Ms Sharon Spradbury

Psychologist

Verified

“It’s all about the relationship to oneself and other ”

About Me

As a psychologist, I truly believe our relationship is key to your progress. Within a safe and collaborative space, we can explore your experiences together. This connection helps you make sense of challenges and find new ways forward. Clients who value feeling genuinely heard and understood often find our sessions a strong foundation. My aim is fostering growth through this authentic human connection.

Approach

Because relationship is my compass, I let curiosity guide how we move—gentle, paced conversations that follow what matters to you. In my Durban clinic or online in English, sessions blend quiet reflection, practical experiments and—when helpful—playful exploration for younger clients, keeping emotional safety central. We track patterns together, try small changes between sessions, and name feelings and triggers so painful reactions become manageable and meaningful. You often find this steady, attentive way helpful when facing relationship strain, mood shifts or the aftershocks of trauma.

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Basic Information

Durban, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Ukraine Aid
Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.
Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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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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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

All ages
Adolescents
Children
Couples
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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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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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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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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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.
Learn more about PTSD