Gestalt Therapists in Brooklyn
Tlou H. Marokane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brooklyn 0011
Not accepting new clients
As a clinician and psychotherapist, I see people as unique beings trying their best in life. Challenges come because they find themselves stuck and disconnected from the world. In this way, ineffective patterns are formed between themselves and their systems (i.e. families, social, culture, religion, work, etc.). My initial goal is to understand my clients/patients from their point of view without making assumptions. From there, we move together to create a context for change. Treatment of disorders includes Depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, Grief/loss, relationship problems, and others.
As a clinician and psychotherapist, I see people as unique beings trying their best in life. Challenges come because they find themselves stuck and disconnected from the world. In this way, ineffective patterns are formed between themselves and their systems (i.e. families, social, culture, religion, work, etc.). My initial goal is to understand my clients/patients from their point of view without making assumptions. From there, we move together to create a context for change. Treatment of disorders includes Depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, Grief/loss, relationship problems, and others.
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Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Lynnwood Ridge 0081
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
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.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
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.
Anelise Kennedy
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
Therapeutic solutions are dovetailed according to their needs, working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Systems Theory and Psycho Dynamic Perspectives.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
Therapeutic solutions are dovetailed according to their needs, working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Systems Theory and Psycho Dynamic Perspectives.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
Kobus Fourie
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified Verified
Faerie Glen 0081
I use Gestalt and Narrative Therapy.
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
I use Gestalt and Narrative Therapy.
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
Tshegofatso Oshyn Gaebuelwe
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
Penelope N Tyawa
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Faerie Glen 0043 (Online Only)
My focus is on creating safe spaces for my clients, especially the young people in general, girls, women and children in particular. I strive to provide as far as possible broad mental health care that empowers individuals to exist in the communities they live in. Clients bring in their strenghts, and solutions hence the need to use these as anchors for a better life going forward. Most clients have resilience and my objective is always to elevate the strenghs they bring to the therapy room, without undermining the pain and trauma presented, albeit virtual, it still is a pscychotherpy room/space.
My focus is on creating safe spaces for my clients, especially the young people in general, girls, women and children in particular. I strive to provide as far as possible broad mental health care that empowers individuals to exist in the communities they live in. Clients bring in their strenghts, and solutions hence the need to use these as anchors for a better life going forward. Most clients have resilience and my objective is always to elevate the strenghs they bring to the therapy room, without undermining the pain and trauma presented, albeit virtual, it still is a pscychotherpy room/space.
Riandie Marais Educational Psychologist
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Irene 0157 (Online Only)
As an educational psychologist I provide psycho-educational (academic) assessments, school readiness assessments, career & subject choice assessments as well as emotional assessments and therapy. I enjoy joining clients on their journey of growth and provide individual, group & family therapy, especially with children between 4 and 12.
As an educational psychologist I provide psycho-educational (academic) assessments, school readiness assessments, career & subject choice assessments as well as emotional assessments and therapy. I enjoy joining clients on their journey of growth and provide individual, group & family therapy, especially with children between 4 and 12.
AMMPCounselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0184
Working with trauma presents as a space that can be messy and produce multiple forms of obstacles, but it is through working with some history that may be hurtful and confusing that growth takes place not only for the client but for me as a counsellor. Identifying that the need is to firstly speak and be heard, held in the moment, guided in understanding their current physical and psychological reactions due to their traumas. Goals align around either a physical need or psychological motivation to have better/healthier coping mechanisms. As said in their needs, being heard and held in a space allows for a sense of freedom to let go.
Working with trauma presents as a space that can be messy and produce multiple forms of obstacles, but it is through working with some history that may be hurtful and confusing that growth takes place not only for the client but for me as a counsellor. Identifying that the need is to firstly speak and be heard, held in the moment, guided in understanding their current physical and psychological reactions due to their traumas. Goals align around either a physical need or psychological motivation to have better/healthier coping mechanisms. As said in their needs, being heard and held in a space allows for a sense of freedom to let go.
Ditlhokwe Lolo Mosia Educational Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Centurion 0157
As an Educational Psychologist, I prioritize your child/children and their well-being above all else. My focus is on promoting healthy learning, functioning and development in various contexts throughout lifespan. With extensive experience in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating learning pathologies, behavioral issues, mental processes, emotional problems, and personality disorders, I'm equipped to address a wide range of learning and emotional challenges.
As an Educational Psychologist, I prioritize your child/children and their well-being above all else. My focus is on promoting healthy learning, functioning and development in various contexts throughout lifespan. With extensive experience in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating learning pathologies, behavioral issues, mental processes, emotional problems, and personality disorders, I'm equipped to address a wide range of learning and emotional challenges.
