Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in Bryanston
I provide brief to long term psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I aim to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-discovery, self-awareness, personal growth, and healing. I always strive to gain a holistic understanding into the various influences that affect how people approach, manage, and make meaning of difficulties and life challenges. I therefore work from an integrative approach which combines different therapeutic techniques and approaches to best suit the individual needs of my clients. These approaches include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-based therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I provide brief to long term psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I aim to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-discovery, self-awareness, personal growth, and healing. I always strive to gain a holistic understanding into the various influences that affect how people approach, manage, and make meaning of difficulties and life challenges. I therefore work from an integrative approach which combines different therapeutic techniques and approaches to best suit the individual needs of my clients. These approaches include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-based therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. They may be experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or difficulty coping with major life transitions. Many are high-functioning people who appear to be managing on the outside, yet internally feel exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to regain balance.
Some clients struggle with academic or workplace pressure, while others feel emotionally drained from caring for others, navigating family challenges, or managing chronic stress and chronic illness.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. They may be experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or difficulty coping with major life transitions. Many are high-functioning people who appear to be managing on the outside, yet internally feel exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to regain balance.
Some clients struggle with academic or workplace pressure, while others feel emotionally drained from caring for others, navigating family challenges, or managing chronic stress and chronic illness.
I have over 8 years of exeperience working with adults and teens treating various mental health conditions using evidence based modalities
In life, we face many challenges that affect us on different levels. These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others. How we deal with these challenges is important so that we can be mentally and physically healthy and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes, we just need someone to lend an ear and other times we need a professional to guide us in our process of healing. When working with clients, I believe that each client has the internal resources that can facilitate change and that thorugh a safe and non - judgmental space this can be achieved.
I have over 8 years of exeperience working with adults and teens treating various mental health conditions using evidence based modalities
In life, we face many challenges that affect us on different levels. These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others. How we deal with these challenges is important so that we can be mentally and physically healthy and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes, we just need someone to lend an ear and other times we need a professional to guide us in our process of healing. When working with clients, I believe that each client has the internal resources that can facilitate change and that thorugh a safe and non - judgmental space this can be achieved.
TalkingSpace offers individual and group therapy for adults struggling with a broad range of struggles including: difficulties related to self (self esteem, emotional coping, identity changes), problems relating to others (interpersonal and relationship difficulties), life transition difficulties (adapting to trauma, loss and grieving).
The teardrop captures the struggle to cope with the pain and emptiness of our lived experience. It also embodies our capacity to be moved – to feel joy, mastery, beauty and love. This statement captures new possibilities for transition, growth, creation and becoming. Therapy is the space that offers a dialogue between your inner states of mind and the world outside of you where conflict and struggle often play out. As you put words to these experiences, you start to see the patterns of your relationship to the world and the people in it. Getting to this place is wonderful as you begin to live the change that you seek.
TalkingSpace offers individual and group therapy for adults struggling with a broad range of struggles including: difficulties related to self (self esteem, emotional coping, identity changes), problems relating to others (interpersonal and relationship difficulties), life transition difficulties (adapting to trauma, loss and grieving).
The teardrop captures the struggle to cope with the pain and emptiness of our lived experience. It also embodies our capacity to be moved – to feel joy, mastery, beauty and love. This statement captures new possibilities for transition, growth, creation and becoming. Therapy is the space that offers a dialogue between your inner states of mind and the world outside of you where conflict and struggle often play out. As you put words to these experiences, you start to see the patterns of your relationship to the world and the people in it. Getting to this place is wonderful as you begin to live the change that you seek.
I work with individuals, couples and families. This work spans from stress management, personal growth and optimal performance, to psychological disorders such as anxiety/panic, OCD, depression, trauma, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and neurodivergence. I also have special interest in the complexity of chronic pain and medical illness.
I work with individuals, couples and families. This work spans from stress management, personal growth and optimal performance, to psychological disorders such as anxiety/panic, OCD, depression, trauma, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and neurodivergence. I also have special interest in the complexity of chronic pain and medical illness.
I work with children, parents, teens and adults who may be struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, health conditions or behavioral challenges, related to their life experiences.
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place. You may function well outwardly but feel anxious, burnt out, or numb inside. You're seeking more than just talk therapy. You want to feel safe in your body, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. We can do this by breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and living with more ease, authenticity, and inner peace.
