Dr Vanessa Marais
Clinical Psychologist
Durbanville & Stellenbosch, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Botterblom Street, Vierlanden, Cape Town, South Africa
Optima Rustenvrede Hospital, Stellenbosch, South Africa
I have been in private practice for 26 years. I have been specialising in cancer and cancer-treatment related psychological problems, which include depression, anxiety, emotional hardship and sexual dysfunctions (including sexual body-image and self-esteem).
Therapeutically I work with all types of cancer, regardless of the stage of the cancer or treatment modality, with breast cancer as my main speciality.
I do individual psychotherapy, but also work with the family or partner. I predominantly do cognitive therapy and cognitive – behavioral therapy (short- or long-term) which includes emotional expression and the developing of coping- and adaptation skills for personal growth.
My patients are generally 18 years and older.
HPCSA number: 0035602
Practice number: 8623414
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I have been in private practice for 26 years. I have been specialising in cancer and cancer-treatment related psychological problems, which include depression, anxiety, emotional hardship and sexual dysfunctions (including sexual body-image and self-esteem).