Lydia Batchelor - Clinical Psychologist

Lydia Batchelor - Clinical Psychologist Durbanville Clinical Psychologist I work from a supportive base offering containment to those experiencing distress or just going through a “difficult time”.

Working in private practice in Durbanville, I conduct psychotherapy to assist individuals with alleviating and containing their distress and helping them to optimise their level of functioning. I see adults, adolescents as well as children. I believe in creating a confidential and non-judgmental space for clients in which they can work through their internal as well as interpersonal conflicts and struggles. Working from a mostly psychodynamic viewpoint, I see therapy as a journey of self-discovery. My areas of interest include but are not limited to:

§ Depression and other mood disorders (Bi-polar, dysthymia etc)

§ Anxiety & related disorders (PTSD, social Anxiety, Panic Disorder etc)

§ Interpersonal & Relational difficulties (partner conflict / parent-child conflict)

§ Adjustment and transitional changes of life (retrenchment, relocation etc)

§ Bereavement & Loss experiences (death, divorce, breakups, seperations)

§ Antenatal & Post-natal complications (post natal depression/ difficulty in adjusting to parenthood)

§ Difficulties of motherhood (kids driving you crazy?)


§ Interpersonal skills like Assertiveness & Conflict Resolution can also be taught

§ R**e Trauma

§ Parenting difficulties and skills

§ Medical Psychology (adjustment to newly diagnosed conditions)

§ Personal growth & Development

§ Work related coaching & counsellling





Orientation:

Although I am interested in working psychodynamically, I also have extensive experience working from a cognitive-behavioural perspective. Depending on the presenting problem, the level of distress experienced, as well as my clients’ needs, I aim to work collaboratively with you to come up with a treatment plan you feel would work for you. The first few sessions are set up for an assessment after which I will have a better idea of the dynamics of the situation and what I can offer. This is also a time for you to assess whether you are comfortable with me and my way of working. Finding a therapist can be daunting and one needs to feel safe and “click” with your therapist for therapy to be successful. Rates:

§ I charge medical aid rates for consultations and submit directly to your medical aid.

§ Payment plans can also be arranged once therapy commences

Springing it...
03/09/2025

Springing it...

28/07/2025
How to manage your children through divorce...guidance from a psychologist, advocate and OT. Book soon ✨️
06/05/2025

How to manage your children through divorce...guidance from a psychologist, advocate and OT. Book soon ✨️

Welcoming in 2025! Many blessings for the New Year. Practice opens again on the 13th of January. Whatapp 084810 0300 for...
06/01/2025

Welcoming in 2025! Many blessings for the New Year. Practice opens again on the 13th of January. Whatapp 084810 0300 for appointment times from next week.

Medical aid rates apply and claims are processed through the practice. PMBs can be submitted if applicable for patients.

And it's back to work...Therapy Thursday
17/10/2024

And it's back to work...Therapy Thursday

Spring snippets 🦋🌸🍀
02/09/2024

Spring snippets 🦋🌸🍀

Just some random thoughts...
09/07/2024

Just some random thoughts...

💕💕💕💕 enuff said...
12/05/2024

💕💕💕💕 enuff said...

17/04/2024

3. Desperate avoidance.

17/04/2024

5. You can't tell someone you love them, or that you're angry at them.

Address

1 Queen Street
Durbanville
7550

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+27848100300

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