Therapists in Ekurhuleni

Having completed over 220 hours of counselling I am ready to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment and to be a kind, empathetic, and listening ear on your journey to health and healing. “Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client” - Ili Rivera Walter
Having completed over 220 hours of counselling I am ready to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment and to be a kind, empathetic, and listening ear on your journey to health and healing. “Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client” - Ili Rivera Walter
I work with children, young people, families and schools, using various psychological techniques to promote positive outcomes in relation to wellbeing, communication and learning.
I work with children, young people, families and schools, using various psychological techniques to promote positive outcomes in relation to wellbeing, communication and learning.

Dramatherapy is a safe, non-judgmental and non-confrontational way of exploring and reflecting on experiences and feelings. It is not about performing or being good at drama. It is a personal journey into self-discovery and wholeness that reaches deep within one’s soul. It is based less on talking and more on using the imagination and the body. It provides the opportunity to try out new ways of getting in touch with oneself and interacting with other people. It can help you to discover the ability that lies within you to be creative and playful.
Dramatherapy is a safe, non-judgmental and non-confrontational way of exploring and reflecting on experiences and feelings. It is not about performing or being good at drama. It is a personal journey into self-discovery and wholeness that reaches deep within one’s soul. It is based less on talking and more on using the imagination and the body. It provides the opportunity to try out new ways of getting in touch with oneself and interacting with other people. It can help you to discover the ability that lies within you to be creative and playful.

With nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I understand that growing up—and growing through—life often involves discovering who we truly are and where we belong. I work with clients navigating life transitions, grief, and mental health complexities, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their unique stories. As a compassionate listener and eclectic practitioner, I integrate creative arts and spirituality to help clients make sense of their struggles, reconnect with their strengths, and rewrite their narratives.
What’s your story? Let’s uncover it together.
With nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I understand that growing up—and growing through—life often involves discovering who we truly are and where we belong. I work with clients navigating life transitions, grief, and mental health complexities, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their unique stories. As a compassionate listener and eclectic practitioner, I integrate creative arts and spirituality to help clients make sense of their struggles, reconnect with their strengths, and rewrite their narratives.
What’s your story? Let’s uncover it together.

As a Specialist Wellness Counselor with a focus on holistic wellness, my approach centers on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit to achieve a balanced and harmonious life. With a deep commitment to supporting individuals in their journey toward overall well-being, I combine evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
As a Specialist Wellness Counselor with a focus on holistic wellness, my approach centers on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit to achieve a balanced and harmonious life. With a deep commitment to supporting individuals in their journey toward overall well-being, I combine evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

My name is Siphokazi and I am a Counselling Psychologist. I assist individuals develop a deeper connection with themselves and those around them. I offer both short and long term-therapy. In therapy, I prioritize establishing a secure environment, fostering genuine connections, and utilizing a collaborative approach to achieve therapy goals with clients. I have a vast experience in working with children, adults, families and couples. I offer children play therapy, adolescent, teenagers, adult psychotherapy, family therapy, and couples/marriage therapy.
My name is Siphokazi and I am a Counselling Psychologist. I assist individuals develop a deeper connection with themselves and those around them. I offer both short and long term-therapy. In therapy, I prioritize establishing a secure environment, fostering genuine connections, and utilizing a collaborative approach to achieve therapy goals with clients. I have a vast experience in working with children, adults, families and couples. I offer children play therapy, adolescent, teenagers, adult psychotherapy, family therapy, and couples/marriage therapy.

I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, experienced in guiding individuals, couples and families through their journey towards emotional well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various other mental health challenges. I am committed to helping clients uncover their inner strength and resilience. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, I strive to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past wounds, and ultimately, to flourish as the best versions of themselves.
I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, experienced in guiding individuals, couples and families through their journey towards emotional well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various other mental health challenges. I am committed to helping clients uncover their inner strength and resilience. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, I strive to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past wounds, and ultimately, to flourish as the best versions of themselves.

