Depression Therapists in Bloemfontein
I am a Counselling Psychologist working in Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein. I obtained my master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Stellenbosch.
I use an integrated approach when working with clients. My clients typically present with a whole range of issues like trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, marital conflict etc.
I work with adults and couples and look forward to accompanying you on your journey towards inner peace and happiness. Feel free to contact me and let's start the journey together.
I am a Counselling Psychologist working in Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein. I obtained my master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Stellenbosch.
I use an integrated approach when working with clients. My clients typically present with a whole range of issues like trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, marital conflict etc.
I work with adults and couples and look forward to accompanying you on your journey towards inner peace and happiness. Feel free to contact me and let's start the journey together.
I am passionate about helping others navigate their unique life obstacles and reach an improved state of mental health. Therapy is never an easy journey, but seeking therapy is an act of courage and self-love.
I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of healing, acceptance, and growth, whatever that might look like.
I am passionate about helping others navigate their unique life obstacles and reach an improved state of mental health. Therapy is never an easy journey, but seeking therapy is an act of courage and self-love.
I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of healing, acceptance, and growth, whatever that might look like.
Tebogo Malatjie Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
4 Endorsed
Bloemfontein 9301
I am a HPCSA registered Counselling Psychologist. I am passionate about people and communities, and I consider it a privilege to walk a journey of understanding, growth, healing, and empowerment with my clients no matter their current stressors and challenges. My view on therapy is that clients are wholistic beings, and as such, real change can only take place if their social, psychological, physical, spiritual, and behavioural needs are acknowledged and supported throughout the client's therapeutic journey. I work with both individual adults and couples.
I am a HPCSA registered Counselling Psychologist. I am passionate about people and communities, and I consider it a privilege to walk a journey of understanding, growth, healing, and empowerment with my clients no matter their current stressors and challenges. My view on therapy is that clients are wholistic beings, and as such, real change can only take place if their social, psychological, physical, spiritual, and behavioural needs are acknowledged and supported throughout the client's therapeutic journey. I work with both individual adults and couples.
Frederick van Niekerk has 17 years experience in mental health, both as Registered Counsellor and Clinical Psychologist. He completed his M.Soc.Sc in clinical psychology in 2016. He currently works in the SANDF and private practice.
Frederick van Niekerk has 17 years experience in mental health, both as Registered Counsellor and Clinical Psychologist. He completed his M.Soc.Sc in clinical psychology in 2016. He currently works in the SANDF and private practice.
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.
Issues that Dawie work with include but is not limited to: Trauma and stress related problems, Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD and Child disruptive and conduct disorder.
Dawie Fivaz is a Counselling Psychologist working from BloemWell in Bloemfontein. Dawie obtained his master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Free State and makes use of an integrated approach when working with clients. He works with clients from child hood to old age, all cultures, and backgrounds. However, he has a special interest in working with individuals that is in their midlife and the unique challenges faced during this life stage.
Issues that Dawie work with include but is not limited to: Trauma and stress related problems, Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD and Child disruptive and conduct disorder.
Dawie Fivaz is a Counselling Psychologist working from BloemWell in Bloemfontein. Dawie obtained his master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Free State and makes use of an integrated approach when working with clients. He works with clients from child hood to old age, all cultures, and backgrounds. However, he has a special interest in working with individuals that is in their midlife and the unique challenges faced during this life stage.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Your ideal client is someone who feels they have lost control in some aspect of their life, whether it be emotional control or control over their environment. Recognising that a lack of control can lead to unhappiness, you aim to help these individuals regain a sense of control. Through our work together, we focus on identifying the areas where they feel powerless and develop strategies to restore their sense of agency, ultimately improving their overall well-being.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Your ideal client is someone who feels they have lost control in some aspect of their life, whether it be emotional control or control over their environment. Recognising that a lack of control can lead to unhappiness, you aim to help these individuals regain a sense of control. Through our work together, we focus on identifying the areas where they feel powerless and develop strategies to restore their sense of agency, ultimately improving their overall well-being.
I want you to learn to love yourself, this is just the beginning of your recovery journey. A secret of life is not to be perfect but to be whole. Are you stuck in your behaviour, or need to achieve and maintain recovery? This is how change happens, one gesture, one person and one moment in time, take this opportunity. Get help! It's now or never and be empowered. Re-discover yourself. Be you. You didn't come this far to only come this far. Let me help you. You will face challenges head-on, be accountable and uncover new coping skills. Take the leap. Let this be the day you leap into the life you're meant to live..ready,set and fly!
