Dr Rene Pfaff Psychologist Somerset West

Dr Rene Pfaff Psychologist Somerset West

Dr Rene Pfaff Psychologist Somerset West provides professional psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults. She offers a wide range of therapies, including counselling, psychometric assessments, and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®). Dr Pfaff’s practice is based in Somerset West, Western Cape, offering both in-person and online consultations.

About Dr Rene Pfaff

Dr Rene Pfaff is a registered psychologist with extensive experience in private practice. She integrates practical tools and neuroscience-informed methods to support clients in achieving personal growth, emotional balance, and psychological resilience. Her approach prioritizes collaboration, helping clients take an active role in their recovery.

Services for Children

Dr Pfaff works with children facing challenges such as learning difficulties, ADHD/ADD, autism, behavioural problems, and emotional difficulties. She uses age-appropriate methods and involves parents, family, and schools when necessary. Play therapy and structured study methods are incorporated to help children build skills and confidence.

Services for Adolescents

For teenagers, Dr Pfaff provides a supportive and confidential environment. Adolescents work alongside Dr Pfaff to address self-esteem, peer pressure, friendships, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, relationship problems, and school-related challenges. Parents and teachers may be involved depending on the issue, ensuring a holistic approach.

Services for Adults

Adults benefit from a wide range of therapeutic approaches tailored to their unique needs. Dr Pfaff helps clients manage emotional difficulties including depression, grief, anxiety, stress, burnout, anger, phobias, and relationship challenges. Therapy focuses on insight, skill-building, and practical tools for managing life challenges effectively.

Career Counselling and Psychometric Assessments

Dr Pfaff provides career guidance, aptitude testing, and psychometric assessments. These help clients understand their unique interests, personal qualities, and aptitudes, guiding informed career and educational decisions. Psychometric assessments also support school readiness, academic challenges, and workplace suitability.

BWRT® – BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®

Dr Pfaff is an accredited Level 2 BWRT® Practitioner. This therapy addresses negative patterns quickly and effectively, even when clients feel uncomfortable discussing sensitive details. BWRT® supports permanent change by retraining neural pathways, helping with anxiety, stress, phobias, trauma, and relationship issues.

Relationship and Family Counselling

Dr Pfaff offers pre-marital counselling, couples therapy, post-divorce support, and family therapy. Sessions focus on communication skills, conflict management, trust building, and practical tools that can be applied in daily life.

Corporate Consulting

Her corporate services include psychometric testing, trauma counselling, leadership coaching, team development, and customised training programmes for small to medium businesses. These services enhance workplace performance, staff development, and overall team wellbeing.

Contact Information

Clients can reach Dr Rene Pfaff via info@myfamilypractice.co.za or 076 317 6412 to schedule an appointment or request more information. The practice is based in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa.