Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Craighall

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Ondiswa Sima
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Craighall 2196
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.
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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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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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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TalkingSpace
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Bryanston 2191
The teardrop captures the struggle to cope with the pain and emptiness of our lived experience. It also embodies our capacity to be moved – to feel joy, mastery, beauty and love. This statement captures new possibilities for transition, growth, creation and becoming. Therapy is the space that offers a dialogue between your inner states of mind and the world outside of you where conflict and struggle often play out. As you put words to these experiences, you start to see the patterns of your relationship to the world and the people in it. Getting to this place is wonderful as you begin to live the change that you seek.
The teardrop captures the struggle to cope with the pain and emptiness of our lived experience. It also embodies our capacity to be moved – to feel joy, mastery, beauty and love. This statement captures new possibilities for transition, growth, creation and becoming. Therapy is the space that offers a dialogue between your inner states of mind and the world outside of you where conflict and struggle often play out. As you put words to these experiences, you start to see the patterns of your relationship to the world and the people in it. Getting to this place is wonderful as you begin to live the change that you seek.
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Nthabiseng Geneth Sethoga
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
Bringing meaning and purpose to life. My ideal clients are people facing life transitions—burnout, loss, relationship struggles, or feeling spiritually disconnected. Though strong on the outside, they’re silently overwhelmed and craving peace, clarity, and purpose. They want a safe, judgment-free space where faith meets emotional support. They’re ready to invest in their healing and recovery.
Bringing meaning and purpose to life. My ideal clients are people facing life transitions—burnout, loss, relationship struggles, or feeling spiritually disconnected. Though strong on the outside, they’re silently overwhelmed and craving peace, clarity, and purpose. They want a safe, judgment-free space where faith meets emotional support. They’re ready to invest in their healing and recovery.
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Iris counseling services
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
I work with clients who may be struggling with addiction any sort of addiction ,both individuals ,families and groups .Offer family support to affect family members through their loved once suffer from addiction . offer assessment to teenagers suffering from addiction and personal issues ,peer pressure .assist with coping skills like anger management ,depression and ,dual diagnosis and family conflict . assist with court diversion
I work with clients who may be struggling with addiction any sort of addiction ,both individuals ,families and groups .Offer family support to affect family members through their loved once suffer from addiction . offer assessment to teenagers suffering from addiction and personal issues ,peer pressure .assist with coping skills like anger management ,depression and ,dual diagnosis and family conflict . assist with court diversion
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Yoliswa Veronica Keswa
General Counsellor
Life often brings challenges that can feel heavy—whether it’s the strain of a relationship, the pain of loss, or the stress of daily responsibilities. My role as a counselor is to walk alongside you with compassion, offering a safe and supportive space where your story can be heard and honored. I believe healing begins with empathy and understanding. In our sessions, we work together to uncover patterns that strengthen resilience, and build practical tools that help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you are seeking to restore connection in your marriage, navigate personal struggles, or simply find balance.
Life often brings challenges that can feel heavy—whether it’s the strain of a relationship, the pain of loss, or the stress of daily responsibilities. My role as a counselor is to walk alongside you with compassion, offering a safe and supportive space where your story can be heard and honored. I believe healing begins with empathy and understanding. In our sessions, we work together to uncover patterns that strengthen resilience, and build practical tools that help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you are seeking to restore connection in your marriage, navigate personal struggles, or simply find balance.
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Sindiswa Mbhele
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
My ideal client would be a client who comes with her partner they are married . The problem they are facing is a jealous violent x partner who doesn't want to co parent in peace. Needs Co parenting skills Goals Reach a harmonous, matured and peaceful way which would benefit both parties and reach a goal which will be in the best interests of the child. What they want is to raise a child without fighting. Maintain peace and raise a child.
My ideal client would be a client who comes with her partner they are married . The problem they are facing is a jealous violent x partner who doesn't want to co parent in peace. Needs Co parenting skills Goals Reach a harmonous, matured and peaceful way which would benefit both parties and reach a goal which will be in the best interests of the child. What they want is to raise a child without fighting. Maintain peace and raise a child.
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Jossy Mantile Thokolo
Registered Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Naturena 2095
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out. You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out. You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
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Itumeleng Phillips
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Sandton 2146
Life does not move in straight lines. Many people reach moments where something shifts such as a loss, a new role, a relationship change, or simply the feeling that life is asking something new of them.
Life does not move in straight lines. Many people reach moments where something shifts such as a loss, a new role, a relationship change, or simply the feeling that life is asking something new of them.
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Stephen Aidan Holgate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edenvale 1609
I also support clients through bereavement, care of the elderly, and the wider emotional challenges that arise across different life stages.
