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Carmen
Arendse

Clinical psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 19 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.

My areas of experience include:
– Anger management and behavioural difficulties
– Substance use and addiction
– Personality functioning and identity work
– Parenting support and family dynamics
– Sexual dysfunctions and relationship challenges
– Mood and anxiety disorders
– Trauma and adjustment difficulties
– Conflict resolution and communication skills
– Living with HIV/AIDS
– Criminal risk and forensic assessments

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
RIVONIA

SERVICES

ADULT INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
ADOLESCENT THERAPY
COUPLES THERAPY
GROUP THERAPY
FAMILY THERAPY

AVAILABILITY

MO - 

(16:00 - 19:00)

TU - 

(16:00 - 19:00)

WE - 

(16:00 - 19:00)

TH - 

(16:00 - 19:00)

FR - 

Not Available

SA - 

(08:00 - 14:00)

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH
AFRIKAANS

AREAS OF INTEREST

MOOD DISORDERS
SEXUAL DIFFICULTIES
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
BEREAVEMENT & LOSS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
TRAUMA
POST-NATAL DEPRESSION
CONDUCT DISORDER
EATING DISORDERS
SEX OFFENDERS

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