Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Craighall Park

Photo of Safia Dockrat, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Safia Dockrat
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Craighall Park 2196
I am a clinical psychologist working with adults and couples. People choose to start therapy for different reasons. Some may be facing a distressing time, whereas others may have long-standing difficulties which hold them back from a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides support and insight to effectively manage your difficulties, whilst accounting for your unique experience. It is a space to process your emotions, explore your behaviours and better understand yourself and your relationship dynamics. Couple's therapy can help you to understand and constructively address complex relationship dynamics to promote emotional connection.
I am a clinical psychologist working with adults and couples. People choose to start therapy for different reasons. Some may be facing a distressing time, whereas others may have long-standing difficulties which hold them back from a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides support and insight to effectively manage your difficulties, whilst accounting for your unique experience. It is a space to process your emotions, explore your behaviours and better understand yourself and your relationship dynamics. Couple's therapy can help you to understand and constructively address complex relationship dynamics to promote emotional connection.
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Sharon Tsarafi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Craighall Park 2196
Waitlist for new clients
We all struggle to cope with the challenges of life from time to time and starting therapy can offer you a grounded space of support. I am a Clinical Psychologist and offer a nurturing and private space, for you to unpack your thoughts and gain clarity. Psychotherapy is an ideal platform to explore your pain, give words to unspoken trauma and help you manage when you feel overwhelmed, down or anxious. My way of working lends itself better to medium or longer-term psychotherapy as I enjoy doing depth work with my patients. This includes exploring how our earliest experiences influence how we see oursehow we connect with others.
We all struggle to cope with the challenges of life from time to time and starting therapy can offer you a grounded space of support. I am a Clinical Psychologist and offer a nurturing and private space, for you to unpack your thoughts and gain clarity. Psychotherapy is an ideal platform to explore your pain, give words to unspoken trauma and help you manage when you feel overwhelmed, down or anxious. My way of working lends itself better to medium or longer-term psychotherapy as I enjoy doing depth work with my patients. This includes exploring how our earliest experiences influence how we see oursehow we connect with others.
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Robbie Pearman
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Craighall Park 2196
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
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Photo of Dessy Tzoneva, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Dessy Tzoneva
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Craighall Park 2196
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
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Geordie M Pilkington
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Craighall Park 2196
I work with adults and adolescents who may be feeling very sad and want to make some changes in their lives. I have many years of experience working with people who are suffering from substance abuse disorders and wish to work on their emotional and psychological health, to boost their chances of sobriety. I also work with couples wishing to improve their relationship. I am an LGBTQ-friendly practitioner.
I work with adults and adolescents who may be feeling very sad and want to make some changes in their lives. I have many years of experience working with people who are suffering from substance abuse disorders and wish to work on their emotional and psychological health, to boost their chances of sobriety. I also work with couples wishing to improve their relationship. I am an LGBTQ-friendly practitioner.
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Photo of Louis Francois Ryan Nel - Ryan's Counselling & Wellness, Registered Counsellor
Ryan's Counselling & Wellness
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
Sandton 2196  (Online Only)
An Online Only, Registered Counsellor. I have worked in various contexts, a multitude of varying cases, assisting clients from all walks of life, as well as LBGTQ. Presently, I work as a Mental Health Clinician, the company deals with major clinical cases, suicide, abuse, trauma, substance abuse and general Mental Health issues. No ideal client, confident in my ability to assist all who engage with me. I am currently only available for afternoon consultations.
An Online Only, Registered Counsellor. I have worked in various contexts, a multitude of varying cases, assisting clients from all walks of life, as well as LBGTQ. Presently, I work as a Mental Health Clinician, the company deals with major clinical cases, suicide, abuse, trauma, substance abuse and general Mental Health issues. No ideal client, confident in my ability to assist all who engage with me. I am currently only available for afternoon consultations.
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Photo of Ingrid Nagaya, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Ingrid Nagaya
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2196  (Online Only)
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Fourways, South Africa. I have been in private practice for more than 12 years. I offer individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults. My current areas of interest are eating disorders, interracial based relationships, post-traumatic stress disorders, stress and anxiety based disorders, depression, infertility based difficulties and couples counselling.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Fourways, South Africa. I have been in private practice for more than 12 years. I offer individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults. My current areas of interest are eating disorders, interracial based relationships, post-traumatic stress disorders, stress and anxiety based disorders, depression, infertility based difficulties and couples counselling.
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Photo of Brigitte Mentz - The Mindful Move Counselling & Mediation , General Counsellor
The Mindful Move Counselling & Mediation
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Sandton 2196
I'm Brigitte, a mediator and counselor with extensive experience in corporate training and psychosocial support. As a mother of four, I navigate the complexities of blended family life with empathy and resilience. Having gone through a divorce with children and combining families to create new family systems, I understand the challenges of joint parenting, setting boundaries, and letting go. My goal is to assist you in navigating these challenges as well. I know how challenging life transitions, stress, and anxiety can be and the importance of having the right person along this journey with you.
I'm Brigitte, a mediator and counselor with extensive experience in corporate training and psychosocial support. As a mother of four, I navigate the complexities of blended family life with empathy and resilience. Having gone through a divorce with children and combining families to create new family systems, I understand the challenges of joint parenting, setting boundaries, and letting go. My goal is to assist you in navigating these challenges as well. I know how challenging life transitions, stress, and anxiety can be and the importance of having the right person along this journey with you.
