Ms Yajnika Pillay, MA

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

“I aim to work in a thoughtful and compassionate way, gently stepping into each person’s world and seeking to understand their experiences within the emotional, relational, cultural and spiritual contexts that shape their lives. ”

About Me

I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, respectful and collaborative, where difficulties can be explored with care and curiosity, and where meaning can be made in ways that feel authentic to each individual.

Approach

My approach is psychodynamic and integrative, with a strong focus on how culture, religion and spirituality influence mental health and experiences of distress. I am particularly interested in how cultural traditions, spiritual identity and personal values shape how people understand themselves and their difficulties, and how these can be integrated into therapy to support a deeper and more coherent sense of self.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

I have a special interest in working with adolescents and families, supporting young people and their caregivers through emotional and developmental transitions. My clinical interests include the cultural and spiritual dimensions of psychological experience, as well as sexual, relationship and family difficulties.

Services Offered:

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.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Communities
Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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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