In Person Therapists in Cresta

Obert Takudzwa Rukato
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Cresta 2194
I approach therapy as a deeply relational process. I believe many of the difficulties we experience, whether in our emotions, relationships, or sense of self, are not random, but reflect patterns that developed over time, in response to past experiences, relationships, and forms of trauma. In our work together I aim to help you gently identify and understand these recurring cycles, so that they can begin to shift in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable. I see therapy as a space where you can come to better understand yourself, feel more connected in your relationships, and begin to move out of patterns that no longer serve you.
I approach therapy as a deeply relational process. I believe many of the difficulties we experience, whether in our emotions, relationships, or sense of self, are not random, but reflect patterns that developed over time, in response to past experiences, relationships, and forms of trauma. In our work together I aim to help you gently identify and understand these recurring cycles, so that they can begin to shift in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable. I see therapy as a space where you can come to better understand yourself, feel more connected in your relationships, and begin to move out of patterns that no longer serve you.
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Dr. Nelmarie Boshoff
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am available for online and face to face sessions.
I offer individual therapy in Afrikaans & English. I am a solution-orientated therapist who aims to assist clients in finding the best and most effective solution to their problem. I focus on creating a safe environment where clients can resolve past problems, deal more successfully with current life challenges and strive towards a more fulfilled future.
I am available for online and face to face sessions.
I offer individual therapy in Afrikaans & English. I am a solution-orientated therapist who aims to assist clients in finding the best and most effective solution to their problem. I focus on creating a safe environment where clients can resolve past problems, deal more successfully with current life challenges and strive towards a more fulfilled future.
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Alexandra Stevenson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer therapy for adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating relationship patterns. Many of my clients are navigating grief, identity questions, life transitions, self worth, or old wounds that still shape the present.
I offer therapy for adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating relationship patterns. Many of my clients are navigating grief, identity questions, life transitions, self worth, or old wounds that still shape the present.
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Siphokazi Makola
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessments for children (7+), adolescents, adults, and couples, both online and in person.
Often, people come to therapy not because there is one clear problem, but because something doesn't feel quite right anymore. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from those around you, or wondering why the same difficulties keep resurfacing. I work with children (7+), adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, maternal mental health concerns, grief, and major life transitions. Together, we explore these experiences with curiosity and care.
I offer psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessments for children (7+), adolescents, adults, and couples, both online and in person.
Often, people come to therapy not because there is one clear problem, but because something doesn't feel quite right anymore. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from those around you, or wondering why the same difficulties keep resurfacing. I work with children (7+), adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, maternal mental health concerns, grief, and major life transitions. Together, we explore these experiences with curiosity and care.
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Deanne Pickworth
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families. I am particularly passionate about empowering teenagers and young adults to develop healthy coping skills and self-confidence to better manage challenging life situations such as bullying, toxic relationships, parental divorce or substance abuse. I enjoy interacting with diversity among people and aim to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood and supported throughout the counselling process.
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families. I am particularly passionate about empowering teenagers and young adults to develop healthy coping skills and self-confidence to better manage challenging life situations such as bullying, toxic relationships, parental divorce or substance abuse. I enjoy interacting with diversity among people and aim to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood and supported throughout the counselling process.
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Zeenat Essop
General Counsellor, MPsych
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a psychological counsellor, business owner, and mother, I know how overwhelming life can feel at times. Juggling responsibilities, relationships, and personal struggles can take a toll, and sometimes, we just need a space to breathe, reflect, and be heard. My goal is to provide that space,one that is supportive, and free of judgment. I believe in the power of real conversations, gentle guidance, and genuine connection to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a moment to pause and find your way forward, I’m here to walk that journey with you.
As a psychological counsellor, business owner, and mother, I know how overwhelming life can feel at times. Juggling responsibilities, relationships, and personal struggles can take a toll, and sometimes, we just need a space to breathe, reflect, and be heard. My goal is to provide that space,one that is supportive, and free of judgment. I believe in the power of real conversations, gentle guidance, and genuine connection to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a moment to pause and find your way forward, I’m here to walk that journey with you.
