Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Claremont

I am amazed by people's resilience and ability to grow, learn and thrive through challenging circumstances. My focus as a clinical psychologist is on therapeutic interventions in child, adolescent and adult mental health with a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviours (hair-pulling, skin picking), as well as working with siblings and care givers of children with special needs.

Mostly clients feel betrayed. They need someone to talk to, whom they can trust and someone who can accept them they way they are.

My practice focuses on adult individual therapy. I believe that human beings have an inherent need to connect with others. When these connections and ways in which we relate to others are challenged or compromised it can often lead to psychological pain. Psychological and emotional difficulties in turn may translate into mental health issues. Hence, the core of my therapeutic approach is to develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients where corrective experiences or new ways of relating can occur.

I have worked with people for 25 years. Depending on the person my approach would vary. For some more clearly defined problems a short-term practical approach is suitable. I support the client to deal with his or her difficult situation and to find solutions which will work best in that particular setting. For more complex issues which have persisted over a long time it is necessary to explore and address the underlying issues in order to achieve long-term improvement. Therapy should provide a safe and professional space from where to start a journey with the aim to find more balance and greater enjoyment and meaning in life again.

Maite is a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with HPCSA. During her career as a therapist, Maite has been fortunate to be exposed to a vast majority of mental health issues. She has gained her experience as a therapist through working with multiple clinical populations. This has widened her area of expertise as a mental health professional, igniting a deeper passion for all matters related to mental health. Maite delights in offering her expertise in psychotherapy to a wide range of clients in need of psychological services.

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. Let me help you connect, grow and heal.

Myself and the amazing team of specialists wellness counseling professionals based in the southern suburbs comprise Arise Mental Wellness. We provide a variety of multidisciplinary counselling and coaching services to individuals (adults, teens, and children) couples, groups and organizations