Bereavement Therapists in Johannesburg

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Frans J van Staden
Psychologist, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
I help adults, athletes, partners, couples, groups, teams, leaders, sports players and organisations to deal with significant life events and challenges to transcend these towards achieving their goals and living an optimal life. These may include: Abuse, Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions, Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Career Issues, Conflict, Forgiveness, Leadership Development, Performance Enhancement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Restructuring/Lay-offs, Sexual Trauma and other trauma of all kinds.
I help adults, athletes, partners, couples, groups, teams, leaders, sports players and organisations to deal with significant life events and challenges to transcend these towards achieving their goals and living an optimal life. These may include: Abuse, Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions, Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Career Issues, Conflict, Forgiveness, Leadership Development, Performance Enhancement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Restructuring/Lay-offs, Sexual Trauma and other trauma of all kinds.
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For -Given -Psychological Services
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
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
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Siyabonga Ntshangase
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000  (Online Only)
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. I believe therapy is a process where a client and their therapist explores life events with the purpose of getting better. Life events impact how we think, feel and behave- so in therapy, we get to explore these crucial events in a safe and confidential environment. I work with clients who endeavor to rethink, heal and grow from a variety of issues including mental health conditions or symptoms. The issues that I am usually presented with include, life events such as trauma and bereavement, or presenting symptoms similar to anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. I believe therapy is a process where a client and their therapist explores life events with the purpose of getting better. Life events impact how we think, feel and behave- so in therapy, we get to explore these crucial events in a safe and confidential environment. I work with clients who endeavor to rethink, heal and grow from a variety of issues including mental health conditions or symptoms. The issues that I am usually presented with include, life events such as trauma and bereavement, or presenting symptoms similar to anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
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Sharika Rawjee
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092
We’ll work through your patterns, and I will help you learn new effective ways of dealing with traumatic events, stress, anxiety, and grief in a healthy way.
Have you been struggling to deal with trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, relationships, and everyday life problems? Do you feel like you’re trying to overcome it, but nothing is working? This can be very frustrating, painful, and confusing. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with these feelings and struggles. It can lead to a negative, unhappy, and unfulfilled life, which can cause more anxiety, stress, problems, trauma, and grief.
We’ll work through your patterns, and I will help you learn new effective ways of dealing with traumatic events, stress, anxiety, and grief in a healthy way.
Have you been struggling to deal with trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, relationships, and everyday life problems? Do you feel like you’re trying to overcome it, but nothing is working? This can be very frustrating, painful, and confusing. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with these feelings and struggles. It can lead to a negative, unhappy, and unfulfilled life, which can cause more anxiety, stress, problems, trauma, and grief.
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Tana Silver
Registered Counsellor, MPsych, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
My areas of specialty are trauma, emotional disorders, grief and psychosomatics.
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
My areas of specialty are trauma, emotional disorders, grief and psychosomatics.
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
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Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
We help with adjustment problems such as divorce, bereavement, coping with stress, sexual difficulties, trauma, and living with HIV.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
We help with adjustment problems such as divorce, bereavement, coping with stress, sexual difficulties, trauma, and living with HIV.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
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Dzunisani Innocent Baloyi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
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!
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Tasneem Bhula
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092  (Online Only)
My services include supportive counselling to equip clients with healthy coping mechanisms, bereavement counselling, anger management, play therapy, assisting with co-parenting difficulties, supervised visits (as directed by the children's court) and facilitating bonding.
I am a registered social worker in private practice. I have worked in the child protection sector for several years and gained a wealth of knowledge. My services focus on strengthening children and families using a strength-based approach. Furthermore, I have experience in working with girls who have been sexually abused. As the Dalai Lama said: “It is not enough to be compassionate, you must act.”
My services include supportive counselling to equip clients with healthy coping mechanisms, bereavement counselling, anger management, play therapy, assisting with co-parenting difficulties, supervised visits (as directed by the children's court) and facilitating bonding.
I am a registered social worker in private practice. I have worked in the child protection sector for several years and gained a wealth of knowledge. My services focus on strengthening children and families using a strength-based approach. Furthermore, I have experience in working with girls who have been sexually abused. As the Dalai Lama said: “It is not enough to be compassionate, you must act.”
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Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Depression, Stress and anxiety, Borderline Personality, Adjustment related difficulties, Anger management, Bereavement and grief work, Childhood-related issues, Chronic pain management / chronic illness, Dealing with divorce, Occupational/workplace related issues, Trauma – acute and long.
Michelle Townsend founded Mindfulness Matters, providing mindfulness classes, coaching, counselling and online services. Michelle studied at University of South Africa, and is also a certified mindfulness practitioner, coach and counsellor. Michelle has over 20 years experience, and has a passion for people and wellness, is dedicated to assisting her clients to live full, productive and happy lives by way of various therapeutic based coaching and counselling methods, tools and techniques.
Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Depression, Stress and anxiety, Borderline Personality, Adjustment related difficulties, Anger management, Bereavement and grief work, Childhood-related issues, Chronic pain management / chronic illness, Dealing with divorce, Occupational/workplace related issues, Trauma – acute and long.
Michelle Townsend founded Mindfulness Matters, providing mindfulness classes, coaching, counselling and online services. Michelle studied at University of South Africa, and is also a certified mindfulness practitioner, coach and counsellor. Michelle has over 20 years experience, and has a passion for people and wellness, is dedicated to assisting her clients to live full, productive and happy lives by way of various therapeutic based coaching and counselling methods, tools and techniques.
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Brainwise
General Counsellor, PhD
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
I specialize in self-worth, trauma, grief, confidence.
I am a coach working in the area of self-awareness. my ideal client wishes to develop deep self-awareness and is unafraid to understand their own subconscious and unconscious saboteurs. As a coach, I take an outcome-oriented and practical approach to moving forward. it is not therapy but is transformational in allowing clients to access their own inner wisdom ad take steps towards change
I specialize in self-worth, trauma, grief, confidence.
I am a coach working in the area of self-awareness. my ideal client wishes to develop deep self-awareness and is unafraid to understand their own subconscious and unconscious saboteurs. As a coach, I take an outcome-oriented and practical approach to moving forward. it is not therapy but is transformational in allowing clients to access their own inner wisdom ad take steps towards change
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Marguerite Black
General Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Together, we'll find the gift in your grief through challenging distorted perceptions.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Registered Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through solution-focused CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
Together, we'll find the gift in your grief through challenging distorted perceptions.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Registered Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through solution-focused CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
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Ivy Jane Mugambi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2092
My areas of expertise include; anxiety, stress and burn-out, depression, relationships, couples counseling, grief, trauma, career assessment, career transition and employee wellness.
Growth is often uncomfortable and messy. That is why I commend my clients for showing great courage to own their journey to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Growth is necessary.
My areas of expertise include; anxiety, stress and burn-out, depression, relationships, couples counseling, grief, trauma, career assessment, career transition and employee wellness.
Growth is often uncomfortable and messy. That is why I commend my clients for showing great courage to own their journey to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Growth is necessary.
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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. 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. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. 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. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Adele Palmer
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Life can be challenging and facing it alone can feel overwhelming. My practice offers a compassionate space to explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I specialise in individual counselling, career counselling, grief and trauma counselling. I use a client-centred approach that prioritises your unique needs. You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported. Together, we will uncover your strengths, develop coping strategies, and foster empowerment. I'm committed to helping you achieve emotional well-being and navigate life’s difficulties confidently.
Life can be challenging and facing it alone can feel overwhelming. My practice offers a compassionate space to explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I specialise in individual counselling, career counselling, grief and trauma counselling. I use a client-centred approach that prioritises your unique needs. You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported. Together, we will uncover your strengths, develop coping strategies, and foster empowerment. I'm committed to helping you achieve emotional well-being and navigate life’s difficulties confidently.
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ZB Counselling
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000  (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. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
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. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
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Richard James Barker
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2000
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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Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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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Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001  (Online Only)
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
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Steven Paul Chiaberta
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
I can help with relationship issues, marriage problems, stress, anxiety, low self-confidence, and grief.
I truly believe that every human being needs a counsellor at some point(s) in life, because life is hard and the list of problems a person can face - and the impact those problems can have - is, seemingly, endless. Needing or wanting help to live a meaningful and fulfilling life is a natural and healthy response. Please know that it is possible.
I can help with relationship issues, marriage problems, stress, anxiety, low self-confidence, and grief.
I truly believe that every human being needs a counsellor at some point(s) in life, because life is hard and the list of problems a person can face - and the impact those problems can have - is, seemingly, endless. Needing or wanting help to live a meaningful and fulfilling life is a natural and healthy response. Please know that it is possible.
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Zamuxolo Ngubane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
I assist with unresolved childhood trauma, current trauma/PTSD, chronic pain management, depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, adjustment and life transitions, relationship difficulties, career guidance and bereavement.
I am a calm, compassionate & empathetic counselling psychologist. I assist clients from all walks of life who struggle with behavioural, emotional and psychological challenges. I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, family systems therapy & couples counselling. I predominantly use psychodynamic psychotherapy & integrate depending on the client’s needs. My overall goal is to work collaboratively with the client to improve their ability to cope with their day-to-day and to improve their overall quality of life.
I assist with unresolved childhood trauma, current trauma/PTSD, chronic pain management, depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, adjustment and life transitions, relationship difficulties, career guidance and bereavement.
I am a calm, compassionate & empathetic counselling psychologist. I assist clients from all walks of life who struggle with behavioural, emotional and psychological challenges. I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, family systems therapy & couples counselling. I predominantly use psychodynamic psychotherapy & integrate depending on the client’s needs. My overall goal is to work collaboratively with the client to improve their ability to cope with their day-to-day and to improve their overall quality of life.
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Bereavement 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.