Grief Therapists in Garsfontein
Tebogo Mothoa Clinical Psychologist Pretoria
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Garsfontein 0042
Bereavement, grief, and loss are subjects close to my heart.
We all go through our life journeys using different paths which could lead us to an unplanned detour or destination. In such cases we may need someone to hold our hand or guide us to retrace our steps or re-plan our journeys. We could work together to achieve this. I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families. My practice is person-centred and focuses on clients’ personal needs, wants, desires and goals and makes them central to their care. This means allowing clients to define and to prioritise their goals.
Bereavement, grief, and loss are subjects close to my heart.
We all go through our life journeys using different paths which could lead us to an unplanned detour or destination. In such cases we may need someone to hold our hand or guide us to retrace our steps or re-plan our journeys. We could work together to achieve this. I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families. My practice is person-centred and focuses on clients’ personal needs, wants, desires and goals and makes them central to their care. This means allowing clients to define and to prioritise their goals.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with a passion for human relationships and supporting people. I am devoted to promoting the mental health of others and empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. It is deeply fulfilling for me to witness people thrive and grow personally. I feel privileged to experience and to have the opportunity to provide a safe, holding space for people to share in their joys and achievements but also collaborate with them to explore aspects of themselves and resolve their challenges.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with a passion for human relationships and supporting people. I am devoted to promoting the mental health of others and empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. It is deeply fulfilling for me to witness people thrive and grow personally. I feel privileged to experience and to have the opportunity to provide a safe, holding space for people to share in their joys and achievements but also collaborate with them to explore aspects of themselves and resolve their challenges.
I assess, diagnose and provide treatment to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties .
I believe that my role is to facilitate healing, growth and increased self awareness in my clients. This comes from my understanding that as people we face different life challenges and are often in conflict with the everchanging circumstances of our lives. We all use different coping skills to adapt to life and at times our coping skills are not sufficient and we are left feeling overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. Mine is to journey with you through your process in identifying obstacles, removing of symptoms and lessening the pain while positioning yourself well within important social systems for self fulfilment.
I assess, diagnose and provide treatment to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties .
I believe that my role is to facilitate healing, growth and increased self awareness in my clients. This comes from my understanding that as people we face different life challenges and are often in conflict with the everchanging circumstances of our lives. We all use different coping skills to adapt to life and at times our coping skills are not sufficient and we are left feeling overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. Mine is to journey with you through your process in identifying obstacles, removing of symptoms and lessening the pain while positioning yourself well within important social systems for self fulfilment.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 28 years of experience, specializing in personality disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Schizoid), complex PTSD, and relational trauma. These struggles can feel overwhelming, and many believe they’re untreatable—but real growth is possible. Using a range of evidence-based approaches, I help clients find stability, self-understanding, and healthier relationships. You don’t have to go through this alone.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 28 years of experience, specializing in personality disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Schizoid), complex PTSD, and relational trauma. These struggles can feel overwhelming, and many believe they’re untreatable—but real growth is possible. Using a range of evidence-based approaches, I help clients find stability, self-understanding, and healthier relationships. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Services offered: Individual psychotherapy, play therapy, Group therapy, couple therapy, family therapy, psycho education on mental health.
Services offered: Individual psychotherapy, play therapy, Group therapy, couple therapy, family therapy, psycho education on mental health.
I assist individual clients who experience a range of difficulties including stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction (including sex and gambling), adult ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and adjustment to life changes.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
I assist individual clients who experience a range of difficulties including stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction (including sex and gambling), adult ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and adjustment to life changes.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
Yvette Botha
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Garsfontein 0042
I am a counsellor that loves people. I love working with a client and slowly seeing the light return to their eyes. I have a special place in my heart for children, teens and woman, Pre marital counselling and people with anxiety. I believe to be successful in life we need to have a strong sense of identity, love and knowledge of ourselves. Knowing our weaknesses and strong points are key to living a healthy and abundant life.
I am a counsellor that loves people. I love working with a client and slowly seeing the light return to their eyes. I have a special place in my heart for children, teens and woman, Pre marital counselling and people with anxiety. I believe to be successful in life we need to have a strong sense of identity, love and knowledge of ourselves. Knowing our weaknesses and strong points are key to living a healthy and abundant life.
I want to help others turn their wounds into wisdom by meeting people where they are, and walking alongside them to where they want to be. I was drawn to the helping profession through my love for relationships, and a deep desire to understand emotional, as well as mental processes by helping one navigate their life’s journey. I have a passion for mindfulness and helping individuals achieve personal growth.
I want to help others turn their wounds into wisdom by meeting people where they are, and walking alongside them to where they want to be. I was drawn to the helping profession through my love for relationships, and a deep desire to understand emotional, as well as mental processes by helping one navigate their life’s journey. I have a passion for mindfulness and helping individuals achieve personal growth.
Roxanne Zwart Counselling Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Garsfontein 0042
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered as an independent psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). My practice is based at the tranquil Satori Health Centre in Pretoria where I provide psychotherapy and assessments to adults, adolescents, and children.
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered as an independent psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). My practice is based at the tranquil Satori Health Centre in Pretoria where I provide psychotherapy and assessments to adults, adolescents, and children.
I have a special interest in the following areas: Depression, anxiety, bereavement & loss, trauma, burnout, relationship distress/difficulties, addiction, and personality disorders.
