Dr Louis Awerbuck Stellenbosch

Dr Louis Awerbuck, Stellenbosch

About

Dr Louis Awerbuck is a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience. He runs a private practice in Stellenbosch, offering professional psychological services to adolescents and adults. Dr Awerbuck provides both in-person consultations and online (virtual) sessions, ensuring accessibility for his clients. Appointments are available throughout the week.

Dr Awerbuck’s practice focuses on a range of mental health concerns, including conditions related to depression, anxiety/stress, emotional trauma, and interpersonal challenges. He also offers specialised services such as forensic psychological assessments, psychometric testing, couple and marriage therapy, and sport psychology.

Services

• Psychotherapy for Depression, Anxiety/Stress & Emotional Trauma: Helping clients manage and overcome mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
• Interpersonal Challenges: Offering therapy to improve relationships with friends, colleagues, and family members.
• Forensic Psychological (Medico-legal) Assessments & Expert Witness Services: Providing expert assessments and testimonies in legal cases.
• Psychometric Assessments: Standardised testing for cognitive and emotional evaluation.
• Couple/Marriage Therapy: Supporting couples to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and address conflicts.
• Sport Psychology: Enhancing the mental resilience and performance of athletes.

Additional Information

Dr Awerbuck’s qualifications include an Honours degree from the University of the Free State, a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (cum laude) from the University of Johannesburg, and a PhD in forensic psychology from Europe. He has extensive experience as a medico-legal practitioner, having testified in South Africa’s Magistrate’s, District, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Dr Awerbuck has worked with high-profile sports teams and athletes, including the Blue Bulls rugby union and the Netherlands national rugby team, to improve performance. He has also consulted with major corporations, such as Anglo American, De Beers, and Deloitte, on leadership development, change management, and interpersonal skills training.