I want you to learn to love yourself, this is just the beginning of your recovery journey. A secret of life is not to be perfect but to be whole. Are you stuck in your behaviour, or need to achieve and maintain recovery? This is how change happens, one gesture, one person and one moment in time, take this opportunity. Get help! It's now or never and be empowered. Re-discover yourself. Be you. You didn't come this far to only come this far. Let me help you. You will face challenges head-on, be accountable and uncover new coping skills. Take the leap. Let this be the day you leap into the life you're meant to live..ready,set and fly!
As a clinical psychologist, specialises in anxiety, depression and trauma related issues.
A highly trained, experienced and professional Clinical Psychologist who can offer empathetic assistance and support with a wide range of psychosocial issues affecting individuals, couples, families and groups in various settings
As a clinical psychologist, specialises in anxiety, depression and trauma related issues.
A highly trained, experienced and professional Clinical Psychologist who can offer empathetic assistance and support with a wide range of psychosocial issues affecting individuals, couples, families and groups in various settings
Lizette Muller Psychology Practice (Pty) Ltd
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Bloemfontein 9301
Asking for help might be the bravest thing you ever do! Life is a journey that might be hard and even overwhelming sometimes. You may feel stuck and lose all hope. I can provide a safe space where I will listen with empathy and compassion to your life story and help you to make sense of your journey and to heal and grow. Discovering the strengths that lie within yourself can be a rewarding process that will equip you to deal more effectively with life's challenges.
Asking for help might be the bravest thing you ever do! Life is a journey that might be hard and even overwhelming sometimes. You may feel stuck and lose all hope. I can provide a safe space where I will listen with empathy and compassion to your life story and help you to make sense of your journey and to heal and grow. Discovering the strengths that lie within yourself can be a rewarding process that will equip you to deal more effectively with life's challenges.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” (C.S Lewis) To reach out to a psychologist might feel scary and overwhelming but it might also be one of the bravest things you can do! I am willing to take your hand through your difficulty, and allow you space to talk, to be, to vent and to ask the questions you are so afraid to answer alone. Sometimes therapy can be challenging, maybe overwhelming and at times difficult, but you are not alone and in the end I hope that you can say “it was worth it all”. May this be a meaningful experience for you.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” (C.S Lewis) To reach out to a psychologist might feel scary and overwhelming but it might also be one of the bravest things you can do! I am willing to take your hand through your difficulty, and allow you space to talk, to be, to vent and to ask the questions you are so afraid to answer alone. Sometimes therapy can be challenging, maybe overwhelming and at times difficult, but you are not alone and in the end I hope that you can say “it was worth it all”. May this be a meaningful experience for you.
Mosa Setlaba Psychological Services
Psychologist, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Bloemfontein 9301
My goal is to have my clients' needs met, whether it is related to mental health issues and a variety issues such as adjustment, anger issues, poor self-esteem, problems within friendships/families/romantic relationship, stress-related issues and trauma. Additionally, I offer subject choice assessments and career counselling.
My goal is to have my clients' needs met, whether it is related to mental health issues and a variety issues such as adjustment, anger issues, poor self-esteem, problems within friendships/families/romantic relationship, stress-related issues and trauma. Additionally, I offer subject choice assessments and career counselling.
As a counselling psychologist, I believe it is my job to help people navigate the obstacles on the journey of life. Therapy is for anyone who feels stuck, lost, misdirected, or even just those who are tired. Therapy can act as the GPS that redirects your life and gets you moving in the right direction again. One step at a time. My passion is working with, and helping people of all ages through a wide variety of difficulties. I look forward to our journey together.
As a counselling psychologist, I believe it is my job to help people navigate the obstacles on the journey of life. Therapy is for anyone who feels stuck, lost, misdirected, or even just those who are tired. Therapy can act as the GPS that redirects your life and gets you moving in the right direction again. One step at a time. My passion is working with, and helping people of all ages through a wide variety of difficulties. I look forward to our journey together.
If you are struggling with mental health issues; depression, adjustment issues, family or marital problems, dependency or co-dependency, relational problems and self-harm look no further.
