Michelle

Mrs Michelle Owen-Barnard

Registered Clinical Psychologists

“Clinical Psychologist working individually with adolescents and adults in Somerset West. Special interest in trauma and women’s mental health.”

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About Me

I work individually with adolescents and adults, creating a supportive space to navigate sensitive experiences. My focus is on trauma and the unique mental health challenges women often face. Together, we can explore your feelings and build resilience. This collaborative approach helps you find clarity and a path forward.

Approach

In Somerset West I hold a steady, contained space where safety comes first and steps are small enough to feel doable. Sessions are focused and paced to suit you — we track patterns, gently target distressing memories, and try practical, measurable steps between meetings so progress is visible. Assessment and regular check-ins shape what we focus on next, blending attention to body responses with thought-focused problem-solving. People coping with trauma, anxiety or life transitions often find this steady, practical rhythm reassuring.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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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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  • Imago Relationship Therapy

    A couples therapy approach based on the idea that relationship conflicts are rooted in unmet childhood needs, using structured dialogue to improve understanding and connection.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

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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  • Anxiety

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

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • 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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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:

  • Registered Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

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

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Qualifications

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Service Areas

Michelle Owen-Barnard

In-person

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Somerset West, South Africa