Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Bedfordview

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Jessica Strydom (Papaioannou)
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, experienced in guiding individuals, couples and families through their journey towards emotional well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various other mental health challenges. I am committed to helping clients uncover their inner strength and resilience. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, I strive to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past wounds, and ultimately, to flourish as the best versions of themselves.
I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, experienced in guiding individuals, couples and families through their journey towards emotional well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various other mental health challenges. I am committed to helping clients uncover their inner strength and resilience. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, I strive to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past wounds, and ultimately, to flourish as the best versions of themselves.
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Fhatuwani Margret Mulovhedzi
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
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.
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William Maroping Mokwena
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
In my therapeutic approach, I embrace an integrative perspective. As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw from various therapeutic models, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique. Rather than adhering to a single method, I tailor therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs and circumstances. My services are offered to children (psychological assessments only), individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, groups, and families using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and psychological assessments (for clinical or legal purposes) with a Special Interest in Neuropsychological Assessment.
In my therapeutic approach, I embrace an integrative perspective. As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw from various therapeutic models, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique. Rather than adhering to a single method, I tailor therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs and circumstances. My services are offered to children (psychological assessments only), individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, groups, and families using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and psychological assessments (for clinical or legal purposes) with a Special Interest in Neuropsychological Assessment.
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PsychMatters Centre
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Inspired to assist you to live masterfully! Does your distress, anxiety, debilitating low self-esteem or depression affect your joy and living to your fullest potential? Do you lack direction, motivation, self-love? Do you often feel not good enough or in perpetual patterns of destruction in your personal, work or social sphere? Have you experienced trauma and it has a tight grip on you? Unhook the "dis-ease" for feel at ease. There is hope. Do you desire change, to feel inspired and empowered? Trained to work with all ages, couples and families. I would love to share tools to transform you!
Inspired to assist you to live masterfully! Does your distress, anxiety, debilitating low self-esteem or depression affect your joy and living to your fullest potential? Do you lack direction, motivation, self-love? Do you often feel not good enough or in perpetual patterns of destruction in your personal, work or social sphere? Have you experienced trauma and it has a tight grip on you? Unhook the "dis-ease" for feel at ease. There is hope. Do you desire change, to feel inspired and empowered? Trained to work with all ages, couples and families. I would love to share tools to transform you!
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Presheka Budhrani
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Reaching out for help can be a daunting task. I am a Wellness Counsellor with the ASCHP and has worked extensively to counsel teenagers, adults, families, and young children. Daily life struggles, stress, and challenges impact well-being and make it difficult to balance the mind and body. Counselling is a collaborative work.
Reaching out for help can be a daunting task. I am a Wellness Counsellor with the ASCHP and has worked extensively to counsel teenagers, adults, families, and young children. Daily life struggles, stress, and challenges impact well-being and make it difficult to balance the mind and body. Counselling is a collaborative work.
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Kim van Zeeventer
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Overwhelmed and struggling to cope with worries and fear. Feeling incapacitated by anxiety and panic attacks. In desperate need of some relief and a means of coping. Struggling to face life, feeling hopeless, lifeless, lost, sad and worthless. Wanting some meaning to life, to find hope, personal value. Lashing out at those you love. Fatigued. Grieving and needing some help to carry on. Confused about your own feelings and thoughts. Stressed. Directionless, unhappy at work. Professional help is available.
Overwhelmed and struggling to cope with worries and fear. Feeling incapacitated by anxiety and panic attacks. In desperate need of some relief and a means of coping. Struggling to face life, feeling hopeless, lifeless, lost, sad and worthless. Wanting some meaning to life, to find hope, personal value. Lashing out at those you love. Fatigued. Grieving and needing some help to carry on. Confused about your own feelings and thoughts. Stressed. Directionless, unhappy at work. Professional help is available.
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Juli Welthagen
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an Educational Psychologist, my ideal clients are children, teens, and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, or home life. They may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, learning barriers, or difficulty regulating their emotions. Parents may want to understand and support their child better, while adults may seek clarity, balance, and healthier ways to cope with stress. At the heart of it, we all want to feel heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools that allow us— or our children — to thrive both emotionally and academically.
As an Educational Psychologist, my ideal clients are children, teens, and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, or home life. They may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, learning barriers, or difficulty regulating their emotions. Parents may want to understand and support their child better, while adults may seek clarity, balance, and healthier ways to cope with stress. At the heart of it, we all want to feel heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools that allow us— or our children — to thrive both emotionally and academically.
