GEMS Therapists in Illovo
Life can be challenging and complicated. Our past experiences have a way of influencing how we manage the challenges life brings and we can often find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour, which can create even more difficulties. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns and to have an experience which is safe and challenging at the same time.
Life can be challenging and complicated. Our past experiences have a way of influencing how we manage the challenges life brings and we can often find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour, which can create even more difficulties. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns and to have an experience which is safe and challenging at the same time.
Is your teenager struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, school pressure, friendships, or emotional challenges?
Are you a student or young adult feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about your next steps?
I provide specialised therapeutic support for teens and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.
For convenience, I work out of two office spaces. One in Randburg, close to the Sandotn Clinic on Bram Fischer Drive, and another in Illovo at Illovo Square.
Is your teenager struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, school pressure, friendships, or emotional challenges?
Are you a student or young adult feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about your next steps?
I provide specialised therapeutic support for teens and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.
For convenience, I work out of two office spaces. One in Randburg, close to the Sandotn Clinic on Bram Fischer Drive, and another in Illovo at Illovo Square.
Like the ancient art of Kintsugi, I believe that healing is not about erasing cracks but embracing them - filling the broken pieces with resilience, self-compassion and strength. Life's challenges can leave us feeling shattered, but with the self-reflection, self-awareness and the right support, those fractures can become part of a more beautiful, empowered version of ourselves.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals navigate a vast array of mental health issues and life transitions, guiding them towards growth and wholeness. Together we can turn pain into wisdom and struggles into gold.
Like the ancient art of Kintsugi, I believe that healing is not about erasing cracks but embracing them - filling the broken pieces with resilience, self-compassion and strength. Life's challenges can leave us feeling shattered, but with the self-reflection, self-awareness and the right support, those fractures can become part of a more beautiful, empowered version of ourselves.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals navigate a vast array of mental health issues and life transitions, guiding them towards growth and wholeness. Together we can turn pain into wisdom and struggles into gold.
We all struggle to cope with the challenges of life from time to time and starting therapy can offer you a grounded space of support. I am a Clinical Psychologist and offer a nurturing and private space, for you to unpack your thoughts and gain clarity. Psychotherapy is an ideal platform to explore your pain, give words to unspoken trauma and help you manage when you feel overwhelmed, down or anxious. My way of working lends itself better to medium or longer-term psychotherapy as I enjoy doing depth work with my patients. This includes exploring how our earliest experiences influence how we see oursehow we connect with others.
We all struggle to cope with the challenges of life from time to time and starting therapy can offer you a grounded space of support. I am a Clinical Psychologist and offer a nurturing and private space, for you to unpack your thoughts and gain clarity. Psychotherapy is an ideal platform to explore your pain, give words to unspoken trauma and help you manage when you feel overwhelmed, down or anxious. My way of working lends itself better to medium or longer-term psychotherapy as I enjoy doing depth work with my patients. This includes exploring how our earliest experiences influence how we see oursehow we connect with others.
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We work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
We work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
I predominantly work from a person-centered approach, to ensure that clients feel safe enough to be and become their authentic selves. This approach allows me to integrate my therapy with various modalities, depending on the client's unique needs. I have a keen passion for psychopathology on all levels of severity; with the goal to optimize functioning while maintain integrity & identity.
I predominantly work from a person-centered approach, to ensure that clients feel safe enough to be and become their authentic selves. This approach allows me to integrate my therapy with various modalities, depending on the client's unique needs. I have a keen passion for psychopathology on all levels of severity; with the goal to optimize functioning while maintain integrity & identity.
Tanele Cecilia Shabangu
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Noordwyk 1687
I'm a psychological practitioner with over 10 years of counselling experience. I hold Bachelor of Social Sciences honours degree, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, a Diploma in Counselling and communications and a first aid level one certificate that includes behavioural emergencies management for the mental health professionals.
I'm a natural connector with people. I specialize in trauma counselling, trauma debriefing, children (7-10), young adults and adults. I offer my sessions in 5 languages: Siswati, Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho and Sepedi.
I practice at Waterfall, Herford office park in Vorna Valley.
I'm a psychological practitioner with over 10 years of counselling experience. I hold Bachelor of Social Sciences honours degree, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, a Diploma in Counselling and communications and a first aid level one certificate that includes behavioural emergencies management for the mental health professionals.
I'm a natural connector with people. I specialize in trauma counselling, trauma debriefing, children (7-10), young adults and adults. I offer my sessions in 5 languages: Siswati, Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho and Sepedi.
I practice at Waterfall, Herford office park in Vorna Valley.
This journey called life is unpredictable not easy. It can throw difficult challenges' that may cause you to want to throw in the towel, doubt yourself and you stop and wonder why? These challenges may be overwhelming, pressures of work- experience difficulty with work-life balance/ not coping with your studies (your children not coping at school). Difficulty dealing with loss; and loss is not only referring to loss of loved ones through death/ miscarriages'; losing a partner through divorce, losing a job, house car etc. Dealing with deepest pain due to newly diagnosed medical chronic condition that is incurable
This journey called life is unpredictable not easy. It can throw difficult challenges' that may cause you to want to throw in the towel, doubt yourself and you stop and wonder why? These challenges may be overwhelming, pressures of work- experience difficulty with work-life balance/ not coping with your studies (your children not coping at school). Difficulty dealing with loss; and loss is not only referring to loss of loved ones through death/ miscarriages'; losing a partner through divorce, losing a job, house car etc. Dealing with deepest pain due to newly diagnosed medical chronic condition that is incurable
We are all guided by stories. Some stories we tell ourselves, some we have inherited, and some quietly shape our daily lives. Together, we can uncover these loud and silent stories, creating a space where reflection leads to meaningful action and change. Every journey is unique and I welcome the opportunity to explore yours with empathy, curiosity, and commitment.
"How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole." – Carl Jung
We are all guided by stories. Some stories we tell ourselves, some we have inherited, and some quietly shape our daily lives. Together, we can uncover these loud and silent stories, creating a space where reflection leads to meaningful action and change. Every journey is unique and I welcome the opportunity to explore yours with empathy, curiosity, and commitment.
"How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole." – Carl Jung
Welcome to my practice! I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. Through a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Welcome to my practice! I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. Through a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, or challenges in relationships or at work, I provide therapy that meets you where you are.
My work is psychodynamically informed, which means we look not only at what’s happening now, but also at the deeper emotional patterns and experiences that may be shaping how you think, feel, and relate to others. At your pace, we make sense of what’s been difficult, and work towards clarity.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, or challenges in relationships or at work, I provide therapy that meets you where you are.
My work is psychodynamically informed, which means we look not only at what’s happening now, but also at the deeper emotional patterns and experiences that may be shaping how you think, feel, and relate to others. At your pace, we make sense of what’s been difficult, and work towards clarity.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
I work with individuals whose lives have been disrupted by trauma, whether from a crime, accident, or other overwhelming experiences. My clients often find themselves trapped in survival responses long after a crisis has passed, experiencing constant unease or anxiety.
By providing a secure and supportive environment, I help them process these experiences and regain the clarity and control needed to move forward.
I work with individuals whose lives have been disrupted by trauma, whether from a crime, accident, or other overwhelming experiences. My clients often find themselves trapped in survival responses long after a crisis has passed, experiencing constant unease or anxiety.
By providing a secure and supportive environment, I help them process these experiences and regain the clarity and control needed to move forward.
Mental Health is essential to overall well-being, but it can be affected by life experiences and challenges. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, as it helps individuals understand and cope with these challenges.
Mental Health is essential to overall well-being, but it can be affected by life experiences and challenges. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, as it helps individuals understand and cope with these challenges.
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 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.
Therapy is a space created for you, a place where you can safely explore and begin to see familiar challenges from new perspectives. Together, we can gently uncover insights, deepen your understanding of yourself, and make sense of the experiences you bring. While the process can sometimes feel challenging, you won’t be navigating it alone. I’m here to support and guide you with care, compassion, and respect, moving at a pace that feels right for you. Every story you share is honoured, and your experiences are valued. This space is yours, to settle into, to feel supported in, and to begin your journey towards healing.
Therapy is a space created for you, a place where you can safely explore and begin to see familiar challenges from new perspectives. Together, we can gently uncover insights, deepen your understanding of yourself, and make sense of the experiences you bring. While the process can sometimes feel challenging, you won’t be navigating it alone. I’m here to support and guide you with care, compassion, and respect, moving at a pace that feels right for you. Every story you share is honoured, and your experiences are valued. This space is yours, to settle into, to feel supported in, and to begin your journey towards healing.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma etc.? Have you been having problems in your relationships? Have you been experiencing troubling emotions and thoughts? Or you are not quite sure what is the problem? Not to worry, I am here to assist you!
Struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma etc.? Have you been having problems in your relationships? Have you been experiencing troubling emotions and thoughts? Or you are not quite sure what is the problem? Not to worry, I am here to assist you!
I work with clients collaboratively to understand and help them to navigate through the difficulties that they face. I do this using an integrative approach. I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I work with clients collaboratively to understand and help them to navigate through the difficulties that they face. I do this using an integrative approach. I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma, or uncertainty about your future? I help individuals, couples, and those preparing for marriage gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and build emotional resilience. Using evidence-based counselling approaches, we work together to overcome procrastination, fear of failure, workplace stress, and personal obstacles that keep you feeling stuck. I also provide career counselling and psychometric assessments to help you discover your strengths and ideal career path. Christian faith can be integrated into sessions upon request.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma, or uncertainty about your future? I help individuals, couples, and those preparing for marriage gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and build emotional resilience. Using evidence-based counselling approaches, we work together to overcome procrastination, fear of failure, workplace stress, and personal obstacles that keep you feeling stuck. I also provide career counselling and psychometric assessments to help you discover your strengths and ideal career path. Christian faith can be integrated into sessions upon request.
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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