Sometimes relationships are hard and painful, but there is a way to bring restoration, connection and life back into our relationships. Whether you want to enhance your connection, recover after an affair, adjusting to life changes and challenges, learn communication skills, dealing with conflict or trying to cope and deal with relational issues - I can assist you and guide you along the journey. Sometimes relationships are hard and causes al lot of frustration, anxiety, pain and the feeling of disconnection. Ultimately we were made to enjoy healthy and flourishing relationships.
Sometimes relationships are hard and painful, but there is a way to bring restoration, connection and life back into our relationships. Whether you want to enhance your connection, recover after an affair, adjusting to life changes and challenges, learn communication skills, dealing with conflict or trying to cope and deal with relational issues - I can assist you and guide you along the journey. Sometimes relationships are hard and causes al lot of frustration, anxiety, pain and the feeling of disconnection. Ultimately we were made to enjoy healthy and flourishing relationships.

I am a Social work, due to the lack in communication and pride, Lot of good marriages and up in divorce. Take pride in your marriage. Fight to save your marriage or relationship. Let me help you.
I am a Social work, due to the lack in communication and pride, Lot of good marriages and up in divorce. Take pride in your marriage. Fight to save your marriage or relationship. Let me help you.

Brittany Carmichael is a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has a special interest in working with adults of all ages. She offers individual counselling services and she also has a passion for psychoeducational talks and workshops. Her main focus is on the promotion of mental health awareness.
Brittany Carmichael is a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has a special interest in working with adults of all ages. She offers individual counselling services and she also has a passion for psychoeducational talks and workshops. Her main focus is on the promotion of mental health awareness.

Passionate and understanding Clinical Psychologist with over 7 years experience here to assist you through whatever challenges you may face.
Passionate and understanding Clinical Psychologist with over 7 years experience here to assist you through whatever challenges you may face.

I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples and families.
I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples and families.

Mathema Florence Molapo
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Kempton Park 1619
Not accepting new clients
I am a private social worker who is affiliated with the South Africa Council for social services and I have a professional experience of working with teenagers, as I was once employed by the Department of education as a learner support agent, I have also worked with both married and divorced couples. In my line of duty I also offer counseling to people who are infected or affected with HIV/Aids, I also provide support to individuals and families who have lost their loved ones. I have worked at Thuthuzela care center and I have gained experience of working with victims who were sexually harassed.
I am a private social worker who is affiliated with the South Africa Council for social services and I have a professional experience of working with teenagers, as I was once employed by the Department of education as a learner support agent, I have also worked with both married and divorced couples. In my line of duty I also offer counseling to people who are infected or affected with HIV/Aids, I also provide support to individuals and families who have lost their loved ones. I have worked at Thuthuzela care center and I have gained experience of working with victims who were sexually harassed.

The therapeutic space is one where you will have the opportunity to explore and find new ways of looking at existing problems. The therapeutic process can be immensely rewarding, one in which you can discover new insights and knowledge of yourself and your problem. Although it is often a challenging process, I am here to guide you through it in the most gentle and comforting way. Each story shared in therapy is valued. The therapeutic space is yours to engage in and find comfort in. May your journey into healing begin here…
The therapeutic space is one where you will have the opportunity to explore and find new ways of looking at existing problems. The therapeutic process can be immensely rewarding, one in which you can discover new insights and knowledge of yourself and your problem. Although it is often a challenging process, I am here to guide you through it in the most gentle and comforting way. Each story shared in therapy is valued. The therapeutic space is yours to engage in and find comfort in. May your journey into healing begin here…

I am a compassionate psychologist working with individual adults and couples. I listen with interest and curiosity to your experiences, journeying with you to promote healing. I also provide an open-minded supervision space for psychologists.
I am a compassionate psychologist working with individual adults and couples. I listen with interest and curiosity to your experiences, journeying with you to promote healing. I also provide an open-minded supervision space for psychologists.

