Daniel Sher • Clinical Psychologist

Welcome!

As a clinical psychologist, I have been trained to work therapeutically with individuals facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 32 years, I also have first-hand experience of the challenges that come with managing this chronic condition.

I offer sessions in Cape Town or online via Zoom, focusing on diabetes-related psychotherapy. Using evidence-based approaches, I work with children, adolescents, and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and provide family support when needed. My goal is to help people with diabetes not just manage their condition, but truly thrive.

I’m also deeply passionate about the brain-body connection. In addition to my diabetes-focused work, I provide neuropsychological assessments, detailed reports, and court testimony for individuals with brain-based disorders.

MA Clinical Psychology (UCT)

HPCSA Registration Number: PS0130656

BHF Practice Number: 0771562

As someone living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 35 years, Daniel brings a deep understanding of the psychological challenges that can impact your ability to thrive with diabetes. He provides specialized support for children, adolescents, and adults with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, addressing a range of issues, including:

Targeting barriers to weight loss and lifestyle changes, helping clients overcome mental and emotional obstacles.

Depression, Anxiety, and other psychological conditions commonly associated with diabetes (did you know that up to 50% of people with diabetes experience symptoms of depression?).

Diagnostic Assessments for people with diabetes and comorbid psychological difficulties, including neuropsychological testing where needed.

Diabetes burnout—feeling overwhelmed by the demands of managing diabetes.

Denial, avoidance, and non-compliance with treatment regimens.

Coaching and support to help achieve diabetes-related goals.

Treatment for diabetes-related eating disorders, such as diabulimia.

Therapy for diabetes-related sexual dysfunction, addressing the emotional and physical aspects.

Overcoming needle phobias, for individuals who fear injections or blood tests.

Addressing hypoglycemia-related fears, including hypoglycemia phobia (fear of low blood sugar) and hypoglycemia unawareness (difficulty recognizing low blood sugar symptoms).

Neuropsychological assessment involves the evaluation of brain functioning through structured and systematic behavioural observation. This provides diagnostic clarification and insight into the functional impact of the disorder. Services offered include:

Medico-Legal Services
Medico-legal neuropsychological assessments and reports for legal teams, including expert opinion and court testimony. Forensic psychological assessments may also be conducted.

Neurocognitive and Diagnostic Assessments
Comprehensive assessment of cognitive functioning, including attention, memory, executive functioning, and processing speed.
ADHD assessments.
Dementia assessment and diagnosis.
Assessment of cognitive decline and mild neurocognitive disorder.

Neurological and Medical Conditions
Functional assessment of brain injury, stroke, and other acquired neurological conditions.
Assessment of neurocognitive complications associated with medical conditions, including diabetes.
Evaluation of cognitive and functional impact of neurodegenerative disorders.

Psychiatric and Emotional Factors
Assessment of the impact of psychiatric conditions on cognitive functioning.
Evaluation of functional and occupational implications of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

Capacity and Functional Evaluations
Curatorship and capacity assessments.
Assessment of decision-making capacity and independent functioning.

Occupational and Specialist Assessments
Aviation psychological assessments in accordance with SACAA requirements.
Fitness-for-duty and return-to-work evaluations.

• Neuropsychological assessment take place at the Claremont rooms: 57 Belvedere Road, Claremont (opposite Starlings Bakery).
• Kindly contact Lynette (083 280 1192) for queries regarding assessment rates, which vary based on the purpose of the assessment.