Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Cosmo City
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.
Counselling is meaningful, challenging and rewarding. It is a way of making an authentic connection with ourselves. When we no longer expect ourselves to conform to rigid ideas about how we should be, we start to develop resilience and greater capacity to choose the lives we want.
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.
Counselling is meaningful, challenging and rewarding. It is a way of making an authentic connection with ourselves. When we no longer expect ourselves to conform to rigid ideas about how we should be, we start to develop resilience and greater capacity to choose the lives we want.
Services include grief counselling for children, family therapy, mental health education, trauma and healing training, and violence prevention workshops to foster overall well-being and growth.
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.
Services include grief counselling for children, family therapy, mental health education, trauma and healing training, and violence prevention workshops to foster overall well-being and growth.
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 work stretches across a broad spectrum of mental health problems, including adjustment issues, traumatic stress reactions, interpersonal dysfunctions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.
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.
My work stretches across a broad spectrum of mental health problems, including adjustment issues, traumatic stress reactions, interpersonal dysfunctions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.
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.
More Therapists Nearby
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Pretoria 0081
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or walking through grief or trauma?
I help children, adults and couples navigate trauma, grief and emotional challenges. I offer play therapy, narrative and meaning-centred counselling in a compassionate, supportive space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or walking through grief or trauma?
I help children, adults and couples navigate trauma, grief and emotional challenges. I offer play therapy, narrative and meaning-centred counselling in a compassionate, supportive space.
They may look “fine” on the outside while struggling inside with trauma, grief, anxiety, or life changes.
I specialise in trauma recovery, grief support, and life coaching. I offer a calm, compassionate space to gently explore emotional pain, anxiety, or life transitions at your own pace. Using trauma-informed approaches, including the Rewind Technique, I help you process difficult experiences,build resilience, and develop practical tools for healing and growth.
They may look “fine” on the outside while struggling inside with trauma, grief, anxiety, or life changes.
I specialise in trauma recovery, grief support, and life coaching. I offer a calm, compassionate space to gently explore emotional pain, anxiety, or life transitions at your own pace. Using trauma-informed approaches, including the Rewind Technique, I help you process difficult experiences,build resilience, and develop practical tools for healing and growth.
Dr. Nelmarie Boshoff
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Randpark Ridge 2169
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual therapy in Afrikaans & English. I am a solution-orientated therapist who aims to assist clients in finding the best and most effective solution to their problem. I focus on creating a safe environment where clients can resolve past problems, deal more successfully with current life challenges and strive towards a more fulfilled future.
I offer individual therapy in Afrikaans & English. I am a solution-orientated therapist who aims to assist clients in finding the best and most effective solution to their problem. I focus on creating a safe environment where clients can resolve past problems, deal more successfully with current life challenges and strive towards a more fulfilled future.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in treating clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges and teenagers battling with disruptive behavioural problems.
The client's presenting problem influences the techniques I adopt, which range from cognitive behavioural, narrative, systems psychodynamics, and EMDR to hypnotherapy.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in treating clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges and teenagers battling with disruptive behavioural problems.
The client's presenting problem influences the techniques I adopt, which range from cognitive behavioural, narrative, systems psychodynamics, and EMDR to hypnotherapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
In 2024, both my parents passed away it has allowed me to have personal and professional experience with trauma and grief.
In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving therapy. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non-judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
In 2024, both my parents passed away it has allowed me to have personal and professional experience with trauma and grief.
In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving therapy. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non-judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
I have a particular passion for helping individuals with trauma and significant life transitions.
I specialise in trauma, life transitions, building resilience, managing stress and anxiety, and fostering self-discovery. My counselling approach is integrative, using evidence-based techniques to meet each client’s unique needs. Together, we’ll create a personalised plan to help you achieve overall well-being.
I have a particular passion for helping individuals with trauma and significant life transitions.
I specialise in trauma, life transitions, building resilience, managing stress and anxiety, and fostering self-discovery. My counselling approach is integrative, using evidence-based techniques to meet each client’s unique needs. Together, we’ll create a personalised plan to help you achieve overall well-being.
Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children.
My psychotherapeutic approach is integrative, making the clients’ needs my priority. My primary focus is conceptualising an individual holistically, choosing my therapeutic interventions from modalities that I am competent in such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, BWRT, Play & sandtray therapy
Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children.
My psychotherapeutic approach is integrative, making the clients’ needs my priority. My primary focus is conceptualising an individual holistically, choosing my therapeutic interventions from modalities that I am competent in such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, BWRT, Play & sandtray therapy
Gerhard
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Roodepoort 1724
I provide structured, systems-based wellness counselling for individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, life transitions, trauma exposure, and performance pressure.
I offer structured wellness counselling for adults, adolescents, and families facing stress, trauma exposure, addiction-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and performance pressure. My approach is practical and systems-based, focused on coping skills, insight, accountability, and safe referral when needed.
