Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Port Elizabeth

Babalwa Hempe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
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.
087 250 0914 x86 View 087 250 0914 x86
Nicole Marchenko Psychometric Assessment specializes in Scholastic Screening, Special School Placement, ADHD Screening, Cognitive Ability, School Readiness, Behaviour, Concessions, IQ, Career Guidance and Memory Assessments.
Nicole Marchenko Psychometric Assessment specializes in Scholastic Screening, Special School Placement, ADHD Screening, Cognitive Ability, School Readiness, Behaviour, Concessions, IQ, Career Guidance and Memory Assessments.
087 250 0914 x16 View 087 250 0914 x16
Estelle Fleur
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I’m Estelle, a qualified Wellness Counsellor dedicated to helping you feel supported, understood, and empowered. My approach is warm, practical, and rooted in genuine care. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can unpack life’s challenges, rebuild your strength, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re dealing with stress, emotional overwhelm, or major life changes, I’m here to walk the journey with you—without judgment, without pressure, and at your pace. Your healing matters. Your story matters. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I’m Estelle, a qualified Wellness Counsellor dedicated to helping you feel supported, understood, and empowered. My approach is warm, practical, and rooted in genuine care. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can unpack life’s challenges, rebuild your strength, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re dealing with stress, emotional overwhelm, or major life changes, I’m here to walk the journey with you—without judgment, without pressure, and at your pace. Your healing matters. Your story matters. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.
071 230 5154 x27 View 071 230 5154 x27
Richard James Barker
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
2 Endorsed
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
087 250 0160 x65 View 087 250 0160 x65
Nathaniel Chan Jack
Psychometrist , HPCSA - Psychometrist
I am a registered Psychometrist with the HPCSA. I provide psychological assessment for various needs. Results from assessments provide insight into underlying constructs of a person, and can help to explain observable behaviour. Psychometric assessment results can be used for exam concessions, special school placement, remdial intervention, career guidance, and subject choices. More information can be found on my website.
I am a registered Psychometrist with the HPCSA. I provide psychological assessment for various needs. Results from assessments provide insight into underlying constructs of a person, and can help to explain observable behaviour. Psychometric assessment results can be used for exam concessions, special school placement, remdial intervention, career guidance, and subject choices. More information can be found on my website.
087 250 2910 x33 View 087 250 2910 x33
Noluvuyo Vuvu Zantsi
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
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.
087 250 0914 x62 View 087 250 0914 x62
Luke Bands
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
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.
078 453 8941 View 078 453 8941
Gregory Mitchell
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with adults, couples, and adolescents with a broad range of challenges to help them live their lives to the full.
I work with adults, couples, and adolescents with a broad range of challenges to help them live their lives to the full.
087 250 2748 x39 View 087 250 2748 x39
Lisinda Hanstein
General Counsellor
Serves Area
I offer individual counselling with one-on-one support for individuals, teens, or older adults navigating life challenges.
As a Registered Wellness Counsellor, I offer a safe, compassionate and confidential space where you are heard without judgement. I walk alongside you at your own pace with respect, empathy and honesty. Whether you are navigating stress, grief, trauma or life changes, my goal is to help you feel supported, understood and empowered to move forward.
I offer individual counselling with one-on-one support for individuals, teens, or older adults navigating life challenges.
As a Registered Wellness Counsellor, I offer a safe, compassionate and confidential space where you are heard without judgement. I walk alongside you at your own pace with respect, empathy and honesty. Whether you are navigating stress, grief, trauma or life changes, my goal is to help you feel supported, understood and empowered to move forward.
087 250 2748 x11 View 087 250 2748 x11
Bongiwe Mpukwana
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an experienced social worker, I understand the complexities of life’s challenges and the impact they can have on your mental and emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, work-related stress, or difficulties in personal relationships, I’m here to offer guidance and support. You may be feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life, uncertain about your path forward, or struggling to cope with unresolved trauma. Perhaps you’re seeking a space where you can explore these feelings without judgment, where your voice is heard, and your experiences are valued. You don’t have to go through this journey alone.
