Weight Loss Therapists in Bryanston

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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.
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Angelo Vincent Deboni
Registered Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
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Jacqui Seiler
Social Worker
Serves Area
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.
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.
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Nazanin Madadi-Coetzee. No New Sessions Are Being.
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy. I love to teach self mastery.
Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy. I love to teach self mastery.
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Adhip Maharaj
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
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Jody De Reuck
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
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Ky The Therapist
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Kyla, an Integrated Wellness Therapist. My expertise spans from Therapy, a background in Pharmacology, Psychology and Nutrition, with a Masters in Neuro-Psychology, allowing me to provide a comprehensive approach to health, eating disorders, life-changes and mental health interventions.
Hello, I’m Kyla, an Integrated Wellness Therapist. My expertise spans from Therapy, a background in Pharmacology, Psychology and Nutrition, with a Masters in Neuro-Psychology, allowing me to provide a comprehensive approach to health, eating disorders, life-changes and mental health interventions.
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Mihlali Makasi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Kgomotso Blessing Siwelane
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Centurion 0157
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
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Michelle Beneke
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
I am a therapist who work with individuals. I see children, adolescents and adults. Each patient is a person with a unique biography which include both their joys and struggles. I focus on the person and through our relationship I do my best to help them to understand their thoughts and feelings and to get to know why they feel and behave the way they do. On our journey together we explore whatever they bring, be it a thought, a feeling, a relationship, a dream, a stuckness or a symptom. Therapy, like other relationships, can be difficult. The difference is that this relationship’s purpose is to bring healing and acceptance.
I am a therapist who work with individuals. I see children, adolescents and adults. Each patient is a person with a unique biography which include both their joys and struggles. I focus on the person and through our relationship I do my best to help them to understand their thoughts and feelings and to get to know why they feel and behave the way they do. On our journey together we explore whatever they bring, be it a thought, a feeling, a relationship, a dream, a stuckness or a symptom. Therapy, like other relationships, can be difficult. The difference is that this relationship’s purpose is to bring healing and acceptance.
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Susan Eksteen
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
I work therapeutically with couples and individuals who want a better life. As an IMAGO Relationship Specialist, I have a deep understanding of the heartache and pain that my clients can go through when relationships fail. My training prepares me to assist clients in addressing these issues and to re-establish connection. If there was an affair, couples who want to stay together might find it overwhelming to navigate the pain and mistrust they experience. Here, IMAGO Relationship Therapy assists you to gradually rebuild trust and deepen the connection.
I work therapeutically with couples and individuals who want a better life. As an IMAGO Relationship Specialist, I have a deep understanding of the heartache and pain that my clients can go through when relationships fail. My training prepares me to assist clients in addressing these issues and to re-establish connection. If there was an affair, couples who want to stay together might find it overwhelming to navigate the pain and mistrust they experience. Here, IMAGO Relationship Therapy assists you to gradually rebuild trust and deepen the connection.
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Mampho Kamohelo Kumalo
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Lenasia 1827
I am a dedicated mental wellness advocate committed to promoting the importance of mental health as a cornerstone of overall well-being. With a unique and empathetic approach, I guide clients on their journey to emotional balance and resilience. My passion for counselling stems from a deep belief that mental health deserves the same care and attention as physical health. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges, discover their strengths, and find practical solutions tailored to their individual needs.
I am a dedicated mental wellness advocate committed to promoting the importance of mental health as a cornerstone of overall well-being. With a unique and empathetic approach, I guide clients on their journey to emotional balance and resilience. My passion for counselling stems from a deep belief that mental health deserves the same care and attention as physical health. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges, discover their strengths, and find practical solutions tailored to their individual needs.
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Asanda Gumbi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Centurion 0157
My ideal client is someone who is navigating a significant personal, emotional, or life transition and is seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to understand themselves more deeply. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, or the emotional weight of family and social pressures. Often, they arrive feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck aware that something needs to shift but unsure of where to begin. Their needs centre around being genuinely heard, validated, and provided with a therapeutic relationship they can trust.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating a significant personal, emotional, or life transition and is seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to understand themselves more deeply. They may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, or the emotional weight of family and social pressures. Often, they arrive feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck aware that something needs to shift but unsure of where to begin. Their needs centre around being genuinely heard, validated, and provided with a therapeutic relationship they can trust.
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Robbie Pearman
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Randburg 2193
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
