Willem van den Berg

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B.SocSci (Psychology & Criminology), B.SocSci (Hons) (Psy)

M.Sc Clinical Psychology.

Willem van den Berg is a Registered Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to a diverse group of clients with a wide range of life challenges. With a compassionate, positive and non-judgemental approach, he enjoys getting his clients actively engaged in gaining insight into the challenges they experience, as well as to find practical and workable interventions towards an enriched life. Willem treats individuals aged 16 years and over, and enjoys working with couples and families. 

Using a client-centred approach in providing interventions, Willem tailors the intervention to suit the client’s individual style, preferences and circumstances. From within this approach, he further draws from a range of evidence-based therapies, including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Counselling
  • Couples, Marital and Relationship Therapy 
  • Clinical Hypnotherapy
  • Other Therapies.

Willem is experienced in assisting clients with a wide range of presentations, including:

  • ADHD
  • Mood disorders such as Depression and Bipolar Mood Disorder;
  • Anxiety Disorders, including OCD, Panic Attacks, and Phobias;
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Grief and Loss
  • Anger Management and Emotional Regulation
  • Addictions (Alcohol, Substances, Gambling, Pornography, Gaming etc)
  • Adjustment Difficulties due to injury, disease, family changes, work, retirement, and migration
  • Managing Sexual Disorders (Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Aversion, Sexual Arousal Disorders, Orgasmic Disorders and Premature Ejaculation, Sexual Pain Disorders);
  • Self-Harming Behaviour
  • Suicide Ideation
  • Stress Management, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome;
  • Couples and Marriage Therapy to assist in:
    • Communication and Conflict Resolution
    • Betrayal, Trust and Insecurities
    • Sexual challenges
    • Separation, Divorce and Reconciliation
    • “My kids, Your kids and Our kids”
    • “Fair Fighting” and Domestic Violence

Willem van den Berg is sensitive to the cultural and religious backgrounds of his clients. He is mindful of the role their cultural and religious beliefs could play in the challenges they experience, as well as in the treatment of these challenges.

Willem is fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Willem is AHPRA registered and registered under Medicare.