Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Craighall Park
With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience.
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.
With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience.
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.
My therapy style is non-judgemental and collaborative; creating a warm, trusting and authentic space where clients can explore new insights into themselves while being equipped with skills to bring about constructive change and alleviate distress. Whilst I am guided by evidence-based psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT), I acknowledge that mental health is multifaceted and subsequently my approach is strengths-based and holistic. This includes acknowledging the connection between the mind and body and thus considering the role of mental, physical and social factors on overall health and wellbeing.
My therapy style is non-judgemental and collaborative; creating a warm, trusting and authentic space where clients can explore new insights into themselves while being equipped with skills to bring about constructive change and alleviate distress. Whilst I am guided by evidence-based psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT), I acknowledge that mental health is multifaceted and subsequently my approach is strengths-based and holistic. This includes acknowledging the connection between the mind and body and thus considering the role of mental, physical and social factors on overall health and wellbeing.
My therapeutic approach is flexible and client-centered, drawing from modalities such as play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT), psychodynamic principles, and solution-focused work to support emotional growth, resilience, and positive change.
As a warm, empathetic, and dedicated Educational Psychologist, I work with children (ages 4–10), preteens, teenagers, and young adults. I support clients facing a range of emotional, social, and learning challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, social difficulties, learning barriers, and neurodiversity-related needs such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.
I offer comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to help identify learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural concerns, and to assist with school placement, academic accommodations, or intervention planning. In addition to assessments, I provide therapy.
My therapeutic approach is flexible and client-centered, drawing from modalities such as play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT), psychodynamic principles, and solution-focused work to support emotional growth, resilience, and positive change.
As a warm, empathetic, and dedicated Educational Psychologist, I work with children (ages 4–10), preteens, teenagers, and young adults. I support clients facing a range of emotional, social, and learning challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, social difficulties, learning barriers, and neurodiversity-related needs such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.
I offer comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to help identify learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural concerns, and to assist with school placement, academic accommodations, or intervention planning. In addition to assessments, I provide therapy.
My ideal client is ready to face their denial, fears and aspects of themselves that they have been avoiding. Their issues range from fear of not being good enough, addiction or alcoholism, past trauma and abuse, neglect, depression, feeling alone, anxiety and co-dependency. They need to be heard and understood and feel that they are overwhelmed by their daily responsibilities. They need to feel safe and find a way to cope with their emotions. They want to find a way to feel less stressed and stuck. They want to overcome the fear that they have been living with.
My ideal client is ready to face their denial, fears and aspects of themselves that they have been avoiding. Their issues range from fear of not being good enough, addiction or alcoholism, past trauma and abuse, neglect, depression, feeling alone, anxiety and co-dependency. They need to be heard and understood and feel that they are overwhelmed by their daily responsibilities. They need to feel safe and find a way to cope with their emotions. They want to find a way to feel less stressed and stuck. They want to overcome the fear that they have been living with.
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CBT addresses disordered thinking, narrative therapy helps write and re-write your life experiences, experiential sessions allow anything to emerge.
I work with grief, loss, stage of life transitions (adolescence, living beyond retirement, loss or divorce, aging). Maternal loss (abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage) and its effects. Addiction of all kinds. Overcoming shame. Navigating family dynamics, and restoring relationships.
CBT addresses disordered thinking, narrative therapy helps write and re-write your life experiences, experiential sessions allow anything to emerge.
I work with grief, loss, stage of life transitions (adolescence, living beyond retirement, loss or divorce, aging). Maternal loss (abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage) and its effects. Addiction of all kinds. Overcoming shame. Navigating family dynamics, and restoring relationships.
I offer psychotherapy to children (6+), young adults and families who seek support with a range of psychological issues. I use a predominantly psychodynamic therapeutic approach however services are adapted to the needs of individual clients. I also conduct psychological assessments for children and young adults in learning institutions.
This practice take most medical aids for payments.
