Ishara Naidu practices as a Psychologist at the Blaauwberg Therapy Centre in Table View. She earned her Master of Social Science in Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2002. Since then, she has accumulated over two decades of clinical experience. Moreover, she completed her internship at a leading community health clinic in Durban, where she developed a passion for integrative therapy. Her approach blends cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices, and narrative interventions to address diverse psychological needs. Consequently, clients benefit from a balanced mix of evidence-based strategies and creative expression. Furthermore, Ishara maintains active professional development through workshops and peer consultations, ensuring her practice reflects current research.
Services
At the Blaauwberg Therapy Centre, Ishara Naidu offers a comprehensive suite of services, each tailored to foster resilience and well-being:
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Individual Therapy
She treats anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions using structured CBT exercises and guided mindfulness sessions. -
Child & Adolescent Therapy
She conducts developmental assessments and integrates play therapy to help young clients express emotions and build coping skills. -
Couples Therapy
She facilitates emotionally focused sessions that improve communication, resolve conflicts, and restore trust. -
Family Systems Therapy
She leads systemic interventions to uncover interaction patterns, promote healthy dialogue, and strengthen family bonds. -
Stress & Anxiety Management
She equips clients with biofeedback techniques, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness tools to reduce physiological arousal. -
Trauma-Informed Care
She applies EMDR protocols and trauma-focused CBT to guide clients through safe, paced healing. -
Group Workshops
She organizes stress-reduction circles, resilience-building groups, and self-esteem seminars, thereby encouraging peer support. -
Workplace Well-Being
She consults on burnout prevention, performance anxiety, and career planning, crafting actionable growth strategies.
Each service employs secure teletherapy platforms and in-person sessions in private consultation rooms, ensuring flexible and continuous care. Additionally, Ishara uses digital assessment suites to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
Additional Information
The Blaauwberg Therapy Centre features private therapy suites, a children’s play area, and a digital assessment laboratory for testing and feedback. Moreover, the centre integrates telehealth technology, offering remote sessions via encrypted video links. Consequently, clients outside Cape Town can still access expert care. Furthermore, multidisciplinary collaboration lies at the heart of the centre’s model. Psychologists, counsellors, and social workers meet weekly to review complex cases and share insights. Therefore, treatment plans remain dynamic and well-rounded.
Ishara also leads internal skill-building workshops on emotional regulation, resilience training, and stress management techniques. These sessions empower clients with practical tools they can apply daily. Moreover, she contributes to the centre’s peer supervision rounds, which refine therapeutic approaches and uphold high standards of care. In addition, she pursues ongoing training, holding certifications in Play Therapy (2018) and Advanced EMDR (2020). Thus, her clients enjoy interventions grounded in the latest methodologies.
Above all, Ishara prioritizes personalized treatment plans. She partners with each client to set realistic goals and track progress over time. Moreover, she emphasizes psychoeducation, ensuring individuals understand their diagnosis and treatment path fully. As a result, clients report improved confidence, resilience, and overall well-being. Embrace compassionate, expert support tailored to your journey. Schedule a consultation with Ishara Naidu today.
