Grief Therapists in Johannesburg

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Philasande Consulting
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Lindelani Philasande Magubane is a black male counsellor and certified NLP & Life coach. Mr L.P. Magubane holds a Bachelors of Psychology Degree and B. Com Honours in Industrial Psychology. He completed both his qualifications at the University of Zululand. He has an experience of 10 years in private practice. He has worked with kids and adults. Lindelani Magubane: He follows an integrated framework and combines different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each person, according to their specific circumstances, needs and personality. Mr Magubane is registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa
Lindelani Philasande Magubane is a black male counsellor and certified NLP & Life coach. Mr L.P. Magubane holds a Bachelors of Psychology Degree and B. Com Honours in Industrial Psychology. He completed both his qualifications at the University of Zululand. He has an experience of 10 years in private practice. He has worked with kids and adults. Lindelani Magubane: He follows an integrated framework and combines different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each person, according to their specific circumstances, needs and personality. Mr Magubane is registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa
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Tsholofelo Riet
Social Worker, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you are grieving a loss, feeling stuck, or struggling with anger, anxiety and trauma, you don't have to carry that weight by yourself.
I believe that the healing happens within a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship. My approach is rooted in a fundamental social work principle: recognizing the individual-in-environment. This means whilst recognizing the symptoms, we explore the complete picture of your strengths, history, and the systemic factors influencing your well-being.
Whether you are grieving a loss, feeling stuck, or struggling with anger, anxiety and trauma, you don't have to carry that weight by yourself.
I believe that the healing happens within a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship. My approach is rooted in a fundamental social work principle: recognizing the individual-in-environment. This means whilst recognizing the symptoms, we explore the complete picture of your strengths, history, and the systemic factors influencing your well-being.
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Sehorane Mavis Lehlomela
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
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Mosiwa Maselesele
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
It is of great importance to me to create a safe environment for my clients to work through their everyday difficulties. Life is tough but so are you. You do not have to walk this journey alone, let's walk it together to ensure that you are functioning at your best and reach your fullest potential. Tribulations and shortcomings should not be given the power to define and dictate how we live our lives but rather let's take our power back and use it to optimise our daily functioning through counselling. One wise person once said: "If it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." Grow through what you go through.
It is of great importance to me to create a safe environment for my clients to work through their everyday difficulties. Life is tough but so are you. You do not have to walk this journey alone, let's walk it together to ensure that you are functioning at your best and reach your fullest potential. Tribulations and shortcomings should not be given the power to define and dictate how we live our lives but rather let's take our power back and use it to optimise our daily functioning through counselling. One wise person once said: "If it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." Grow through what you go through.
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Charity Hlongwane
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
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Candice Masonto Counselling
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Through counselling, my goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they work towards healing, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and build the resilience needed to move forward in a healthier and more fulfilling way.
Through counselling, my goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they work towards healing, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and build the resilience needed to move forward in a healthier and more fulfilling way.
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Sello Manzini
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
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.
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Siyabonga Ntshangase
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
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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Grace Alter
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I support individuals and couples navigating trauma, grief and questions around relational patterns, personal development, gender, sex and identity.
I've come to find that counselling has less to do with feeling better, and more to do with getting better at feeling. I’m here to support the development of this capacity through guided reflection, collaborative exploration and compassionate curiosity.
I support individuals and couples navigating trauma, grief and questions around relational patterns, personal development, gender, sex and identity.
I've come to find that counselling has less to do with feeling better, and more to do with getting better at feeling. I’m here to support the development of this capacity through guided reflection, collaborative exploration and compassionate curiosity.
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Tana Silver
Registered Counsellor, MPsych, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
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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The Mindful Move Counselling & Mediation
General Counsellor
Online Only
I’m Brigitte Mentz, a counsellor, mediator, and corporate trainer with a deep interest in leadership, emotional resilience, and personal growth. I work with professionals, leaders, and individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and balance in both work and life. If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected, despite outward success, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving individuals reach a point where the demands, decisions, and quiet pressure to keep performing begin to erode their sense of self. My role is to create a space where you can pause, reflect, and realign with who you are and who you want to become.
I’m Brigitte Mentz, a counsellor, mediator, and corporate trainer with a deep interest in leadership, emotional resilience, and personal growth. I work with professionals, leaders, and individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and balance in both work and life. If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected, despite outward success, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving individuals reach a point where the demands, decisions, and quiet pressure to keep performing begin to erode their sense of self. My role is to create a space where you can pause, reflect, and realign with who you are and who you want to become.