I work with children, parents, teens and adults who may be struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, health conditions or behavioral challenges, related to their life experiences.
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place. You may function well outwardly but feel anxious, burnt out, or numb inside. You're seeking more than just talk therapy. You want to feel safe in your body, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. We can do this by breaking old patterns, building self-trust, and living with more ease, authenticity, and inner peace.
Alida Bonnet
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Bryanston 2021
Waitlist for new clients
I work with teenagers, young adults and adults.
I am keenly interested in every person that comes to my space. Areas that I typically work with involve trauma, childhood abuse, bullying, migration or emigration, stress management and burnout, self-esteem, adjustment issues, relationships, anxiety, low mood, depression, bereavement, and health psychology.
I work with teenagers, young adults and adults.
I am keenly interested in every person that comes to my space. Areas that I typically work with involve trauma, childhood abuse, bullying, migration or emigration, stress management and burnout, self-esteem, adjustment issues, relationships, anxiety, low mood, depression, bereavement, and health psychology.
Services include; play therapy, individual and group therapy for adolescents and adults.
Clinical psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in psychiatric hospitals, correctional services, corporate and private practice. Skilled in Neurocognitive, cognitive and personality assessments, developmental transitional processes, Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQ, individual and group therapy. Strong healthcare services professional with an MA Clinical Psychology from the University of Pretoria. “I pride myself in continuously developing my skills as a clinician through volunteering my time, attending various professional courses, and regular personal and group supervision”.
Services include; play therapy, individual and group therapy for adolescents and adults.
Clinical psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in psychiatric hospitals, correctional services, corporate and private practice. Skilled in Neurocognitive, cognitive and personality assessments, developmental transitional processes, Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQ, individual and group therapy. Strong healthcare services professional with an MA Clinical Psychology from the University of Pretoria. “I pride myself in continuously developing my skills as a clinician through volunteering my time, attending various professional courses, and regular personal and group supervision”.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who is in private practice. Prior to that I had an active and successful career in the private sector. The combination of both has ensured that I have a comprehensive and holistic outlook on life and its possible challenges. I offer services to individuals and helps them navigate through difficult life challenges and traumatic experiences. I also assist couples towards wholeness and healing. My main objective is to collaborate with my clients in achieving their therapeutic goals in an environment that is safe and non-judgemental.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who is in private practice. Prior to that I had an active and successful career in the private sector. The combination of both has ensured that I have a comprehensive and holistic outlook on life and its possible challenges. I offer services to individuals and helps them navigate through difficult life challenges and traumatic experiences. I also assist couples towards wholeness and healing. My main objective is to collaborate with my clients in achieving their therapeutic goals in an environment that is safe and non-judgemental.
I work with children (6+), adolescents, and adults, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore emotions and gain insight.
I believe in the transformative power of being truly seen and heard. As a psychologist, my role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, grief, or any other challenge, I work alongside you to gain deeper insight into your behaviours and emotions. Together, we’ll work toward healing and lasting growth at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a space to be heard, I’m here to support you on your journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being.
I work with children (6+), adolescents, and adults, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore emotions and gain insight.
I believe in the transformative power of being truly seen and heard. As a psychologist, my role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, grief, or any other challenge, I work alongside you to gain deeper insight into your behaviours and emotions. Together, we’ll work toward healing and lasting growth at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a space to be heard, I’m here to support you on your journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being.
I see psychological challenges not only as individual struggles, but as issues shaped by relationships, culture, and broader systems. I am especially mindful of the barriers that can prevent people from accessing or continuing therapy, particularly in the local contexts, and I am committed to developing approaches that are compassionate, practical, and sustainable.
I see psychological challenges not only as individual struggles, but as issues shaped by relationships, culture, and broader systems. I am especially mindful of the barriers that can prevent people from accessing or continuing therapy, particularly in the local contexts, and I am committed to developing approaches that are compassionate, practical, and sustainable.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
Whether with individuals (teens or adults), or couples, I strive to restore balance and foster resilience during life’s most challenging times.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist, supporting teens, couples, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Whether with individuals (teens or adults), or couples, I strive to restore balance and foster resilience during life’s most challenging times.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist, supporting teens, couples, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
I support individuals, couples, and families in navigating life’s challenges and developing healthier, more sustainable ways of coping. My work includes supporting those experiencing trauma (both recent and from childhood), anxiety and depression, as well as the emotional impact of life transitions and adjustment.