Counselling by Lauren
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Rynfield 1514
My ideal client is one who wants to experience a hands on, empathetic and open minded interpersonal connection between client and counsellor. Who looks forward to working in partnership with me on their counselling journey.
My ideal client is one who wants to experience a hands on, empathetic and open minded interpersonal connection between client and counsellor. Who looks forward to working in partnership with me on their counselling journey.

Many people I meet are seeking meaningful connection; they yearn to be listened to, fully seen and understood for who they truly are. They need to belong. I believe that if we all stood in a circle and held hands, each of us could take a little love from the person on their right, absorb what they need and pass the remainder on, to the person on their left. Is this not our role on the planet - to nourish and uplift one another as best we can?
Many people I meet are seeking meaningful connection; they yearn to be listened to, fully seen and understood for who they truly are. They need to belong. I believe that if we all stood in a circle and held hands, each of us could take a little love from the person on their right, absorb what they need and pass the remainder on, to the person on their left. Is this not our role on the planet - to nourish and uplift one another as best we can?

Jon Pedrosa assists individuals/couples/families with psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and challenges. Psychotherapy is a medium of talk therapy, which facilitates a process of development and personal growth. The mode of therapy practiced is psychodynamic in nature with a humanistic approach. This means that the therapeutic aim is to identify internal conflicts which the patient may be unaware of that manifests and hinders present behaviour. The goal is assisting the patient to gain self-awareness, insight, and an understanding of how past experiences influences present behaviour.
Jon Pedrosa assists individuals/couples/families with psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and challenges. Psychotherapy is a medium of talk therapy, which facilitates a process of development and personal growth. The mode of therapy practiced is psychodynamic in nature with a humanistic approach. This means that the therapeutic aim is to identify internal conflicts which the patient may be unaware of that manifests and hinders present behaviour. The goal is assisting the patient to gain self-awareness, insight, and an understanding of how past experiences influences present behaviour.

As a psychologist, Dr. Adams collaborates with individuals to improve their well-being and alleviate distress. Her goal is to give individuals the skills they need to handle crises, improve their problem-solving skills, and build stronger relationships with others. Through the various interventions, she advocates for mental health consciousness. She works with individuals experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also facilitates subject-choice assessments, career guidance and coaching.
As a psychologist, Dr. Adams collaborates with individuals to improve their well-being and alleviate distress. Her goal is to give individuals the skills they need to handle crises, improve their problem-solving skills, and build stronger relationships with others. Through the various interventions, she advocates for mental health consciousness. She works with individuals experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also facilitates subject-choice assessments, career guidance and coaching.

As a dedicated and compassionate registered counsellor, I am committed to supporting individuals through their personal challenges and emotional journeys. With years of experience in counselling, I specialise in trauma counselling, bereavement counselling, stress management, work/life balance, individual counselling, couples therapy and family dynamics. My approach is solution-focused and empathetic, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and discover solutions.
As a dedicated and compassionate registered counsellor, I am committed to supporting individuals through their personal challenges and emotional journeys. With years of experience in counselling, I specialise in trauma counselling, bereavement counselling, stress management, work/life balance, individual counselling, couples therapy and family dynamics. My approach is solution-focused and empathetic, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and discover solutions.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Ekurhuleni
200+
Average cost per session
R650
Counsellors in Ekurhuleni who prioritize treating:
71% | Anxiety |
69% | Relationship Issues |
65% | Self Esteem |
64% | Stress |
63% | Depression |
63% | Bereavement |
63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
92% | Discovery Health |
91% | Bonitas |
85% | Momentum |
How Counsellors in Ekurhuleni see their clients
90% | In Person and Online | |
10% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Ekurhuleni?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Psychologists listed in the directory are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The majority of General Counsellors featured in the directory align themselves with reputable professional bodies, particularly the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners. All Registered Counsellors listed must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in South Africa.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in South Africa could be between R600 and R1,500. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are registered with the HPCSA and professional organisations such as PsySSA or the ASCHP are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client, or as required by law, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.