Addiction Therapists in Craighall

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Lungile Lechesa
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Seeking psychological services can be a confusing and daunting experience however I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic environment where we work together in gaining insight into your difficulties and experiences; and carve out space for healing, growth, fulfilment and meaning in your life.
Seeking psychological services can be a confusing and daunting experience however I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic environment where we work together in gaining insight into your difficulties and experiences; and carve out space for healing, growth, fulfilment and meaning in your life.
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Elindi Van den Heever
General Counsellor
Serves Area
Beyond formal studies I have completed additional courses through SACAP, including Crisis and Trauma Interventions, Addiction Counselling, Management of PTSD, Fundamentals of Counselling, Counselling Children and Youth, Human Sexuality, Sexology, and Counselling Couples through Humanitas.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. They may be experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or difficulty coping with major life transitions. Many are high-functioning people who appear to be managing on the outside, yet internally feel exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to regain balance. Some clients struggle with academic or workplace pressure, while others feel emotionally drained from caring for others, navigating family challenges, or managing chronic stress and chronic illness.
Beyond formal studies I have completed additional courses through SACAP, including Crisis and Trauma Interventions, Addiction Counselling, Management of PTSD, Fundamentals of Counselling, Counselling Children and Youth, Human Sexuality, Sexology, and Counselling Couples through Humanitas.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. They may be experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or difficulty coping with major life transitions. Many are high-functioning people who appear to be managing on the outside, yet internally feel exhausted, stuck, or unsure how to regain balance. Some clients struggle with academic or workplace pressure, while others feel emotionally drained from caring for others, navigating family challenges, or managing chronic stress and chronic illness.
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Sharlene Sema Raston
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Psychometrist
Online Only
Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment?
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner, Registered Psychometrist, specialized in addictions and my goal is to teach you how to use specific and necessary skills that will empower you to become your own therapist. These skills involve identifying distorted thinking, modifying beliefs and changing behaviors.
Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment?
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner, Registered Psychometrist, specialized in addictions and my goal is to teach you how to use specific and necessary skills that will empower you to become your own therapist. These skills involve identifying distorted thinking, modifying beliefs and changing behaviors.
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Joachim Fana Lance Mureriwa
Psychologist, PhD
Pretoria 0002
Do you have an addiction or Addictions?
Addictions lead to changes in brain function, which then reduces the person's ability to discontinue the addictive behavior even though it causes harm to self and others. This then leads to financial, social, work, and relationship problems. We use the EEG to identify the brain networks disrupted by the addiction and retrain the brain using EEG Biofeedback.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions?
Addictions lead to changes in brain function, which then reduces the person's ability to discontinue the addictive behavior even though it causes harm to self and others. This then leads to financial, social, work, and relationship problems. We use the EEG to identify the brain networks disrupted by the addiction and retrain the brain using EEG Biofeedback.
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TM Counselling Fourways - Tanna Beautement
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Midrand 1685
You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, life transitions, or the impact of addiction, whether personally or within your family.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationships, life transitions, and addiction-related concerns. My specialty includes addiction support through early intervention, relapse-prevention strategies, and psychoeducation, with solution-focused counselling that builds resilience, insight, and practical coping skills.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, life transitions, or the impact of addiction, whether personally or within your family.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationships, life transitions, and addiction-related concerns. My specialty includes addiction support through early intervention, relapse-prevention strategies, and psychoeducation, with solution-focused counselling that builds resilience, insight, and practical coping skills.
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Gerhard Scholtz
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
I offer structured wellness counselling for adults, adolescents, and families facing stress, trauma exposure, addiction-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and performance pressure.
I provide structured, systems-based wellness counselling for individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, life transitions, trauma exposure, and performance pressure. My approach is practical, grounded, and supportive—focused on building coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer decision-making. I work within clear ethical boundaries and prioritise safety, responsibility, and appropriate referral when needed. Clients often describe my style as calm, direct, and steady. My goal is to help you regain a sense of direction, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
I offer structured wellness counselling for adults, adolescents, and families facing stress, trauma exposure, addiction-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and performance pressure.
I provide structured, systems-based wellness counselling for individuals facing stress, emotional challenges, life transitions, trauma exposure, and performance pressure. My approach is practical, grounded, and supportive—focused on building coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer decision-making. I work within clear ethical boundaries and prioritise safety, responsibility, and appropriate referral when needed. Clients often describe my style as calm, direct, and steady. My goal is to help you regain a sense of direction, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
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Sasha Talia Counselling
General Counsellor
Serves Area
Looking for life changing counselling? Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. We are committed to transforming how mental health is experienced, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
Looking for life changing counselling? Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. We are committed to transforming how mental health is experienced, creating a safe space for healing and transformation.
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Vuyelwa T Mtimkulu Therapy Solutions Inc
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0081
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
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Jessica Harris Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Randburg 2194
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma • Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma • Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
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Delene Strydom
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
Additionally, addressing any struggles with addiction can empower you to regain control of your life.
I specialise in holistic therapeutic interventions of the mind and body, using narrative, energy and quantum healing, integrating breath techniques, meditation and visioning and empowering the individual with the tools and techniques to become a greater version than themselves and their environment.
Additionally, addressing any struggles with addiction can empower you to regain control of your life.
I specialise in holistic therapeutic interventions of the mind and body, using narrative, energy and quantum healing, integrating breath techniques, meditation and visioning and empowering the individual with the tools and techniques to become a greater version than themselves and their environment.
