Thandi

Dr Thandi Davies

Registered Counselor

“We all need support at some stage in our lives, whether that be in health, relationships, emotions, work, or living environment. I provide a gentle and accepting space where you bring your concerns & we work through them together in a manner that suits your needs.”

About Me

When life feels challenging, whether with health, relationships, or work, finding support is key. I offer a gentle, accepting space where you can bring your concerns. Together, we'll compassionately process these issues, finding an approach that truly suits your individual needs. This unhurried, collaborative environment is ideal for exploring difficult emotions. Clients will find a trusted space to move towards greater well-being.

Approach

Conversations begin with curiosity and steadiness, inviting you to name what matters and to set the pace. I meet with people in Cape Town and online, in English, creating flexible sessions that fit your life and rhythms. We move between reflective conversation, gentle creative exercises and practical coping strategies, with simple tasks you can try between meetings to discover what actually helps. This collaborative, unhurried way of working suits people wanting steady support through stress, health challenges or relationship strain.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Climate Grief Support

    Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Research

    Scientific investigation into mental health, therapy effectiveness, or psychological processes, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.

  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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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.

Works With:

  • All ages

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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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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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  • Online Therapy

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

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Registered Counsellor

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Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of Cape Town

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

Muizenberg

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa