How can we help you?

Jacob Oostenbrink has thorough experience in the fields of clinical-, counseling and industrial psychology, and does various types of assessments on adolescents and adults for diagnostic, guidance and treatment purposes.

His experience and interests are in the following areas

Mood disorders (such as major depression and bipolar mood disorders)
Anxiety disorders (such as panic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder)
Substance related disorder (such as alcohol and Nicotine dependency)
Personality disorders (assessment and support)
Marital- and relational therapy (Imago therapy)
Subject- and career guidance
Trauma counseling (such as assistance after the death of a loved one, brutal attacks, serious accidents and other life threatening events)
Selection/psychometric assessment of personnel (by making use of various psychometric tests)

What types of problems does a psychologist treat?

Kinders met Stress & Depressie Ken die simptome

COVID-19 SAFETY

This practice adheres to the strictest of safety regulations to limit the spread of the Corona Covid-19 virus.

Your Safety is important to us!

No Mask, No Entry

Screening and risk assessment done, with temperature measured and recorded.
Hand Sanitizer at the entrance.
No handshaking or touching.
Proper handwash facility, with disposable paper-towels.
Adequate distancing between client and staff and ample space between psychologist and client during therapy.
Limited clients in the practice.
Your Safety is important to us!

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What is a clinical psychologist?

A clinical psychologist is a person who holds a MA degree in clinical psychology and is registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

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This profession speciality is mainly concerned with diagnosing more serious mental, emotional and behavioural disturbances. Clinical psychologists tend to view emotional wellbeing in an integrated way by taking into consideration the related aspects of the environment, body, brain and the mind.

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Why do people visit a clinical psychologist?

Individuals visit a clinical psychologist because they are troubled with problems, traumas or issues that they are not able to effectively deal with.

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These problems mostly have a significant negative impact on various areas of their lives, and may include school-, work-, home or their relational/marital live.

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How are appointments made?

Clients often make appointments for themselves when they have the need to.

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But clients are mostly referred to psychologists by their General Practitioner (GP’s), certain Specialists, Pastors of their congregation, their schools or even by their employers.

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