Female Psychologists and Therapists in Buffalo City

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Bhulana Vuvu Bhulana
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Mdantsane 5219
As a Wellness Specialist Counselor, I help individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Client with problems of infedelity for example. Acknowledge the potential clients struggle and emotions. Reassure them of a safe and non-judgemental space. Offer empathy and guidance, rebuilding trust and intimacy. Support in developing emotional intelligence and empathy. Help them understand the importance of understanding each other's needs and desires. Teach the importance of effective cmmunication and conflict resolution skill. Improve emotional well-being and reduce stress.
As a Wellness Specialist Counselor, I help individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Client with problems of infedelity for example. Acknowledge the potential clients struggle and emotions. Reassure them of a safe and non-judgemental space. Offer empathy and guidance, rebuilding trust and intimacy. Support in developing emotional intelligence and empathy. Help them understand the importance of understanding each other's needs and desires. Teach the importance of effective cmmunication and conflict resolution skill. Improve emotional well-being and reduce stress.
087 250 2219 x29 View 087 250 2219 x29
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Enrika Shanel Pillay
Registered Counsellor
Online Only
Counselling is a tool that creates success. I believe people should experience it at least once in their life.
Counselling is a tool that creates success. I believe people should experience it at least once in their life.
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Neziswa Yambata-Mqoboli
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I have completed both undergraduate and honours in Psychology at UNISA, Introduction to Employee Assistant Programme at University of Pretoria. You have some issues that need a listening ear or someone to journey with you please do not hesitate to contact me. There are certain things in the journey of life that needs an intervention of someone trained to deal with them. I am available for you. I believe in creating an authentic connection with each individual who seeks my support. This is vital during your journey with me, as it provides you with a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I have completed both undergraduate and honours in Psychology at UNISA, Introduction to Employee Assistant Programme at University of Pretoria. You have some issues that need a listening ear or someone to journey with you please do not hesitate to contact me. There are certain things in the journey of life that needs an intervention of someone trained to deal with them. I am available for you. I believe in creating an authentic connection with each individual who seeks my support. This is vital during your journey with me, as it provides you with a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space.
087 250 0536 x30 View 087 250 0536 x30
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Nolwazi Somtsewu
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I am a registered Counselling psychologist, with 16 years' experience in supporting clients with career planning and management, study, personal challenges affecting their wellbeing, performance and life satisfaction. I also help with employment preparation, adjustment to preparation for retirement. I am compassionate, and love to help clients to empower themselves to lead meaningful and fulfilling life. I am a firm believer in human potential and working collaboratively with my clients for their personal growth. My services are online and face to face, to individuals, groups, and organizations.
I am a registered Counselling psychologist, with 16 years' experience in supporting clients with career planning and management, study, personal challenges affecting their wellbeing, performance and life satisfaction. I also help with employment preparation, adjustment to preparation for retirement. I am compassionate, and love to help clients to empower themselves to lead meaningful and fulfilling life. I am a firm believer in human potential and working collaboratively with my clients for their personal growth. My services are online and face to face, to individuals, groups, and organizations.
087 250 2477 x38 View 087 250 2477 x38
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Siphokazi Phakane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Vincent 5217
I am a Clinical Psychologist committed to promoting psychological health through ethical, evidence-based, client-centred practice. I provide client-focused clinical work aimed at strengthening resilience, facilitating healing, and fostering personal growth through collaborative therapeutic engagement. My practice is grounded in a supportive clinical environment that enhances deeper insight, emotional processing, and adaptive functioning. My work encompasses the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients dealing with psychological, emotional, behavioural, relational, educational,career related & medico-legal related challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist committed to promoting psychological health through ethical, evidence-based, client-centred practice. I provide client-focused clinical work aimed at strengthening resilience, facilitating healing, and fostering personal growth through collaborative therapeutic engagement. My practice is grounded in a supportive clinical environment that enhances deeper insight, emotional processing, and adaptive functioning. My work encompasses the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients dealing with psychological, emotional, behavioural, relational, educational,career related & medico-legal related challenges.
063 292 6557 View 063 292 6557
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Staci Francis
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Dealing with adjustment & emotional difficulties can be overwhelming. Therapy can be a space to acknowledge your growth, achievements & strengths too. I provide a compassionate & natural approach to therapy. I enjoy integrating alternative and natural forms of treatments with other practitioners to best suite my client's needs.
Dealing with adjustment & emotional difficulties can be overwhelming. Therapy can be a space to acknowledge your growth, achievements & strengths too. I provide a compassionate & natural approach to therapy. I enjoy integrating alternative and natural forms of treatments with other practitioners to best suite my client's needs.