I offer psychotherapy to children (6+), young adults and families who seek support with a range of psychological issues. I use a predominantly psychodynamic therapeutic approach however services are adapted to the needs of individual clients. I also conduct psychological assessments for children and young adults in learning institutions.
This practice take most medical aids for payments.
Bianca works therapeutically from a multi-model approach, whereby an integration of various types of therapeutic modalities are used, in order to help tailor the therapeutic process to a client’s needs. Bianca has interests in a variety of areas of therapy including anxiety, depression and various other diagnoses. She has found many benefits in integrating animal assisted therapy in her process and utilises equine therapy and her Golden Retriever, Harper, is a welcomed ‘co-therapist’ in her practice.
Bianca works therapeutically from a multi-model approach, whereby an integration of various types of therapeutic modalities are used, in order to help tailor the therapeutic process to a client’s needs. Bianca has interests in a variety of areas of therapy including anxiety, depression and various other diagnoses. She has found many benefits in integrating animal assisted therapy in her process and utilises equine therapy and her Golden Retriever, Harper, is a welcomed ‘co-therapist’ in her practice.
My Passion for maintaining and rebuilding family relations looks at ways in which they communicate, then improving those ways and also assisting them buid ones that work better for them. The Strength Perspective/approache best describes how client's will be assisted looking at the Systems as a whole. We offer Social Work services for social and emotional challanges with a focus on family preservation, building and rebuilding family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services.
My Passion for maintaining and rebuilding family relations looks at ways in which they communicate, then improving those ways and also assisting them buid ones that work better for them. The Strength Perspective/approache best describes how client's will be assisted looking at the Systems as a whole. We offer Social Work services for social and emotional challanges with a focus on family preservation, building and rebuilding family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services.
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
Offer Solution Focused Interventions Cognitive Brief Therapy, and Neuro Linguistic Programming techniques to assist clients re-build resilience.
A professionally qualified social worker who has extensive experience of working with multi-problem children and families with complex needs. Knowledge in carrying out initial assessments, child protection issues, assessing needs and identifying service user requirements. Made positive changes to people’s lives and helped then get the right treatment. As a true professional I recognize the rights of all persons, regardless of their culture, religious affiliation, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social standing and have amazing communication skills. I further specialize in CISD, Individual Trauma & Suicide
Offer Solution Focused Interventions Cognitive Brief Therapy, and Neuro Linguistic Programming techniques to assist clients re-build resilience.
A professionally qualified social worker who has extensive experience of working with multi-problem children and families with complex needs. Knowledge in carrying out initial assessments, child protection issues, assessing needs and identifying service user requirements. Made positive changes to people’s lives and helped then get the right treatment. As a true professional I recognize the rights of all persons, regardless of their culture, religious affiliation, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social standing and have amazing communication skills. I further specialize in CISD, Individual Trauma & Suicide
I aim to assist clients struggling with any trauma related problems, grief and bereavement. Everyday stressors such as bullying, family related problems, stress and much more. Clients struggling with addiction problems as well as their loved ones who need more guidance and assistance with regards to their loved ones struggling with addiction.
I aim to assist clients struggling with any trauma related problems, grief and bereavement. Everyday stressors such as bullying, family related problems, stress and much more. Clients struggling with addiction problems as well as their loved ones who need more guidance and assistance with regards to their loved ones struggling with addiction.
I often use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) in my practice, and enjoy delving into how thoughts impact on emotions and behaviour, and as such how your thoughts may be impacting on your life and happiness.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
I often use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) in my practice, and enjoy delving into how thoughts impact on emotions and behaviour, and as such how your thoughts may be impacting on your life and happiness.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
Why Counselling?
Because being human is not always easy.
We are all sensitive beings, shaped by experiences that touch the deepest parts of who we are. Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause — to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s not about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your own strength, clarity, and capacity for growth.
Why Counselling?
Because being human is not always easy.
We are all sensitive beings, shaped by experiences that touch the deepest parts of who we are. Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause — to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s not about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your own strength, clarity, and capacity for growth.
Cognitive behavior addresses thought, patterns, belief and behavior.