I work primarily from a psychodynamic framework with a special interest in attachment-based therapy and self-psychology. I don't believe in a “one size fits all” approach. I focus on tailoring interventions to meet each client's unique needs and utilise my training in a variety of therapeutic modalities to best accommodate each client.
I have a special interest in the following areas: Depression, anxiety, bereavement & loss, trauma, burnout, relationship distress/difficulties, addiction, and personality disorders.
I work primarily from a psychodynamic framework with a special interest in attachment-based therapy and self-psychology. I don't believe in a “one size fits all” approach. I focus on tailoring interventions to meet each client's unique needs and utilise my training in a variety of therapeutic modalities to best accommodate each client.
Often we feel disconnected & overwhelmed by life’s challenges, battling anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or unresolved trauma. Finding ourselves out of control & needing to find a balance & a sense of control of our lives. Seeking emotional healing, personal growth, & inner peace we then have a goal to build resilience, enhance self-awareness & break free from negative patterns. We want to find clarity & align with our authentic selves, foster healthier relationships & experience a greater sense of empowerment & well-being. We will focus on achieving meaningful personal transformation ultimately guiding you toward authenticity
Often we feel disconnected & overwhelmed by life’s challenges, battling anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or unresolved trauma. Finding ourselves out of control & needing to find a balance & a sense of control of our lives. Seeking emotional healing, personal growth, & inner peace we then have a goal to build resilience, enhance self-awareness & break free from negative patterns. We want to find clarity & align with our authentic selves, foster healthier relationships & experience a greater sense of empowerment & well-being. We will focus on achieving meaningful personal transformation ultimately guiding you toward authenticity
My ideal client feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed—longing for clarity, healing, and purpose. They may be navigating life transitions, burnout, or emotional patterns that repeat. They crave depth, authenticity, and support that honors both their psychological and spiritual needs. Ready for real change, they seek tools, not just talk, someone to guide them back to their true self with insight, compassion, and practical steps for transformation. Their goals include emotional healing, healthy relationships, spiritual connection, and aligned decision-making. Ultimately, they want to come home to themselves.
My ideal client feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed—longing for clarity, healing, and purpose. They may be navigating life transitions, burnout, or emotional patterns that repeat. They crave depth, authenticity, and support that honors both their psychological and spiritual needs. Ready for real change, they seek tools, not just talk, someone to guide them back to their true self with insight, compassion, and practical steps for transformation. Their goals include emotional healing, healthy relationships, spiritual connection, and aligned decision-making. Ultimately, they want to come home to themselves.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about my work. I am inspired by diversity and the strength of the human psyche. Every day brings new people into my life that enriches me as a person and therapist. The relationship I have with my patient is of great importance to me. My aim is to help the individuals find a sense of self amongst the disarray of their symptoms. The self so easily gets misrepresented by symptoms and the true person does not have a voice. I want help you to find your voice! Let me join you in your process.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about my work. I am inspired by diversity and the strength of the human psyche. Every day brings new people into my life that enriches me as a person and therapist. The relationship I have with my patient is of great importance to me. My aim is to help the individuals find a sense of self amongst the disarray of their symptoms. The self so easily gets misrepresented by symptoms and the true person does not have a voice. I want help you to find your voice! Let me join you in your process.
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
I am a registered social worker with a passion to leave people better than I found them. I work from the person-centred approach and place a high value on your innate ability to change and grow. Just because we cannot see a mental health problem, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Mental health should carry the exact same weight as a broken leg; you wouldn't walk around on a broken leg, don't walk around with untreated mental health problems; reach out for help! "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" C. R. Rogers
I am a registered social worker with a passion to leave people better than I found them. I work from the person-centred approach and place a high value on your innate ability to change and grow. Just because we cannot see a mental health problem, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Mental health should carry the exact same weight as a broken leg; you wouldn't walk around on a broken leg, don't walk around with untreated mental health problems; reach out for help! "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" C. R. Rogers
Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human
My approach to therapy integrates various therapeutic techniques in honor of the client's goals, where I work with my clients to create lasting change. In utilizing dynamic psychotherapy, we uncover unconscious processes that inform how a client relates to themselves and others, and process underlying emotions in a safe and supportive environment.
Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human
My approach to therapy integrates various therapeutic techniques in honor of the client's goals, where I work with my clients to create lasting change. In utilizing dynamic psychotherapy, we uncover unconscious processes that inform how a client relates to themselves and others, and process underlying emotions in a safe and supportive environment.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/ grief/ loss and anger management.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/ grief/ loss and anger management.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
Services include outpatient addiction support, couple counselling, trauma recovery, stress management, career guidance, employee wellness, single parenting support, Trisomy 18 pregnancy, and grief care.
I’m a qualified Counsellor, registered with both the HPCSA and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a background in nursing that’s shaped my lifelong commitment to supporting people through challenging times. Since 2007, I’ve run a private practice offering bilingual (English and Afrikaans) counselling—both in-person and online.
Services include outpatient addiction support, couple counselling, trauma recovery, stress management, career guidance, employee wellness, single parenting support, Trisomy 18 pregnancy, and grief care.
I’m a qualified Counsellor, registered with both the HPCSA and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a background in nursing that’s shaped my lifelong commitment to supporting people through challenging times. Since 2007, I’ve run a private practice offering bilingual (English and Afrikaans) counselling—both in-person and online.
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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.