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Leida Heymann

Clinical Psychologist

About Leida

Hello. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over ten years of experience seeing patients in private practice. I see adult individuals and couples for both shorter- and longer-term therapy. I work with different modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR).

During our first session together, we can assess what your needs are and create a treatment plan. This includes deciding which treatment modality will be best suited to your needs and what the frequency of sessions and the duration of therapy should be.

Areas of interest

We all have habitual ways of responding to what happens in our lives. These patterns were often shaped by our experiences; both more recent events and those we experienced in childhood. We learn to survive.

At times our old ways of coping become less functional as our lives and circumstances change and it becomes necessary pause and re-evaluate. Often this is a point where someone feels very stuck or overwhelmed and they need the support of a therapist.

As I psychologist I hold an empathic, compassionate space for you to become more aware of what your patterns are. This helps open the possibility for making new choices – allowing you to find healthier ways of doing and being that align more with the live you want to create.

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Depression

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Anxiety

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Grief

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Trauma

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EMDR

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Post-natal depression

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Couple therapy

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Burn-out

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OCD

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Boundaries

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Personal growth

FAQ

How long is a session?
A session is typically 50 minutes long.
What can I expect from a first session with a psychologist?
The first session will always be an assessment session to clarify:

  1. Is the criteria being met for a psychiatric diagnosis?
  2. Identifying the different challenges being experienced
  3. Suggest a treatment plan:
    1. including what therapy can offer
    2. And appropriate referrals
How does confidentiality work?
Everything shared during a session, is confidential. I will only communicate with third parties at your request and with your written consent. In case of a life-threatening situation, a psychologist is required to make sure that you are safe. This may include reaching out to an emergency contact provided by you.
Will I be eligible for PMBs?
Whether you can apply for prescribed minimum benefits (PMBs) will depend on your diagnosis and the discretion of your medical aid. Certain diagnosis like depression and bipolar mood disorder are usually eligible for PMBs, while other diagnoses may not be. Please contact your medical aid to enquire about their criteria for PMBs. I will only be able to provide feedback on diagnosis after our first session.
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066 207 6769

  • Please feel free to send me a message in Whatsapp to enquire about an appointment. Written texts only, no voice calls or voice messages please.
  • Please note that this phone number is for appointment purposes only and is not an after hours or emergency service.

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Phone

066 207 6769

Address

11 Bakker Street
Welgemoed
7530

Please note the gate to the practice and parking are not in Bakker street. The house is on a corner and the front door is round the corner in De Mist street