As a CPSC-accredited Christian counsellor, accredited family and divorce mediator, and parenting coordinator — and a pastor in the Order of Christian Service — I bring clinical, pastoral, and mediation expertise to every session. I also support clients through pet loss, a grief that is real but often goes unacknowledged.
I also support clients through bereavement, care of the elderly, and the wider emotional challenges that arise across different life stages.
As a CPSC-accredited Christian counsellor, accredited family and divorce mediator, and parenting coordinator — and a pastor in the Order of Christian Service — I bring clinical, pastoral, and mediation expertise to every session. I also support clients through pet loss, a grief that is real but often goes unacknowledged.
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Kholofelo Mavis Chauke
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
My ideal clients are cancer patients, abused people, learners facing challenges with concentration and pregnant learners, parents not coping with their children behavior and parents of children with disabilities.
My ideal clients are cancer patients, abused people, learners facing challenges with concentration and pregnant learners, parents not coping with their children behavior and parents of children with disabilities.
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Mandy Florence
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Midrand 1684
I work in a long term psychoanalytic way which is suitable for patients who would like to work deeply with their issues and feelings. Patients who are hoping to grow in themselves, and enrich their interpersonal experiences would find this a rewarding approach.
I work in a long term psychoanalytic way which is suitable for patients who would like to work deeply with their issues and feelings. Patients who are hoping to grow in themselves, and enrich their interpersonal experiences would find this a rewarding approach.
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Victoria Margaret Timm
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2191
I am passionate about my work as a cognitive behavioural therapist and believe that meaningful change takes place through a collaborative relationship and empowerment. I partner with clients to identify unhelpful patterns and provide a cognitive behavioural understanding of this as well as evidence based tools that help them to move forward. My goal is to create a respectful, supportive relationship through which healing can be facilitated. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a counselling psychologist and work both online via a secure, encrypted Zoom platform and face to face in my practice.
I am passionate about my work as a cognitive behavioural therapist and believe that meaningful change takes place through a collaborative relationship and empowerment. I partner with clients to identify unhelpful patterns and provide a cognitive behavioural understanding of this as well as evidence based tools that help them to move forward. My goal is to create a respectful, supportive relationship through which healing can be facilitated. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a counselling psychologist and work both online via a secure, encrypted Zoom platform and face to face in my practice.
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Emma Lomberg
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2191
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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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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Dr. Corneli Van der Walt
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life tends to have its way with all of us. Challenging, unsettling or painful experiences may change the way you see and experience life and negatively affect your relationships, work, mental health and overall well-being. My passion is to help you grow through the challenges that you may be experiencing. Helping requires that I listen attentively and deeply to be able to help you finding ways to see, think, feel and act in ways that leave you more capable and empowered. My goals are for your growth to be lasting so that you are able to handle future challenges and live your life to the fullest.
Life tends to have its way with all of us. Challenging, unsettling or painful experiences may change the way you see and experience life and negatively affect your relationships, work, mental health and overall well-being. My passion is to help you grow through the challenges that you may be experiencing. Helping requires that I listen attentively and deeply to be able to help you finding ways to see, think, feel and act in ways that leave you more capable and empowered. My goals are for your growth to be lasting so that you are able to handle future challenges and live your life to the fullest.
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Julia Noble
Verified Verified
Serves Area
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
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Mavhungu Ramavhoya
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Benoni 1501
I am a Clinical Psychologist who recognises that seeking support is an act of courage and vulnerability. At the heart of my practice, is a deep commitment for creating a warm and inclusive space where, individuals couples, and families can freely share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I am also committed to providing a supportive environment where you feel valued, heard and empowered to navigate your unique journey towards healing, growth and self-discovery.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who recognises that seeking support is an act of courage and vulnerability. At the heart of my practice, is a deep commitment for creating a warm and inclusive space where, individuals couples, and families can freely share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I am also committed to providing a supportive environment where you feel valued, heard and empowered to navigate your unique journey towards healing, growth and self-discovery.
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Rita Watson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and initially qualified as a social worker. Taking into account each person’s unique personality, goals and issues, I work from an eclectic approach to ensure that individual needs and situations are addressed. In this integrative approach, various psychotherapeutic modalities such as the psychodynamic approach, cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy are utilised. Issues may include depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, couples therapy and bereavement.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and initially qualified as a social worker. Taking into account each person’s unique personality, goals and issues, I work from an eclectic approach to ensure that individual needs and situations are addressed. In this integrative approach, various psychotherapeutic modalities such as the psychodynamic approach, cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy are utilised. Issues may include depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, couples therapy and bereavement.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Elders
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.