Celéste Paterson Psychology
“By creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, I support them in exploring their challenges with curiosity and openness in a non-threatening way.
I aim to promote self-awareness and inspire personal growth through our collaborative efforts."
Areas of work
Therapy
I specialise in adolescent and young adult mental health where I assist clients who experience a range of psychological difficulties. My interests include relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression and life transitions. My approach focuses on fostering a deep understanding of underlying feelings that shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By creating a safe and supportive space, I encourage clients to explore their past experiences and relationships, gaining insight into their current struggles and paving the way towards change. Through our collaborative journey, clients can embark on a transformative process of self-discovery and personal growth.
Parental Support
In my work with parents, I strive to provide a psychodynamic perspective that explores the underlying dynamics of family relationships and caregiving roles. Through compassionate support and insight-oriented approaches, I assist parents in understanding and addressing these dynamics, fostering healthier connections and promoting growth within the family unit. Through this psychodynamic lens, parents can develop a deeper awareness of themselves and their children, ultimately enhancing their ability to nurture strong family bonds and facilitate healthy development.
Psycho-educational assessments
With my extensive background in educational psychology, I offer comprehensive assessments that yield valuable insights into cognitive abilities, academic performance, social-emotional growth, and preferred learning modalities. Employing a blend of standardised tests, behavioural assessments, and detailed interviews, I customise each assessment to suit the specific needs of every client. The assessments are also used to identify possible barriers to learning and to then identify interventions to best support the client.
Practice Location
Corner of Cook Road and St Michaels Road
Claremont
Cape Town
"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us." - David Richo
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