Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly 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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Helping Us Assist You
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
When is counselling necessary? - when you dont have anyone to talk to - Needing expert advise or counselling - you want a professional third part opinion - when you are becoming self destructive -struggling with depression, anxiety or sress tying to understand yourself when you struggle with self confidence Relationship Problems Trauma suffered struggling to express your emotions anger outbursts, violence Helping Us Asssit You provide counselling in Johannesburg for face to face and also on line from wherever you are. If you want tp get to a place of feeling good or you just want to blow off some steam, then go ahead and contact us
When is counselling necessary? - when you dont have anyone to talk to - Needing expert advise or counselling - you want a professional third part opinion - when you are becoming self destructive -struggling with depression, anxiety or sress tying to understand yourself when you struggle with self confidence Relationship Problems Trauma suffered struggling to express your emotions anger outbursts, violence Helping Us Asssit You provide counselling in Johannesburg for face to face and also on line from wherever you are. If you want tp get to a place of feeling good or you just want to blow off some steam, then go ahead and contact us
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Meindert Korver
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Therapy can be a very daunting journey. People often fear entering into a therapy process as they know it will be difficult to face their emotional pain and suffering. I understand how scary this can be and one of my big aims for therapy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can develop the confidence and motivation you need to face these struggles in your life. I offer clients the space to accept and grow from their difficulties and to build resources for difficulties they may face in the future.
Therapy can be a very daunting journey. People often fear entering into a therapy process as they know it will be difficult to face their emotional pain and suffering. I understand how scary this can be and one of my big aims for therapy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can develop the confidence and motivation you need to face these struggles in your life. I offer clients the space to accept and grow from their difficulties and to build resources for difficulties they may face in the future.
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Emma Lomberg
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2191
I am an English-speaking Counselling psychologist. I offer in-person and online therapy and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults and couples. I work from an integrative approach in which I use a variety of therapy approaches to best meet your individual needs. I aim to ensure that you feel safe and heard.
I am an English-speaking Counselling psychologist. I offer in-person and online therapy and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults and couples. I work from an integrative approach in which I use a variety of therapy approaches to best meet your individual needs. I aim to ensure that you feel safe and heard.
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Mandy-Leigh Samaria Van Aswegen
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
BWRT Level One Practitioner. My focus is an integrative, holistic and personalized approach adapted to the needs of each individual client. No two fingerprints are alike, the detail of a fingerprint is influenced by many other factors besides genes. No client is alike “There is no one size that fits all”. I endure to empower a client by utilizing the clients’ strength, willingness, and motivation to recover.
BWRT Level One Practitioner. My focus is an integrative, holistic and personalized approach adapted to the needs of each individual client. No two fingerprints are alike, the detail of a fingerprint is influenced by many other factors besides genes. No client is alike “There is no one size that fits all”. I endure to empower a client by utilizing the clients’ strength, willingness, and motivation to recover.
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Carel Pj Mouton
Social Worker, MA
Serves Area
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
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Martina Vennemann
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
My passion lies in helping people navigate life challenges and facilitating their journey towards growth, development and healing. I am here to listen and understand my client's experiences, feelings and struggles.
My passion lies in helping people navigate life challenges and facilitating their journey towards growth, development and healing. I am here to listen and understand my client's experiences, feelings and struggles.
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Photo of Asanda Aisha Jiyane, Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Asanda Aisha Jiyane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Hatfield 0083
As a qualified Counselling Psychologist, I believe therapy to be a space where healing meets possibility - a place where the parts of your story that are often left in the footnotes are brought to the center, seen, and honored. I aim to create a space that is culturally attuned, socially conscious, and responsive - where every aspect of your identity is recognized and valued. For me, therapy is about exploring your inner world and the social contexts that shape your experiences, gaining clarity, insight, and moving toward growth, resilience, and wholeness.
As a qualified Counselling Psychologist, I believe therapy to be a space where healing meets possibility - a place where the parts of your story that are often left in the footnotes are brought to the center, seen, and honored. I aim to create a space that is culturally attuned, socially conscious, and responsive - where every aspect of your identity is recognized and valued. For me, therapy is about exploring your inner world and the social contexts that shape your experiences, gaining clarity, insight, and moving toward growth, resilience, and wholeness.
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Ashnee Kasseepursad
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Sandton 2191
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.
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.
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Jossy Mantile Thokolo
Registered Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Naturena 2095
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out. You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out. You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
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Neville McLean
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
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Lesley Kyriacou
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Benoni 1501
Are you a professional, leader, or executive navigating complex roles, career transitions, or questions of purpose, impact, and identity? I support clients to gain clarity, boost confidence, strengthen competence, and enhance well-being, helping them construct meaning and navigate leadership while translating insight into purposeful action.
Are you a professional, leader, or executive navigating complex roles, career transitions, or questions of purpose, impact, and identity? I support clients to gain clarity, boost confidence, strengthen competence, and enhance well-being, helping them construct meaning and navigate leadership while translating insight into purposeful action.
