
Carmen
Arendse
Clinical psychologist
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across diverse cultural and social contexts. My professional journey has included work in private practice, non-profit organisations, and state-run institutions. In addition to individual and family therapy, I have facilitated numerous therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
I approach therapy from an integrative, holistic perspective. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities — including psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) — and tailor each intervention to suit the individual needs and context of the client. My focus is on helping clients navigate emotional or behavioural challenges, implement meaningful change, and ultimately lead fuller, healthier lives.
In my work with couples and families, I explore relationship patterns, communication styles, and the impact of life transitions or stressors, while working toward building more connected, adaptive ways of relating.
I believe psychotherapy is a powerful space for personal growth, healing, and self-awareness. With insight into one’s inner world and interpersonal dynamics, new ways of being and relating become possible — opening the door to more fulfilling and resilient living.
QUALIFICATIONS
PS 0087602
MA. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (UWC)
MA. RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY (UWC)
BA. PSYCHOLOGY (UWC)
BA. HONS. PSYCHOLOGY (UWC)
LOCATION
ONLINE &
BRYANSTON
SERVICES
ADULT INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
ADOLESCENT THERAPY
COUPLES THERAPY
GROUP THERAPY
FAMILY THERAPY
AVAILABILITY
MO -
(15:00 - 20:00)
TU -
(15:00 - 20:00)
WE -
(15:00 - 20:00)
TH -
(15:00 - 20:00)
FR -
Not Available
SA -
(08:00 - 14:00)
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
AFRIKAANS
AREAS OF INTEREST
- ANXIETY & MOOD DISORDERS
- TRAUMA, GRIEF & LIFE TRANSITIONS
- RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY CHALLENGES
- PARENTING & FAMILY DYNAMICS
- IDENTITY, SELF-ESTEEM & PERSONAL GROWTH
- ANGER, EMOTIONAL REGULATION & BEHAVIOUR DIFFICULTIES
- SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION
- SEXUAL & RELATIONSHIP CONCERNS
- COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- PERSONALITY & INTERPERSONAL DIFFICULTIES
- INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS
- ANTISOCIAL & OFFENDING BEHAVIORS
- SEX OFFENDERS
- CRIMINAL & FORENSIC RISK ASSESSMENT
- EMOTIONAL WELLBEING & PERSONAL GROWTH