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Hailey Geldenhuis
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I am a Counselling Psychologist based in East London. I work with adults and adolescents over the age of 14 years. I work with various presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, career guidance, adjustment to life transitions and grief. I utilize a therapeutic approach that focuses on early relationship dynamics where the impact of past wounds creates challenges within us and as a result, impacts our relationships with others. This approach to therapy, helps clients choose healthier behavioural responses. I view the counselling relationship as a partnership where two people work towards a goal.
I am a Counselling Psychologist based in East London. I work with adults and adolescents over the age of 14 years. I work with various presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, career guidance, adjustment to life transitions and grief. I utilize a therapeutic approach that focuses on early relationship dynamics where the impact of past wounds creates challenges within us and as a result, impacts our relationships with others. This approach to therapy, helps clients choose healthier behavioural responses. I view the counselling relationship as a partnership where two people work towards a goal.
060 963 9213 View 060 963 9213
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Nosiphiwo Ntweni
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I work with a diverse group of clients; from children to old age, all sexes and genders, and all races and ethnic groups. My ideal client may be an individual who is struggling with grief, navigating a different phase in life, dealing with divorce or separation, a teenager who is trying to figure out their identity, someone who is struggling with depressive symptoms, anxiety, post traumatic stress, work related difficulties and any other life stressors. Some of my clients may just be at a stage where they are pursuing personal growth and development. The primary goal of therapy is to build resilience in the face of life challenges.
I work with a diverse group of clients; from children to old age, all sexes and genders, and all races and ethnic groups. My ideal client may be an individual who is struggling with grief, navigating a different phase in life, dealing with divorce or separation, a teenager who is trying to figure out their identity, someone who is struggling with depressive symptoms, anxiety, post traumatic stress, work related difficulties and any other life stressors. Some of my clients may just be at a stage where they are pursuing personal growth and development. The primary goal of therapy is to build resilience in the face of life challenges.
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Sylvia Nandipa Nqadala
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
I am an Educational Psychologist in private practice. I provide psychological, scholastic, and career assessments, counselling, trauma debriefing, study skills, and team building presentations. I conduct training in life skills, educational support to learners experiencing barriers, employee wellness, emotional intelligence and leadership skills. I believe that the long standing brokeness can be mended and life can be enjoyable again. I also utilize BWRT and TIR therapeutic techniques with incredible results. I work with children, adolescents, youth and families. I accept Medical aid.
I am an Educational Psychologist in private practice. I provide psychological, scholastic, and career assessments, counselling, trauma debriefing, study skills, and team building presentations. I conduct training in life skills, educational support to learners experiencing barriers, employee wellness, emotional intelligence and leadership skills. I believe that the long standing brokeness can be mended and life can be enjoyable again. I also utilize BWRT and TIR therapeutic techniques with incredible results. I work with children, adolescents, youth and families. I accept Medical aid.
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Nomaxabiso Gqomo
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Balazie 5601
You find yourself not coping due to stress, grief, life changes (divorce, separation, break-up, health diagnosis, loss of a job e.t.c). You are at the right place with the right person in a safe space to share your life story without judgement. My practice is a family friendly practice that restores, inspires and re- generates. Special interest is on reducing future generations carrying childhood traumas through play therapy for children. Children face a range of emotional and psychological challenges including bullying, grief, abuse, family breakdown; due to their development stage they lack skills to cope and need extra support
You find yourself not coping due to stress, grief, life changes (divorce, separation, break-up, health diagnosis, loss of a job e.t.c). You are at the right place with the right person in a safe space to share your life story without judgement. My practice is a family friendly practice that restores, inspires and re- generates. Special interest is on reducing future generations carrying childhood traumas through play therapy for children. Children face a range of emotional and psychological challenges including bullying, grief, abuse, family breakdown; due to their development stage they lack skills to cope and need extra support
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Ntuthu Mpondo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Self-awareness is the foundation of a meaningful relationship with yourself and with others. True personal growth begins when we take the time to understand our inner world: our triggers, relational patterns, and the unconscious drivers behind self-sabotaging behaviours. As Carl Jung stated, 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.' Therapy offers a transformative journey of self-discovery and self-exploration, one that empowers individuals to become experts in their own lives. As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer specialised, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
Self-awareness is the foundation of a meaningful relationship with yourself and with others. True personal growth begins when we take the time to understand our inner world: our triggers, relational patterns, and the unconscious drivers behind self-sabotaging behaviours. As Carl Jung stated, 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.' Therapy offers a transformative journey of self-discovery and self-exploration, one that empowers individuals to become experts in their own lives. As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer specialised, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
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Qhama Magazi
General Counsellor
At Magazi MindShift Coaching, we work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck and ready for a positive shift in their lives. Many clients come to me during stressful transitions, emotional burnout, and periods of self-doubt. They come to seek clarity and a renewed direction. Through supportive wellness counseling and practical mindshifting strategies I help clients reframe limiting beliefs, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with their inner strengths. My goal is to empower you with the mindset and tools needed to move forward with confidence, balance, and purpose.
