Rona

Ms Rona Linde

Counseling Psychologist

“I am a Psychologist with 27 years experience providing therapeutic services in South Africa, Germany and New Zealand. My approach is trauma informed, collaborative and strength enhancing . I use ACT, CBT and DBT informed interventions to resource clients with essential tools to manage life challenges.”

About Me

Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming. With 27 years of international experience, I offer a trauma-informed, collaborative space where we build on your strengths. I equip clients with essential tools from ACT, CBT, and DBT informed interventions to manage difficulties effectively. This approach suits those seeking practical strategies and a supportive partnership to navigate life's complexities.

Approach

My work focuses on small, practical steps that strengthen coping when addiction, trauma, mood shifts or relationship strain feel overwhelming. Based in Cape Town, I offer sessions in English and Afrikaans, both face-to-face and online, and pace the work to each client’s rhythm. Sessions combine gentle assessment, values-focused exercises and brief between-session practices so progress is visible and skills land in daily life. This way of working tends to suit people seeking steady, practical change and respectful partnership through transitions.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • CBT

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

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  • Risk Management

    Assessment and planning to identify and reduce the risk of harm to oneself or others, often part of crisis intervention or ongoing care.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families

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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  • 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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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • 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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  • 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)

Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of the Western Cape

Service Areas

Marleen Germishuys & Associates

In-person & Online

Bellville

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa