Substance Use Therapists in Johannesburg North
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.
Wellness is a personal and distinct journey. Our clients are those feeling anxious, burnout, stressed, bereaved, misunderstood, hopeless, stagnant, those looking to rebuild after a separation from a life partner or an abusive relationship. Sometimes one just needs guidance in developing skills beneficial to navigating life challenges.
Wellness is a personal and distinct journey. Our clients are those feeling anxious, burnout, stressed, bereaved, misunderstood, hopeless, stagnant, those looking to rebuild after a separation from a life partner or an abusive relationship. Sometimes one just needs guidance in developing skills beneficial to navigating life challenges.
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
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I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor with a background in
counselling and deep experience in person-centered therapy. I offer a grounded, non-judgmental space for individuals who are seeking emotional clarity, energetic alignment, and practical tools for personal healing.
Whether you’re navigating
anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or spiritual awakening, I help you reconnect to your inner wisdom and move forward with strength and clarity.
This is healing work for the mind, body, and spirit.
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor with a background in
counselling and deep experience in person-centered therapy. I offer a grounded, non-judgmental space for individuals who are seeking emotional clarity, energetic alignment, and practical tools for personal healing.
Whether you’re navigating
anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or spiritual awakening, I help you reconnect to your inner wisdom and move forward with strength and clarity.
This is healing work for the mind, body, and spirit.
Counselling by Lauren
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Rynfield 1514
My ideal client is one who wants to experience a hands on, empathetic and open minded interpersonal connection between client and counsellor. Who looks forward to working in partnership with me on their counselling journey.
My ideal client is one who wants to experience a hands on, empathetic and open minded interpersonal connection between client and counsellor. Who looks forward to working in partnership with me on their counselling journey.
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
Passionate and understanding Clinical Psychologist with over 7 years experience here to assist you through whatever challenges you may face.
Passionate and understanding Clinical Psychologist with over 7 years experience here to assist you through whatever challenges you may face.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
1) I do individual counselling:
-trauma
-stress
-adjustment
-abuse
-divorce etc
2) Marriage/relationship counselling.
3) Group counselling for families and marriages/relationships.
1) I do individual counselling:
-trauma
-stress
-adjustment
-abuse
-divorce etc
2) Marriage/relationship counselling.
3) Group counselling for families and marriages/relationships.
Over the years I have trained to become a Clinical Psychologist, I was intrigued by the studies in the field of Psychology on how they conceptualize psychological and psychiatric problems. Through the experience in the field I have realized no single theory can be expected to explain the complexity of an individual’s unique mind. I am working with individuals, adults, couples and families to allow reconnection to hope and humour.
Over the years I have trained to become a Clinical Psychologist, I was intrigued by the studies in the field of Psychology on how they conceptualize psychological and psychiatric problems. Through the experience in the field I have realized no single theory can be expected to explain the complexity of an individual’s unique mind. I am working with individuals, adults, couples and families to allow reconnection to hope and humour.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Lynnwood Ridge 0081
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.
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.
Life can suck...
There are many times we are caught in the midst of traumatic events, long winded episodes of depressive or low feelings. Maybe we're struggling with self worth or finding it hard to look for the "brighter side" everyone else sees. Maybe we realize the people we love are acting differently and we don't know how to cope. Or maybe we just feel alone...
If you're here, maybe you're trying to figure out what to do with those feelings you are carrying.
Life can suck...
There are many times we are caught in the midst of traumatic events, long winded episodes of depressive or low feelings. Maybe we're struggling with self worth or finding it hard to look for the "brighter side" everyone else sees. Maybe we realize the people we love are acting differently and we don't know how to cope. Or maybe we just feel alone...
If you're here, maybe you're trying to figure out what to do with those feelings you are carrying.
Whether you’re working through unresolved childhood experiences, current trauma or PTSD, chronic pain, depression, or struggles with substance use, I provide a safe and supportive space to begin healing.
My main approach is psychodynamic therapy, which means we look at how your past experiences & relationships may be influencing how you feel & behave today. This helps you gain deeper insight into yourself & break patterns that may be holding you back. I also draw on other evidence-based therapies, to ensure you get the most effective support for your needs.
Whether you’re working through unresolved childhood experiences, current trauma or PTSD, chronic pain, depression, or struggles with substance use, I provide a safe and supportive space to begin healing.
My main approach is psychodynamic therapy, which means we look at how your past experiences & relationships may be influencing how you feel & behave today. This helps you gain deeper insight into yourself & break patterns that may be holding you back. I also draw on other evidence-based therapies, to ensure you get the most effective support for your needs.
I see psychological challenges not only as individual struggles, but as issues shaped by relationships, culture, and broader systems. I am especially mindful of the barriers that can prevent people from accessing or continuing therapy, particularly in the local contexts, and I am committed to developing approaches that are compassionate, practical, and sustainable.
I see psychological challenges not only as individual struggles, but as issues shaped by relationships, culture, and broader systems. I am especially mindful of the barriers that can prevent people from accessing or continuing therapy, particularly in the local contexts, and I am committed to developing approaches that are compassionate, practical, and sustainable.
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
Please Be Aware that I offer online sessions only! Can you relate to any of the following? Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment? Are you tired of living each day and that it simply feels like another day and that everything remains the same? Would you like to become your own therapist and welcome change, in order to truly enjoy the adventure of life?
Please Be Aware that I offer online sessions only! Can you relate to any of the following? Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment? Are you tired of living each day and that it simply feels like another day and that everything remains the same? Would you like to become your own therapist and welcome change, in order to truly enjoy the adventure of life?
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
Nearby Substance Use Counsellors Searches for Johannesburg North
- Blairgowrie
- Bryanston
- Douglasdale
- Edenburg
- Ferndale
- Fourways
- Morningside
- Olivedale
- Parkhurst
- Randpark Ridge
- Rivonia
- Sandton
Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.