Depression Therapists in Highveld

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Stephnie Lourens
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Serves Area
My ideal client is a person that realizes that instead of being controlled he/she has the ability to take back control of their lives. I value the courage of clients who decided to be vulnerable and want to provide clients with a safe space in which they can express freely without any fear.
My ideal client is a person that realizes that instead of being controlled he/she has the ability to take back control of their lives. I value the courage of clients who decided to be vulnerable and want to provide clients with a safe space in which they can express freely without any fear.
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Lize Wilken
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
Lize Wilken is a creative and dynamic Social Worker with extensive years of experience working with individuals, adolescents and children. She is highly skilled and provides quality services that puts theory into practice in an empathetic and nurturing manner. Lize provides her clients, with a safe environment that enables growth, change and healing in an ethical and competent manner based on knowledge and experience.
Lize Wilken is a creative and dynamic Social Worker with extensive years of experience working with individuals, adolescents and children. She is highly skilled and provides quality services that puts theory into practice in an empathetic and nurturing manner. Lize provides her clients, with a safe environment that enables growth, change and healing in an ethical and competent manner based on knowledge and experience.
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Neville McLean
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 10 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 10 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
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Katlego Mlambo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I can work with anxiety and stress management, depression and other mood disorders, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and identity issues, trauma and post-traumatic stress as well as psychometric and career assessments.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Counselling Psychologist with a keen interest in leveraging individuals’ inherent strength and resilience to help them achieve mental and emotional well-being. My work is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to fostering a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. My therapeutic approach is integrative, as I make use of various evidence-based therapies. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapies and tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients.
I can work with anxiety and stress management, depression and other mood disorders, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and identity issues, trauma and post-traumatic stress as well as psychometric and career assessments.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Counselling Psychologist with a keen interest in leveraging individuals’ inherent strength and resilience to help them achieve mental and emotional well-being. My work is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to fostering a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. My therapeutic approach is integrative, as I make use of various evidence-based therapies. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapies and tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients.
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Dr. Aadila Pretorius
General Counsellor
Midrand 1684
I help people suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood traumas, bereavement, GBV&F & abuse, anger management, worthlessness & rejection, self-confidence, self-image & self-worth issues, internal conflict, anchors & triggers.
Speciality: Trance State Therapy (Hypnosis): Hypnotherapy dealing with past hurtful events, incl. trauma; Hypno-Coaching - variety of NLP/ Neuro-Semantics Coaching Tools under Hypnosis. Holistic approach including Ethnopsychology - Cultural Psychological & Ethnic factors; & Metha-Physical Sciences - referencing Energy Work - body, mind & Spirit.
I help people suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood traumas, bereavement, GBV&F & abuse, anger management, worthlessness & rejection, self-confidence, self-image & self-worth issues, internal conflict, anchors & triggers.
Speciality: Trance State Therapy (Hypnosis): Hypnotherapy dealing with past hurtful events, incl. trauma; Hypno-Coaching - variety of NLP/ Neuro-Semantics Coaching Tools under Hypnosis. Holistic approach including Ethnopsychology - Cultural Psychological & Ethnic factors; & Metha-Physical Sciences - referencing Energy Work - body, mind & Spirit.
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ZB Counselling
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
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Calynn Walker Counselling Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Personally, I enjoy using Positive Psychology, Client-Centered Therapy, and most importantly Interactional Therapy. I believe in using a holistic approach in order to address your behaviours, thoughts, emotions, and personal relationships. Only when all of these elements are worked with can we achieve balance.
Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Personally, I enjoy using Positive Psychology, Client-Centered Therapy, and most importantly Interactional Therapy. I believe in using a holistic approach in order to address your behaviours, thoughts, emotions, and personal relationships. Only when all of these elements are worked with can we achieve balance.
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Tracy Tshilidzi Marokane
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Arcadia 0007
I focus more on issues that include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, behavioral problems, ADHD, developmental challenges, personality disorders, and couples therapy.
As a clinical psychologist, my role is to assess, diagnose and facilitate a healing/treatment process for people who are struggling with personal challenges and mental health conditions that are causing psychological distress. My approach involves using an evidence-based integrative approach, which is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools to fit the unique needs of my clients/patients.
I focus more on issues that include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, behavioral problems, ADHD, developmental challenges, personality disorders, and couples therapy.
As a clinical psychologist, my role is to assess, diagnose and facilitate a healing/treatment process for people who are struggling with personal challenges and mental health conditions that are causing psychological distress. My approach involves using an evidence-based integrative approach, which is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools to fit the unique needs of my clients/patients.
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Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
The areas I focus on are: anxiety and depression, stress and burnout, trauma, bereavement and loss, life stage transitions, and couples counselling.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
The areas I focus on are: anxiety and depression, stress and burnout, trauma, bereavement and loss, life stage transitions, and couples counselling.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
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Photo of Richard James Barker, General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Richard James Barker
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
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Mumsey Ledibane
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Centurion 0157
Trauma informed care for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, etc.
