Make sense of what is happening
Therapy can help clients name difficult patterns, emotions and experiences that may feel confusing or overwhelming.
Psychological care for children, adolescents and adults navigating life’s difficult seasons.
Micaela King is a clinical psychologist offering in-person and online therapy to help people move through anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout and change with compassion, clarity and hope.
- Qualification
- M. Soc. Sci. (Clin Psych) (UKZN)
- HPCSA
- PS 0160423
- Practice no.
- 1281410
About Micaela
A warm clinical space, held with professional care.
Micaela King is a Clinical Psychologist based at Life Westville Hospital in Westville, Durban, with online therapy also available. She works with children, adolescents and adults, offering a compassionate therapeutic space for clients navigating emotional, relational and life-stage difficulties.
Her practice is grounded in warmth, respect and careful clinical attention, with a focus on facilitating personal growth, healing, transforming minds and restoring hope.
- Role
- Clinical Psychologist
- Qualification
- M. Soc. Sci. (Clin Psych) (UKZN)
- HPCSA
- PS 0160423
- Practice no.
- 1281410
Areas of focus
Support for the difficulties that can quietly take over a life.
Micaela works with children, adolescents and adults across emotional, relational, developmental and adjustment-related concerns.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Burnout
- Adjustment disorders
- Trauma
- Grief & bereavement
- Eating disorders
- Relationship difficulties
Develop healthier ways to cope
Sessions create space to build practical emotional tools, strengthen resilience and respond to stress with greater steadiness.
Process grief, trauma and change
Support is offered with care and patience for painful events, losses, transitions and experiences that still feel unresolved.
Restore hope and connection
The therapeutic process can support personal growth, healthier relationships and a stronger sense of well-being.
Children
Support for emotional, behavioural, developmental and adjustment concerns.
Adolescents
Support through identity, pressure, anxiety, mood, relationships and change.
Adults
Support for stress, burnout, grief, trauma, relationships and life transitions.
Therapeutic approach
Compassionate, professional and steady.
Therapy is a space to understand what is happening, make sense of painful experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping, relating and moving forward.
Warmth
A respectful and compassionate environment where clients can feel heard and supported.
Clarity
Space to name patterns, understand difficulties and identify practical ways forward.
Hope
A focus on growth, healing and restoring a stronger sense of well-being.
Practice location
Based at Life Westville Hospital.
Micaela works from Room 303 at Life Westville Hospital as a locum psychologist alongside Melinda Howlett and Rumaine Naidoo.
Micaela King - Clinical Psychologist
Life Westville Hospital, Room 303
7 Harry Gwala Road
Westville, Durban, 3630
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Life Westville Hospital, Room 303
7 Harry Gwala Road
Westville, Durban, 3630
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hospital availability
- Monday
- 8 am–5 pm
- Tuesday
- 8 am–12 pm
- Thursday
- 8 am–5 pm
- Saturday
- 8 am–12 pm
Fees
Payment options and medical aid claims.
Medical aid rates are charged, with direct submission to medical aid where funds are available.
- Medical aid Claims are sent directly to the medical aid for payment to the practice, where benefits or funds are available.
- Authorisation support Any required authorisation forms can be completed free of charge.
- Cash or EFT Cash and EFT payments are also accepted.
- Employer-funded sessions Arrangements can be made where employers fund sessions.
- Referrals A doctor’s referral is not necessary unless your medical aid requires one.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you reach out.
If you are unsure whether Micaela’s practice is the right fit, these answers cover the essentials.
Who does Micaela work with?
Micaela works with children, adolescents and adults.
Where is the practice located?
The practice is based at Life Westville Hospital, Room 303, 7 Harry Gwala Road, Westville, Durban.
Is online therapy available?
Yes. Online therapy is available for clients where clinically appropriate. You can enquire directly with Micaela about whether an in-person or online appointment would be the right fit.
How are fees and medical aid handled?
Medical aid rates are charged and claims can be sent directly to medical aid for payment to the practice where funds are available. Cash and EFT are accepted, employer-funded arrangements can be made, and a doctor’s referral is only needed if your medical aid requires one.
How do I enquire about an appointment?
You can contact Micaela directly by phone, WhatsApp or email using the details below. Hospital appointments are available on Monday and Thursday from 8 am–5 pm, and on Tuesday and Saturday from 8 am–12 pm.
Is therapy confidential?
Therapy is treated as a private and confidential space, within the ethical and legal limits that apply to psychological practice.
What should I do in an emergency?
This website is not monitored as an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or go to your nearest emergency department.
Appointments
Take the next step.
For in-person or online therapy appointments, contact Micaela directly by phone, WhatsApp or email. Hospital appointments are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.