Ms Shelley Horwitz

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced psychotherapist attending to individuals, couples, parents and families, of all ages and forms - honouring diverse identities, relationships and family structures - so that all may understand more, develop more, and live well.”

About Me

As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I'm interested in our inner worlds, and how they shape our sense of self, our relationships, and our overall wellbeing. I believe that attention to our experiences - past and current - as well as our dreams and associations, can enrich our understanding and help us set more effective intentions and plans. I also believe that the shared therapeutic endeavour can bring relief, bolster further attention and courage, and more.

Approach

I draw on diverse learning and training experiences to offer meaningful connection and support. I aim to provide a curious and compassionate space and presence, to enable us to explore and understand your situation more deeply, and then to consider whether self-action, or acceptance, or other steps and resources would be helpful to you. I offer in-person sessions, as well as online sessions (where I've assessed them to be useful enough), in English and Afrikaans.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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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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Dream Analysis
A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples

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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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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Sexual Issues
Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.
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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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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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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.