Addiction Therapists in Brackendowns
I am a dedicated Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA who is passionate about facilitating growth, healing and positive change with my clients. I am a therapist in JHB South (Oakdene and Alberton), who offers support for adults and children seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples or adolescents and I also offer marriage preparation. I also offer coaching, both business and life coaching. I also offer team building, leadership development and psychological training. I assist with work-life balance, burnout, dating challenges and marital issues.
I am a dedicated Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA who is passionate about facilitating growth, healing and positive change with my clients. I am a therapist in JHB South (Oakdene and Alberton), who offers support for adults and children seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples or adolescents and I also offer marriage preparation. I also offer coaching, both business and life coaching. I also offer team building, leadership development and psychological training. I assist with work-life balance, burnout, dating challenges and marital issues.
Karabo Makhafula is a registered clinical psychologist with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (Ma. Clin. Psych, UNISA). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Health Funders of South Africa (BHF), and also has a private practice in Johannesburg.
Karabo Makhafula is a registered clinical psychologist with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (Ma. Clin. Psych, UNISA). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Health Funders of South Africa (BHF), and also has a private practice in Johannesburg.
As a Clinical psychologist, I am passionate about promoting mental health and facilitating personal and interpersonal growth. I can assist with a wide range of emotional difficulties ranging from daily life stressors to experiences of loss and trauma, relationship hardships and life transitions or adjustments. I have experience with a variety of modalities, such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, DBT and Family Systems interventions. Working collaboratively with the client from an integrated perspective, I am aim to tailor the therapy to meet the client’s needs and individual goals.
As a Clinical psychologist, I am passionate about promoting mental health and facilitating personal and interpersonal growth. I can assist with a wide range of emotional difficulties ranging from daily life stressors to experiences of loss and trauma, relationship hardships and life transitions or adjustments. I have experience with a variety of modalities, such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, DBT and Family Systems interventions. Working collaboratively with the client from an integrated perspective, I am aim to tailor the therapy to meet the client’s needs and individual goals.
Passionate and understanding Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience here to assist you through whatever challenges you may face.
Passionate and understanding Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience here to assist you through whatever challenges you may face.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am committed to enhancing the overall well-being of my clients through a systems-based approach to counselling. My practice focuses on achieving wholeness by fostering the integrative unity of body, mind, and spirit. Operating at the level of primary health care, I provide comprehensive support that addresses both immediate challenges and long-term personal growth.
I create a safe, compassionate environment where individuals can explore their feelings, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies. My work emphasizes emotional well-being, relationship improvement &conflict resolution,
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am committed to enhancing the overall well-being of my clients through a systems-based approach to counselling. My practice focuses on achieving wholeness by fostering the integrative unity of body, mind, and spirit. Operating at the level of primary health care, I provide comprehensive support that addresses both immediate challenges and long-term personal growth.
I create a safe, compassionate environment where individuals can explore their feelings, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies. My work emphasizes emotional well-being, relationship improvement &conflict resolution,
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Jessica Harris Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Randburg 2194
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma • Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma • Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
I have a special interest in helping people work through trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction problems, and relational problems.
Therapy can be a very daunting journey. People often fear entering into a therapy process as they know it will be difficult to face their emotional pain and suffering. I understand how scary this can be and one of my big aims for therapy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can develop the confidence and motivation you need to face these struggles in your life. I offer clients the space to accept and grow from their difficulties and to build resources for difficulties they may face in the future.
I have a special interest in helping people work through trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction problems, and relational problems.
Therapy can be a very daunting journey. People often fear entering into a therapy process as they know it will be difficult to face their emotional pain and suffering. I understand how scary this can be and one of my big aims for therapy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can develop the confidence and motivation you need to face these struggles in your life. I offer clients the space to accept and grow from their difficulties and to build resources for difficulties they may face in the future.
If you’re struggling with:
- Low self-esteem
- Addiction
- ADHD/ASD symptoms
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Emotional dysregulation
- Personal, gender, sexual identity,
And if you need to find ways to:
- Deal with trauma and crisis
- Process and unpack past and present events
- Set boundaries and gain assertiveness
- Manage your relationship/s
- Find meaning and purpose
- Take better care of yourself,
I’m here for you.
My specialties in my counselling practice are addiction, neurodivergence, self-understanding/awareness, and self-esteem. But, I can support you in many other areas as well. I offer online sessions for both individuals and couples as regularly as you require.
If you’re struggling with:
- Low self-esteem
- Addiction
- ADHD/ASD symptoms
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Emotional dysregulation
- Personal, gender, sexual identity,
And if you need to find ways to:
- Deal with trauma and crisis
- Process and unpack past and present events
- Set boundaries and gain assertiveness
- Manage your relationship/s
- Find meaning and purpose
- Take better care of yourself,
I’m here for you.
My specialties in my counselling practice are addiction, neurodivergence, self-understanding/awareness, and self-esteem. But, I can support you in many other areas as well. I offer online sessions for both individuals and couples as regularly as you require.
They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma.
Building trust is essential for successful counselling. Together, we will explore and address your issues, finding effective solutions. Though challenging, this journey is vital for healing and growth. I guide and support clients as they navigate disorder and chaos, creating clarity.
They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma.
Building trust is essential for successful counselling. Together, we will explore and address your issues, finding effective solutions. Though challenging, this journey is vital for healing and growth. I guide and support clients as they navigate disorder and chaos, creating clarity.
