Hanli van der Westhuizen – Clinical Psychologist – Die Hoewes

Hanli van der Westhuizen – Clinical Psychologist – Die Hoewes

Hanli van der Westhuizen – Clinical Psychologist – Die Hoewes practices at Vista Clinic, where she provides comprehensive psychological care to both adolescents and adults. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Early on, she gained valuable experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, which honed her skills in integrated mental health assessments and crisis intervention. Consequently, every treatment plan reflects a blend of clinical depth and compassionate engagement.

Furthermore, Hanli remains active in continuing professional development, regularly attending workshops on trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. As a result, her practice consistently incorporates the latest evidence-based approaches. Moreover, she collaborates closely with psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and social workers to ensure truly holistic care.

Services

Our multidisciplinary team at Vista Clinic combines advanced assessment tools with tailored therapeutic strategies, offering:

• Comprehensive psychological evaluations using structured interviews and validated digital tools to clarify diagnoses swiftly.

• Individual psychotherapy employing CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques for mood and anxiety disorders.

• Depression and bipolar mood-disorder treatment, integrating behavioral activation and medication-liaison strategies.

• Adult ADHD assessments with neurocognitive screening to guide personalized interventions.

• Addiction and substance-dependence counselling, combining motivational interviewing with relapse-prevention planning.

• Relationship and family therapy to resolve conflicts, strengthen communication, and build resilient support networks.

• Trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR and prolonged-exposure therapy, to process traumatic memories safely.

• Group therapy programmes fostering peer support, psychoeducation, and skill-building workshops in stress management and resilience training.

• Crisis intervention services, available on-site and via secure teletherapy, for urgent emotional support and stabilization.

• Psychoeducational workshops on coping skills, relapse prevention, and self-care strategies to empower clients beyond sessions.

Each service uses collaborative goal-setting and ongoing progress tracking, so clients remain active partners in their own recovery journey.

Additional Information

Moreover, Vista Clinic’s landscaped garden areas provide a serene backdrop for mindfulness exercises and reflective therapy sessions. Therefore, clients often report enhanced insight and resilience. In addition, our day-clinic programmes offer concentrated therapy blocks—combining individual, group, and family sessions—while allowing participants to maintain daily routines. Consequently, treatment proceeds without interruption.

To support innovation, Hanli contributes to multicentre research initiatives on emerging modalities such as digital cognitive remediation and telehealth-enhanced care models, keeping her practice at the cutting edge of clinical psychology. Furthermore, she mentors junior clinicians through workshops and case conferences.

Overall, Hanli emphasizes open communication, shared decision-making, and empathetic partnership at every stage. Thus, you are invited to schedule a session today to experience personalized psychological services that empower your journey toward lasting recovery and well-being.