Women's Issues Therapists in Emmarentia

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Reinette Claassen | Be@Ease
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Serves Area
Welcome to my space! I hold a deep respect for people - their stories, the way their minds and brains work, and above all, the heart that carries them through life. Whether supporting individuals through burnout, career crossroads, or simply helping them find stability amidst life's chaos, I approach each client with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for their lived experience. I work with both adults and teenagers transitioning into adulthood. My counselling approach is human-centred and integrative—an approach that honours the whole person rather than just the problem. Psychology-informed. Coaching-inspired.
Welcome to my space! I hold a deep respect for people - their stories, the way their minds and brains work, and above all, the heart that carries them through life. Whether supporting individuals through burnout, career crossroads, or simply helping them find stability amidst life's chaos, I approach each client with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for their lived experience. I work with both adults and teenagers transitioning into adulthood. My counselling approach is human-centred and integrative—an approach that honours the whole person rather than just the problem. Psychology-informed. Coaching-inspired.
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Carol Anne Nader
Psychologist, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
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Cynthia Rose
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Cynthia has a special interest in helping clients with anxiety, insomnia, work stress, adjustment to life events stress, and the actualisation of potential strengths and positive states of mental wellbeing. Her approach is to work systemically to understand your life context, how you perceive and think about your relationships, life, and circumstances, and how these perspectives influence your thoughts, emotions, decisions, behaviours, and relationships. She takes a practical approach to supporting you in finding solutions, developing strategies, and gaining new perspectives, working in a solution-focused way, to assist you.
Cynthia has a special interest in helping clients with anxiety, insomnia, work stress, adjustment to life events stress, and the actualisation of potential strengths and positive states of mental wellbeing. Her approach is to work systemically to understand your life context, how you perceive and think about your relationships, life, and circumstances, and how these perspectives influence your thoughts, emotions, decisions, behaviours, and relationships. She takes a practical approach to supporting you in finding solutions, developing strategies, and gaining new perspectives, working in a solution-focused way, to assist you.
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Zahrah Essop
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Have you ever felt like your pain has been minimised or misunderstood, especially during moments that were meant to feel joyful? Many of us have heard phrases like, "You're just ungrateful," "Motherhood is meant to be a blessing," or "Get over it." Yet our experiences are rarely that simple - they can carry both joy and uncertainty, fear and hope. Sometimes the hardest part is not just about what happened, but trying to make sense of what it means to you. When there is no space to explore that complexity, we may begin to doubt ourselves, struggle to name what we feel, or end up feeling like we're just living life on autopilot.
Have you ever felt like your pain has been minimised or misunderstood, especially during moments that were meant to feel joyful? Many of us have heard phrases like, "You're just ungrateful," "Motherhood is meant to be a blessing," or "Get over it." Yet our experiences are rarely that simple - they can carry both joy and uncertainty, fear and hope. Sometimes the hardest part is not just about what happened, but trying to make sense of what it means to you. When there is no space to explore that complexity, we may begin to doubt ourselves, struggle to name what we feel, or end up feeling like we're just living life on autopilot.
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Lauren Lee Fischer
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Randburg 2125
You’re a caring parent, maybe balancing work, your relationship, postpartum recovery or the challenges of raising a sensitive child. You might feel worn out by constant family stress, communication struggles, big feelings, or behavioural challenges at home. You want practical, compassionate support to help your child thrive, restore emotional balance, and rebuild strong, healthy bonds. You’re looking for play-based counselling for children, mindful parenting tools, or postpartum coaching with real solutions for calmer days, deeper connection, and a more resilient family life.
You’re a caring parent, maybe balancing work, your relationship, postpartum recovery or the challenges of raising a sensitive child. You might feel worn out by constant family stress, communication struggles, big feelings, or behavioural challenges at home. You want practical, compassionate support to help your child thrive, restore emotional balance, and rebuild strong, healthy bonds. You’re looking for play-based counselling for children, mindful parenting tools, or postpartum coaching with real solutions for calmer days, deeper connection, and a more resilient family life.
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Tshiamo Faith Sibanyoni
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I am passionate about helping people from all walks of life along their healing journey.
I am passionate about helping people from all walks of life along their healing journey.
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Jade Fletcher
General Counsellor
I see clients who are looking to heal through a holistic approach to mental wellness. The clients that I see are choosing to heal themselves and recreate themselves after divorce/breakups, co-dependency or abusive relationships. Some of my clients are doing the re-parenting in wellness program and finding direction and meaning again. They are building their self esteem as well as gaining deeper insight into who they are, why they have the patterns they have and how to replace them with healthier ones. Together we focus on breaking toxic cycles and rewriting your narrative.
