Psychodynamic Therapists in Bryanston
In my therapeutic approach, I primarily use psychodynamic psychotherapy, as it focuses on a deeper understanding of oneself and creates enduring changes in one's life.
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.
In my therapeutic approach, I primarily use psychodynamic psychotherapy, as it focuses on a deeper understanding of oneself and creates enduring changes in one's life.
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 use eclectic therapeutic approaches including CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Regression, Energy Medicine and Quantum Healing.
Dr Moodley as been a practicing psychotherapist for over twenty-five years and works with a diverse population of clients in individual, couple, family and group settings. She is known for her direct and driven approach to therapy. An expert in professional counselling, inner healing and growth, self-realization, trauma and bereavement and disempowerment. Dr Moodley’s heart-centred and compassionate approach helps her identify root causes to problems in order to heal and positively transform your life. She has contributed to various community programmes, spoken at forums and has facilitated workshops.
I use eclectic therapeutic approaches including CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Regression, Energy Medicine and Quantum Healing.
Dr Moodley as been a practicing psychotherapist for over twenty-five years and works with a diverse population of clients in individual, couple, family and group settings. She is known for her direct and driven approach to therapy. An expert in professional counselling, inner healing and growth, self-realization, trauma and bereavement and disempowerment. Dr Moodley’s heart-centred and compassionate approach helps her identify root causes to problems in order to heal and positively transform your life. She has contributed to various community programmes, spoken at forums and has facilitated workshops.
I received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
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 received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
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.
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.
Using a humanistic approach, psychodynamic therapy, and DBT, I help individuals uncover patterns, develop coping skills, and build resilience to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and authenticity.
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.
Using a humanistic approach, psychodynamic therapy, and DBT, I help individuals uncover patterns, develop coping skills, and build resilience to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and authenticity.
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 am a psychologist who works from a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural perspective.
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 am a psychologist who works from a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural perspective.
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.
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”.
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”.
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. The areas I work with include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and bereavement, relationships, bullying, academic challenges, life transitions and adjustment, personal growth and development, burnout, stress management, and career counselling.
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. The areas I work with include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and bereavement, relationships, bullying, academic challenges, life transitions and adjustment, personal growth and development, burnout, stress management, and career counselling.
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.
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.
Oasis Wellness is a modern mental health practice offering accessible, high-quality psychological care through a network of experienced therapists. We support individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Our approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs. We believe therapy should meet you where you are, whether you are seeking immediate support or deeper self-understanding. Alongside individual therapy, we offer group programmes and practical tools designed to help you build emotional resilience and navigate everyday pressures.
Oasis Wellness is a modern mental health practice offering accessible, high-quality psychological care through a network of experienced therapists. We support individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Our approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs. We believe therapy should meet you where you are, whether you are seeking immediate support or deeper self-understanding. Alongside individual therapy, we offer group programmes and practical tools designed to help you build emotional resilience and navigate everyday pressures.
I provide:
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Adolescents and Adults)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Trauma Informed CBT and Psychotherapy
• Attachment-Based Work
My practice is grounded in providing culturally sensitive, integrative interventions that are carefully tailored to each client’s circumstances and experiences.
I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals feel supported to explore their inner worlds, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen their capacity for resilience.
My work is guided by the belief that therapy should be both collaborative and adaptive, enabling clients to develop effective coping strategies, foster personal growth, and cultivate lasting change.
I provide:
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Adolescents and Adults)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Trauma Informed CBT and Psychotherapy
• Attachment-Based Work
My practice is grounded in providing culturally sensitive, integrative interventions that are carefully tailored to each client’s circumstances and experiences.
I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals feel supported to explore their inner worlds, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen their capacity for resilience.
My work is guided by the belief that therapy should be both collaborative and adaptive, enabling clients to develop effective coping strategies, foster personal growth, and cultivate lasting change.
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.
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 have a particular interest in loss and grief and completed a PhD in Psychology focusing on disenfranchised grief.
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 have a particular interest in loss and grief and completed a PhD in Psychology focusing on disenfranchised grief.
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
My counselling practice is a welcoming and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can feel heard, supported, and understood. I work with individuals who may be navigating challenges such as personal growth, maternal mental health concerns, life transitions and adjustments, work–life balance, relationship difficulties, stress, and many of the other complexities that life can bring. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your experiences, gain greater self-understanding, and develop practical ways to manage life's challenges.
My counselling practice is a welcoming and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can feel heard, supported, and understood. I work with individuals who may be navigating challenges such as personal growth, maternal mental health concerns, life transitions and adjustments, work–life balance, relationship difficulties, stress, and many of the other complexities that life can bring. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your experiences, gain greater self-understanding, and develop practical ways to manage life's challenges.
With experience in both public and private institutions, I utilise psychodynamic therapeutic techniques to create a non-judgmental, supportive, and empowering therapy atmosphere.
I have a strong skill set in facilitating consultations aimed at resolving complex issues and implementing interventions that enhance well-being. My work stretches across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, including adjustment issues, traumatic stress reactions, depression, bipolar, anxiety, grief, addiction, ADHD, family and relationship problems.
With experience in both public and private institutions, I utilise psychodynamic therapeutic techniques to create a non-judgmental, supportive, and empowering therapy atmosphere.
I have a strong skill set in facilitating consultations aimed at resolving complex issues and implementing interventions that enhance well-being. My work stretches across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, including adjustment issues, traumatic stress reactions, depression, bipolar, anxiety, grief, addiction, ADHD, family and relationship problems.
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.
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 am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
My main approach is psychodynamic therapy, which means we look at how your past experiences & relationships may be influencing how you feel & behave today.
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.
My main approach is psychodynamic therapy, which means we look at how your past experiences & relationships may be influencing how you feel & behave today.
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.
Nearby Psychodynamic Counsellors Searches for Bryanston
- Douglasdale
- Edenburg
- Fourways
- Johannesburg North
- Lonehill
- Morningside
- Olivedale
- Parkhurst
- Rivonia
- Sandton
- Sunninghill
- Woodmead
Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.