Female Therapists in Bryanston, GT
The journey of life is one of survival, joy and intense moments of struggle. It can feel overwhelming and at times like you are stuck. I believe that every person can benefit from seeing a psychologist to work through their challenges. I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds, behaviours and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based and somatic psychotherapy, integrating various psychological approaches based on your needs. My passion for holistic mental health care stems from the belief that all parts of us are intimately interconnected, and we do not exist in isolation.
The journey of life is one of survival, joy and intense moments of struggle. It can feel overwhelming and at times like you are stuck. I believe that every person can benefit from seeing a psychologist to work through their challenges. I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds, behaviours and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based and somatic psychotherapy, integrating various psychological approaches based on your needs. My passion for holistic mental health care stems from the belief that all parts of us are intimately interconnected, and we do not exist in isolation.
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.
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 work in a multi-disciplinary practice and offer services in English and Afrikaans. I draw on a variety of therapy models to facilitate growth and healing in a safe and compassionate therapeutic space. My special interests are couples counseling and adult individual therapy.
I work in a multi-disciplinary practice and offer services in English and Afrikaans. I draw on a variety of therapy models to facilitate growth and healing in a safe and compassionate therapeutic space. My special interests are couples counseling and adult individual therapy.
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.
Whether you're navigating new motherhood, experiencing grief or emotional distress, or seeking clarity and direction — therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild confidence, and move forward.
Sessions in 5 SA languages
• Individual counselling for adults and teens
• Couples and relationship therapy
• Co-parenting support and parenting coaching
• Grief, trauma and burnout recovery
• Perinatal anxiety and depression
• Birth trauma and medical trauma
• Miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss
• Employee wellness programmes (corporate and international)
• Wellness workshops and support groups
Whether you're navigating new motherhood, experiencing grief or emotional distress, or seeking clarity and direction — therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild confidence, and move forward.
Sessions in 5 SA languages
• Individual counselling for adults and teens
• Couples and relationship therapy
• Co-parenting support and parenting coaching
• Grief, trauma and burnout recovery
• Perinatal anxiety and depression
• Birth trauma and medical trauma
• Miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss
• Employee wellness programmes (corporate and international)
• Wellness workshops and support groups
Hello and welcome!
Life's challenges can affect both our emotional and mental wellbeing, as well as our relationships and aspects of our daily lives. Whether you're seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, facing a difficult chapter in your life, or experiencing significant distress, I am here to meet you where you are at! My aim is to create a warm, safe, and caring space where you feel truly heard, understood, and comfortable to be yourself. A place where you can reflect, process, gain deeper insight, and find practical solutions—empowering you to move forward with greater clarity, personal growth and wellbeing.
Hello and welcome!
Life's challenges can affect both our emotional and mental wellbeing, as well as our relationships and aspects of our daily lives. Whether you're seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, facing a difficult chapter in your life, or experiencing significant distress, I am here to meet you where you are at! My aim is to create a warm, safe, and caring space where you feel truly heard, understood, and comfortable to be yourself. A place where you can reflect, process, gain deeper insight, and find practical solutions—empowering you to move forward with greater clarity, personal growth and wellbeing.
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 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 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 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.
Life can be really challenging, and sometimes we find ourselves trying our absolute hardest, yet still feeling overwhelmed, thinking, “I have no idea what else to do.” People come to therapy for many reasons: understanding patterns of behaviour, making sense of difficult experiences from the past, or navigating a specific life challenge. Many are simply looking for a space where they are heard without judgment and where someone genuinely tries to step into their world and understand their perspective.
Life can be really challenging, and sometimes we find ourselves trying our absolute hardest, yet still feeling overwhelmed, thinking, “I have no idea what else to do.” People come to therapy for many reasons: understanding patterns of behaviour, making sense of difficult experiences from the past, or navigating a specific life challenge. Many are simply looking for a space where they are heard without judgment and where someone genuinely tries to step into their world and understand their perspective.
Alida Bonnet
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
4 Endorsed
Bryanston 2021
Waitlist for new clients
I work with teenagers, young adults and adults. I believe that every person would benefit from seeing a psychologist, when they are ready. This is a warm and empathic space where you can come as you are to gain support for working through whatever challenges you may face. It is a safe, judgement-free environment. I strive to create a collaborative partnership with my clients that aims to empower them to gain insight, find their existing resilience and resources of strength, and take action toward their true desired change.
I work with teenagers, young adults and adults. I believe that every person would benefit from seeing a psychologist, when they are ready. This is a warm and empathic space where you can come as you are to gain support for working through whatever challenges you may face. It is a safe, judgement-free environment. I strive to create a collaborative partnership with my clients that aims to empower them to gain insight, find their existing resilience and resources of strength, and take action toward their true desired change.
