Self Esteem Therapists in Port Elizabeth
Welcome to my virtual practice!
As a woman, I understand how messy and complex life can be. My primary aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with women who are ready to invest in their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, show up for themselves, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Healing isn’t always easy, it takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle and guided approach, use exercises, and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
Welcome to my virtual practice!
As a woman, I understand how messy and complex life can be. My primary aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with women who are ready to invest in their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, show up for themselves, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Healing isn’t always easy, it takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle and guided approach, use exercises, and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
I support women who are navigating burnout, heartbreak, difficult or emotionally harmful relationship dynamics, and major life transitions. Many of the women I work with appear capable and resilient on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves after years of coping, giving, and holding everything together.
Common experiences include overthinking, self-blame, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and a sense of having lost touch with their needs, intuition, or sense of self.
My approach is trauma-informed and nervous system–aware, meaning I prioritise safety, pacing, and choice.
I support women who are navigating burnout, heartbreak, difficult or emotionally harmful relationship dynamics, and major life transitions. Many of the women I work with appear capable and resilient on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves after years of coping, giving, and holding everything together.
Common experiences include overthinking, self-blame, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and a sense of having lost touch with their needs, intuition, or sense of self.
My approach is trauma-informed and nervous system–aware, meaning I prioritise safety, pacing, and choice.
collage, narrative, drama & dance which build self-esteem & have great neuropsychological benefits...
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through biodynamic therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
collage, narrative, drama & dance which build self-esteem & have great neuropsychological benefits...
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through biodynamic therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
My programme empowers people to overcome the limiting belief and fears of “I am not good enough” and develop greater self-confidence and self-love.
I specialise in releasing deep-rooted, subconscious negative beliefs so that you can experience profound long-term shifts - in gaining super confidence, inner peace, joy, self-love, freedom and success.
My programme empowers people to overcome the limiting belief and fears of “I am not good enough” and develop greater self-confidence and self-love.
I specialise in releasing deep-rooted, subconscious negative beliefs so that you can experience profound long-term shifts - in gaining super confidence, inner peace, joy, self-love, freedom and success.
I specialize in anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and low self-worth.
You don’t have to hold it all together here.
I support quiet strivers, sensitive souls, and perfectionists who are tired of carrying everything alone. You might look like you’re coping on the outside — but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and longing to just breathe and feel like yourself again.
Together, we’ll create a space where you can exhale, explore your story without judgment, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been silenced or stretched too thin. Whether you're navigating burnout, self-doubt, or healing from emotional wounds, my approach is warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in compassion.
I specialize in anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and low self-worth.
You don’t have to hold it all together here.
I support quiet strivers, sensitive souls, and perfectionists who are tired of carrying everything alone. You might look like you’re coping on the outside — but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and longing to just breathe and feel like yourself again.
Together, we’ll create a space where you can exhale, explore your story without judgment, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been silenced or stretched too thin. Whether you're navigating burnout, self-doubt, or healing from emotional wounds, my approach is warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in compassion.
I work within a person-centred framework and specialise in trauma, self-esteem issues and burnout; often drawing from art, mindfulness and body-based approaches, as well as cognitive-behavioural, solutions-focused and narrative techniques.
Welcome! Whatever has led you here, please know that I would be honoured to hear and hold your story, to talk with you, and to share tools and techniques to help you move forward and create the life that is in your heart. We all have moments in our lives where we find ourselves just not coping; that feeling of constantly treading water with no end in sight; struggling with overwhelm, burnout, stress, fatigue, anger, or anxiety, doubting ourselves and never feeling good enough; being in conflict with others or feeling alone. Perhaps you have gone through a traumatic situation or major life transition?
I work within a person-centred framework and specialise in trauma, self-esteem issues and burnout; often drawing from art, mindfulness and body-based approaches, as well as cognitive-behavioural, solutions-focused and narrative techniques.
Welcome! Whatever has led you here, please know that I would be honoured to hear and hold your story, to talk with you, and to share tools and techniques to help you move forward and create the life that is in your heart. We all have moments in our lives where we find ourselves just not coping; that feeling of constantly treading water with no end in sight; struggling with overwhelm, burnout, stress, fatigue, anger, or anxiety, doubting ourselves and never feeling good enough; being in conflict with others or feeling alone. Perhaps you have gone through a traumatic situation or major life transition?
Are you wondering if you, your teen, or your child might have autism, ADHD or something similar? Maybe you’ve Googled things like ‘Why doesn’t my child play with other children?’ or ‘Why do I feel so different from everyone else?’ These questions are more common than you think — and they’re often the first steps toward understanding how and why our brains work differently. The term ‘Neurodiversity’ refers to the many unique and different ways the brain functions, and the impact these differences can have on daily life.
