Attachment-based Therapists in Port Elizabeth
I am here to help you understand yourself and the challenges you face, and grow and overcome them. I am a counselling psychologist whose focus is on creating a safe relationship that encourages self exploration and knowing yourself. Therapy should be tailored to your unique psychology.
I am psychodynamic in my approach to therapy. This approach focuses on improving different personal domains, such as emotions, impulses or relationships. Deep insight and emotional development are examples of important goals in this type of therapy. I help you understand yourself, and develop more confidence in dealing with your internal experiences.
I am here to help you understand yourself and the challenges you face, and grow and overcome them. I am a counselling psychologist whose focus is on creating a safe relationship that encourages self exploration and knowing yourself. Therapy should be tailored to your unique psychology.
I am psychodynamic in my approach to therapy. This approach focuses on improving different personal domains, such as emotions, impulses or relationships. Deep insight and emotional development are examples of important goals in this type of therapy. I help you understand yourself, and develop more confidence in dealing with your internal experiences.
Hi, my name is Babalwa, I am a community counselling psychologist who works with clients that are going through personal and life challenges such as grief, anxiety and depression. I am experienced in working with individuals throughout the different stages of life, with the aim of facilitating a process of awareness and healing.
Hi, my name is Babalwa, I am a community counselling psychologist who works with clients that are going through personal and life challenges such as grief, anxiety and depression. I am experienced in working with individuals throughout the different stages of life, with the aim of facilitating a process of awareness and healing.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
I am passionate about mental health and through therapy I seek to positively transform lives and ensure holistic growth for individuals. The approach that I often use is informed by the client’s presentation and needs. Seeking psychological assistance is a brave step that shows strength rather than weakness. People continuously strive to better themselves and I am happy to provide a safe space that allows them to do that.
I am passionate about mental health and through therapy I seek to positively transform lives and ensure holistic growth for individuals. The approach that I often use is informed by the client’s presentation and needs. Seeking psychological assistance is a brave step that shows strength rather than weakness. People continuously strive to better themselves and I am happy to provide a safe space that allows them to do that.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and interpersonal difficulties. My approach is rooted in a relational framework, where I work collaboratively with clients to explore and understand the underlying issues that contribute to their distress.
Through a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I empower clients to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and to develop the skills and strategies needed to manage and resolve their difficulties.
As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and interpersonal difficulties. My approach is rooted in a relational framework, where I work collaboratively with clients to explore and understand the underlying issues that contribute to their distress.
Through a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I empower clients to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and to develop the skills and strategies needed to manage and resolve their difficulties.
I work with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating trauma, relationships, and life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers. Sessions are held online, or in-person in Emmarentia Johannesburg. Together we uncover the stories shaping your experiences, trace their roots, and gently reshape them — or create new ones — so you can face challenges with greater strength, insight, and flexibility. My clients recognise that lasting change emerges through honest reflection, imagination and embodied integration.
I work with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating trauma, relationships, and life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers. Sessions are held online, or in-person in Emmarentia Johannesburg. Together we uncover the stories shaping your experiences, trace their roots, and gently reshape them — or create new ones — so you can face challenges with greater strength, insight, and flexibility. My clients recognise that lasting change emerges through honest reflection, imagination and embodied integration.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources.
Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources.
Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
You might be someone who’s held a lot—quietly, competently, often alone. You long for space that’s gentle, honest, and attuned. Maybe you’re navigating trauma, grief, burnout, identity shifts, or relational pain. You want clarity without pressure, care without performance. Therapy is collaborative, paced with consent, and shaped by your voice. You don’t need to be “ready”—just willing to be met.
You might be someone who’s held a lot—quietly, competently, often alone. You long for space that’s gentle, honest, and attuned. Maybe you’re navigating trauma, grief, burnout, identity shifts, or relational pain. You want clarity without pressure, care without performance. Therapy is collaborative, paced with consent, and shaped by your voice. You don’t need to be “ready”—just willing to be met.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
Restoring Wholeness is committed to enhancing overall well-being through counselling services that integrate the interconnected aspects of life—body, mind, and spirit. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship issues, trauma, or seeking personal growth, support is provided with the goal of assisting as effectively as possible. The focus is on treating the whole person, acknowledging the intricate connections between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Restoring Wholeness offers wellness counselling that addresses mental health support and emotional well-being to help individuals navigate life's challenges.