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Helping Us Assist You
General Counsellor
Serves Area
- when you dont have anyone to talk to - Needing expert advise or counselling - you want a professional third part opinion - when you are becoming self destructive -struggling with depression, anxiety or sress tying to understand yourself when you struggle with self confidence Relationship Problems Trauma suffered struggling to express your emotions anger outbursts, violence Helping Us Asssit You provide counselling in Johannesburg for face to face and also on line from wherever you are.
Individual, Couple, amily, grief, trauma, pre marital counselling are the services that we offer
- when you dont have anyone to talk to - Needing expert advise or counselling - you want a professional third part opinion - when you are becoming self destructive -struggling with depression, anxiety or sress tying to understand yourself when you struggle with self confidence Relationship Problems Trauma suffered struggling to express your emotions anger outbursts, violence Helping Us Asssit You provide counselling in Johannesburg for face to face and also on line from wherever you are.
Individual, Couple, amily, grief, trauma, pre marital counselling are the services that we offer
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Octavia Stewart
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an Educational Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in education and a strong teaching background, providing insight into classroom expectations and learning environments. I have extensive experience working with learners, teachers, and parents. I currently serve on the School-Based Support Team (SBST) at a school in Randburg, collaborating with teachers to support learners requiring additional assistance. My role includes psycho-educational assessments, classroom accommodations, behaviour management, and Individualised Support Plans ISPs).
I am an Educational Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in education and a strong teaching background, providing insight into classroom expectations and learning environments. I have extensive experience working with learners, teachers, and parents. I currently serve on the School-Based Support Team (SBST) at a school in Randburg, collaborating with teachers to support learners requiring additional assistance. My role includes psycho-educational assessments, classroom accommodations, behaviour management, and Individualised Support Plans ISPs).
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Psychological and People Transformation Services
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Face-to-face is strictly by appointment.
As Mahatma Gandhi said: “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” I believe that we all sometimes need help to manage how we are reacting to the situations in our lives. Hence, the first step in therapy is understanding what is happening in your life & deciding how we can change it.
Face-to-face is strictly by appointment.
As Mahatma Gandhi said: “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” I believe that we all sometimes need help to manage how we are reacting to the situations in our lives. Hence, the first step in therapy is understanding what is happening in your life & deciding how we can change it.
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Althea Sherry
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer psychotherapy sessions in person at my practice in Fairland, Johannesburg, or online via video.
As a Counselling Psychologist based in Northcliff / Fairland, I provide high quality, focused therapy that aims to help any client in my care to live a fuller life. If you’re struggling with relationships, or wanting to move past troubles or behaviours that are holding you back, psychotherapy can support you to engage with these in a way that helps you to truly move forward.
I offer psychotherapy sessions in person at my practice in Fairland, Johannesburg, or online via video.
As a Counselling Psychologist based in Northcliff / Fairland, I provide high quality, focused therapy that aims to help any client in my care to live a fuller life. If you’re struggling with relationships, or wanting to move past troubles or behaviours that are holding you back, psychotherapy can support you to engage with these in a way that helps you to truly move forward.
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Tapestry Wellness Hub
Social Worker, MSocSci, SACSSP
Serves Area
I offer therapy in-person, online via teams and what's app.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
I offer therapy in-person, online via teams and what's app.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
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Christa Badenhorst
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Cresta 2194
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Zukisani Buyana
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist registered with the HPCSA, working with individuals such as children, adolescents and adults facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist registered with the HPCSA, working with individuals such as children, adolescents and adults facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges.
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Shanell Chantel Sampson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Mondeor 2091
I offer both in-person and online therapy sessions, with availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
As a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA, I hold an MA in Counselling Psychology from Nelson Mandela University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg. My experience spans university counselling, community clinic work and private practice. My approach is integrative and context-aware, recognising the interplay between individual experience and broader social realities. I aim to offer therapy that honours both personal narrative and systemic influences, supporting clients in cultivating insight, resilience, and empowerment.