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.
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.
Maro Oosthuizen
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Bryanston 2021
Waitlist for new clients
All of us experience challenges from time to time, which might include intense emotional experiences, stories constructed in our minds that feel very real, or feeling stuck in life. It's a normal part of being human, but it can be overwhelming. That's why I'm here to provide you with a safe and supportive environment, where you can navigate through any difficulties you may be facing. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life and I believe that every person has an innate wisdom waiting to be reminded of their worth and ignite the fire needed for transformation.
All of us experience challenges from time to time, which might include intense emotional experiences, stories constructed in our minds that feel very real, or feeling stuck in life. It's a normal part of being human, but it can be overwhelming. That's why I'm here to provide you with a safe and supportive environment, where you can navigate through any difficulties you may be facing. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life and I believe that every person has an innate wisdom waiting to be reminded of their worth and ignite the fire needed for transformation.
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.
For me, this isn’t just work - it’s something I deeply care about. When you sit with me, I want you to feel safe, heard, and supported. Together, we can gently explore what matters most to you - whether it’s in your life, your work, or the place where the two meet. My role is simply to walk alongside you as you find the direction that feels right for you.
For me, this isn’t just work - it’s something I deeply care about. When you sit with me, I want you to feel safe, heard, and supported. Together, we can gently explore what matters most to you - whether it’s in your life, your work, or the place where the two meet. My role is simply to walk alongside you as you find the direction that feels right for you.
My work prioritizes warmth and connection, creating safe spaces for processing grief, trauma, and complex communication. Whether with individuals (teens or adults), or couples, I strive to restore balance and foster resilience during life’s most challenging times. I have a special interest in oncology and support healthcare teams, patients and families as they navigate the emotional impact of cancer care. My integrative approach draws on interpersonal therapy, CBT, BWRT, DBT, and narrative techniques, tailored to each person’s needs.
My work prioritizes warmth and connection, creating safe spaces for processing grief, trauma, and complex communication. Whether with individuals (teens or adults), or couples, I strive to restore balance and foster resilience during life’s most challenging times. I have a special interest in oncology and support healthcare teams, patients and families as they navigate the emotional impact of cancer care. My integrative approach draws on interpersonal therapy, CBT, BWRT, DBT, and narrative techniques, tailored to each person’s needs.
I have over 20 years experience working with individuals and couples. DEPRESSion, anxiety, TRAUMA, self ESTEEM, performance, grief, divorce and addiction issues, STRESS (these make it difficult to live a high quality life and affect relationships, career etc if not treated). I am relationship expert and enjoy working with couples to break unhealthy habits, holding relationships back. EMDR, TRE and BWRT trained Psychologist. WhatsApp 0722439698 for an appointment.
I have over 20 years experience working with individuals and couples. DEPRESSion, anxiety, TRAUMA, self ESTEEM, performance, grief, divorce and addiction issues, STRESS (these make it difficult to live a high quality life and affect relationships, career etc if not treated). I am relationship expert and enjoy working with couples to break unhealthy habits, holding relationships back. EMDR, TRE and BWRT trained Psychologist. WhatsApp 0722439698 for an appointment.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor at Aether Wellness Counselling, I recognise the importance of integrating the beliefs and cultures of my clients into my practice. My approach to wellness embraces the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, ensuring I acknowledge the multiple paths to well-being and balance. I am committed to helping you explore the deeper aspects of your wellness, from emotional resilience and positive thoughts, to time management, and purpose. I love to help my clients develop internal resilience, which allows them to face their challenges head-on.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor at Aether Wellness Counselling, I recognise the importance of integrating the beliefs and cultures of my clients into my practice. My approach to wellness embraces the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, ensuring I acknowledge the multiple paths to well-being and balance. I am committed to helping you explore the deeper aspects of your wellness, from emotional resilience and positive thoughts, to time management, and purpose. I love to help my clients develop internal resilience, which allows them to face their challenges head-on.
Are you in need of professional help or clarity with regards to your personal life, relationships, or your mental health? Do you have any life goals, needs or challenges, wherein you need guidance, support, towards understanding yourself and others? Your holistic mental health is my passion. I will help you navigate your journey towards self-discovery and understanding, as well as improving your relationships on a personal or professional level. Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
Are you in need of professional help or clarity with regards to your personal life, relationships, or your mental health? Do you have any life goals, needs or challenges, wherein you need guidance, support, towards understanding yourself and others? Your holistic mental health is my passion. I will help you navigate your journey towards self-discovery and understanding, as well as improving your relationships on a personal or professional level. Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.