Naeema Parker Clinical Psychologist Claremont

Naeema Parker Clinical Psychologist Claremont

About Naeema Parker Clinical Psychologist Claremont

Naeema Parker Clinical Psychologist Claremont is committed to supporting mental health and emotional well-being. She completed her M. Psych (Clinical Psychology) degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2004/2005. She then completed her internship and community service at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital.

In addition to her private practice, Naeema has spent many years teaching and mentoring future psychologists. She worked at MGI Institute, later Pearson’s and Eduvos, where she supervised B. Psych students and taught several undergraduate psychology courses.

Naeema Parker Clinical Psychologist Experience

Following this, Naeema joined the University of Cape Town’s Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health. During her eight years there, she taught medical students basic psychotherapy skills. Since 2017, she has worked at UCT’s Department of Student Wellness, where she provides mental health care to students.

This role allows her to support students who might otherwise struggle to access essential mental health services. Having experienced therapy herself, Naeema also finds it deeply enriching to relate to clients on a more personal level. As a result, she brings an empathetic approach to therapy.

Supporting Different Communities

Naeema works with individuals from all backgrounds. However, she places particular emphasis on supporting people of colour. Cultural, religious, and historical challenges can affect mental health. These include the legacy of apartheid, migration, and poverty.

She is passionate about helping people heal from generational trauma and emotional wounds. In addition, she works to address the stigma that still surrounds mental health within these communities.

Therapy Services

Naeema offers individual therapy for adults of all ages. Sessions typically last 50 minutes. She is contracted with most medical aids and can process claims directly. For clients without medical aid, she provides a private rate that is lower than the usual medical aid rate.

The first two sessions generally focus on gathering background information and conducting an assessment. This helps her tailor the treatment plan to each client’s needs. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Therefore, she uses a flexible and collaborative approach.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy explores early life experiences, primary relationships, unconscious processes, and unresolved conflicts that may affect current behaviour and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviours. It can help with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) support self-awareness and emotional regulation. DBT helps people manage emotional dysregulation and stress-related challenges.

Brainworking® Recursive Therapy (BWRT) addresses negative thought patterns. It is known for its speed and effectiveness in treating anxiety, trauma, and phobias.

Additional Information

Naeema combines therapy with education and mental health advocacy. Each session offers clients an opportunity to take meaningful steps towards healing and self-discovery.

If you would like to learn more or schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact Naeema Parker. She looks forward to guiding clients towards improved mental well-being.