A safe, compassionate space to feel understood and move forward.
Cayla Jordann Psychology provides individualised, evidence-informed psychological care for adults, adolescents and children navigating anxiety, mood, trauma, grief and life transitions. Sessions are offered in person in Sandton and online across South Africa, grounded in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach that honours each person's story, identity and pace. The practice is led by Cayla Jordann Bergman-Ally, a registered Counselling Psychologist (PS 0165190) with an MA in Counselling Psychology from the University of Pretoria. Drawing on psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), ACT and CBT, the practice supports clients in building insight, resilience and self-compassion, so they can understand themselves more deeply, heal what hurts, and grow into the life they want.
Meet Cayla Jordann Bergman-Ally.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist who believes deeply in creating a warm, safe, and supportive space where people can explore their experiences at their own pace. My work is grounded in trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care, and I aim to meet each person with empathy, curiosity, and respect — supporting clients in building insight, resilience, and self-compassion.
Children, Adolescents & Adults
Working across all ages, with approaches guided by the unique needs of each person sitting with me.
Psychodynamic Therapy & DBT
Drawing on psychodynamic therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to meet you where you are.
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Sensitive
Grounded in care that honors your story, identity, and lived experience with empathy, curiosity, and respect.
Therapeutic approaches.
My work is informed by evidence-based psychological frameworks. The approach used will depend on your individual needs, goals and presenting concerns — often drawing on more than one.
Psychodynamic & Integrative Therapy
Explores how past experiences, relationships and patterns may influence current thoughts, emotions and behaviours, while integrating different therapeutic techniques according to your needs.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Examines the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours — identifying unhelpful patterns and developing healthier ways of responding to challenges.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Focuses on building psychological flexibility, accepting difficult internal experiences, and taking meaningful action in line with your personal values.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Provides practical skills to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and healthier interpersonal relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy
A practical, goal-directed approach that draws on strengths and meaningful steps toward change.
To create a space where every individual feels heard, understood and supported in becoming the best version of themselves.
At Cayla Jordann Psychology, I believe that therapy is not simply about managing difficulties, but about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, working through what has shaped you, and creating meaningful change in your life.
My mission is to provide compassionate, professional and personalised psychological care in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
I aim to meet each person where they are, taking the time to understand their unique experiences, challenges, strengths and goals. Through an individualised and evidence-informed approach, I support clients in navigating emotional difficulties, relationships, life transitions and personal growth.
I believe that therapy should feel like a space where you can be honest, understood and supported without judgement.
Whether you are seeking support during a difficult season or simply want to understand yourself better, therapy can provide an opportunity to pause, reflect, heal and grow.
Understand yourself. Heal what hurts. Grow with purpose.
Heal. Grow. Thrive.