As an experienced social worker, I understand the complexities of life’s challenges and the impact they can have on your mental and emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, work-related stress, or difficulties in personal relationships, I’m here to offer guidance and support. You may be feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life, uncertain about your path forward, or struggling to cope with unresolved trauma. Perhaps you’re seeking a space where you can explore these feelings without judgment, where your voice is heard, and your experiences are valued. You don’t have to go through this journey alone.
087 250 2042 x58 View 087 250 2042 x58
Kim Castle
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
087 250 0442 x20 View 087 250 0442 x20
Neville McLean
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
087 250 2148 x84 View 087 250 2148 x84
The First Steps
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Melisa, Hi. You are well received and appreciated for reading this. Scared, lonely, confused or lost and wanting support? Feelings of discouragement and hopelessness well this is more common than you think! There’s nothing wrong with you but simply not seeing Whats right in front of you. Let me help you bring focus and make choices that line up to what is good for you by aligning your gifts and talents along with your skills and opportunities.
My name is Melisa, Hi. You are well received and appreciated for reading this. Scared, lonely, confused or lost and wanting support? Feelings of discouragement and hopelessness well this is more common than you think! There’s nothing wrong with you but simply not seeing Whats right in front of you. Let me help you bring focus and make choices that line up to what is good for you by aligning your gifts and talents along with your skills and opportunities.
087 250 0914 x69 View 087 250 0914 x69
Wayne Kelsall Hadley
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
I specialise in counselling for Substance Use Disorder and Addiction's therapy, with an 9 Module Objective Treatment Program. Measurable and Goal driven Infidelity issues and the effects it has on loved ones. Marriage and Relationships difficulties, Loss, and bereavement, while also offering holistic support across a wide range of debilitating conditions that life throws at us . My approach is compassionate, structured, and tailored to each individual, carefully planned strategies. I provide practical tools, coping mechanisms, and guidance to help you navigate change, restore hope, and build a more empowered life style.
I specialise in counselling for Substance Use Disorder and Addiction's therapy, with an 9 Module Objective Treatment Program. Measurable and Goal driven Infidelity issues and the effects it has on loved ones. Marriage and Relationships difficulties, Loss, and bereavement, while also offering holistic support across a wide range of debilitating conditions that life throws at us . My approach is compassionate, structured, and tailored to each individual, carefully planned strategies. I provide practical tools, coping mechanisms, and guidance to help you navigate change, restore hope, and build a more empowered life style.
087 250 0719 x57 View 087 250 0719 x57
Dr. Oscar Stuta
General Counsellor, PhD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Everyone is going through a tough journey of psychological problems. As your guide I am here to help you land safe on your destination. By working together with you for a better and prosperous solution .
Everyone is going through a tough journey of psychological problems. As your guide I am here to help you land safe on your destination. By working together with you for a better and prosperous solution .
087 250 0592 x97 View 087 250 0592 x97
Perishka Coopoo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
082 238 7170 View 082 238 7170
Jack Martin
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by persistent stress, anxiety, or past trauma, struggling to find clarity and peace. They deeply desire emotional healing, meaningful connections, and practical guidance to rebuild their lives. They seek hope, genuine understanding, and personalized support because traditional approaches haven't fully addressed their inner pain.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by persistent stress, anxiety, or past trauma, struggling to find clarity and peace. They deeply desire emotional healing, meaningful connections, and practical guidance to rebuild their lives. They seek hope, genuine understanding, and personalized support because traditional approaches haven't fully addressed their inner pain.
087 250 0902 x21 View 087 250 0902 x21
Mia Pienaar
Registered Counsellor, MPsych, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life is hard. There's no escaping it. Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness. Let's talk about bringing you back to yourself, finding clarity again, and finding joy again.
Life is hard. There's no escaping it. Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness. Let's talk about bringing you back to yourself, finding clarity again, and finding joy again.
087 250 2962 x72 View 087 250 2962 x72
Palesa Monkhe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
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.
087 250 0160 x68 View 087 250 0160 x68
Eileen Thayser
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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.
087 250 0782 x26 View 087 250 0782 x26

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FAQ - About Therapy for Elders
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.