Attachment-based Therapists in Cosmo City

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Thabo Maketekete
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Consultant, and Trainer, I offer comprehensive mental and behavioural health care to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. With experience in both public and private institutions, I utilise psychodynamic therapeutic techniques to create a non-judgmental, supportive, and empowering therapy atmosphere. Additionally, I design customised wellness programs for organisations to enhance well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. Take the first step and schedule an appointment to begin the process of exploration and healing.
As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Consultant, and Trainer, I offer comprehensive mental and behavioural health care to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. With experience in both public and private institutions, I utilise psychodynamic therapeutic techniques to create a non-judgmental, supportive, and empowering therapy atmosphere. Additionally, I design customised wellness programs for organisations to enhance well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. Take the first step and schedule an appointment to begin the process of exploration and healing.
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Tshegofatso Gaebuelwe
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
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Kyla Meyerson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Randburg 2193
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and older adolescents. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a way of getting to know your inner world - the thoughts and feelings that shape how you see yourself and relate to others.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and older adolescents. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a way of getting to know your inner world - the thoughts and feelings that shape how you see yourself and relate to others.
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Alicia Van Vuuren
Social Worker, MSocSci, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Rosebank 2196
HI There! I am a Clinical Social Worker who aims to bring affordable yet quality counselling and therapy services to you. I offer both online and face to face counselling. I have over 20years experience working with individuals, couples, families and teenagers. I believe a safe space to share is what we all need. I am registered with most medical aids and you are able to claim back your fee. Looking forward to meeting you!
HI There! I am a Clinical Social Worker who aims to bring affordable yet quality counselling and therapy services to you. I offer both online and face to face counselling. I have over 20years experience working with individuals, couples, families and teenagers. I believe a safe space to share is what we all need. I am registered with most medical aids and you are able to claim back your fee. Looking forward to meeting you!
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Jacqui Dunn
Social Worker, MA, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2194
The idea of therapy can be daunting and my aim is to achieve a safe space where you can share your innermost thoughts, feelings and emotions. I believe in walking the journey with you to heal your pain, set your goals or strengthen your marriage or your relationship. I make use of various different therapeutic approaches including people-centered approach, solutions focused therapy, dual model of grieving, dialectical behaviour therapy and PLISSIT sexual health model to address your specific concerns. I am also an accredited sexual health care provider and can assist with sexual issues and education.
The idea of therapy can be daunting and my aim is to achieve a safe space where you can share your innermost thoughts, feelings and emotions. I believe in walking the journey with you to heal your pain, set your goals or strengthen your marriage or your relationship. I make use of various different therapeutic approaches including people-centered approach, solutions focused therapy, dual model of grieving, dialectical behaviour therapy and PLISSIT sexual health model to address your specific concerns. I am also an accredited sexual health care provider and can assist with sexual issues and education.
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Nompumelelo Mpume Mbongwa
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Along this life journey we may get thrown a curve ball and may be facing difficulties that feel overwhelming and our usual coping mechanisms fail us. A soldier can only run so far on a wounded limb, until they pay attention to it and dress it up for healing. So it is with life. We may need to tend to, dress, and heal the wounds. Therapy can be a powerful mechanism of healing, growth and restoration. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be experiencing a wide range of including emotional, relational, psychiatric and health-related difficulties.
Along this life journey we may get thrown a curve ball and may be facing difficulties that feel overwhelming and our usual coping mechanisms fail us. A soldier can only run so far on a wounded limb, until they pay attention to it and dress it up for healing. So it is with life. We may need to tend to, dress, and heal the wounds. Therapy can be a powerful mechanism of healing, growth and restoration. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be experiencing a wide range of including emotional, relational, psychiatric and health-related difficulties.
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Eileen Thayser
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
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Marilyn Ann Donaldson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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 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.
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Thato Reitumetse Mokoena
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Randburg 2193
My therapeutic interests are varied, and are founded on a passion for connection and providing a safe, non-judgmental space for people to share, explore and grow. If nothing else, I am an advocate for having yourself reflected back at you in a supportive and empowering space. Through my own personal therapy, I understand the apprehension around sharing intimate information. However, I have consistently observed the value of being seen, understood and challenged in therapy. My ideal clients are adults, adolescents and couples that are curious about themselves and invested in collaborative work.
My therapeutic interests are varied, and are founded on a passion for connection and providing a safe, non-judgmental space for people to share, explore and grow. If nothing else, I am an advocate for having yourself reflected back at you in a supportive and empowering space. Through my own personal therapy, I understand the apprehension around sharing intimate information. However, I have consistently observed the value of being seen, understood and challenged in therapy. My ideal clients are adults, adolescents and couples that are curious about themselves and invested in collaborative work.
