Mark

Mr Mark Southwood

Clinical Psychologist

“Therapist since 2012. Enjoy dealing with all sorts of different issues. Extensive experience of working with adolescent boys having been a schoolmaster for 13 years but like assisting men who are struggling and finding it difficult to discuss their problems and people having relationship issues.”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist in Menlo Park, Gauteng, South Africa. I assess and treat addiction, conduct and behaviour issues, brain injury, and children's mental health. I provide psychological and diagnostic assessment, family therapy, neuropsychology and sport psychology to individuals, families and athletes.

Approach

Years in schools and clinics taught me to keep things straightforward and practical so clients can speak without pressure. In Pretoria I offer face-to-face and online sessions in English and Afrikaans, and I keep focused check-ins between meetings when useful. Sessions move at your pace: we set short-term goals, use quiet reflection and structured assessment where needed, and bring family or sporting support into the plan when it helps. Men, parents and young people seeking down-to-earth, goal-oriented help tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Psychotherapeutic services done in person and online by request.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Neuropsychology

    A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • Sport Psychology

    A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • 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.

  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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 Namibia (HPCNA)

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Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Service Areas

Private practice office

In-person & Online

Menlo Park

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Menlo Park, Pretoria, South Africa