At Magazi MindShift Coaching, we work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck and ready for a positive shift in their lives. Many clients come to me during stressful transitions, emotional burnout, and periods of self-doubt. They come to seek clarity and a renewed direction. Through supportive wellness counseling and practical mindshifting strategies I help clients reframe limiting beliefs, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with their inner strengths. My goal is to empower you with the mindset and tools needed to move forward with confidence, balance, and purpose.
076 340 1547 View 076 340 1547
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Zoleka Tungata
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
I offer comprehensive intervention and compassionate therapeutic approach. My experience and expertise play a vital role in assisting to address diverse client issues. I provide a non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential space in which clients can safely express the challenges that are impacting their daily lives. I work with clients, supporting them to achieve their goals, empowering them with skills that they can apply in the future when in need. I create a supportive setting and find actionable solutions. I am the greatest first point of contact when you are not sure where to turn to.
I offer comprehensive intervention and compassionate therapeutic approach. My experience and expertise play a vital role in assisting to address diverse client issues. I provide a non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential space in which clients can safely express the challenges that are impacting their daily lives. I work with clients, supporting them to achieve their goals, empowering them with skills that they can apply in the future when in need. I create a supportive setting and find actionable solutions. I am the greatest first point of contact when you are not sure where to turn to.
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Zukiswa Silinyana
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I offer both online and face-to-face sessions to support adolescents and adults in navigating life’s challenges in a safe and collaborative space.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I offer both online and face-to-face sessions to support adolescents and adults in navigating life’s challenges in a safe and collaborative space.
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Mihlali Makasi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
087 250 0719 x24 View 087 250 0719 x24
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Mandisa Z Hadebe-Mthini
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I work collaboratively in a holistic and insightful way to enable my clients to change and take control of their recovery and journey. It is my belief that "everything you ever needed for yourself is already within you" my job is to help you find it.
I work collaboratively in a holistic and insightful way to enable my clients to change and take control of their recovery and journey. It is my belief that "everything you ever needed for yourself is already within you" my job is to help you find it.
087 250 2389 x69 View 087 250 2389 x69
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Yolisa Faith Bomela
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Our focus is to provide counselling to clients struggling to make sense of what they are going through in their personal lives. Our targets are chidren, individuals, couples and families. We provide counselling in cases of trauma, grief, marital problems, illness and various other day to day emotional and psychological challenges. We also offer assessment for placement for learners as well.
Our focus is to provide counselling to clients struggling to make sense of what they are going through in their personal lives. Our targets are chidren, individuals, couples and families. We provide counselling in cases of trauma, grief, marital problems, illness and various other day to day emotional and psychological challenges. We also offer assessment for placement for learners as well.
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Alicia Thozama Sishuba
Social Worker, MA, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
I am a Clinical Social Worker, owner of a private practice specialising in helping clients overcome challenges, achieve personal goals, and improve their mental well-being. I work with married, engaged couples, families and children to strengthen relationships, foster healthy environments, and support the development of positive identities and values that guide lifelong growth. Services: • Family Conference & Conflict Resolution • Online Counselling/ Therapy • Positive Parenting (raising a resilient child) • Wellness Talks & Motivational Support • Facilitating Trainings (Accredited and Non-accredited)
I am a Clinical Social Worker, owner of a private practice specialising in helping clients overcome challenges, achieve personal goals, and improve their mental well-being. I work with married, engaged couples, families and children to strengthen relationships, foster healthy environments, and support the development of positive identities and values that guide lifelong growth. Services: • Family Conference & Conflict Resolution • Online Counselling/ Therapy • Positive Parenting (raising a resilient child) • Wellness Talks & Motivational Support • Facilitating Trainings (Accredited and Non-accredited)
087 813 4099 x87 View 087 813 4099 x87
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TABISA PENELOPE Jadezweni
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Life can present many challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming to face alone. My role as a social worker and therapeutic practitioner is to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space where individuals can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment. I believe that every person has inner strength and the ability to heal, grow, and rediscover meaning in life. Through compassionate listening, professional guidance, and evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.
Life can present many challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming to face alone. My role as a social worker and therapeutic practitioner is to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space where individuals can speak openly about their experiences without fear of judgment. I believe that every person has inner strength and the ability to heal, grow, and rediscover meaning in life. Through compassionate listening, professional guidance, and evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.
087 250 2464 x59 View 087 250 2464 x59
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Olwethu Mncono
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Belgravia 5201
One of the fundamental core elements of a therapeutic encounter is being fully open and receptive to the experience of therapy.
One of the fundamental core elements of a therapeutic encounter is being fully open and receptive to the experience of therapy.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.