Trauma Focused Therapists in Port Elizabeth

Richard James Barker
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
1 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
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Chantel Minnie
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
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.
087 250 0719 x80 View 087 250 0719 x80
Phiwokuhle Kenene
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
I am a registered Social Worker committed to creating a safe, respectful and supportive space where people can feel heard and understood. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing trauma, grief, emotional difficulties, family challenges, behavioural concerns and life transitions. My approach is person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed. I believe every person has strengths and the capacity for growth. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop practical coping strategies and work towards meaningful, positive change
I am a registered Social Worker committed to creating a safe, respectful and supportive space where people can feel heard and understood. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing trauma, grief, emotional difficulties, family challenges, behavioural concerns and life transitions. My approach is person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed. I believe every person has strengths and the capacity for growth. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop practical coping strategies and work towards meaningful, positive change
087 250 2293 x69 View 087 250 2293 x69
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
Matthew Conway-Cleaves
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I work with individuals whose lives have been disrupted by trauma, whether from a crime, accident, or other overwhelming experiences. My clients often find themselves trapped in survival responses long after a crisis has passed, experiencing constant unease or anxiety. By providing a secure and supportive environment, I help them process these experiences and regain the clarity and control needed to move forward.
I work with individuals whose lives have been disrupted by trauma, whether from a crime, accident, or other overwhelming experiences. My clients often find themselves trapped in survival responses long after a crisis has passed, experiencing constant unease or anxiety. By providing a secure and supportive environment, I help them process these experiences and regain the clarity and control needed to move forward.
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Megan Hattingh
General Counsellor
3 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client is a woman who carries a quiet heaviness, feeling overwhelmed, unseen or unsure of where to turn. She may be going through significant life shifts, struggling to maintain boundaries, or feeling disconnected from the person she used to be. She longs for a space where she can exhale, be heard without judgment and gently find her way back to herself. Her goal is to feel grounded, safe and empowered to create a life that reflects her truth.
My ideal client is a woman who carries a quiet heaviness, feeling overwhelmed, unseen or unsure of where to turn. She may be going through significant life shifts, struggling to maintain boundaries, or feeling disconnected from the person she used to be. She longs for a space where she can exhale, be heard without judgment and gently find her way back to herself. Her goal is to feel grounded, safe and empowered to create a life that reflects her truth.
072 793 5213 View 072 793 5213
Zintle Yokwe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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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
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities and traumas. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Find your safe space paired with action-based counselling that creates a real-life impact.
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities and traumas. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Find your safe space paired with action-based counselling that creates a real-life impact.
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Vasintha Pather
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Sakhile Msweli
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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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
Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Online Only
You may be self-aware, capable, and have spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in the same patterns. I work with women over 40 who sense there is more to them than the roles, expectations, pain, and stories they have carried. Together, we explore what lies beneath these patterns, so you can remember who you are beneath the conditioning, pain, and stories that caused you to forget and begin your return to yourself.
You may be self-aware, capable, and have spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in the same patterns. I work with women over 40 who sense there is more to them than the roles, expectations, pain, and stories they have carried. Together, we explore what lies beneath these patterns, so you can remember who you are beneath the conditioning, pain, and stories that caused you to forget and begin your return to yourself.
087 250 0049 x24 View 087 250 0049 x24
Edelweiss Bester
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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.
087 250 0902 x38 View 087 250 0902 x38
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.
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Pierre West
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
087 250 2042 x55 View 087 250 2042 x55
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
Marguerite Black
General Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
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...
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...
087 250 2464 x96 View 087 250 2464 x96
Donnaé Maree Godley
General Counsellor, MSocSci
Online Only
Amidst these times of global disruption, many are experiencing a deep sense of uncertainty, fear for the future and a sense of hopelessness. The advancement of AI threatens employment, the wars create a sense of vulnerability and economic strain, justice seems unattainable as systems and the patriarchy fail us. Our reality and experience requires a safe space for expression in a holistic and meaningful way. This can assist in lightening the load and in adapting to change we are able to reimagine, see possibility and potential, heal, grow and embrace a new way of being that is authentic and resilient.
Amidst these times of global disruption, many are experiencing a deep sense of uncertainty, fear for the future and a sense of hopelessness. The advancement of AI threatens employment, the wars create a sense of vulnerability and economic strain, justice seems unattainable as systems and the patriarchy fail us. Our reality and experience requires a safe space for expression in a holistic and meaningful way. This can assist in lightening the load and in adapting to change we are able to reimagine, see possibility and potential, heal, grow and embrace a new way of being that is authentic and resilient.
087 250 0513 x91 View 087 250 0513 x91