I also work with individuals managing chronic pain, grief and loss, work- and school-related stress, and interpersonal or relational challenges. In addition, I provide support to those in recovery from addiction, particularly in the post-rehabilitation phase.
I support individuals, couples, and families in navigating life’s challenges and developing healthier, more sustainable ways of coping. My work includes supporting those experiencing trauma (both recent and from childhood), anxiety and depression, as well as the emotional impact of life transitions and adjustment.
I also work with individuals managing chronic pain, grief and loss, work- and school-related stress, and interpersonal or relational challenges. In addition, I provide support to those in recovery from addiction, particularly in the post-rehabilitation phase.
Play Therapy is a type of therapy designed to be used with children in such a way that allows them to process emotions and articulate problems to parents and adults.
Hi, My name is Jacqui. I came upon the decision of going into Social Work and Play Therapy in 2018. What guided me to this decision was the realization that I had a passion for helping people and for working with children. I think my personality is what makes me able to communicate so easily with children. I am a person who is fun, loving and caring and if a phrase could describe me it would be that “I am a child at heart”. What I offer here at Pondering Possibilities is a service that will help you and your child navigate the stressors of life, through activities focused on therapy and play. Look forward to meeting you soon.
Play Therapy is a type of therapy designed to be used with children in such a way that allows them to process emotions and articulate problems to parents and adults.
Hi, My name is Jacqui. I came upon the decision of going into Social Work and Play Therapy in 2018. What guided me to this decision was the realization that I had a passion for helping people and for working with children. I think my personality is what makes me able to communicate so easily with children. I am a person who is fun, loving and caring and if a phrase could describe me it would be that “I am a child at heart”. What I offer here at Pondering Possibilities is a service that will help you and your child navigate the stressors of life, through activities focused on therapy and play. Look forward to meeting you soon.
I work with adults navigating some of life's hardest transitions, including separation, divorce, & the aftermath of betrayal or infidelity.
In our work together, we go at your pace. There's no pressure to arrive with the perfect words. "I don't even know where to begin" is a perfectly good place to start.
I also support clients with stress, burnout, grief and loss, and general life transitions or anyone who needs a steady, safe space to think out loud and find their way back to themselves.
I work with adults navigating some of life's hardest transitions, including separation, divorce, & the aftermath of betrayal or infidelity.
In our work together, we go at your pace. There's no pressure to arrive with the perfect words. "I don't even know where to begin" is a perfectly good place to start.
I also support clients with stress, burnout, grief and loss, and general life transitions or anyone who needs a steady, safe space to think out loud and find their way back to themselves.
As a Registered Counsellor, wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and member of a blended family, I understand the complexities of life's challenges. Whether you're grappling with grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, or relationship issues, I am here to support you.
As a Registered Counsellor, wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and member of a blended family, I understand the complexities of life's challenges. Whether you're grappling with grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, or relationship issues, I am here to support you.
Dr. Bêne Otto
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome, my name is Bêne and I am a Counselling Psychologist working with adults and couples facing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and bereavement.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing primarily on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, alongside attachment and trauma informed practice. This supports emotional understanding and the processing of experiences that continue to hold emotional weight, within a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
Welcome, my name is Bêne and I am a Counselling Psychologist working with adults and couples facing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and bereavement.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing primarily on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, alongside attachment and trauma informed practice. This supports emotional understanding and the processing of experiences that continue to hold emotional weight, within a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
I work with adolescents, adults and couples, attending to psychological distress, and complex emotional and psychological difficulties within relational, cultural, and spiritual contexts.
My work is particularly grounded in African and South African ways of understanding the self, relationships, and healing. I often see clients who have felt unseen or misunderstood in more individualised therapy models.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples, attending to psychological distress, and complex emotional and psychological difficulties within relational, cultural, and spiritual contexts.
My work is particularly grounded in African and South African ways of understanding the self, relationships, and healing. I often see clients who have felt unseen or misunderstood in more individualised therapy models.
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FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in South Africa hold various credentials depending on their training. Psychologists and Registered Counsellors must be registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Psychologists have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist. General Counsellors are often registered with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by ASCHP. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.