I provide structured, systems-based wellness counselling for individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, life transitions, trauma exposure, and performance pressure.
I offer structured wellness counselling for adults, adolescents, and families facing stress, trauma exposure, addiction-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and performance pressure. My approach is practical and systems-based, focused on coping skills, insight, accountability, and safe referral when needed.
Aimee holds a special interest in psychological assessments assessments, working with children and trauma.
Aimee is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA. She completed her Bachelor's degree at Monash University first in Public health and double majored in Psychology and Child and Youth Care Work. Aimee completed her Honors degree at the South African College of Applied Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand. Aimee understands that starting therapy can be a daunting experience and believes in using a gentle and boundaries approach with her patients. She works from a psychodynamic perspective which involves changing problematic behaviors, thoughts, and feelings
Aimee holds a special interest in psychological assessments assessments, working with children and trauma.
Aimee is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA. She completed her Bachelor's degree at Monash University first in Public health and double majored in Psychology and Child and Youth Care Work. Aimee completed her Honors degree at the South African College of Applied Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand. Aimee understands that starting therapy can be a daunting experience and believes in using a gentle and boundaries approach with her patients. She works from a psychodynamic perspective which involves changing problematic behaviors, thoughts, and feelings
“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.
“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.
Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness.
Through my research, practical experience, and personal experience, I can offer you understanding, a space to be heard, and evidence-based techniques to empower you, boost your insight into yourself, and stimulate your healing.
Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness.
Through my research, practical experience, and personal experience, I can offer you understanding, a space to be heard, and evidence-based techniques to empower you, boost your insight into yourself, and stimulate your healing.
I specialise in helping emotionally aware adults who feel stuck in trauma-driven patterns, anxiety, or burnout.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
I specialise in helping emotionally aware adults who feel stuck in trauma-driven patterns, anxiety, or burnout.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
Brainwork Recursive Therapy is a simple neuroscience technique that offers relief from trauma and phobias.
Life can bring many challenges that are hard to deal with alone. By seeing a psychologist, you can express your concerns freely in a confidential setting and make sense of your thoughts. Through this process, you can attain a sense of ease and well-being in the relationship with yourself and others. I work with corporate clients online, adults and teens.
I offer Psychotherapy and counselling to assist with loss, depression, uncertainty and life challenges.
Brainwork Recursive Therapy is a simple neuroscience technique that offers relief from trauma and phobias.
Life can bring many challenges that are hard to deal with alone. By seeing a psychologist, you can express your concerns freely in a confidential setting and make sense of your thoughts. Through this process, you can attain a sense of ease and well-being in the relationship with yourself and others. I work with corporate clients online, adults and teens.
I offer Psychotherapy and counselling to assist with loss, depression, uncertainty and life challenges.
I am an English-speaking Registered Counsellor. I walk with clients on their journeys to healing and growth. We work together to create harmony within your system by developing healthy coping strategies, solving problems, setting boundaries and establishing a myriad of other tools to thrive within a system. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences and examining issues such as stress, personal development, anxiety, relationships and self-image. I assist clients in defining goals, taking action and gaining insight.
I am an English-speaking Registered Counsellor. I walk with clients on their journeys to healing and growth. We work together to create harmony within your system by developing healthy coping strategies, solving problems, setting boundaries and establishing a myriad of other tools to thrive within a system. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences and examining issues such as stress, personal development, anxiety, relationships and self-image. I assist clients in defining goals, taking action and gaining insight.
Mafapane Wilhelmina Mamabolo
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who may be struggling with stress, burnout, and workplace pressure, trauma, grief, relationship and self-esteem.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life, tired of holding everything together, or unsure of how to cope with the emotional weight you’ve been carrying. Are you facing personal challenges such as stress, burnout, substance abuse, or emotional struggles, that are becoming too heavy to manage alone? Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage, preparing for marriage, or navigating relationship issues that you’re not sure how to handle? In the middle of all this, you might be longing for clarity, inner peace, and a sense of direction. Do you want space to breathe, to understand your feelings without judgment?
I work with clients who may be struggling with stress, burnout, and workplace pressure, trauma, grief, relationship and self-esteem.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life, tired of holding everything together, or unsure of how to cope with the emotional weight you’ve been carrying. Are you facing personal challenges such as stress, burnout, substance abuse, or emotional struggles, that are becoming too heavy to manage alone? Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage, preparing for marriage, or navigating relationship issues that you’re not sure how to handle? In the middle of all this, you might be longing for clarity, inner peace, and a sense of direction. Do you want space to breathe, to understand your feelings without judgment?
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Counsellors Searches for Cosmo City
- Bryanston East
- Chartwell
- Dainfern
- Douglasdale
- Fourways
- Johannesburg North
- North Riding
- Olivedale
- Parkhurst
- Randpark Ridge
- Sundowner
- Woodmead
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.