Counselling Psychologist

Registered with the HPCSA · Psychology register · PS number

Psychological assessment and intervention aimed at optimal adjustment, development and wellbeing in people experiencing life difficulties and adjustment problems.

They commonly help with

  • Life transitions and adjustment
  • Relationship and family difficulties
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Stress and burnout
  • Career and identity concerns

What they cannot do

  • Cannot prescribe medication, that is a psychiatrist or medical doctor.

Often confused with

Clinical Psychologist

Choose Counselling for life difficulties, adjustment and wellbeing; Clinical where the concern is a diagnosable mental health condition or a more complex presentation.

Learn more about Clinical Psychologists

Registered Counsellor

A Counselling Psychologist has a longer training pathway and a broader scope, including psychotherapy for more complex presentations.

Learn more about Registered Counsellors

Where they usually work

Private practice · Universities · Employee wellness programmes

Counselling Psychologists on Phapano Directory

One practitioner in this category has had their registration checked against the public HPCSA register.

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Checking a registration

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