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Anneri Pretorius
General Counsellor
Serves Area
Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Over the years, I have worked with individuals navigating a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief and bereavement, stress, low mood, anxiety, and anger. I also support personal growth, emotional well-being, and coping strategies for the challenges of a constantly changing world. My approach is tailored to your specific needs, pace, and goals.
Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Over the years, I have worked with individuals navigating a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief and bereavement, stress, low mood, anxiety, and anger. I also support personal growth, emotional well-being, and coping strategies for the challenges of a constantly changing world. My approach is tailored to your specific needs, pace, and goals.
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Kim van Zeeventer
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Grieving and needing some help to carry on.
Therapy approaches are guided by professional assessment and hearing what the client wants and needs. I use different therapeutic strategies alone or combined to fit your unique needs and personality. Registered since 2010 with international experience. I see clients from all walks of life.
Grieving and needing some help to carry on.
Therapy approaches are guided by professional assessment and hearing what the client wants and needs. I use different therapeutic strategies alone or combined to fit your unique needs and personality. Registered since 2010 with international experience. I see clients from all walks of life.
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Thalia Pretorius
Registered Counsellor
Online Only
In Support Counselling honours your journey, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and overcome your personal challenges. With the emphasis on collaboration and mutual respect, we work together to develop personalized strategies that align with your goals and core values. We explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the self. My role is to help you recognize and leverage your personal expertise and strengths to empower you to become the architect of your own well-being.
In Support Counselling honours your journey, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and overcome your personal challenges. With the emphasis on collaboration and mutual respect, we work together to develop personalized strategies that align with your goals and core values. We explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the self. My role is to help you recognize and leverage your personal expertise and strengths to empower you to become the architect of your own well-being.
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Silindele Mbatha
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Free State, and both BA and BA Honours degrees in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg. I completed my Internship at 3 Military Hospital (SANDF) in 2015 and Community Service at the Department of Correctional Services in 2016. I gained Independent Practice status in 2017 and continued working for the Department of Correctional Services. In 2022, I founded Nkazimulo Health and Wellness, a private practice focused on psychological well-being and transformation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Free State, and both BA and BA Honours degrees in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg. I completed my Internship at 3 Military Hospital (SANDF) in 2015 and Community Service at the Department of Correctional Services in 2016. I gained Independent Practice status in 2017 and continued working for the Department of Correctional Services. In 2022, I founded Nkazimulo Health and Wellness, a private practice focused on psychological well-being and transformation.
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Mihlali Makasi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specializations include chronic illness management, weight management counselling, insomnia, grief and panic attacks.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
Specializations include chronic illness management, weight management counselling, insomnia, grief and panic attacks.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
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Sanda Maps Consulting
Social Worker
Serves Area
Are you a man feeling overwhelmed by grief, shame, anger, or emotional pressure you don’t quite know how to express?
I specialize in supporting men and boys navigating grief, emotional suppression, behavioral challenges, identity development, and father-child reconciliation. I also guide single mothers raising sons. My work moves beyond insight toward restoration, helping men reconnect with their values, responsibility, and relationships.
Are you a man feeling overwhelmed by grief, shame, anger, or emotional pressure you don’t quite know how to express?
I specialize in supporting men and boys navigating grief, emotional suppression, behavioral challenges, identity development, and father-child reconciliation. I also guide single mothers raising sons. My work moves beyond insight toward restoration, helping men reconnect with their values, responsibility, and relationships.
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Bulela Bobo Dlala
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer faith-based emotional support and life guidance, helping individuals and families navigate grief, relationship challenges, emotional stress, anger, and personal growth.
Life’s challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or uncertain about the future. I provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where you can feel heard, supported, and guided toward emotional healing, clarity, and personal growth. My approach blends professional counselling principles with gentle faith-based support, grounded in empathy, respect, and Christian values. I believe true healing nurtures the mind, heart, and spirit, helping you restore hope, strengthen resilience, and rebuild healthy relationships.
I offer faith-based emotional support and life guidance, helping individuals and families navigate grief, relationship challenges, emotional stress, anger, and personal growth.
Life’s challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or uncertain about the future. I provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where you can feel heard, supported, and guided toward emotional healing, clarity, and personal growth. My approach blends professional counselling principles with gentle faith-based support, grounded in empathy, respect, and Christian values. I believe true healing nurtures the mind, heart, and spirit, helping you restore hope, strengthen resilience, and rebuild healthy relationships.
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Nontsikelelo Rajuili Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
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Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.