I see clients who are looking to heal through a holistic approach to mental wellness. The clients that I see are choosing to heal themselves and recreate themselves after divorce/breakups, co-dependency or abusive relationships. Some of my clients are doing the re-parenting in wellness program and finding direction and meaning again. They are building their self esteem as well as gaining deeper insight into who they are, why they have the patterns they have and how to replace them with healthier ones. Together we focus on breaking toxic cycles and rewriting your narrative.
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Maxine R Bekker
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Linden 2104
Maxine is an HPCSA registered Arts Therapist, Expressive Movement facilitator (somatic psychology) and Family Constellations practitioner (systems-theory) providing therapy to adults and couples in JHB or online. Her work bridges clinical practice with personal connection with a strong emphasis- and passion for eco-psychodynamic theories and creative expression. She has a special interest in holding space for life transitions and exploring relationships and intimacy through attachment and concepts of belonging. She approaches her work in a gentle, integrative, and client led manner - giving space for each unique story to unfold.
Maxine is an HPCSA registered Arts Therapist, Expressive Movement facilitator (somatic psychology) and Family Constellations practitioner (systems-theory) providing therapy to adults and couples in JHB or online. Her work bridges clinical practice with personal connection with a strong emphasis- and passion for eco-psychodynamic theories and creative expression. She has a special interest in holding space for life transitions and exploring relationships and intimacy through attachment and concepts of belonging. She approaches her work in a gentle, integrative, and client led manner - giving space for each unique story to unfold.
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Pearl Antonette Viljoen
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I like to work with individuals that realise that they need and deserve help, and someone who is ready and willing to work on themselves. Someone who wants to improve their coping mechanisms, their ability to manage stress, to manage their emotions, to deal with adjustment, to deal with change, to deal with past and current trauma, to learn to love and nurture themselves and improve their relationships wit others. People who want to shift old patterns that no longer serve them.
I like to work with individuals that realise that they need and deserve help, and someone who is ready and willing to work on themselves. Someone who wants to improve their coping mechanisms, their ability to manage stress, to manage their emotions, to deal with adjustment, to deal with change, to deal with past and current trauma, to learn to love and nurture themselves and improve their relationships wit others. People who want to shift old patterns that no longer serve them.
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Siska Plekker
General Counsellor
Online Only
I work with adults living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm — including those who feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from themselves, or repeating patterns in relationships and self-worth. Many feel they have lost their identity or never fully developed a sense of who they are. I also work with women who feel lost — through motherhood, divorce, or simply years of putting everyone else first. My clients want more than insight. They want emotional stability, practical tools, healthier coping, and a grounded sense of direction and purpose — working with both the mind and body.
I work with adults living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm — including those who feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from themselves, or repeating patterns in relationships and self-worth. Many feel they have lost their identity or never fully developed a sense of who they are. I also work with women who feel lost — through motherhood, divorce, or simply years of putting everyone else first. My clients want more than insight. They want emotional stability, practical tools, healthier coping, and a grounded sense of direction and purpose — working with both the mind and body.
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Marjaanah Motala
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! As a woman, I get how complex life can be. My aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with those who are ready to invest in themselves and their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, have difficult conversations, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change. Healing isn’t always easy; it takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle but structured and guided approach by using exercises and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
Welcome! As a woman, I get how complex life can be. My aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with those who are ready to invest in themselves and their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, have difficult conversations, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change. Healing isn’t always easy; it takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle but structured and guided approach by using exercises and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
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Jané Nash Drama Therapy
Art Therapist, MA
4 Endorsed
Feeling stuck, anxious, or emotionally drained after a difficult experience? Maybe you're carrying the weight of trauma, a brain injury, or a life change that's left you feeling disconnected from yourself. You might be going through the motions but not really feeling your life. Perhaps you've tried talking about it before and it didn't help — or the idea of sitting and reliving painful memories feels unbearable. You deserve support that works differently. A space where healing happens gently, creatively, and at your pace.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or emotionally drained after a difficult experience? Maybe you're carrying the weight of trauma, a brain injury, or a life change that's left you feeling disconnected from yourself. You might be going through the motions but not really feeling your life. Perhaps you've tried talking about it before and it didn't help — or the idea of sitting and reliving painful memories feels unbearable. You deserve support that works differently. A space where healing happens gently, creatively, and at your pace.