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Tarren Turner Counselling
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialising in: Personal Empowerment & Self-Esteem, Couples, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Suicide & Self-Harm, Trauma, Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse, General Counselling
Find Balance & Personal Empowerment Through Specialist Wellness Counselling. Living should never be about just surviving; it should be about thriving! A holistic approach takes into consideration the multidimensional factors involved in everyday life; biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental. Experiencing difficulties requires consideration of all these intricately connected aspects. Counselling is the process of facilitated expression and empowerment, so that you have both the agency and the toolsets to make appropriate changes and adjustments. It Provides the safe space for you to find and maintain balance in your life.
Specialising in: Personal Empowerment & Self-Esteem, Couples, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Suicide & Self-Harm, Trauma, Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse, General Counselling
Find Balance & Personal Empowerment Through Specialist Wellness Counselling. Living should never be about just surviving; it should be about thriving! A holistic approach takes into consideration the multidimensional factors involved in everyday life; biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental. Experiencing difficulties requires consideration of all these intricately connected aspects. Counselling is the process of facilitated expression and empowerment, so that you have both the agency and the toolsets to make appropriate changes and adjustments. It Provides the safe space for you to find and maintain balance in your life.
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Natascia Papaikonomou
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
The therapeutic space is one where you will have the opportunity to explore and find new ways of looking at existing problems. The therapeutic process can be immensely rewarding, one in which you can discover new insights and knowledge of yourself and your problem. Although it is often a challenging process, I am here to guide you through it in the most gentle and comforting way. Each story shared in therapy is valued. The therapeutic space is yours to engage in and find comfort in. May your journey into healing begin here…
The therapeutic space is one where you will have the opportunity to explore and find new ways of looking at existing problems. The therapeutic process can be immensely rewarding, one in which you can discover new insights and knowledge of yourself and your problem. Although it is often a challenging process, I am here to guide you through it in the most gentle and comforting way. Each story shared in therapy is valued. The therapeutic space is yours to engage in and find comfort in. May your journey into healing begin here…
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Dominique Richelle Schutte
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
I am passionate about working collaboratively with my clients, empowering them to navigate and overcome the challenges they face. I provide a safe and supportive space to explore these difficulties. By adopting a person-centred approach and focusing on their unique strengths, I aim to guide my clients toward personal growth and meaningful change, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of self.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with my clients, empowering them to navigate and overcome the challenges they face. I provide a safe and supportive space to explore these difficulties. By adopting a person-centred approach and focusing on their unique strengths, I aim to guide my clients toward personal growth and meaningful change, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of self.
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Sean King
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma. They seek a non-judgmental space to express their feelings, practical coping strategies, and professional guidance to make meaningful changes. Their goals include overcoming addiction, reducing anxiety, improving mood, managing stress, and healing from trauma. They desire inner peace, personal growth, empowerment, and fulfilment. They recognize the value of therapy and are committed to making positive changes in their lives.
My ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma. They seek a non-judgmental space to express their feelings, practical coping strategies, and professional guidance to make meaningful changes. Their goals include overcoming addiction, reducing anxiety, improving mood, managing stress, and healing from trauma. They desire inner peace, personal growth, empowerment, and fulfilment. They recognize the value of therapy and are committed to making positive changes in their lives.
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Caitlyn Wong
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a qualified and registered Counselling Psychologist who was trained through the University of the Witwatersrand. I have special interest working with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, adjustment issues, and trauma. My therapy space is designed to be calming and safe, where clients can explore their emotions and challenges through the best suited theoretical frameworks. Let's work together to find the beauty in your journey. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and value acceptance, diversity, and belonging.
I am a qualified and registered Counselling Psychologist who was trained through the University of the Witwatersrand. I have special interest working with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, adjustment issues, and trauma. My therapy space is designed to be calming and safe, where clients can explore their emotions and challenges through the best suited theoretical frameworks. Let's work together to find the beauty in your journey. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and value acceptance, diversity, and belonging.
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Adhip Maharaj
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
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Caren Combrink
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hoekom alles alleen dra? Daar is hulp. Any person going through a hard time, loss, grief, bereavement, low self esteem, divorce, addiction, depression, anger, struggle to cope with everyday demands, abusive personality, or abusive relationship. Funeral directors struggle to cope. Enige persoon, met enige probleem, maak nie saak hoe groot of hoe klein, ek is hier om te help.
Hoekom alles alleen dra? Daar is hulp. Any person going through a hard time, loss, grief, bereavement, low self esteem, divorce, addiction, depression, anger, struggle to cope with everyday demands, abusive personality, or abusive relationship. Funeral directors struggle to cope. Enige persoon, met enige probleem, maak nie saak hoe groot of hoe klein, ek is hier om te help.
