Weight Loss Therapists in Craighall Park
Life can feel heavy. Sometimes the weight of anxiety, grief, change, or just the relentless pace of everyday demands makes it hard to breathe — let alone move forward. If you've reached the point where carrying it all alone no longer feels sustainable, that's not weakness. That's wisdom.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults who are ready to explore healthier ways of coping, growing, and finding balance. Whether you're adjusting to high school, navigating a major life transition, or simply trying to manage stress and relationships with more ease, I offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can be truly heard.
Life can feel heavy. Sometimes the weight of anxiety, grief, change, or just the relentless pace of everyday demands makes it hard to breathe — let alone move forward. If you've reached the point where carrying it all alone no longer feels sustainable, that's not weakness. That's wisdom.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults who are ready to explore healthier ways of coping, growing, and finding balance. Whether you're adjusting to high school, navigating a major life transition, or simply trying to manage stress and relationships with more ease, I offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can be truly heard.
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.
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.
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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Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
Portia @The Veritas Change
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Dainfern 2055
You may be appearing to function well in your daily life, but internally, you feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected. Perhaps anxiety, relationship strain, or a major life transition has left you feeling uncertain and emotionally depleted.
Many of the people I work with are high achievers who are internally exhausted or confused by their own emotional responses. If you are seeking clarity, emotional balance, and a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself more deeply, you are in the right place.
You may be appearing to function well in your daily life, but internally, you feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected. Perhaps anxiety, relationship strain, or a major life transition has left you feeling uncertain and emotionally depleted.
Many of the people I work with are high achievers who are internally exhausted or confused by their own emotional responses. If you are seeking clarity, emotional balance, and a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself more deeply, you are in the right place.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
As a dedicated and compassionate registered wellness counsellor, I have extensive experience in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, and work towards achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life.
As a dedicated and compassionate registered wellness counsellor, I have extensive experience in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life's challenges. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, and work towards achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Everyone deserve to be genuinely heard.
Everyone deserve to be genuinely heard.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Hi . If you need couple therapy , child and teen behavior therapy , life stressors therapy, bereavement,life coaching , substance use therapy and rehab refer report , chronic health condition counseling, family conflict mediation, work stress related coaching, anger management counseling and any other issues that is affecting your emotional and psychological well being feel free to reach out to me . MEDICAL AID ACCEPTED. I AM FLUENT IN THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES ; ZULU , XHOSA , N /S SOTHO N.B if keen to do coaching through WhatsApp messaging ,do reach out .
Hi . If you need couple therapy , child and teen behavior therapy , life stressors therapy, bereavement,life coaching , substance use therapy and rehab refer report , chronic health condition counseling, family conflict mediation, work stress related coaching, anger management counseling and any other issues that is affecting your emotional and psychological well being feel free to reach out to me . MEDICAL AID ACCEPTED. I AM FLUENT IN THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES ; ZULU , XHOSA , N /S SOTHO N.B if keen to do coaching through WhatsApp messaging ,do reach out .
I am a registered counselor. I believe that change starts when you acknowledge the fact that something must be done and you work towards bringing the change you need. I uphold the required ethical conduct and a safe space which gives the client the freedom to Express themselves in the way they feel comfortable.
I am a registered counselor. I believe that change starts when you acknowledge the fact that something must be done and you work towards bringing the change you need. I uphold the required ethical conduct and a safe space which gives the client the freedom to Express themselves in the way they feel comfortable.
I deliver a holistic approach including Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based treatments to clients with a wide range of emotional, Behavioural, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression and bipolar.
I deliver a holistic approach including Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based treatments to clients with a wide range of emotional, Behavioural, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression and bipolar.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered as an independent psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). My practice is based at Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, and Rivonia Johannesburg. With my experience, I bring a vast knowledge on holistic Well-being. In my current work and previous work, I had the opportunity of working at the University of Pretoria, TUT, Mamelodi Itsoseng Clinic, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Star Academy Affiliate Card Clinic, South Africa Police Service (SAPS)Jacaranda Children’s Home, Stabilis Rehab Centre, and Pretoria Girls High School.
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered as an independent psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). My practice is based at Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, and Rivonia Johannesburg. With my experience, I bring a vast knowledge on holistic Well-being. In my current work and previous work, I had the opportunity of working at the University of Pretoria, TUT, Mamelodi Itsoseng Clinic, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Star Academy Affiliate Card Clinic, South Africa Police Service (SAPS)Jacaranda Children’s Home, Stabilis Rehab Centre, and Pretoria Girls High School.
My notion is that every individual has inherent worth, deserving of compassion, empathy, and understanding. I strive to create a safe non-judgmental space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful choices and explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
My notion is that every individual has inherent worth, deserving of compassion, empathy, and understanding. I strive to create a safe non-judgmental space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful choices and explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
My name is Monique. I am dual trained and registered as a social worker and as a health coach. There is a huge advantage to this dual training; working simultaneously on mental and physical health goals. I work within the biopsychosocial model with the belief that body, mind, and social environment are all interconnected. My approach is solution oriented using a range of therapeutic techniques to move you forward to your self determined goals. My specialist areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use. As a person I am warm, engaging, amusing, and always up for a gentle challenge.
My name is Monique. I am dual trained and registered as a social worker and as a health coach. There is a huge advantage to this dual training; working simultaneously on mental and physical health goals. I work within the biopsychosocial model with the belief that body, mind, and social environment are all interconnected. My approach is solution oriented using a range of therapeutic techniques to move you forward to your self determined goals. My specialist areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use. As a person I am warm, engaging, amusing, and always up for a gentle challenge.
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, designated by the ASCHP. I believe that we all have a past, but we are not the past. Life gives each person a unique challenge that affects their self-esteem. I am passionate about bringing hope into people's lives by offering much-needed support, helping individuals create a sense of well-being and inner peace. I show empathy, compassion and give support to clients through self-empowerment, psycho social support, self-discovery, journey with them in discovering their potential and purpose.For someone to seek help is bravery, a non judgmental therapeutic environment is important and comforting.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, designated by the ASCHP. I believe that we all have a past, but we are not the past. Life gives each person a unique challenge that affects their self-esteem. I am passionate about bringing hope into people's lives by offering much-needed support, helping individuals create a sense of well-being and inner peace. I show empathy, compassion and give support to clients through self-empowerment, psycho social support, self-discovery, journey with them in discovering their potential and purpose.For someone to seek help is bravery, a non judgmental therapeutic environment is important and comforting.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
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.
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.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, couples, families, and workplace teams who are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem. They come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to turn. Many are facing the consequences of substance use or carrying pain they've never had space to unpack. I help them move forward by creating a safe, honest, and non-judgmental environment where real conversations happen and lasting change begins.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, couples, families, and workplace teams who are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem. They come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to turn. Many are facing the consequences of substance use or carrying pain they've never had space to unpack. I help them move forward by creating a safe, honest, and non-judgmental environment where real conversations happen and lasting change begins.
Nearby Weight Loss Counsellors Searches for Craighall Park
- Alberton
- Bryanston
- Edenvale
- Fourways
- Germiston
- Johannesburg
- Midrand
- Morningside
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Rosebank
- Sandton
Weight Loss Counsellors
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.