I am a skilled clinician with extensive experience in directing individual and group psychotherapy sessions, writing comprehensive reports, administering and evaluating assessments, diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating and implementing self-empowerment programs and advocating on behalf of individuals, families and groups to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness. I use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing for my sessions due to that my focus is mostly on forensic issues such as divorce, gender based violence, child and elder abuse, etc.
Trauma informed care for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, etc.
I am a skilled clinician with extensive experience in directing individual and group psychotherapy sessions, writing comprehensive reports, administering and evaluating assessments, diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating and implementing self-empowerment programs and advocating on behalf of individuals, families and groups to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness. I use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing for my sessions due to that my focus is mostly on forensic issues such as divorce, gender based violence, child and elder abuse, etc.
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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management.
Offer face-to-face and online sessions
Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management.
Offer face-to-face and online sessions
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Ashley Chetty
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
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.
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Reabetswe Lee-Anne Molobela
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Hatfield 0028
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.
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Johan Christiaan Greeff
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
The result of this is stress, burnout, anxiety and depression.
Individual Psychotherapy, Optimal Sexual Functioning, Marriage Counselling, Family Counselling, Dealing with Depression, Executive / Life Coaching, Stress Management, Conflict & Anger Management, Enhancing Emotional Intelligence, Trauma Counselling, Career Counselling / Management, Forensic services, Psychometric assesment services, Sports Psychology
The result of this is stress, burnout, anxiety and depression.
Individual Psychotherapy, Optimal Sexual Functioning, Marriage Counselling, Family Counselling, Dealing with Depression, Executive / Life Coaching, Stress Management, Conflict & Anger Management, Enhancing Emotional Intelligence, Trauma Counselling, Career Counselling / Management, Forensic services, Psychometric assesment services, Sports Psychology
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Henning Gericke
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Online Only
This includes, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, relationship issues, challenges of adolescence, adjustment to a new life phase or stressor (such as a chronic or terminal illness) or feeling anxious or depressed.
I have a passion to be with clients within their current pain, but not leaving you there. Additionally, while I do this, listening for signs of coping, resilience, and skills DESPITE your circumstances. From here I guide you to move closer to the best version of yourself. Moving to a hope-filled future, even amidst dire circumstances.
This includes, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, relationship issues, challenges of adolescence, adjustment to a new life phase or stressor (such as a chronic or terminal illness) or feeling anxious or depressed.
I have a passion to be with clients within their current pain, but not leaving you there. Additionally, while I do this, listening for signs of coping, resilience, and skills DESPITE your circumstances. From here I guide you to move closer to the best version of yourself. Moving to a hope-filled future, even amidst dire circumstances.
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Franchele Heiberg
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Wapadrand 0050
My areas of interest include: Interpersonal/Relational Difficulties, Mood ( Depression/Anxiety/Bipolar), Trauma, Eating Disorders, Bariatric Patients, Challenges specific to Adolescence, Stress and Burnout, LGBTQI+ Challenges, Personality, and Addiction.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered as an independent practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I have been in full time private practice since 2019. In private practice, I predominantly offer individual therapy to adults and teenagers (from 12+ years) who struggle with their mental well-being. In addition, I offer a range of psychological assessments covering emotional and personality functioning, as well as psychopathology.
My areas of interest include: Interpersonal/Relational Difficulties, Mood ( Depression/Anxiety/Bipolar), Trauma, Eating Disorders, Bariatric Patients, Challenges specific to Adolescence, Stress and Burnout, LGBTQI+ Challenges, Personality, and Addiction.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered as an independent practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I have been in full time private practice since 2019. In private practice, I predominantly offer individual therapy to adults and teenagers (from 12+ years) who struggle with their mental well-being. In addition, I offer a range of psychological assessments covering emotional and personality functioning, as well as psychopathology.
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Linda Marie Eskell Blokland
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Lynnwood 0081
If you are worried about anxieties, depression or low mood, or believe that you might have an underlying mental health condition, I may be able to help you.
I use a cognitive behaviour approach which has been shown to be highly effective for many clinical and other mental health conditions. I also take a couple/family therapy approach when the problem lies between members of a family in their relationships with each other. Sometimes mental health problems bring relationship problems.
If you are worried about anxieties, depression or low mood, or believe that you might have an underlying mental health condition, I may be able to help you.
I use a cognitive behaviour approach which has been shown to be highly effective for many clinical and other mental health conditions. I also take a couple/family therapy approach when the problem lies between members of a family in their relationships with each other. Sometimes mental health problems bring relationship problems.
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Lerato Motsoaledi Private Practice
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Centurion 0163
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in treating clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges and teenagers battling with disruptive behavioural problems.
The client's presenting problem influences the techniques I adopt, which range from cognitive behavioural, narrative, systems psychodynamics, and EMDR to hypnotherapy.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in treating clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges and teenagers battling with disruptive behavioural problems.
The client's presenting problem influences the techniques I adopt, which range from cognitive behavioural, narrative, systems psychodynamics, and EMDR to hypnotherapy.
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Kgomotso Blessing Siwelane
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Centurion 0157
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
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Depression Counsellors

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.