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Photo of Brittany Leigh-Ann Lindsay, General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Brittany Leigh-Ann Lindsay
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
Specializing in Depression, Suicide & Self-Harm, Anxiety and Stress, Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma, Neurodiversity, Couples, Workshops & Groups.
My ideal client feels caught between who they are and who they hope to become. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, emotional difficulties, grief, a traumatic past or relationship, or the sense that they are doing life “right,” yet still not feeling grounded. They want a supportive space to step into courage & confidence, build capacity to navigate & overcome life's boulders, make decisions and take action! Understanding that healing is not an overall destination, but a process that encourages & celebrates your individuality & differences. My clients feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered to take control of life!
Specializing in Depression, Suicide & Self-Harm, Anxiety and Stress, Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma, Neurodiversity, Couples, Workshops & Groups.
My ideal client feels caught between who they are and who they hope to become. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, emotional difficulties, grief, a traumatic past or relationship, or the sense that they are doing life “right,” yet still not feeling grounded. They want a supportive space to step into courage & confidence, build capacity to navigate & overcome life's boulders, make decisions and take action! Understanding that healing is not an overall destination, but a process that encourages & celebrates your individuality & differences. My clients feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered to take control of life!
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Yoliswa Veronica Keswa
General Counsellor
Greetings I am mental health practitioner, I am here to listen and support you in addressing any Psychosocial issue that maybe affecting your daily life whether your struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or any other challenge, Our goal is to empower you with coping strategies and guidance to help you navigate these challenging times times , please know that everything shared in our conversations will remain confidential and respected.
Greetings I am mental health practitioner, I am here to listen and support you in addressing any Psychosocial issue that maybe affecting your daily life whether your struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or any other challenge, Our goal is to empower you with coping strategies and guidance to help you navigate these challenging times times , please know that everything shared in our conversations will remain confidential and respected.
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Photo of Thembi Bukelwa Nduna - MilaniGrowth Counselling, General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
MilaniGrowth Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My work is grounded in creating a safe, trusting environment where your challenges are understood, your needs are recognised, and your goals are supported. My mission is to support individuals, couples, and families in building emotional wellbeing, increasing self-understanding, and reconnecting with a sense of wholeness. I offer a safe and compassionate space where clients can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to them. Through thoughtful dialogue and evidence-based counselling approaches
My work is grounded in creating a safe, trusting environment where your challenges are understood, your needs are recognised, and your goals are supported. My mission is to support individuals, couples, and families in building emotional wellbeing, increasing self-understanding, and reconnecting with a sense of wholeness. I offer a safe and compassionate space where clients can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to them. Through thoughtful dialogue and evidence-based counselling approaches
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Kgomotso Caroline Sebeela
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Glenanda 2091
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk this journey alone. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor who offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. My work is grounded in wellness, trauma-informed care, and addiction support, with a strong focus on helping clients regain balance, resilience, and emotional well-being. I provide both in-person and online therapy, offering accessible counselling services to clients across South Africa.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk this journey alone. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor who offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. My work is grounded in wellness, trauma-informed care, and addiction support, with a strong focus on helping clients regain balance, resilience, and emotional well-being. I provide both in-person and online therapy, offering accessible counselling services to clients across South Africa.
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Kimberly Eardley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Sandown 2031
I work with adults, couples, and children who are facing challenges ranging from trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties to emotional or behavioural struggles. Some clients come to me for clarity through psychological, neuropsychological, medico-legal, or forensic assessments. Others seek therapy to process painful experiences, build resilience, or find new ways of coping. What they share is a wish for understanding, healing, and meaningful change. What they hope therapy will provide is a safe space to be truly seen and accepted.
I work with adults, couples, and children who are facing challenges ranging from trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties to emotional or behavioural struggles. Some clients come to me for clarity through psychological, neuropsychological, medico-legal, or forensic assessments. Others seek therapy to process painful experiences, build resilience, or find new ways of coping. What they share is a wish for understanding, healing, and meaningful change. What they hope therapy will provide is a safe space to be truly seen and accepted.
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Elsali Wellness Center
Registered Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Orlando 1804
Do you feel like you have been through so much that maybe no one could ever understand? Have you been overwhelmed and giving so much of yourself that you feel having nothing left to give? Have you been so hurt that you can't imagine yourself ever overcoming that pain? Do feel like giving up on life and struggling to find your purpose? We are here for you,speak to us we would like to assist you.
Do you feel like you have been through so much that maybe no one could ever understand? Have you been overwhelmed and giving so much of yourself that you feel having nothing left to give? Have you been so hurt that you can't imagine yourself ever overcoming that pain? Do feel like giving up on life and struggling to find your purpose? We are here for you,speak to us we would like to assist you.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.