Carla Nortje Clinical Psychologist

18/06/2020

Our new Psychology and Psychiatry Department has opened at Optima RustenVrede.

For questions or to connect with a therapist please contact reception at therapy@optimarustenvrede.com / 0212068501

To book an appointment directly, please contact me at carlanortje.psych@gmail.com / 0786392209

Optima@Rustenvrede Psychiatric Hospital in Stellenbosch have recently opened their new department. Check it out! Music: Alive Musician:

03/04/2020

A psychologist's advice on how to help your children deal with the many emotions they may be experiencing now

03/04/2020

Panic may be as contagious as the virus. See our next post for ways to support our children through the outbreak.

29/03/2020

In support of the national lock-down I have moved my services online! Please contact me on 0786392209 / carlanortje.psych@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

06/01/2020

Back at work and the Hospital has reopened--but I think Feetjie is still on holiday.

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05/12/2019

While not every teenager experiences mood swings, it happens to enough teens during this phase of life to make many parents question what is and isn’t normal.

02/12/2019

At the practice you'll find our therapy animals. Feetjie, Marley, Calvin and Patch. They form an important part of the team. @ Optima RustenVrede

06/11/2019

“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.” - Brené Brown

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her ...

31/10/2019

CARLA NORTJE
She completed her undergraduate and honours degree in Psychology at Stellenbosch University. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Western Cape and her internship at the 2 Military Hospital. She spent her community service year at a Youth Correctional Facility in Worcester. Having completed her clinical training at different institutions across the Western Cape; she had the privilege and opportunity to draw from complex and diverse environments. As a therapist, she values the bravery in which it takes to seek therapy. She aims to build genuine and trusting relationships with her patients and focus on fostering growth, self-exploration and healing.
“The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places” - Roald Dahl.

23/10/2019

What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?