I am a qualified psychologist with social work background and extensive experience in working with individuals, families and couples to develop their coping strategies to deal with life challenges.
If you are struggling with mental health issues; depression, adjustment issues, family or marital problems, dependency or co-dependency, relational problems and self-harm look no further.
I am a qualified psychologist with social work background and extensive experience in working with individuals, families and couples to develop their coping strategies to deal with life challenges.
On our life's journey we sometimes feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or just that our journey is not going the way we have imagined it. You may feel that something is holding you back, relationships are a struggle or you feel divided in yourself. As a psychologist I offer therapy to anyone who feel they need some help and support to understand themselves and others better and develop frameworks and coping skills to negotiate the rhythms of life. Be it at work, with relationships, family and child raising matters or just developing and finding yourself. My clients include adults, adolescents and children from the age of 10 up.
On our life's journey we sometimes feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or just that our journey is not going the way we have imagined it. You may feel that something is holding you back, relationships are a struggle or you feel divided in yourself. As a psychologist I offer therapy to anyone who feel they need some help and support to understand themselves and others better and develop frameworks and coping skills to negotiate the rhythms of life. Be it at work, with relationships, family and child raising matters or just developing and finding yourself. My clients include adults, adolescents and children from the age of 10 up.
People today are carrying heavy emotional, mental, and social burdens while trying to juggle work, family, and personal aspirations. My ideal clients are individuals, families, and organisations who know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin. Those seeking to improve their mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and find practical solutions to life’s challenges. Here if you have workplace stress/burnout, struggling with a new medical diagnosis, navigating personal loss, adapting to new environments, or looking for a safe, understanding, and results-driven space to move forward with clarity and confidence.
People today are carrying heavy emotional, mental, and social burdens while trying to juggle work, family, and personal aspirations. My ideal clients are individuals, families, and organisations who know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin. Those seeking to improve their mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and find practical solutions to life’s challenges. Here if you have workplace stress/burnout, struggling with a new medical diagnosis, navigating personal loss, adapting to new environments, or looking for a safe, understanding, and results-driven space to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Life can be difficult, and at times we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and better understand yourself within the context of your relationships, life experiences, and emotional world.
My aim is to create a therapeutic relationship that is thoughtful, emotionally safe, authentic, and deeply human, a space where insight, growth, and meaningful change can emerge.
Life can be difficult, and at times we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and better understand yourself within the context of your relationships, life experiences, and emotional world.
My aim is to create a therapeutic relationship that is thoughtful, emotionally safe, authentic, and deeply human, a space where insight, growth, and meaningful change can emerge.
I am a firm believer of the fact that every single person has a life story worthy of being heard. Some stories might seem messy, chaotic and unfinished. Others might seem intriguing, exciting and “figured out”. Point is, everyone has their own story. And as a person who is completely passionate about being a clinical psychologist, I see myself as a friendly, approachable and compassionate human being who will give her best in making this daunting process of seeking therapy a little less scary. I am looking forward in hearing your life story and creating a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and open to share.
I am a firm believer of the fact that every single person has a life story worthy of being heard. Some stories might seem messy, chaotic and unfinished. Others might seem intriguing, exciting and “figured out”. Point is, everyone has their own story. And as a person who is completely passionate about being a clinical psychologist, I see myself as a friendly, approachable and compassionate human being who will give her best in making this daunting process of seeking therapy a little less scary. I am looking forward in hearing your life story and creating a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and open to share.
Are you an individual or a family struggling with the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship issues, or struggling to adjust to your loss, divorce or changes in your life?
I am clinical psychologist working with people of different ages, affected by various emotional and mental health issues, such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship problems, Grief or Difficulties dealing with loss, Academic or Employment related problems, and other stress or mood related conditions.
Are you an individual or a family struggling with the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship issues, or struggling to adjust to your loss, divorce or changes in your life?
I am clinical psychologist working with people of different ages, affected by various emotional and mental health issues, such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship problems, Grief or Difficulties dealing with loss, Academic or Employment related problems, and other stress or mood related conditions.
Our services include child, adult, couple, and medico-legal assessments and psychotherapy. All medical aids and cash payments are accepted. Let us know how we could be of service
Our services include child, adult, couple, and medico-legal assessments and psychotherapy. All medical aids and cash payments are accepted. Let us know how we could be of service
Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.