Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Alexandra
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out.
You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out.
You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
I offer therapy and coaching to people in various life circumstances e.g. experiencing anxiety or sadness, experiencing grief from loss; experiencing stress from traumatic events ; transitioning to a new job or considering a different career; couples seeking to deepen their relationship or having challenges; professionals seeking to be effective in their work or lives.
I offer therapy and coaching to people in various life circumstances e.g. experiencing anxiety or sadness, experiencing grief from loss; experiencing stress from traumatic events ; transitioning to a new job or considering a different career; couples seeking to deepen their relationship or having challenges; professionals seeking to be effective in their work or lives.
Psycho-Educational Assessments (assessments for school-going children);
Career Assessments;
Medico-Legal Assessments (Road Accident Fund and Medical negligence cases);
Play therapy for children;
Individual psychotherapy for adolescents & adults
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions? Maybe you are seeking clarity on your career path or need support for a loved one?
As a compassionate psychologist, I offer tailored therapy, assessments, and guidance to help you overcome challenges and unlock your potential.
Through psycho-educational assessments, I help individuals uncover their cognitive strengths and challenges, identifying learning patterns, ADHD, or other barriers to academic and professional success.
Psycho-Educational Assessments (assessments for school-going children);
Career Assessments;
Medico-Legal Assessments (Road Accident Fund and Medical negligence cases);
Play therapy for children;
Individual psychotherapy for adolescents & adults
Are you navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions? Maybe you are seeking clarity on your career path or need support for a loved one?
As a compassionate psychologist, I offer tailored therapy, assessments, and guidance to help you overcome challenges and unlock your potential.
Through psycho-educational assessments, I help individuals uncover their cognitive strengths and challenges, identifying learning patterns, ADHD, or other barriers to academic and professional success.
Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
Confidentiality, respect and a non-judgemental approach, are guaranteed. Interests: Mood, Personality, Stress, LGBTQI+, Grief work and others. I will guide and support you in identifying your therapeutic needs/goals. You will gain the skills required to achieve your goals, in a SMART (specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timeous) way.
Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
Confidentiality, respect and a non-judgemental approach, are guaranteed. Interests: Mood, Personality, Stress, LGBTQI+, Grief work and others. I will guide and support you in identifying your therapeutic needs/goals. You will gain the skills required to achieve your goals, in a SMART (specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timeous) way.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate through life challenges with ease. Challenges may include the following: Adjustment issues, Bereavement and loss, relationship issues, communication, parental issues, overall mental health awareness, coping with change, re-intergration.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate through life challenges with ease. Challenges may include the following: Adjustment issues, Bereavement and loss, relationship issues, communication, parental issues, overall mental health awareness, coping with change, re-intergration.
I work in private practice as a clinical psychologist based mainly at Brenthurst Clinic, Park town, Johannesburg, conducting clinical interventions. I have a special interest in neuropsychology and psychopharmacology and discourse. I hold a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc), and Master of Philosophy with a special focus in Conflict and Conflict Transformation (MPhil), and PhD.
I work in private practice as a clinical psychologist based mainly at Brenthurst Clinic, Park town, Johannesburg, conducting clinical interventions. I have a special interest in neuropsychology and psychopharmacology and discourse. I hold a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc), and Master of Philosophy with a special focus in Conflict and Conflict Transformation (MPhil), and PhD.
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Why Counselling?
Because being human is not always easy.
We are all sensitive beings, shaped by experiences that touch the deepest parts of who we are. Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause — to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s not about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your own strength, clarity, and capacity for growth.
Why Counselling?
Because being human is not always easy.
We are all sensitive beings, shaped by experiences that touch the deepest parts of who we are. Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause — to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s not about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your own strength, clarity, and capacity for growth.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
Anthea Wellness Counselling supports adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or major life transitions.
I offer person-centred, strengths-based wellness counselling informed by psychology and psychoeducation. My work is designed to help you build self-awareness, resilience, healthier coping skills, and confidence as you move through challenges and toward meaningful change.
Anthea Wellness Counselling supports adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or major life transitions.
I offer person-centred, strengths-based wellness counselling informed by psychology and psychoeducation. My work is designed to help you build self-awareness, resilience, healthier coping skills, and confidence as you move through challenges and toward meaningful change.
I am a uniquely intuned Mental Health Counsellor and Life coach passionate about anchoring individuals within their own resilience, overcoming life issues and challenges becoming and transforming into an empowered individual. My passion is to assist clients to uncover their potential, work in-depth with the things that's holding them back in order to achieve self-actualization mentaly, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I use an integrated holistic approach to support fulfillment inspired by psychology,art, nature and embodied work.
I am a uniquely intuned Mental Health Counsellor and Life coach passionate about anchoring individuals within their own resilience, overcoming life issues and challenges becoming and transforming into an empowered individual. My passion is to assist clients to uncover their potential, work in-depth with the things that's holding them back in order to achieve self-actualization mentaly, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I use an integrated holistic approach to support fulfillment inspired by psychology,art, nature and embodied work.
