Grief Therapists in Craighall

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Ondiswa Sima
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Craighall 2196
I work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by stress, relationships, or life transitions and is seeking clarity and support. They want a safe space to express themselves without judgment and are looking for guidance to better understand their emotions, improve their coping skills, and achieve personal growth.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by stress, relationships, or life transitions and is seeking clarity and support. They want a safe space to express themselves without judgment and are looking for guidance to better understand their emotions, improve their coping skills, and achieve personal growth.
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Elindi Van den Heever
General Counsellor
Serves Area
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.
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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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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Yolan Moodley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
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Helen Stewart
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an Educational Psychologist working with children, preteens, teenagers, and young adults. I offer play therapy and individual psychotherapy, providing a safe and supportive space for clients to explore emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills. 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 am an Educational Psychologist working with children, preteens, teenagers, and young adults. I offer play therapy and individual psychotherapy, providing a safe and supportive space for clients to explore emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills. 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.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Umusa Social Work services
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Our primary focus is on offering vital mental health support through a variety of services tailored to the unique needs of our community. We recognize the importance of mental health and emotional wellbeing and we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients. Our offerings include individual counselling sessions, family therapy, crisis interventions services and support groups for mental health. With a distribution channel of both online and physical locations, we aim to reach individuals and families in need of assistance, ensuring accessibility and convenience.
Our primary focus is on offering vital mental health support through a variety of services tailored to the unique needs of our community. We recognize the importance of mental health and emotional wellbeing and we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients. Our offerings include individual counselling sessions, family therapy, crisis interventions services and support groups for mental health. With a distribution channel of both online and physical locations, we aim to reach individuals and families in need of assistance, ensuring accessibility and convenience.
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Karen Zimelka
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Sandton 2196
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor helping adults and couples rewrite their relational stories, reclaim inner-child healing and cultivate purpose. Do you find yourself constantly reacting to old wounds, caught in familiar patterns with yourself and others, and longing for something more meaningful? Maybe relational conflict keeps resurfacing, or you sense a deeper inner-child pain beneath your everyday struggles. If you’ve reached a point where you’re ready for real healing and transformation, I am here to walk this path by yourself.
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor helping adults and couples rewrite their relational stories, reclaim inner-child healing and cultivate purpose. Do you find yourself constantly reacting to old wounds, caught in familiar patterns with yourself and others, and longing for something more meaningful? Maybe relational conflict keeps resurfacing, or you sense a deeper inner-child pain beneath your everyday struggles. If you’ve reached a point where you’re ready for real healing and transformation, I am here to walk this path by yourself.
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Gené van der Merwe
General Counsellor
Online Only
You feel physically and emotionally exhausted by the weight of grief, relationship distance, or a persistent sense of "survival mode
I provide a specialized online space where client-centred healing meets the science of the brain. By integrating Neuroscience with holistic wellness, I help adults across South Africa understand the "why" behind their stress and grief. My approach nurtures the body, mind, & soul, building resilience through evidence-based insights and compassionate support.
You feel physically and emotionally exhausted by the weight of grief, relationship distance, or a persistent sense of "survival mode
I provide a specialized online space where client-centred healing meets the science of the brain. By integrating Neuroscience with holistic wellness, I help adults across South Africa understand the "why" behind their stress and grief. My approach nurtures the body, mind, & soul, building resilience through evidence-based insights and compassionate support.
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Moosa Maseko-Mkwanazi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Be it a loss of a job or a loved one, a breakdown in a romantic or work relationship, these challenges all ask for some level of adjustment to take place.
In the years that I have been in psychology field, I have acquired training in the different types of therapy namely CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Action and Commitment Therapy. In my sessions, I focus on providing a warm, welcoming, and safe space for my clients so we can build trust and collaboratively work together in their therapeutic journey
Be it a loss of a job or a loved one, a breakdown in a romantic or work relationship, these challenges all ask for some level of adjustment to take place.
In the years that I have been in psychology field, I have acquired training in the different types of therapy namely CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Action and Commitment Therapy. In my sessions, I focus on providing a warm, welcoming, and safe space for my clients so we can build trust and collaboratively work together in their therapeutic journey
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Cynthia Morgan Seepe
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Allow me to hold your hand and walk you through your journey with grief, trauma, mental health challenges, abuse and life-changing events.
My focus areas include trauma, grief, group debriefing, mental health challenges, and supporting individuals as they cope with life-changing events. I offer a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to self and others in a supportive, respectful, culturally sensitive counselling environment!
Allow me to hold your hand and walk you through your journey with grief, trauma, mental health challenges, abuse and life-changing events.
My focus areas include trauma, grief, group debriefing, mental health challenges, and supporting individuals as they cope with life-changing events. I offer a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to self and others in a supportive, respectful, culturally sensitive counselling environment!
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Photo of Marelize Van Der Walt - Marelize van der walt Counselling Services , General Counsellor
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or walking through grief or trauma?
I help children, adults and couples navigate trauma, grief and emotional challenges. I offer play therapy, narrative and meaning-centred counselling in a compassionate, supportive space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or walking through grief or trauma?
I help children, adults and couples navigate trauma, grief and emotional challenges. I offer play therapy, narrative and meaning-centred counselling in a compassionate, supportive space.
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Sehorane Mavis Lehlomela
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
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Dipuo Marotola
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Hatfield 0028
A gentle space to come back to yourself. I offer supportive online counselling for adults, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally tired, or disconnected from themselves. Together we create a safe, compassionate space where healing, self-understanding, and growth can unfold at your own pace.
A gentle space to come back to yourself. I offer supportive online counselling for adults, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally tired, or disconnected from themselves. Together we create a safe, compassionate space where healing, self-understanding, and growth can unfold at your own pace.
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Charity Hlongwane
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
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Susan Reynolds
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I studied psychology at the University of Pretoria and obtained a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. I initially worked in the field of Substance Abuse but are in private practice for the past 30 years, mostly part time. I am also employed at an EAP company. My passion is to assist my clients on their journey of life and to help them to find meaning in their pain and suffering so that they can move forward. I work from a christian perspective and was trained as a Spiritual Director at Mosaiek Akademi. However, I respect other beliefs and religions and am comfortable assisting people from any spiritual orientati
I studied psychology at the University of Pretoria and obtained a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. I initially worked in the field of Substance Abuse but are in private practice for the past 30 years, mostly part time. I am also employed at an EAP company. My passion is to assist my clients on their journey of life and to help them to find meaning in their pain and suffering so that they can move forward. I work from a christian perspective and was trained as a Spiritual Director at Mosaiek Akademi. However, I respect other beliefs and religions and am comfortable assisting people from any spiritual orientati
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Felleng Yende
Social Worker, PhD
Sandton 2191
Have you lost someone you love in your life because of an illness, or sudden death?
You can be assisted to find your strength again through a confidential session(s)
Have you lost someone you love in your life because of an illness, or sudden death?
You can be assisted to find your strength again through a confidential session(s)
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Sello Manzini
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Centurion 0163
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
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Precious Ramasodi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Fourways 2055
I am a Clinical Psychologist and passionate advocate for self-awareness and self-love. My desire for every person that I work with is to provide a safe holding environment in which they are free to express themselves without fear of judgement.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and passionate advocate for self-awareness and self-love. My desire for every person that I work with is to provide a safe holding environment in which they are free to express themselves without fear of judgement.
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Candice Masonto Counselling
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Through counselling, my goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they work towards healing, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and build the resilience needed to move forward in a healthier and more fulfilling way.
Through counselling, my goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they work towards healing, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and build the resilience needed to move forward in a healthier and more fulfilling way.
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Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
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.
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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.