As a dedicated social worker, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals and communities to thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, I strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for growth and transformation. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, recognizing the resilience and potential within each person. I am committed to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and advocacy, working towards, a more just and compassionate society for all.
Cognitive behavior addresses thought, patterns, belief and behavior.
As a dedicated social worker, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals and communities to thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, I strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for growth and transformation. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, recognizing the resilience and potential within each person. I am committed to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and advocacy, working towards, a more just and compassionate society for all.
Counselling Psychologist - Online & Face-to-Face
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Centurion 0157
I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments.
I often work with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Conflict / Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, Pre-/ Marital Counselling, Divorce Counselling, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Barriers (Childhood to Adults), Executive / Life Coaching, Stress, Burnout, Grief, Career Counselling, Infertility / Adoption Counselling and Pre-/Post Amputation Counselling.
I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments.
I often work with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Conflict / Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, Pre-/ Marital Counselling, Divorce Counselling, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Barriers (Childhood to Adults), Executive / Life Coaching, Stress, Burnout, Grief, Career Counselling, Infertility / Adoption Counselling and Pre-/Post Amputation Counselling.
Hi there & welcome to my practice! My name is Lauren Volker & I am a Clinical Psychologist. I offer therapeutic services to a wide range of mental health issues, as well as general life challenges. I operate from an empathetic and warm approach to foster a supportive and understanding relationship with the client(s). I use an integrative approach with my foundational approach being psychodynamic. I work in collaboration with the client(s) as I believe that in order to overcome, one has to move through. Therefore, I am here to provide guidance and support with your journey to healing.
Hi there & welcome to my practice! My name is Lauren Volker & I am a Clinical Psychologist. I offer therapeutic services to a wide range of mental health issues, as well as general life challenges. I operate from an empathetic and warm approach to foster a supportive and understanding relationship with the client(s). I use an integrative approach with my foundational approach being psychodynamic. I work in collaboration with the client(s) as I believe that in order to overcome, one has to move through. Therefore, I am here to provide guidance and support with your journey to healing.
I work integratively, drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities to meet each client’s unique needs, including CBT, DBT, trauma-focused interventions, Interactional Pattern Analysis, person-centred therapy, and equine-assisted work.
My approach is relational and attuned — whether we’re exploring the dynamics of a child’s behaviour, building emotional skills, or unpacking the deeper patterns that keep you stuck.
For clients who feel overwhelmed by traditional therapy, I offer creative and embodied pathways to healing, including nature- and animal-assisted methods.
I work integratively, drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities to meet each client’s unique needs, including CBT, DBT, trauma-focused interventions, Interactional Pattern Analysis, person-centred therapy, and equine-assisted work.
My approach is relational and attuned — whether we’re exploring the dynamics of a child’s behaviour, building emotional skills, or unpacking the deeper patterns that keep you stuck.
For clients who feel overwhelmed by traditional therapy, I offer creative and embodied pathways to healing, including nature- and animal-assisted methods.
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
As a registered social worker, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, and teens navigating emotional pain, difficult life experiences, or mental health challenges. My approach is person-centred and supportive, creating a safe space for healing and growth. I draw from evidence-based approaches, such as play-based techniques for younger clients and strength-based, solution-focused therapy for teens.
As a registered social worker, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, and teens navigating emotional pain, difficult life experiences, or mental health challenges. My approach is person-centred and supportive, creating a safe space for healing and growth. I draw from evidence-based approaches, such as play-based techniques for younger clients and strength-based, solution-focused therapy for teens.
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families.
I work with all psychological difficulties and challenges including Grief and loss, Trauma, Stress and burnout, Anxiety, anger management and Relationship Issues. I enjoy developing my clients resilience and confidence to foster personal growth and self-empowerment.
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families.
I work with all psychological difficulties and challenges including Grief and loss, Trauma, Stress and burnout, Anxiety, anger management and Relationship Issues. I enjoy developing my clients resilience and confidence to foster personal growth and self-empowerment.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.