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Thulile Wellness Counselling.
Verified Verified
Hatfield 0028
Other services: Family counselling, student counselling, Weight loss support, personal development, health and wellness talks and engagements.
All parts of the human experiences are interlinked, and one has to strive for holistic wellness, not only mentally but also physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually in order to heal, manage, and function as close to their optimum as possible. We are unique and may experience the same problem differently, there is no one size fits all approach to the human experience thus no one size fits all solution to faced challenges which is why my focus is on assisting you as my client by providing you with comprehensive and holistic counselling tailored to your unique experiences
Other services: Family counselling, student counselling, Weight loss support, personal development, health and wellness talks and engagements.
All parts of the human experiences are interlinked, and one has to strive for holistic wellness, not only mentally but also physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually in order to heal, manage, and function as close to their optimum as possible. We are unique and may experience the same problem differently, there is no one size fits all approach to the human experience thus no one size fits all solution to faced challenges which is why my focus is on assisting you as my client by providing you with comprehensive and holistic counselling tailored to your unique experiences
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Tsholofelo Riet
Social Worker, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide psychosocial counselling support to individuals navigating a difficult season in their life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, grappling with loss from death or a relationship, struggles with anxiety, persistent sadness, anger, past or recent trauma, or relationship confusion, I am here to meet you exactly where you. My goal is to support you in finding healing as well feeling in control of your own life.
I provide psychosocial counselling support to individuals navigating a difficult season in their life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, grappling with loss from death or a relationship, struggles with anxiety, persistent sadness, anger, past or recent trauma, or relationship confusion, I am here to meet you exactly where you. My goal is to support you in finding healing as well feeling in control of your own life.
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Debbie Bright (Rahimi)
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I view all therapy, whether with couples or individuals, as a pursuit of truth. Of what is true for a person, or true for a couple (or individuals in a couple). We often experience unease, anxiety and discord because we're struggling to accept our reality, and to come to terms with what it means. I help my clients to unpack and explore their inner worlds, and to make sense of what it all means, so that they can make empowered, conscious and liberated choices.
I view all therapy, whether with couples or individuals, as a pursuit of truth. Of what is true for a person, or true for a couple (or individuals in a couple). We often experience unease, anxiety and discord because we're struggling to accept our reality, and to come to terms with what it means. I help my clients to unpack and explore their inner worlds, and to make sense of what it all means, so that they can make empowered, conscious and liberated choices.
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Mpho Mogotsi
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I'm a psychologist who understands how our culture, traditions, gender, family and our overall environment shape us. With this understanding, I work with diverse clients using most of the South African languages. With my 20 plus years as a clinical psychologist, I strongly believe that taking care of our mental health makes it possible to live a fulfilled life.
I'm a psychologist who understands how our culture, traditions, gender, family and our overall environment shape us. With this understanding, I work with diverse clients using most of the South African languages. With my 20 plus years as a clinical psychologist, I strongly believe that taking care of our mental health makes it possible to live a fulfilled life.
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Samantha Furniss
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Randpark Ridge. I specialise in working with children, adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy, from a psychodynamic perspective. Psychodynamic therapy is a therapy approach that helps a person to understand and resolve the problems that they are experiencing by developing insight into their inner world and increasing awareness of how our feelings, thoughts and behaviour influence our past and present relationships, with ourselves and others.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Randpark Ridge. I specialise in working with children, adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy, from a psychodynamic perspective. Psychodynamic therapy is a therapy approach that helps a person to understand and resolve the problems that they are experiencing by developing insight into their inner world and increasing awareness of how our feelings, thoughts and behaviour influence our past and present relationships, with ourselves and others.
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Pako Counsellors
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Pako Counsellors was curated with your needs in mind. Our safe space is for those who wish to unburden themself, with professional assistance. We assist those struggling with emotional issues, depression, childhood trauma, relationship struggles, stress amd more. As a Wellness specialist and vegetarian for 15 years, I assist those who wish to transition to a greener and healthier lifestyle. I coach those who feel stuck and need a professional nudge towards the winning direction.
Pako Counsellors was curated with your needs in mind. Our safe space is for those who wish to unburden themself, with professional assistance. We assist those struggling with emotional issues, depression, childhood trauma, relationship struggles, stress amd more. As a Wellness specialist and vegetarian for 15 years, I assist those who wish to transition to a greener and healthier lifestyle. I coach those who feel stuck and need a professional nudge towards the winning direction.
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Weight Loss Counsellors

What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?

Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.

What is the psychological approach to losing weight?

While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.

What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?

Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.

Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?

While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.