns, fostering resilience and growth.

Approach

Work in sessions tends to be calm and purposeful: we set small, clear aims, explore patterns that keep you stuck, and practise manageable steps you can use between meetings. I see clients in Sandton and online, in English or Hindi/Urdu, and keep the pace attentive to emotional safety while gently testing new ways of relating and coping. Assessment and reflective discussion help clarify what's driving distress so change feels practical rather than theoretical. This way of working suits adults and couples wanting steadiness and clear progress.
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Basic Information

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.

  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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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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  • Residential Treatment

    Live-in treatment programmes for mental health or addiction, providing intensive daily therapy in a structured, contained environment.

  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

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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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • 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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  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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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)

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Qualifications

University of Mysore

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)

Service Areas

Life Fourways hospital

In-person & Online

Fourways

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Fourways, Sandton, South Africa