Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Port Elizabeth
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 a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in the field of Psychology. I am registered with the HPCSA, I provide evidence-based and holistic therapy that focuses on enhancing mental health and emotional well-being. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space, where confidentiality is maintained. My empathetic and person-centered approach allows individuals to process their emotions and thoughts, reflect on their lived experiences or challenges. I am passionate about assisting people towards psychological healing and growth. I believe every individual can evolve, lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in the field of Psychology. I am registered with the HPCSA, I provide evidence-based and holistic therapy that focuses on enhancing mental health and emotional well-being. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space, where confidentiality is maintained. My empathetic and person-centered approach allows individuals to process their emotions and thoughts, reflect on their lived experiences or challenges. I am passionate about assisting people towards psychological healing and growth. I believe every individual can evolve, lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to children, youth, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to children, youth, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
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.
Sandisiwe Nabo-Bazana Counselling Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Counselling Psychologist based in Grahamstown and Port Alfred, offering comprehensive and culturally sensitive psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. My practice is grounded in a multicultural and client-centred approach, with therapy conducted in both English and isiXhosa to ensure accessibility and cultural resonance.
My areas of focus include trauma, ADHD, grief, and bereavement. I also offer assessments for scholastic, career, and personality development, helping clients understand their strengths and potential. With a commitment to holistic well-being, I strive to create a safe, empowering space.
I am a Counselling Psychologist based in Grahamstown and Port Alfred, offering comprehensive and culturally sensitive psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. My practice is grounded in a multicultural and client-centred approach, with therapy conducted in both English and isiXhosa to ensure accessibility and cultural resonance.
My areas of focus include trauma, ADHD, grief, and bereavement. I also offer assessments for scholastic, career, and personality development, helping clients understand their strengths and potential. With a commitment to holistic well-being, I strive to create a safe, empowering space.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
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My name is Qhawe Plaatjie, and I am a dynamically trained Clinical Psychologist. I am also well-versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), both of which form my main interventions. However, my approach goes beyond just healing; I strongly believe in helping individuals discover and become the best versions of themselves. In my practice, I place great emphasis on building a strong and trusting relationship with my patients. I firmly believe that this relationship is the cornerstone for achieving meaningful change and healing.
My name is Qhawe Plaatjie, and I am a dynamically trained Clinical Psychologist. I am also well-versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), both of which form my main interventions. However, my approach goes beyond just healing; I strongly believe in helping individuals discover and become the best versions of themselves. In my practice, I place great emphasis on building a strong and trusting relationship with my patients. I firmly believe that this relationship is the cornerstone for achieving meaningful change and healing.
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What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.