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Neville McLean
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
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Un-Scripted-Life
Verified Verified
Tembisa 1632
Morena Excellent Mofokeng — pastoral counsellor and lay Catholic. I support adults, youth, couples and institutions through grief, trauma, spiritual struggle, relationship challenges and life transitions. I combine theological and philosophical training with palliative care and hospital experience, prison pastoral work, SADAG telephone‑counselling training, marriage preparation, Enneagram‑centred discernment and team‑building workshops. In‑person, phone and video sessions in and around Gauteng. I offer sensitive, culturally aware care; languages: English, French, Sotho. Contact on request by appt now
Morena Excellent Mofokeng — pastoral counsellor and lay Catholic. I support adults, youth, couples and institutions through grief, trauma, spiritual struggle, relationship challenges and life transitions. I combine theological and philosophical training with palliative care and hospital experience, prison pastoral work, SADAG telephone‑counselling training, marriage preparation, Enneagram‑centred discernment and team‑building workshops. In‑person, phone and video sessions in and around Gauteng. I offer sensitive, culturally aware care; languages: English, French, Sotho. Contact on request by appt now
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Sean King
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Edenvale 1609
They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma.
Building trust is essential for successful counselling. Together, we will explore and address your issues, finding effective solutions. Though challenging, this journey is vital for healing and growth. I guide and support clients as they navigate disorder and chaos, creating clarity.
They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma.
Building trust is essential for successful counselling. Together, we will explore and address your issues, finding effective solutions. Though challenging, this journey is vital for healing and growth. I guide and support clients as they navigate disorder and chaos, creating clarity.
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Thalia Pretorius
Registered Counsellor
Online Only
In Support Counselling honours your journey, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and overcome your personal challenges. With the emphasis on collaboration and mutual respect, we work together to develop personalized strategies that align with your goals and core values. We explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the self. My role is to help you recognize and leverage your personal expertise and strengths to empower you to become the architect of your own well-being.
In Support Counselling honours your journey, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and overcome your personal challenges. With the emphasis on collaboration and mutual respect, we work together to develop personalized strategies that align with your goals and core values. We explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the self. My role is to help you recognize and leverage your personal expertise and strengths to empower you to become the architect of your own well-being.
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Timothy King
General Counsellor
They are addicted to a substance or behaviour but they cannot afford to or have the time to check into in patient treatment.
Any addiction left untreated is progressive and often fatal BUT can be managed. Through the abstinence of the substance or input of choice and a change in lifestyle choices, counselling, support and accountability the recovering addict CAN maintain sobriety. I offer an out patient treatment program that is both affordable and effective.
They are addicted to a substance or behaviour but they cannot afford to or have the time to check into in patient treatment.
Any addiction left untreated is progressive and often fatal BUT can be managed. Through the abstinence of the substance or input of choice and a change in lifestyle choices, counselling, support and accountability the recovering addict CAN maintain sobriety. I offer an out patient treatment program that is both affordable and effective.
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Nothando Willis
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Lonehill 2191
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
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Tintswalo Healing and Counselling
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Bramley 2090
I specialize in Relationship issues, Marital issues,Coping Skills and Addiction
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
I specialize in Relationship issues, Marital issues,Coping Skills and Addiction
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
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Hayley Frances Bredberg
General Counsellor
Online Only
If you’re struggling with: - Low self-esteem - Addiction - ADHD/ASD symptoms - Anxiety - Anger - Emotional dysregulation - Personal, gender, sexual identity, And if you need to find ways to: - Deal with trauma and crisis - Process and unpack past and present events - Set boundaries and gain assertiveness - Manage your relationship/s - Find meaning and purpose - Take better care of yourself, I’m here for you.
My specialties in my counselling practice are addiction, neurodivergence, self-understanding/awareness, and self-esteem. But, I can support you in many other areas as well. I offer online sessions for both individuals and couples as regularly as you require.
If you’re struggling with: - Low self-esteem - Addiction - ADHD/ASD symptoms - Anxiety - Anger - Emotional dysregulation - Personal, gender, sexual identity, And if you need to find ways to: - Deal with trauma and crisis - Process and unpack past and present events - Set boundaries and gain assertiveness - Manage your relationship/s - Find meaning and purpose - Take better care of yourself, I’m here for you.
My specialties in my counselling practice are addiction, neurodivergence, self-understanding/awareness, and self-esteem. But, I can support you in many other areas as well. I offer online sessions for both individuals and couples as regularly as you require.
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Jean-Marie Olwage
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Services include outpatient addiction support, couple counselling, trauma recovery, stress management, career guidance, employee wellness, single parenting support, Trisomy 18 pregnancy, and grief care.
I’m a qualified Counsellor, registered with both the HPCSA and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a background in nursing that’s shaped my lifelong commitment to supporting people through challenging times. Since 2007, I’ve run a private practice offering bilingual (English and Afrikaans) counselling—both in-person and online.
Services include outpatient addiction support, couple counselling, trauma recovery, stress management, career guidance, employee wellness, single parenting support, Trisomy 18 pregnancy, and grief care.
I’m a qualified Counsellor, registered with both the HPCSA and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a background in nursing that’s shaped my lifelong commitment to supporting people through challenging times. Since 2007, I’ve run a private practice offering bilingual (English and Afrikaans) counselling—both in-person and online.
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Mandy Stokes
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
I use an integrative approach drawing on a diverse skill set and experience so I can meet my clients where they are at in order to determine their needs and find a way forward.
I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
I use an integrative approach drawing on a diverse skill set and experience so I can meet my clients where they are at in order to determine their needs and find a way forward.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.