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Nqobile Rethabile Ngubane
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Online Only
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor with a strong background in working with people from various backgrounds and ages. I am passionate about creating a safe space for all my clients. From dealing with teenage developmental mental health to helping GBV survivors;I help my clients cope and get back to themselves. Ready to navigate with you.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor with a strong background in working with people from various backgrounds and ages. I am passionate about creating a safe space for all my clients. From dealing with teenage developmental mental health to helping GBV survivors;I help my clients cope and get back to themselves. Ready to navigate with you.
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Holistic Harmony Hub
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
People come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, or unsure how to cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions. As a social worker, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported. What makes my approach unique is my integration of clinical expertise with a strong social justice and strengths-based perspective. I understand that your experiences are shaped by family, culture, and larger systems, and I tailor therapy to honor your identity and lived experience. Together, we will build practical coping skills, and work towards sustainable change.
People come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, or unsure how to cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions. As a social worker, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported. What makes my approach unique is my integration of clinical expertise with a strong social justice and strengths-based perspective. I understand that your experiences are shaped by family, culture, and larger systems, and I tailor therapy to honor your identity and lived experience. Together, we will build practical coping skills, and work towards sustainable change.
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Casey Forman
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Rosebank 2196
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.
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Dr. Jana Lazarus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
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Calynn Walker Counselling Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
The beauty of therapy is that it can be helpful to everyone. Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. There is no set type of person that needs to be in therapy. You will be given a safe and protected environment to explore your most vulnerable emotions, memories, actions and thoughts. Sometimes you may laugh or you may cry, but you can expect therapy to be a space dedicated to you. It allows the freedom for self-exploration and healing without judgement or restriction.
The beauty of therapy is that it can be helpful to everyone. Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. There is no set type of person that needs to be in therapy. You will be given a safe and protected environment to explore your most vulnerable emotions, memories, actions and thoughts. Sometimes you may laugh or you may cry, but you can expect therapy to be a space dedicated to you. It allows the freedom for self-exploration and healing without judgement or restriction.
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Dr. Aqeela Mahomed
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
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Lusanda Cebekhulu
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Fourways 2055
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I offer clients a safe and empathic space, within which they can explore their experiences and the subsequent emotional or psychological impact thereof. I hold the belief that, this enables clients to be empowered in making choices that will help them to make changes in their lives which can lead to them having a successful life journey.
I offer clients a safe and empathic space, within which they can explore their experiences and the subsequent emotional or psychological impact thereof. I hold the belief that, this enables clients to be empowered in making choices that will help them to make changes in their lives which can lead to them having a successful life journey.
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Lutendo Munyai
Social Worker, SACSSP
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
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First and foremost, I am a champion for children, a relationship and divorce coach, mediator, entrepreneur, and mother. For more than 10 years, I have supported individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, separation, and divorce. My work helps people move through conflict with clarity, dignity, and a strong focus on children’s wellbeing. I offer a holistic coaching approach that combines psychological insight with practical mediation tools to improve communication and co-parenting. I also support children affected by divorce through Voice of the Child processes, ensuring their views are heard & respected!
First and foremost, I am a champion for children, a relationship and divorce coach, mediator, entrepreneur, and mother. For more than 10 years, I have supported individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, separation, and divorce. My work helps people move through conflict with clarity, dignity, and a strong focus on children’s wellbeing. I offer a holistic coaching approach that combines psychological insight with practical mediation tools to improve communication and co-parenting. I also support children affected by divorce through Voice of the Child processes, ensuring their views are heard & respected!
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PKS Counselling Therapist - Patrizia
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Sandton 2192
Life can be tough, and sometimes it’s hard to see a clear path forward. The habits and patterns we’ve carried since childhood can feel impossible to break, making it seem like we’re stuck in the same cycles with the same outcomes. If you’re feeling weighed down or wondering when things will change, know that finding a counselor who truly understands your unique needs can make all the difference. I’m here to support you on this journey with attentive listening and guidance shaped around your experiences.
Life can be tough, and sometimes it’s hard to see a clear path forward. The habits and patterns we’ve carried since childhood can feel impossible to break, making it seem like we’re stuck in the same cycles with the same outcomes. If you’re feeling weighed down or wondering when things will change, know that finding a counselor who truly understands your unique needs can make all the difference. I’m here to support you on this journey with attentive listening and guidance shaped around your experiences.
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MilaniGrowth Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My work is grounded in creating a safe, trusting environment where your challenges are understood, your needs are recognised, and your goals are supported. My mission is to support individuals, couples, and families in building emotional wellbeing, increasing self-understanding, and reconnecting with a sense of wholeness. I offer a safe and compassionate space where clients can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to them. Through thoughtful dialogue and evidence-based counselling approaches
My work is grounded in creating a safe, trusting environment where your challenges are understood, your needs are recognised, and your goals are supported. My mission is to support individuals, couples, and families in building emotional wellbeing, increasing self-understanding, and reconnecting with a sense of wholeness. I offer a safe and compassionate space where clients can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to them. Through thoughtful dialogue and evidence-based counselling approaches
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.