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Venise Germanos
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I have a passion for the development and understanding of the self – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. As a psychologist, my aim is to provide a supportive environment in which my clients are able to discuss and explore challenging life issues whilst pursuing various strategies to bring about resolution and meaning. Therapeutic interests: teenage and adult issues; relationship counselling or couple’s therapy; self-esteem; therapist development and supervision; assessments; spiritual development; trauma; bereavement; stress management; skill development; anxiety and depression related issues.
I have a passion for the development and understanding of the self – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. As a psychologist, my aim is to provide a supportive environment in which my clients are able to discuss and explore challenging life issues whilst pursuing various strategies to bring about resolution and meaning. Therapeutic interests: teenage and adult issues; relationship counselling or couple’s therapy; self-esteem; therapist development and supervision; assessments; spiritual development; trauma; bereavement; stress management; skill development; anxiety and depression related issues.
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Vasintha Pather
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources. Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources. Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
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As a dedicated Coaching psychologist, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges. With deep expertise in Human Sciences and Behavioural Psychology, I create a safe, supportive space for growth and healing. My approach is rooted in empathy, integrity, and a genuine desire to help each person achieve well-being. Together, we work toward meaningful change and lasting resilience.
As a dedicated Coaching psychologist, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges. With deep expertise in Human Sciences and Behavioural Psychology, I create a safe, supportive space for growth and healing. My approach is rooted in empathy, integrity, and a genuine desire to help each person achieve well-being. Together, we work toward meaningful change and lasting resilience.
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Juanita Carreira
Registered Counsellor
Online Only
As an HPCSA Registered Counsellor, I stand alongside my community as a trusted first line of psychological support when life feels overwhelming. If you’re feeling stuck, stretched thin, or navigating change you deserve more than coping - you deserve real movement forward. Through client-centred therapy and specialised Brainworking Recursive Therapy (BWRT), I help you build resilience, regain clarity and step back into your strength. Support is here. Change can begin now.
As an HPCSA Registered Counsellor, I stand alongside my community as a trusted first line of psychological support when life feels overwhelming. If you’re feeling stuck, stretched thin, or navigating change you deserve more than coping - you deserve real movement forward. Through client-centred therapy and specialised Brainworking Recursive Therapy (BWRT), I help you build resilience, regain clarity and step back into your strength. Support is here. Change can begin now.
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Jacob Senwamadi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Centurion 0157
I am a Psychodynamically trained Clinical Psychologist with the flexibility to tailor the mode of treatment and work from an integrative approach in order to meet the needs of my clients. I'm interested in contributing to mental health awareness. Therefore, my aim is to help my clients gain an understanding of their existing issues – some of which may have underlying causes. I also aim to help my clients in improving self-awareness, and achieving emotional resolutions. Through this journey, I aim to help clients gain insight into their behaviour, foster healthier relationships, and ultimately find a more fulfilling and balanced life
I am a Psychodynamically trained Clinical Psychologist with the flexibility to tailor the mode of treatment and work from an integrative approach in order to meet the needs of my clients. I'm interested in contributing to mental health awareness. Therefore, my aim is to help my clients gain an understanding of their existing issues – some of which may have underlying causes. I also aim to help my clients in improving self-awareness, and achieving emotional resolutions. Through this journey, I aim to help clients gain insight into their behaviour, foster healthier relationships, and ultimately find a more fulfilling and balanced life
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Mampho Kamohelo Kumalo
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Lenasia 1821
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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Nompumelelo Matiso
Registered Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Parkmore 2196
My ideal client appears strong on the outside but feels overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted within. They may be navigating grief, trauma, attachment wounds, depression, or the impact of a major life or medical change. They need a safe, attuned space to understand their patterns and regulate intense emotions. Their goal is not just symptom relief, but deeper healing stronger relationships, resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of identity and self-trust.
My ideal client appears strong on the outside but feels overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted within. They may be navigating grief, trauma, attachment wounds, depression, or the impact of a major life or medical change. They need a safe, attuned space to understand their patterns and regulate intense emotions. Their goal is not just symptom relief, but deeper healing stronger relationships, resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of identity and self-trust.
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Dr. Melanie Du Preez
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Clinical psychologist and coach specialising in ADHD, autism, AuDHD, trauma, CPTSD, and eating disorders — online education and coaching worldwide. 26 years registered. One of fewer than five Maudsley/FBT-certified therapists in South Africa. Late-diagnosed with ADHD at 50. I work with late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — as an educator and coach, not a therapist. LGBTQ+-affirming. DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed practice. Free 60-minute Clarity Session available.
Clinical psychologist and coach specialising in ADHD, autism, AuDHD, trauma, CPTSD, and eating disorders — online education and coaching worldwide. 26 years registered. One of fewer than five Maudsley/FBT-certified therapists in South Africa. Late-diagnosed with ADHD at 50. I work with late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — as an educator and coach, not a therapist. LGBTQ+-affirming. DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed practice. Free 60-minute Clarity Session available.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Elders
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.