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Photo of Lindiwe Tsakani Shayi - Wellness with Lindz, SACSSP, Social Worker
Wellness with Lindz
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Linden 2104
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
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Photo of Naledi Mokoena, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych., Psychologist
Naledi Mokoena
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2191
I am here to offer compassionate support, while building resilient and strong children who can thrive in this world. I specialise in developmental assessments and therapy. Most especially in autism and neurodiversity. In addition, I offer a wide range of assessments for children, adolescents and young adults. The goal is to offer practical recommendations on how to best support your child / yourself through developmental challenges. I also have a team of psychologists with whom I work to offer the support you need.
I am here to offer compassionate support, while building resilient and strong children who can thrive in this world. I specialise in developmental assessments and therapy. Most especially in autism and neurodiversity. In addition, I offer a wide range of assessments for children, adolescents and young adults. The goal is to offer practical recommendations on how to best support your child / yourself through developmental challenges. I also have a team of psychologists with whom I work to offer the support you need.
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Photo of Bronwen L Davies, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Bronwen L Davies
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkmore 2196
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
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Muneer Nakhooda
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Greenside 2193  (Online Only)
All of us feel lost, stuck and hopeless at some stage in our lives. Being here tells me that you have decided that you want something to change. My practice is a place where you get to share those fears and concerns and together, figure out how to become happier and build the life you want.
All of us feel lost, stuck and hopeless at some stage in our lives. Being here tells me that you have decided that you want something to change. My practice is a place where you get to share those fears and concerns and together, figure out how to become happier and build the life you want.
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Photo of Ethelwyn Rebelo, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Ethelwyn Rebelo
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2146
I work with adults on a variety of issues. In addition to individual and couples therapy, I carry out psychological assessments for clinical and legal purposes. If you are looking for a gentle, grandmother-type of therapist - that is me. Your therapeutic goals will largely be your own and you will lead the way. As we go along together, I will assist you to explore and make use of helpful techniques. In a career that began in the late 1980's I have worked with South Africans in both the private and the government sectors and so I have experience with people from all walks of life and cultures.
I work with adults on a variety of issues. In addition to individual and couples therapy, I carry out psychological assessments for clinical and legal purposes. If you are looking for a gentle, grandmother-type of therapist - that is me. Your therapeutic goals will largely be your own and you will lead the way. As we go along together, I will assist you to explore and make use of helpful techniques. In a career that began in the late 1980's I have worked with South Africans in both the private and the government sectors and so I have experience with people from all walks of life and cultures.
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Photo of Sindisiwe C Mlotshwa, MSc, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Sindisiwe C Mlotshwa
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Greenside 2034
Often, how we navigate our traumas is informed by our relationships with our primary attachment figures. So, while I have found that "here and now" work is useful, my experience has taught me that there is no point in resolving what is on the surface if we have never attempted to deal with the root of the problem. I therefore pride myself in taking time to thoroughly understand people, so that we can work towards a more long-term form of healing.
Often, how we navigate our traumas is informed by our relationships with our primary attachment figures. So, while I have found that "here and now" work is useful, my experience has taught me that there is no point in resolving what is on the surface if we have never attempted to deal with the root of the problem. I therefore pride myself in taking time to thoroughly understand people, so that we can work towards a more long-term form of healing.
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Photo of Emma Lomberg, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Emma Lomberg
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2193
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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Photo of Siyanda Msibi, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Siyanda Msibi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
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.
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Photo of Megan Amy Marks, MA, General Counsellor
Megan Amy Marks
General Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Norwood 2117
I am a qualified music therapist. Music plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Music therapy is a creative, non-invasive approach that allows clients to access and engage with different perspectives.
I am a qualified music therapist. Music plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Music therapy is a creative, non-invasive approach that allows clients to access and engage with different perspectives.
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Photo of Caitlyn Wong, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Caitlyn Wong
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Greenside 2034  (Online Only)
I am a qualified and registered Counselling Psychologist who was trained through the University of the Witwatersrand. I have special interest working with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, adjustment issues, and trauma. My therapy space is designed to be calming and safe, where clients can explore their emotions and challenges through the best suited theoretical frameworks. Let's work together to find the beauty in your journey. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and value acceptance, diversity, and belonging.
I am a qualified and registered Counselling Psychologist who was trained through the University of the Witwatersrand. I have special interest working with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, adjustment issues, and trauma. My therapy space is designed to be calming and safe, where clients can explore their emotions and challenges through the best suited theoretical frameworks. Let's work together to find the beauty in your journey. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and value acceptance, diversity, and belonging.
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Photo of Siphumulile (Phumi) Nqoko, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Siphumulile (Phumi) Nqoko
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2193
In life, we face many challenges that affect us on different levels. These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others. How we deal with these challenges is important so that we can be mentally and physically healthy and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes, we just need someone to lend an ear and other times we need a professional to guide us in our process of healing. When working with clients, I believe that each client has the internal resources that can facilitate change and that thorugh a safe and non - judgmental space this can be achieved.
In life, we face many challenges that affect us on different levels. These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others. How we deal with these challenges is important so that we can be mentally and physically healthy and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes, we just need someone to lend an ear and other times we need a professional to guide us in our process of healing. When working with clients, I believe that each client has the internal resources that can facilitate change and that thorugh a safe and non - judgmental space this can be achieved.
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Photo of Uviwe Ncanywa, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Uviwe Ncanywa
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saxonwold 2132
Hi, my name is Uviwe Ncanywa. I am a HPCSA registered Clinical Psychologist based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. I am passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds understand and heal from the emotional pain that can hold them back in life. As well as help explore and identify potential areas of growth.
Hi, my name is Uviwe Ncanywa. I am a HPCSA registered Clinical Psychologist based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. I am passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds understand and heal from the emotional pain that can hold them back in life. As well as help explore and identify potential areas of growth.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.