Fergus Ashburner Clinical Psychologist Table View

Fergus Ashburner Clinical Psychologist, Table View

About

Qualifications:
BA (2009), BA Hons (2010), MA Clinical Psychology (2015)

Fergus Ashburner is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in emotional regulation and addiction treatment. After completing his studies, he worked at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital, and Goodwood Prison before moving to the private sector. He became a lecturer in addiction psychiatry at the University of Cape Town in 2019 and joined Palm Tree Clinic in 2017.

Services Offered

• Psychological Evaluations & Diagnosis
  Comprehensive evaluations to diagnose psychiatric disorders and help patients understand their mental health.

• Therapy for Life Challenges
  Support for issues like relationships, self-esteem, work stress, addiction, and sexuality.

• Personal Development & Growth
  Helping individuals build emotional regulation and healthy coping strategies.

• Grief & Trauma Therapy
  Therapy for those dealing with grief, trauma, and experiences like partner violence and sexual abuse.

• Addiction Therapy
  Addressing addiction with a collaborative approach and emotional regulation techniques.

• Couple & Family Therapy
  Therapy to improve relationships, communication, and emotional connections.

• Psychotherapy for Psychiatric Disorders
  DBT, CBT, and exposure therapy for managing specific conditions.

• Psychoeducation
  Providing education for patients and families on managing mental health challenges.

Additional Information

Referral Process
If you’re not already seeing a psychologist at Palm Tree Clinic, one will be assigned by your attending psychiatrist.

Commitment to Care
Fergus uses a compassionate, collaborative approach to help individuals navigate emotional challenges and improve overall well-being.