Are you wondering if you, your teen, or your child might have autism, ADHD or something similar? Maybe you’ve Googled things like ‘Why doesn’t my child play with other children?’ or ‘Why do I feel so different from everyone else?’ These questions are more common than you think — and they’re often the first steps toward understanding how and why our brains work differently. The term ‘Neurodiversity’ refers to the many unique and different ways the brain functions, and the impact these differences can have on daily life.
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
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
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
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
My work focuses on support, insight and deep emotional change. We engage in a process that aims to manage your difficulties and achieve a higher level of emotional development.
My approach focuses on the in-depth understanding of your psychological functioning, as well as the provision of a relationship that facilitates growth and healing of wounds.
Challenging existing attitudes, beliefs or behaviours that interfere with growth is also a feature. This style of therapy emphasizes depth. For best results, view it as a long term investment into your growth.
My work focuses on support, insight and deep emotional change. We engage in a process that aims to manage your difficulties and achieve a higher level of emotional development.
My approach focuses on the in-depth understanding of your psychological functioning, as well as the provision of a relationship that facilitates growth and healing of wounds.
Challenging existing attitudes, beliefs or behaviours that interfere with growth is also a feature. This style of therapy emphasizes depth. For best results, view it as a long term investment into your growth.
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.
I am an experienced therapist, having dealt with a variety of presenting problems in various contexts. This includes, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, relationship issues, challenges of adolescence, adjustment to a new life phase or stressor (such as a chronic or terminal illness) or feeling anxious or depressed. I have worked in educational, medical, community, on-site, online and private practice settings. My ideal client is anyone of 13 years or above who wants change. Any client requesting or attending therapy, I regard as a willing and positive client, capable of change.
I am an experienced therapist, having dealt with a variety of presenting problems in various contexts. This includes, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, relationship issues, challenges of adolescence, adjustment to a new life phase or stressor (such as a chronic or terminal illness) or feeling anxious or depressed. I have worked in educational, medical, community, on-site, online and private practice settings. My ideal client is anyone of 13 years or above who wants change. Any client requesting or attending therapy, I regard as a willing and positive client, capable of change.
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 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.
My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, helping clients break trauma bonds, rebuild self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their voice in a safe, validating space.
In addition to individual therapy, I work with clients navigating challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, burnout, and work-related stress. I also provide debriefing and support for those impacted by group or workplace trauma through (EAPs).My practice welcomes individuals from all walks of life offering a non-judgmental space
My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, helping clients break trauma bonds, rebuild self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their voice in a safe, validating space.
In addition to individual therapy, I work with clients navigating challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, burnout, and work-related stress. I also provide debriefing and support for those impacted by group or workplace trauma through (EAPs).My practice welcomes individuals from all walks of life offering a non-judgmental space
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.
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 cultivate an environment in which people discover their 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'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 cultivate an environment in which people discover their 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.
Do you feel emotionally stuck—despite years of insight, therapy, or personal development?
Many high-functioning women live in constant emotional survival mode: overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, anxiety cycles, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. This isn’t a personal failure—it’s your nervous system running outdated protection programs formed through past experiences, grief, or trauma.
I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Mindset Therapist and Coach with 18 years of holistic experience. I integrate BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology, hypnotherapy, and inner-child healing to help clients reset
Do you feel emotionally stuck—despite years of insight, therapy, or personal development?
Many high-functioning women live in constant emotional survival mode: overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, anxiety cycles, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. This isn’t a personal failure—it’s your nervous system running outdated protection programs formed through past experiences, grief, or trauma.
I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Mindset Therapist and Coach with 18 years of holistic experience. I integrate BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology, hypnotherapy, and inner-child healing to help clients reset
I also offer support for grief and trauma, stress, andanxiety management as well as personal growth and self-esteem support.
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 also offer support for grief and trauma, stress, andanxiety management as well as personal growth and self-esteem support.
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.
Karen Davidson - Well I Am Counselling
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Are you troubled or feeling stressed? Do you feel stuck? Or that your life isn't how you planned or expected? Are you struggling to cope?
As someone who has been there... and someone who has been trained to support those going through difficult times.
I am available to support my clients as they navigate their unique and personal circumstances. I offer a safe space, so that they can safely, authentically and honestly explore their difficulties.
I support them as they navigate and transition through their unique challenges, with kindness and care, using various tools and techniques to equip them to grow through their challenges.
Are you troubled or feeling stressed? Do you feel stuck? Or that your life isn't how you planned or expected? Are you struggling to cope?
As someone who has been there... and someone who has been trained to support those going through difficult times.
I am available to support my clients as they navigate their unique and personal circumstances. I offer a safe space, so that they can safely, authentically and honestly explore their difficulties.
I support them as they navigate and transition through their unique challenges, with kindness and care, using various tools and techniques to equip them to grow through their 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.
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.
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When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.