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Iam specially offer Psychosocial Support Counselling especially to Couples,Mental Health, Substance abuse ,Face to face intervention and online / virtual counselling. Referrals to those in need will be done for further management.I work collaboratively with clients to identify their goals,build resilience,strengthen healthy coping skills and improve relations
3 Family Counseling
4 Substance abuse
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Iam specially offer Psychosocial Support Counselling especially to Couples,Mental Health, Substance abuse ,Face to face intervention and online / virtual counselling. Referrals to those in need will be done for further management.I work collaboratively with clients to identify their goals,build resilience,strengthen healthy coping skills and improve relations
I specialize in Relationship issues, Marital issues,Coping Skills and Addiction
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
I specialize in Relationship issues, Marital issues,Coping Skills and Addiction
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
Looking for life changing counselling? Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. We are committed to transforming how mental health is experienced, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
Looking for life changing counselling? Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. We are committed to transforming how mental health is experienced, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
My ideal clients are individuals who are battling with addiction, past trauma, grief and loss, hopelessness, abuse, low self-esteem, family conflict, aging, couples,
It is my calling to work with individuals from different walks of life, children who have been exposed to traumatic situations whether direct or indirect or adults who need to reset, rediscover themselves in a safe space where empathy and non-judgemental attitude is a norm, older persons seeking to work with a professional as they experience changes in their view of life, everything self care right,because I believe you care better for others when you start with you!
When you sit in a session with me, whether virtual or in-person, expect the best, an ear that listens for understanding and not judgement, a professional who travels with you to your own world, where you are an expert, to discover your inner strengths and make the best with your weaknesses too.
Mostly, we make choices what to do with what life gives us.
My ideal clients are individuals who are battling with addiction, past trauma, grief and loss, hopelessness, abuse, low self-esteem, family conflict, aging, couples,
It is my calling to work with individuals from different walks of life, children who have been exposed to traumatic situations whether direct or indirect or adults who need to reset, rediscover themselves in a safe space where empathy and non-judgemental attitude is a norm, older persons seeking to work with a professional as they experience changes in their view of life, everything self care right,because I believe you care better for others when you start with you!
When you sit in a session with me, whether virtual or in-person, expect the best, an ear that listens for understanding and not judgement, a professional who travels with you to your own world, where you are an expert, to discover your inner strengths and make the best with your weaknesses too.
Mostly, we make choices what to do with what life gives us.
I work with clients who are struggling with day to day life challenges (family, individual, truama, substance related and much more).
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or a little stuck right now—and that’s okay. Life can be a lot. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or a big life change, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard, without judgement. Sometimes it starts with a good chat and a good cup of coffee.
Together, we’ll gently explore what’s going on, build resilience, and find healthier ways to cope—so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and wellbeing.
I work with clients who are struggling with day to day life challenges (family, individual, truama, substance related and much more).
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or a little stuck right now—and that’s okay. Life can be a lot. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or a big life change, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard, without judgement. Sometimes it starts with a good chat and a good cup of coffee.
Together, we’ll gently explore what’s going on, build resilience, and find healthier ways to cope—so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and wellbeing.
With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes.
I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions, addiction,relationship challenges, and personal growth. With over a decade of experience and a holistic approach, I help uncover root causes, build resilience, and create actionable strategies. Together, we'll work to improve relationships, decision-making, and turn challenges into lasting success.
With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes.
I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions, addiction,relationship challenges, and personal growth. With over a decade of experience and a holistic approach, I help uncover root causes, build resilience, and create actionable strategies. Together, we'll work to improve relationships, decision-making, and turn challenges into lasting success.
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions?
Addictions lead to changes in brain function, which then reduces the person's ability to discontinue the addictive behavior even though it causes harm to self and others. This then leads to financial, social, work, and relationship problems. We use the EEG to identify the brain networks disrupted by the addiction and retrain the brain using EEG Biofeedback.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions?
Addictions lead to changes in brain function, which then reduces the person's ability to discontinue the addictive behavior even though it causes harm to self and others. This then leads to financial, social, work, and relationship problems. We use the EEG to identify the brain networks disrupted by the addiction and retrain the brain using EEG Biofeedback.
New limited Saturday sessions available until September.
Is your teenager struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, school pressure, friendships, or emotional challenges?
Are you a student or young adult feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about your next steps?
I provide specialised therapeutic support for teens and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.
For convenience, I work out of two office spaces. One in Randburg, close to the Sandotn Clinic on Bram Fischer Drive, and another in Illovo at Illovo Square.
New limited Saturday sessions available until September.
Is your teenager struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, school pressure, friendships, or emotional challenges?
Are you a student or young adult feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about your next steps?
I provide specialised therapeutic support for teens and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.
For convenience, I work out of two office spaces. One in Randburg, close to the Sandotn Clinic on Bram Fischer Drive, and another in Illovo at Illovo Square.
Gerhard
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Roodepoort 1724
I offer structured wellness counselling for adults, adolescents, and families facing stress, trauma exposure, addiction-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and performance pressure.
I provide structured, systems-based wellness counselling for individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, life transitions, trauma exposure, and performance pressure. My approach is practical, grounded, and supportive—focused on building coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer decision-making. I work within clear ethical boundaries and prioritise safety, responsibility, and appropriate referral when needed. Clients often describe my style as calm, direct, and steady. My goal is to help you regain a sense of direction, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
I offer structured wellness counselling for adults, adolescents, and families facing stress, trauma exposure, addiction-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and performance pressure.
I provide structured, systems-based wellness counselling for individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, life transitions, trauma exposure, and performance pressure. My approach is practical, grounded, and supportive—focused on building coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer decision-making. I work within clear ethical boundaries and prioritise safety, responsibility, and appropriate referral when needed. Clients often describe my style as calm, direct, and steady. My goal is to help you regain a sense of direction, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.