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Kgomotso Grace Sekhute
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, Executive and Team Coach, who is passionate about facilitating inclusive and equitable health care for marginalised groups. I am able to create safe spaces for individuals and groups, to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges associated with transitions (e.g. coping with chronic health conditions). Our newly established social enterprise, BionicsForAfrika Healthcare (B4AHC), specialises in the provision of comprehensive Family Psycho-Social Care and Assistive Devices (prostheses and bionic limbs), to contribute towards the improvement of quality of life, of Differently Able children.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, Executive and Team Coach, who is passionate about facilitating inclusive and equitable health care for marginalised groups. I am able to create safe spaces for individuals and groups, to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges associated with transitions (e.g. coping with chronic health conditions). Our newly established social enterprise, BionicsForAfrika Healthcare (B4AHC), specialises in the provision of comprehensive Family Psycho-Social Care and Assistive Devices (prostheses and bionic limbs), to contribute towards the improvement of quality of life, of Differently Able children.
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Dr. Hmrithi Jairam
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Sandton 2191
Dr Hmrithi Jairam is our resident Clinical Psychologist at Elevate Mental Health. We are a private psychotherapy practice that is committed to elevating the importance of good mental health. Dr Jairam works with adults and couples and she believes that through effective communication, the conversation around mental health can become one of acceptance, openness, and respect.
Dr Hmrithi Jairam is our resident Clinical Psychologist at Elevate Mental Health. We are a private psychotherapy practice that is committed to elevating the importance of good mental health. Dr Jairam works with adults and couples and she believes that through effective communication, the conversation around mental health can become one of acceptance, openness, and respect.
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Lusanda Cebekhulu
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Fourways 2055
Waitlist for new clients
I offer clients a safe and empathic space, within which they can explore their experiences and the subsequent emotional or psychological impact thereof. I hold the belief that, this enables clients to be empowered in making choices that will help them to make changes in their lives which can lead to them having a successful life journey.
I offer clients a safe and empathic space, within which they can explore their experiences and the subsequent emotional or psychological impact thereof. I hold the belief that, this enables clients to be empowered in making choices that will help them to make changes in their lives which can lead to them having a successful life journey.
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Khanyisile Manzini
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Centurion 0163
As a Counseling Psychologist with over 10 years of experience, I offer expertise in therapeutic interventions, mentorship, and clinical supervision. My culturally sensitive approach promotes healing and personal growth by empowering clients to build resilience and develop effective coping strategies. I look forward to working with you on your mental health journey.
As a Counseling Psychologist with over 10 years of experience, I offer expertise in therapeutic interventions, mentorship, and clinical supervision. My culturally sensitive approach promotes healing and personal growth by empowering clients to build resilience and develop effective coping strategies. I look forward to working with you on your mental health journey.
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Bronwen L Davies
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Edenburg 2128
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
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Sarah Hathorn
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Saxonwold 2132
I am a clinical psychologist offering psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I work psychodynamically, meaning I work with the unconscious, and believe that our feelings about ourselves and others are often rooted in our early experiences. At the same time, I am attuned to the social forces that shape our ways of living in the world, and consider each individual holistically within their context.
I am a clinical psychologist offering psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I work psychodynamically, meaning I work with the unconscious, and believe that our feelings about ourselves and others are often rooted in our early experiences. At the same time, I am attuned to the social forces that shape our ways of living in the world, and consider each individual holistically within their context.
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Nechamah Drishner Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
I am passionate about counselling in a non-judgmental, empathetic, warm and trusting environment, as through my own journey I have learnt the absolute importance of a truly genuine counselling sphere. My goal through counselling is to enable my clients to access their true selves and through awareness live congruent lifestyles. My role in counselling is to facilitate my clients' growth process, through the activation of their own toolboxes. My scope of counselling interest is vast, whereby I aspire to give my all to my clients, by providing a safe, secure space to unlock their innermost challenges and make positive life choices.
I am passionate about counselling in a non-judgmental, empathetic, warm and trusting environment, as through my own journey I have learnt the absolute importance of a truly genuine counselling sphere. My goal through counselling is to enable my clients to access their true selves and through awareness live congruent lifestyles. My role in counselling is to facilitate my clients' growth process, through the activation of their own toolboxes. My scope of counselling interest is vast, whereby I aspire to give my all to my clients, by providing a safe, secure space to unlock their innermost challenges and make positive life choices.
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Wellness with Lindz
Social Worker, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Randburg 2188
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
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Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.