Restoring Wholeness is committed to enhancing overall well-being through counselling services that integrate the interconnected aspects of life—body, mind, and spirit. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship issues, trauma, or seeking personal growth, support is provided with the goal of assisting as effectively as possible. The focus is on treating the whole person, acknowledging the intricate connections between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Restoring Wholeness offers wellness counselling that addresses mental health support and emotional well-being to help individuals navigate life's challenges.
Growing up and adulting can be challenging. Sometimes we also sustain psychological injuries along the way, e.g., through complex relationships or adverse experiences (like being the victim of a crime, a car accident, or being subject to abuse). If you are interested in a safe space to process and deal with your experiences, I am here to help. It is my job to meet you where you are in your personal journey and to support you in working towards your therapeutic goals. We will work at your pace and on your terms.
Growing up and adulting can be challenging. Sometimes we also sustain psychological injuries along the way, e.g., through complex relationships or adverse experiences (like being the victim of a crime, a car accident, or being subject to abuse). If you are interested in a safe space to process and deal with your experiences, I am here to help. It is my job to meet you where you are in your personal journey and to support you in working towards your therapeutic goals. We will work at your pace and on your terms.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
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Many people seem to cope quite fine. So why is it so hard for you? You may look around and wonder how others seem to manage life so easily. They call them “little things”, but to you, they feel overwhelming. They can focus at work, while your mind is pulled back into distressing memories.
It’s not because you’re weak or dramatic.
It’s because your nervous system is still responding to unprocessed pain.
Living like this is exhausting, you try to keep up - but you're overwhelmed.
You feel like you're always falling behind, always bracing for the next thing to go wrong.
Maybe you're missing out on the life you should be living?
Many people seem to cope quite fine. So why is it so hard for you? You may look around and wonder how others seem to manage life so easily. They call them “little things”, but to you, they feel overwhelming. They can focus at work, while your mind is pulled back into distressing memories.
It’s not because you’re weak or dramatic.
It’s because your nervous system is still responding to unprocessed pain.
Living like this is exhausting, you try to keep up - but you're overwhelmed.
You feel like you're always falling behind, always bracing for the next thing to go wrong.
Maybe you're missing out on the life you should be living?
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, seeking support is a courageous first step toward healing.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe that every person has inherent worth and resilience, and my role is to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and move toward greater wellbeing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, seeking support is a courageous first step toward healing.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe that every person has inherent worth and resilience, and my role is to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and move toward greater wellbeing.
I welcome adult and adolescent clients, couples and families in relational distress or anyone who wish to propel their personal and relational transformation to new levels of liberation.
I welcome adult and adolescent clients, couples and families in relational distress or anyone who wish to propel their personal and relational transformation to new levels of liberation.
Zehira-Kedesh Trauma and Addiction
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Walmer 6070
Zehira-Kedesh assists clients with sex addiction, betrayal trauma, marriage counselling, sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, general trauma and more.
Zehira-Kedesh is a trauma and addiction counselling centre founded in 2019 with the aim of providing counselling that promotes holistic well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
It provides general and pastoral (Christian) counselling to the public. With two offices and a well-established online therapy practice, it assists people from diverse backgrounds, ages and beliefs.
The Zehira-Kedesh counselor is the only dual IITAP qualified CSAT and CPTT in South Africa.
Zehira-Kedesh assists clients with sex addiction, betrayal trauma, marriage counselling, sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, general trauma and more.
Zehira-Kedesh is a trauma and addiction counselling centre founded in 2019 with the aim of providing counselling that promotes holistic well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
It provides general and pastoral (Christian) counselling to the public. With two offices and a well-established online therapy practice, it assists people from diverse backgrounds, ages and beliefs.
The Zehira-Kedesh counselor is the only dual IITAP qualified CSAT and CPTT in South Africa.
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I'm a Clinical Psychologist with specialisation in child and adolescent psychology. I am committed to promoting well-being in children, adolescents, and families. I work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, which includes a focus on attachment and meeting clients at their basic need of safety and security. I use Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) as part of my intervention for trauma, anxiety, and grief. BWRT is a technique that harnesses the brain's ability to rewire itself. It helps individuals process and reframe traumatic experiences more effectively.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with specialisation in child and adolescent psychology. I am committed to promoting well-being in children, adolescents, and families. I work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, which includes a focus on attachment and meeting clients at their basic need of safety and security. I use Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) as part of my intervention for trauma, anxiety, and grief. BWRT is a technique that harnesses the brain's ability to rewire itself. It helps individuals process and reframe traumatic experiences more effectively.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.