Louise Hartwig Clinical Psychologist

Louise Hartwig Clinical Psychologist is a mental health and therapy practice in Rondebosch, Cape Town, offering thoughtful, in depth psychological support to older adolescents and adults. Drawing on strong academic training and extensive clinical experience, Louise provides a calm and grounded space where clients can explore difficult emotions, patterns, and life transitions at a pace that feels safe. With a MA in Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling from Stellenbosch University, Louise has worked across both medical and psychiatric settings, including private hospital wards. This background means she is comfortable engaging with complex mental health presentations, physical health challenges that affect emotional wellbeing, and the often intricate overlap between body and mind. The practice serves individuals in Rondebosch, greater Cape Town, and the wider Western Cape, including those who may not be able to attend in person through the option of online therapy. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, mood difficulties, health related concerns, or a more general sense of being overwhelmed, Louise aims to offer a respectful, collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports meaningful and sustainable change.

Specialties

At Louise Hartwig Clinical Psychologist, therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each client, drawing primarily on psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Psychodynamic work allows for deeper understanding of longstanding patterns, relationships, and inner conflicts, while CBT offers structured tools for addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours in day to day life. The integration of these evidence based approaches provides both insight and practical coping strategies. Louise works with older adolescents and adults who are experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, mood related difficulties, adjustment to life changes, and the emotional impact of physical illness. She has a special interest in health psychology, and her research has focused on psychogenic non epileptic seizures, a condition that sits at the intersection of neurology and psychology. This niche expertise is particularly valuable for individuals who have complex or medically unexplained symptoms and are seeking a clinician who understands both the psychological and medical dimensions of their experience. Collaboration is central to the way this Rondebosch mental health and therapy practice operates. Louise often works closely with other healthcare professionals to support integrated care, especially when clients are also being treated in medical or psychiatric settings. The practice also offers online therapy sessions alongside in person consultations, reflecting a flexible and thoughtful response to evolving health and safety needs, including those highlighted during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Why Choose Louise Hartwig Clinical Psychologist

• - Strong clinical training and experience: MA Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling from Stellenbosch University, combined with work across medical and psychiatric hospital wards.
• Integrated therapeutic approach: Thoughtful use of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy for both deep insight and practical skills.
• Expertise in health psychology: Special interest and research background in psychogenic non epileptic seizures and the psychological aspects of physical health conditions.
• Collaborative care with other professionals: Willingness to work alongside doctors and other healthcare providers to support comprehensive treatment plans.
• Flexible in person and online sessions: Options for face to face or remote therapy, which can be especially helpful for health vulnerabilities, busy schedules, or geographical constraints.
• Accessible mental health support in Rondebosch: A local, personalised practice serving the Rondebosch, Cape Town, and broader Western Cape community.

Location & Accessibility

Situated in Rondebosch in Cape Town, Louise Hartwig Clinical Psychologist is conveniently located for clients across the Southern Suburbs and surrounding areas. Rondebosch is a well known, centrally positioned neighbourhood that is easily reached from key parts of Cape Town, and it benefits from established transport routes and nearby amenities. This makes accessing mental health and therapy services in Rondebosch relatively straightforward for students, working professionals, and families in the area.

Get in Touch

Individuals seeking a clinical psychologist in Rondebosch, Cape Town are encouraged to reach out to Louise Hartwig Clinical Psychologist to discuss their needs or arrange an initial appointment. Whether you are considering in person or online sessions, you can use the practice’s website or contact form to make an enquiry and take the first step toward more supported mental and emotional wellbeing.