I have more than 6 years experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families.
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
I have more than 6 years experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families.
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor and a NLP Coach I support clients seeking meaningful change, resilience, and personal growth through life transitions, stress, relationship struggles, career challenges, or trauma. In a safe, non-judgmental space, I provide tools to manage stress, build confidence, and enhance self-esteem. With a focus on personalized solutions.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor and a NLP Coach I support clients seeking meaningful change, resilience, and personal growth through life transitions, stress, relationship struggles, career challenges, or trauma. In a safe, non-judgmental space, I provide tools to manage stress, build confidence, and enhance self-esteem. With a focus on personalized solutions.
I offer a safe, supportive space for both children and adults navigating a range of mental health challenges.
I offer a safe, supportive space for both children and adults navigating a range of mental health challenges.
I offer counselling to adults, adolescence and couples.
I also offer coaching for life transition, personal development, emotional intelligence and performance couching.
Imago Relationship Therapy
Hypnotherapy
I offer counselling to adults, adolescence and couples.
I also offer coaching for life transition, personal development, emotional intelligence and performance couching.
Imago Relationship Therapy
Hypnotherapy
My range of services include: Psycho Educational assessments, Exam concessions and accommodations, Individual Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Trauma Counselling and Play Therapy for children.
I am an Educational Psychologist with 30 years experience in helping to support families and individuals across their life span using a strength based , brain based approach and a creative therapeutic model of solution focused therapy.
My range of services include: Psycho Educational assessments, Exam concessions and accommodations, Individual Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Trauma Counselling and Play Therapy for children.
I am an Educational Psychologist with 30 years experience in helping to support families and individuals across their life span using a strength based , brain based approach and a creative therapeutic model of solution focused therapy.
You may be dealing with everyday stress, anxiety, financial troubles, addiction, grief, past trauma, or a life transition. Clients of all ages & genders are welcome—navigating loss or overwhelm; processing trauma, coping with grief, or simply finding clarity in daily life.
If you wish to to feel heard, understood, and empowered, being the driver whilst we navigate and collaborate on your current journey, and new road ahead, together.
My open, collaborative approach means you choose the path you walk—at your pace, in your way—while I offer guidance, tools, and insight. Together, we’ll create a way forward that feels right for you.
You may be dealing with everyday stress, anxiety, financial troubles, addiction, grief, past trauma, or a life transition. Clients of all ages & genders are welcome—navigating loss or overwhelm; processing trauma, coping with grief, or simply finding clarity in daily life.
If you wish to to feel heard, understood, and empowered, being the driver whilst we navigate and collaborate on your current journey, and new road ahead, together.
My open, collaborative approach means you choose the path you walk—at your pace, in your way—while I offer guidance, tools, and insight. Together, we’ll create a way forward that feels right for you.
I have over 8 years experience in working with adults, adolescents, families and groups.
You don't have to carry the load alone, lets walk this journey together to ease the burden.
I have over 8 years experience in working with adults, adolescents, families and groups.
You don't have to carry the load alone, lets walk this journey together to ease the burden.
I provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what you are going through. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally exhausted. My role is to listen to you, support you, slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and find practical ways to cope and move forward.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based counselling techniques and informed by an understanding of how life experiences impact mental wellbeing. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, personal transitions, or emotional distress, I am here for you and with you.
I provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what you are going through. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally exhausted. My role is to listen to you, support you, slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and find practical ways to cope and move forward.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based counselling techniques and informed by an understanding of how life experiences impact mental wellbeing. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, personal transitions, or emotional distress, I am here for you and with you.
5's, adolescents, young adults, students, as well as Organizations requiring communication and soft skills development .
I am passionate about Mental Health and Wellness development over life. I can offer support during life transitions and personal, family and organizational growth. Therapy and groupwork can assist in Self awareness, emotional regulation, development of coping skills and improvement in interpersonal communication and problem solving skills as well as over all well being. Whether you are a student, parent, leader or employee : finding Self, building confidence and resilience, improving or repairing attachment bonds, needing assistance with separation, trauma, grief, gender issues, gender based violence or anxiety and low mood.
5's, adolescents, young adults, students, as well as Organizations requiring communication and soft skills development .
I am passionate about Mental Health and Wellness development over life. I can offer support during life transitions and personal, family and organizational growth. Therapy and groupwork can assist in Self awareness, emotional regulation, development of coping skills and improvement in interpersonal communication and problem solving skills as well as over all well being. Whether you are a student, parent, leader or employee : finding Self, building confidence and resilience, improving or repairing attachment bonds, needing assistance with separation, trauma, grief, gender issues, gender based violence or anxiety and low mood.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I offer a supportive approach to counselling, helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience to improve their overall well-being.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I offer a supportive approach to counselling, helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience to improve their overall well-being.
Nearby Teens Counsellors Searches for Alexandra
- Auckland Park
- Constantia Kloof
- Emmarentia
- Florida
- Greenside
- Killarney
- Melville
- Northcliff
- Parktown North
- Roodepoort
- Victory Park
- Weltevredenpark
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.