Brittany Everitt-Penhale

Clinical Psychologist
MSocSci Psychological Research (UCT), MA Clinical Psychology (Stellenbosch)

Clinical psychologist based in Sea Point, Cape Town, working with adults

I offer individual therapy to clients (aged 16 and older) facing a range of difficulties. This includes anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship difficulties, stress, anger management, low self-esteem, significant life events/changes, and bereavement.

I have a special interest in treating the effects of trauma or other distressing events, as well as in managing ADHD. 

I also work with people wanting to make use of therapy to improve their self-worth, confidence and/or motivation. 

Clinical Psychologist Brittany Everitt-Penhale

Therapeutic Approach

My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic space. The therapist-client relationship is an integral part of the therapeutic process, and although therapy is not always easy, it's important to me that my clients to feel comfortable and respected. I work from an eclectic, holistic perspective, with a focus on somatic and process-oriented work. Somatic Experiencing, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy are modalities I draw on extensively. 

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Services

  • Individual psychotherapy (short- and long-term) for adults and adolescents (16+)
  • Trauma processing for recent or past events such as car accidents, hijackings, assault, sexual assault, rape, victims of robberies/muggings, and witnessing traumatic incidents

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Background

  • Masters in Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling (cum laude) (Stellenbosch University)
  • Masters in Psychological Research with Coursework (with distinction) (University of Cape Town)
  • EMDR practitioner
  • BWRT practitioner
  • Somatic Experiencing Intermediate level I/II
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Clinical Psychologist Brittany Everitt-Penhale

Choosing the right therapist for you

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. We are all different individuals and what goes on in one therapy room might be very different from another. Choosing someone you feel comfortable with is very essential. Don’t give up on therapy because of one bad or unhelpful experience. Here and here and here are some tips on how to choose a therapist.

If you would like to get a better sense of whether I am the right therapist for you before making an appointment, please feel free to contact me to schedule a free 10-15 minute telephonic consultation. If it is clear that what you need is beyond my areas of expertise, I will try to refer you to another appropriate professional.

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Clinical Psychologist Brittany Everitt-Penhale
Brittany Everitt-Penhale |  Registered as a clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council South Africa: PS0137626  |  Registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders, Practice Number: 0786004
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