Shaista

Dr Shaista Hamid

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist driven with passion and empathy. This is my calling and I am here to ensure that you get an unparalleled experience with me”

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About Me

As a psychotherapist, my passion and empathy drive my work, which I see as my calling. I am here to create a truly supportive space where you can explore your inner world. My aim is for you to feel deeply heard and understood. Clients seeking a dedicated, experienced professional will find a collaborative partner in our work. I guide you through challenges towards clear steps forward.

Approach

This calling shapes how I sit with you: steady, attentive and oriented toward practical shifts. In Durban or online, in English, sessions move at a pace you set—sometimes reflective and slow for deeper processing, other times task-focused for navigating transitions—with brief reflective prompts between meetings to consolidate progress. I hold clear structure alongside emotional safety so insights become usable steps and decisions feel less overwhelming. People facing change, loss or persistent anxiety tend to find this grounded, collaborative way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • 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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly

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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • 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 Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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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 South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

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Qualifications

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Service Areas

Dr Shaista Hamid

In-person & Online

Westville

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

Westville, Durban, South Africa