Therapists in City of Johannesburg

I believe that meaning can be found in any situation whether it is loss, trauma or a transitional phase. I’m a spiritual person and I have a deep respect for all people and believe that each person has the potential to grow and to be great. I love my work and have a positive outlook on life. I work hard and am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients. In my private practice, I’m actively involved in supporting people in finding balance, resilience and meaning in times of turbulence and loss. My practice focus on relationships, loss, bereavement, trauma and complex family issues.

While the step towards engaging in a therapeutic process is an immensely courageous one, it can also be a daunting and anxiety provoking one. My aim is thus to provide a non-judgemental, safe and caring environment where your thoughts and experiences can be fully expressed. As a registered Clinical Psychologist, my experience ranges from treating everyday problems to more serious mental health difficulties.

I am passionate about my work and am dedicated to assisting those with emotional and interpersonal difficulties to find better ways of coping with these to maximise their general levels of life functioning and personal satisfaction. I am also qualified and experienced to assist with psycho-legal matters in the forms of criminal capacity and responsibility assessments, custody evaluations and other related intersections of psychology and the law.

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Life is challenging. Unpleasant, traumatic events occur. We experience losses. We may recall awful past events and the intense memories persist. Relational difficulties arise - with partners, children, family or friends. Our zest for life may wane.. Cultural or spiritual beliefs may be challenged. At such times we need the support of a trained, objective counsellor to provide insight and support. With empathetic understanding and encouragement we can move through our difficult times. This is my passion - helping clients to rise above the difficulties of life.

You are welcome to engage me on this space to accompany you in your journey. No issue is too small or too big to be addressed.

Do you want to enhance your well being? Life coaching/counselling. Focus on goal setting, overcoming indecision, changing negative beliefs, understanding core beliefs and work towards changing these where needed. Acquire self actualisation / finding meaning in life. Are you going through a life transition / change in family circumstances? Processing specific romantic challenges, going through a separation or divorce or starting a new relationship. Infertility challenges. Guidance on the process of adoption of a child. Culturally sensitive and non specific religious framework approach.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us” – David Richo. This is one of my favoured quotes because it is a reminder that pain and suffering are real but so is the potential for healing and self-discovery. Emotional pain can be intense and can have a detrimental impact on your mental wellbeing, physical well-being, relationships and many other areas of your life. It most profoundly impacts your relationship with yourself.

My psychotherapy approach is client orientated, integrative and has a holistic focus. I utilise knowledge, tools and techniques from multiple psychotherapeutic approaches to understand the cause and perpetuating factors contributing to my clients’ difficulties. This allows me to work collaboratively with them, to help them work through and overcome their problems. My focus emphasizes balancing clients’ psychological, emotional, relational and physical well-being to help them learn to manage all aspects of their lives. My aim is not only to help my clients, but to give them the tools and insights they need to notice problems arise.

It is of great importance to me to create a safe environment for my clients to work through their everyday difficulties. Life is tough but so are you. You do not have to walk this journey alone, let's walk it together to ensure that you are functioning at your best and reach your fullest potential. Tribulations and shortcomings should not be given the power to define and dictate how we live our lives but rather let's take our power back and use it to optimise our daily functioning through counselling. One wise person once said: "If it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." Grow through what you go through.

Are you currently struggling and in pain? Dealing with changes, some expected and some unexpected? These changes may seem overwhelming. This is the time, then to talk.

Psych Central was established with head psychologist Christel Roets, to create an environment that can cater for various mental health needs, including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. With various therapists, we try to match you with a therapist that you can relate to and build a trusting relationship with. We aim to help individuals understand and explore their inner selves, assist with diagnosis of mental disorders and relieve psychological distress. We wish to help individuals become more adaptive in their lives, form healthy relationships with those around them and to ultimately achieve a sense of self-actualization

Sometimes we notice that children are not coping. We notice that there have been more anxious, worried and seem not themselves. There may be numerous reasons as to why they aren't coping but an intervention is needed to explore these reasons and understand the child's behaviour. This, in turn allows us to be there for the child, acknowledge their experiences, feelings and to try and help them cope with all their difficulties.

I have been a therapist for 29yrs and have been privileged to share many patients stories of sadness, loneliness, anxiety fear and tragedy. I have witnessed courage, perseverance and the untangling of the recent past and the deeper past in order to live more healthily with themselves and in relationship to others. I believe the quality of the relationship between myself and my patients creates a safe space in which to explore both the conscious and unconscious factors that lead to the breakdown or impediments to the above relationships.

I work with clients from 8 years old to 80+ years old. Therapy, grief counselling, depression, anxiety, personal development, ADHD, academic and concessions assessments, BWRT trained, Solution Focussed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, all individually tailored to suit your specific needs.

“As a catalyst, I create a platform for stressed adults to restore peace in their inner essence, by nourishing the power of their psyche, so that they can connect to their being.” (Ingrid Pollak)

I work with children from two years, adolescents and adults that are experiencing behavioural, emotional, academic and career-related problems due to difficulties with adjustment. Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children. Career assessment and subject choice for scholars is an area I enjoy assisting with. Having worked with many individuals that develop psychological issues from studying subjects that they are not passionate about, or being in a career that does not promote self-actualisation.

I am a dedicated Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA who is passionate about facilitating growth, healing and positive change with my clients. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples or adolescents and I also offer marriage preparation.