Nicole Pottas: Paarl Clinical Psychologist
Your partner in mental health – based in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
About Nicole Pottas
Registered Clinical Psychologist
- HPCSA number: PS0154873
- MHSc Clinical Psychology (Cum Laude)
- BA Hons Psychology (Cum Laude)
- B.Occupational Therapy
nicole pottas clinical psychologist in Paarl
Your partner in mental health
Your mental health matters to me because it is essential for a high quality of life. It influences your thoughts, feelings and behaviour and significantly impacts the quality of your relationships, work and overall well-being. Ultimately, it contributes to happiness and a sense of fulfillment in life. Of note is that mental health is a universal concern and that everyone can benefit from taking steps to promote and maintain their own mental well-being.
My great passion in life is to help people enhance their mental health and well-being so they can unlock their true potential, find inner peace and build the strength to conquer life’s challenges. I have 10 years of experience in the mental healthcare industry. First in the capacity of an Occupational Therapist and later as a Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in both the private and public sector servicing clients with broad spectrum conditions and life challenges.
promoting healthy, meaningful and fulfilling lives
Therapy that gets to the heart of the matter.
About Me
Nicole Pottas
Clinical Psychologist based in Paarl
For me, a life worth living is about nurturing meaningful connections and cherishing the ones you love. Therefore, being a wife and mother are my two most important roles in life and it enriches my professional work. From my personal experience with my own relationships, I have developed a special interest in working with couples and families.
My approach to therapy is centered around connecting with the heart of your experience and working with the root of your challenges so you can ultimately make lasting changes in your life. I work from the stance that each unique individual, couple or family requires a tailored approach. Even though I have been trained in a wide range of therapeutic frameworks, I am drawn to integrative approaches such as Schema Therapy which combines aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gestalt and Narrative Therapy.
Core Values
I am dedicated to deliver a quality service in Paarl and the surrounding Cape Winelands area. Therefore, I pride myself on building my practice based on these core values.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Highest ethical standards and professional conduct.
- Excellence and quality of care with a focus on treatment efficacy.
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity for clients and their families.
- Advocacy for clients and for the profession as a whole.
- Collaboration and respect for clients, their families and all healthcare professionals involved.