Simoné Vink
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Silver Lakes Golf Estate 0054
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
Lucky Sibusiso Mphahlele
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akasia 0182
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about assisting people faced with a variety of mental health care challenges by equipping them with vital coping skills and insight which is aimed at empowering them to take control of their lives. My treatment approach is primarily guided by evidence based methods in Psychoytherapeutic interventions and holistic view of psychological wellbeing. Psychotherapeutic intervention can be facilitated in English, Sepedi, Setswana, Isizulu and IsiSwati.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about assisting people faced with a variety of mental health care challenges by equipping them with vital coping skills and insight which is aimed at empowering them to take control of their lives. My treatment approach is primarily guided by evidence based methods in Psychoytherapeutic interventions and holistic view of psychological wellbeing. Psychotherapeutic intervention can be facilitated in English, Sepedi, Setswana, Isizulu and IsiSwati.
Lize Wilken
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Centurion 0157
Lize Wilken is a creative and dynamic Social Worker with extensive years of experience working with individuals, adolescents and children. She is highly skilled and provides quality services that puts theory into practice in an empathetic and nurturing manner. Lize provides her clients, with a safe environment that enables growth, change and healing in an ethical and competent manner based on knowledge and experience.
Lize Wilken is a creative and dynamic Social Worker with extensive years of experience working with individuals, adolescents and children. She is highly skilled and provides quality services that puts theory into practice in an empathetic and nurturing manner. Lize provides her clients, with a safe environment that enables growth, change and healing in an ethical and competent manner based on knowledge and experience.
Dr. Aadila Pretorius
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Laudium 0037
I help people suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood traumas, bereavement, GBV&F & abuse, anger management, worthlessness & rejection, self-confidence, self-image & self-worth issues, internal conflict, anchors & triggers. I also help people deal with marital issues, separation, divorce & mediation, as well as parents, teens and families. I also assist with behavioural change problems, self-loathing and mild addictions. Services: One-on-one - Individuals; Couples, parents & family intervention programs; Community/ Corporates/ Group workshops & courses.
I help people suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood traumas, bereavement, GBV&F & abuse, anger management, worthlessness & rejection, self-confidence, self-image & self-worth issues, internal conflict, anchors & triggers. I also help people deal with marital issues, separation, divorce & mediation, as well as parents, teens and families. I also assist with behavioural change problems, self-loathing and mild addictions. Services: One-on-one - Individuals; Couples, parents & family intervention programs; Community/ Corporates/ Group workshops & courses.
Leanne Steyn Therapy
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Doornpoort 0186
I am a registered Sexologist in Practice in both South Africa and Europe. I am passionate about helping people and guiding them to become better versions of themselves. My one focus is Women’s overall wellness; in ALL aspects of her life and in turn, a positive effect on her relationships. Her sexuality, self-esteem, emotions, intuitions, sensations, experiences.......; all uniquely intertwined, that makes her distinctively “Her!” You have a life story; not only comprising of your past but also connecting your dreams and expectations for the future and then the current reality of your present.
I am a registered Sexologist in Practice in both South Africa and Europe. I am passionate about helping people and guiding them to become better versions of themselves. My one focus is Women’s overall wellness; in ALL aspects of her life and in turn, a positive effect on her relationships. Her sexuality, self-esteem, emotions, intuitions, sensations, experiences.......; all uniquely intertwined, that makes her distinctively “Her!” You have a life story; not only comprising of your past but also connecting your dreams and expectations for the future and then the current reality of your present.
Clarissa Muller
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Moregloed 0186
I provide therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
I provide therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
Daniel Sello Ramollo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Centurion 0157
Provide cognitive, scholastic, and career assessments. Provide therapeutic interventions for personal and psychosocialchallenges, career guidance, parental guidance, and family therapy. Provide therapy for scholastic challenges such as examination preparations, examination tips, study skills, time management skills, Goal setting, and Motivation. Psychosocial challenges, depression, anxiety, and stress management. Do groups career assessments, guidance and support. Conduct workshops on mental health, self-regulation, self management and self leadership for groups.
Provide cognitive, scholastic, and career assessments. Provide therapeutic interventions for personal and psychosocialchallenges, career guidance, parental guidance, and family therapy. Provide therapy for scholastic challenges such as examination preparations, examination tips, study skills, time management skills, Goal setting, and Motivation. Psychosocial challenges, depression, anxiety, and stress management. Do groups career assessments, guidance and support. Conduct workshops on mental health, self-regulation, self management and self leadership for groups.
Carel Pj Mouton
Social Worker, MA
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0084
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
Wholistic Mental Health Care
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Need a compassionate space for meaningful help? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? Longing for emotional well-being and growth? Ready to take a meaningful step towards healing? You do not have to face these challenges alone.
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Need a compassionate space for meaningful help? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? Longing for emotional well-being and growth? Ready to take a meaningful step towards healing? You do not have to face these challenges alone.
Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0184 (Online Only)
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Guilt and shame holding you bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Not feeling heard! Old coping habits of self-destructive Addictions blocking your life and repeatedly setting yourself up for failure! Excuses - Be gone, shift your mind. Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Take back self-control, bring in balance and find your Joy through acceptance.
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Guilt and shame holding you bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Not feeling heard! Old coping habits of self-destructive Addictions blocking your life and repeatedly setting yourself up for failure! Excuses - Be gone, shift your mind. Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Take back self-control, bring in balance and find your Joy through acceptance.
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Gestalt Counsellors
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.