Mariam Salie | Clinical Psychologist

“There is more on the surface than what our eyes can see.” - Aaron Beck

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About My Practice

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice based in the southern suburbs, Cape Town. I offer therapy in both English and Afrikaans to adolescents (16+), adults and couples.

I believe that therapy can be a space in which to grow and gain insight into ourselves; learn how to manage and deal with challenges and difficulties but it can also be a space we can use to just think things through.

I work collaboratively with clients and aim to provide a space that is empathetic, safe and judgement free. I look forward to walking your road with you. 

I work predominantly from a Cognitive behavioural (CBT) perspective. CBT operates from the premise that it is our meanings and interpretations of life events which Influence how we respond to them. Furthermore, our meanings are often based on unhelpful, erroneous beliefs that we develop early in our lives. I take clients on a journey to unpack these meanings, interpretations and beliefs and challenge the erroneous thinking. I also assist clients with Identifying, understanding and processing their emotional experiences. Prominent in CBT Is learning to problem solve and learning various skills as well.


Clinical Psychologist in Cape Town

Therapy, also called psychotherapy or counselling, is often referred to as talk therapy, and offers a way to help people with a broad variety of mental health conditions and emotional difficulties. It Is the process of meeting with a psychologist to help resolve problematic behaviours, beliefs, feelings, and/or relationship issues. It involves a dialogue which is limited by confidentiality.

Anyone can enter therapy for various reasons. There is a misconception that therapy is only for the treatment of mental health conditions or for life challenges. However, therapy can also help with improving self-knowledge and awareness, personal growth and life goals.

This is for you to decide and during the assessment period we can determine if the fit is suitable. A therapist should create a comfortable space for you to work in, where you can feel contained, safe and free from judgement.  

Therapy differs for each person. The length will depend on the person and the type of challenges experienced. A treatment plan is formulated at the end of the assessment period, which is typically two to three sessions. As with therapy, the treatment plan is also collaboratively discussed to determine the best course, but also keeping in mind what clients can manage In terms of finances and time. A therapy session is usually 50 minutes.

My session fee for 2021 is R850 if paying private. Medical aid rates vary according to the medical aid scheme and is approximately R1050 per session. My fees are in accordance with the current prescribed medical aid rates. Clients paying privately can pay via EFT prior to the session or with cash at the end of the session.

With the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, I moved therapy online using virtual platforms such as Zoom. I am back in office with in-person sessions but still offer online sessions for those who request it.