Lisa

Dr Lisa Visagie

Counseling Psychologist

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“I am an HPCSA registered counselling psychologist. I work from a person-centred model using an integrative interactional approach (The IPA) together with various brain-based therapies. I speak English and Afrikaans fluently and offer therapy for adults.”

About Me

I support adults seeking clarity and growth, working from a person-centred model. My integrative interactional approach helps us explore how past experiences and relationships influence your present, fostering deeper self-understanding. We also incorporate insights from brain-based therapies to equip you with practical tools for lasting change. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, I create a collaborative space for those ready to navigate challenges and cultivate resilience.

Approach

I help map how your history and daily responses connect, then turn that map into small, brain-informed practices you can try between meetings. Sessions in Richards Bay or online, in English or Afrikaans, are paced to match your rhythm and stress tolerance. We use focused reflection, brief experiential tasks and clear, practical explanations to gently shift stuck patterns. People facing loss, anxiety, burnout or career crossroads often find this practical, steady way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

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

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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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • 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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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of Stellenbosch

Service Areas

Caredoc Medical Centre

In-person & Online

Arboretum

Umhlathuze, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

Arboretum, Richards Bay, South Africa