I offer both in-person and online therapy sessions, with availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
As a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA, I hold an MA in Counselling Psychology from Nelson Mandela University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg. My experience spans university counselling, community clinic work and private practice. My approach is integrative and context-aware, recognising the interplay between individual experience and broader social realities. I aim to offer therapy that honours both personal narrative and systemic influences, supporting clients in cultivating insight, resilience, and empowerment.
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Athenea Faye
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Edenvale 1609
I offer in-person sessions in Bryanston & Edenvale, & online sessions in the comfort of your own private space.
I prefer to use a person centered approach with clients and patients, ensuring that their individual needs and challenges are addressed, and will tailor the specific therapeutic approaches based on my training, and on what will work for the patient. I work with a range of patients, from children to adults, couples and families and I can converse in English and Afrikaans. I am a firm believer in living your values, and in embracing your authenticity. I am very passionate about helping individuals and groups to become their best selves, overcome past traumas, and reach their full potential.
I offer in-person sessions in Bryanston & Edenvale, & online sessions in the comfort of your own private space.
I prefer to use a person centered approach with clients and patients, ensuring that their individual needs and challenges are addressed, and will tailor the specific therapeutic approaches based on my training, and on what will work for the patient. I work with a range of patients, from children to adults, couples and families and I can converse in English and Afrikaans. I am a firm believer in living your values, and in embracing your authenticity. I am very passionate about helping individuals and groups to become their best selves, overcome past traumas, and reach their full potential.
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Medicane Consulting
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Centurion 0157
I am a renowned Clinical Psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy for depressed clients, with anxiety, bipolar, mental and emotional stressors, relationships as well as work-related stressors. Teens experiencing social anxiety and suicidal ideation are welcome to get all the help they need without feeling judged but being safe and empowered as well. I also offer medico legal assistance for plaintiff clients. Let us help you make your life manageable and enjoyable
I am a renowned Clinical Psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy for depressed clients, with anxiety, bipolar, mental and emotional stressors, relationships as well as work-related stressors. Teens experiencing social anxiety and suicidal ideation are welcome to get all the help they need without feeling judged but being safe and empowered as well. I also offer medico legal assistance for plaintiff clients. Let us help you make your life manageable and enjoyable
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Thuli Mdluli
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work with clients on evidence-based integral therapeutic approaches based on the client's therapeutic needs. I draw upon commonly used approaches such as Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Counselling, Systems and Family Therapy, and Interactional Pattern Analysis.
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work with clients on evidence-based integral therapeutic approaches based on the client's therapeutic needs. I draw upon commonly used approaches such as Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Counselling, Systems and Family Therapy, and Interactional Pattern Analysis.
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Daniela Lotra
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Dainfern 2055
Counselling-office and after hours, in-person, online, at home privacy.
I am Daniela. I have an inherent love of people. I have always been involved in helping vulnerable populations. I worked in three African countries, outside of South Africa in Ngo's benefitting children. Children are my first love. I am able to descend to the level of the child soul and children love me too. However, youth, adults, I have also worked with. There is an immediate connection with everyone I have worked with because I feel that my best qualities are my humility, kindness, curiosity and motivation in empowering my client. I believe in servant leadership, where I lead from behind, thereby making my clients leaders.
Counselling-office and after hours, in-person, online, at home privacy.
I am Daniela. I have an inherent love of people. I have always been involved in helping vulnerable populations. I worked in three African countries, outside of South Africa in Ngo's benefitting children. Children are my first love. I am able to descend to the level of the child soul and children love me too. However, youth, adults, I have also worked with. There is an immediate connection with everyone I have worked with because I feel that my best qualities are my humility, kindness, curiosity and motivation in empowering my client. I believe in servant leadership, where I lead from behind, thereby making my clients leaders.
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Tshiamo Faith Sibanyoni
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video.
I am passionate about helping people from all walks of life along their healing journey.
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video.
I am passionate about helping people from all walks of life along their healing journey.
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Mavhungu Ramavhoya
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
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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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.

When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.

How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.