Clinical Psychologist- Cindy Coleman
Depression in Pietermaritzburg

I am a Clinical Psychologist working in Pietermaritzburg.(Pr. No.: 0860010482285 HPCSA: PS0116831)I see children, adolescents, and adults for a range of psychological issues and queries.I have special interests in Psychoanalysis as well as Neuropsychology.Currently I am registered with the Health Professionals Counsel of South Africa, and Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa.

As a district hospital Northdale Hospital was always busy. In a developing department, the Psychology Department composed of only my colleague and me. Losing ones job, going through a divorce, becoming a parent, family changes) Crises (feeling suicidal, feeling hopeless or helpless, being stuck in a problem thats too private to share with friends or family) Problems with moods (including Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder) Problems with anxiety, worrying and intrusive thoughts Understanding yourself Addiction problems Feeling stuck in an abusive relationship Parenting or family difficulties Psychosis. This modality is designed to restore and promote a sense of connectivity and emotional responsiveness within a relationship. The focus is therefore on building the attachment between the partners. Proximity Maintenance: We have a desire to be physically close to those we are attached to. Safe Haven: We reach-out to our loved one for comfort and safety when we feel afraid, threatened or insecure, Secure Base: We feel like we can trust the security and permanence of the person we love. No matter if we are separated by time, distance or tension, we can trust that the persons love and security remains. Separation Distress: We feel pain, sadness or distress when we are separated from the one we love. When a couple fall in love and form an attachment they find soothing, reassurance and comfort in each other, even during individual differences or disagreements. It is natural for couples to have pockets of disconnection. What is important is that they are able