Mrs Lindy Ackermann

Educational Psychologist

“ My overall therapeutic aim is to offer adolescents and young adults emotional support, insight, and opportunities for growth as they develop into confident, resilient, and well-balanced individuals. I work within a psychoanalytic framework informed by attachment and object relations theory and deeply influenced by the work of Winnicott and Jung. I also aim to integrate the body and the symbolic expression of the unconscious as an essential guide to deeper understanding and meaningful psychological change. ”

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About Me

I am an experienced and compassionate psychotherapist specializing in work with adolescents and young adults. I support clients as they navigate the formative journey of identity development, helping them to connect with their emotional lives in order to cultivate a sense of safety within their bodies. My therapeutic approach aims to nurture the internal conditions that allow young people to meet life’s transitions with resilience and the capacity to express themselves with greater authenticity. I am dedicated to providing a grounded, secure therapeutic space that fosters growth, self-understanding, and the capacity to move into adulthood with confidence.

Approach

The therapeutic setting plays an essential role in my therapeutic offering. My professional space is surrounded by a calm, green environment that supports reflection, regulation, and a felt sense of grounding. Within this space, I strive to be gentle, respectful, and genuinely curious, providing a safe and steady presence in which young people can explore themselves, strengthen their inner resources, and move toward adulthood with clarity and confidence.

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Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

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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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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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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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Children
Groups
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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