Domestic Abuse Therapists in Johannesburg
I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
I believe everyone has the ability to create a life worth living, yet modern life often presents us with challenges that feel overwhelming and prevent us living congruently with our authentic values. Whether you are navigating a sudden crisis, managing a chronic condition, or want to better understand yourself and your relationships, psychotherapy can be a catalyst for insight, relief, change or resilience. I don’t believe in a "one size fits all" approach and use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs.
I believe everyone has the ability to create a life worth living, yet modern life often presents us with challenges that feel overwhelming and prevent us living congruently with our authentic values. Whether you are navigating a sudden crisis, managing a chronic condition, or want to better understand yourself and your relationships, psychotherapy can be a catalyst for insight, relief, change or resilience. I don’t believe in a "one size fits all" approach and use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs.
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.
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.
I have been working with gender base violence survivors providing counselling.
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.
I have been working with gender base violence survivors providing counselling.
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.
What feels impossible to carry alone often becomes more bearable when it is held in the right place. I'm Amy, a Clinical Psychologist in Johannesburg. I see children, adolescents, & adults across various difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, identity, substance use & more. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, exploring what lies beneath the surface, in the history & patterns that shape how you feel & move through the present. I can also draw on CBT, DBT, narrative & trauma-focused work when it helps. How we work together is shaped by who you are and what you need, rather than a fixed approach.
What feels impossible to carry alone often becomes more bearable when it is held in the right place. I'm Amy, a Clinical Psychologist in Johannesburg. I see children, adolescents, & adults across various difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, identity, substance use & more. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, exploring what lies beneath the surface, in the history & patterns that shape how you feel & move through the present. I can also draw on CBT, DBT, narrative & trauma-focused work when it helps. How we work together is shaped by who you are and what you need, rather than a fixed approach.
I am counsellor, yes. But first? I'm human. I have sat with people in silence when words would not come. I have watched couples untangle fights that were never really about the dishes. I have held space for grief that had no timeline.And here is what I know for sure: You are not broken. You are not behind. You are not too much.You are just someone who could use a gentle guide right now. I would be honored to be that for you.
I am counsellor, yes. But first? I'm human. I have sat with people in silence when words would not come. I have watched couples untangle fights that were never really about the dishes. I have held space for grief that had no timeline.And here is what I know for sure: You are not broken. You are not behind. You are not too much.You are just someone who could use a gentle guide right now. I would be honored to be that for you.
My mission is to promote mental health and financial freedom, grounded in the belief that wellness is the foundation of true wealth. I work primarily with working professionals, executives, athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are navigating black tax dynamics.
I guide individuals from historically disadvantaged backgrounds towards genuine financial freedom by helping them heal deep financial wounds and personal trauma that shape their relationship with money. I journey with clients to transform scarcity mindsets into abundance consciousness.
My mission is to promote mental health and financial freedom, grounded in the belief that wellness is the foundation of true wealth. I work primarily with working professionals, executives, athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are navigating black tax dynamics.
I guide individuals from historically disadvantaged backgrounds towards genuine financial freedom by helping them heal deep financial wounds and personal trauma that shape their relationship with money. I journey with clients to transform scarcity mindsets into abundance consciousness.
I work with clients who may be struggling with Substance abuse, Gbv or trauma related to t During our initial sessions, I also work with clients who are struggling to cope with whatever issue at hand they are struggling with.
The good thing about being a social worker there are so many diverse social work and people want different things in a person and I think that's great, I In my school years I have develop certain skills, negotiation skills and its kind like developed blocks of who I want to be how I think I can invest in all of people. As a social worker, my role involves providing counseling, skill-building, therapy, advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, or narrative therapy services to my clients. This includes assisting clients in developing coping strategies for anxiety or helping families find community resources.
I work with clients who may be struggling with Substance abuse, Gbv or trauma related to t During our initial sessions, I also work with clients who are struggling to cope with whatever issue at hand they are struggling with.
The good thing about being a social worker there are so many diverse social work and people want different things in a person and I think that's great, I In my school years I have develop certain skills, negotiation skills and its kind like developed blocks of who I want to be how I think I can invest in all of people. As a social worker, my role involves providing counseling, skill-building, therapy, advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, or narrative therapy services to my clients. This includes assisting clients in developing coping strategies for anxiety or helping families find community resources.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
First and foremost, I am a champion for children, a relationship and divorce coach, mediator, entrepreneur, and mother. For more than 10 years, I have supported individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, separation, and divorce. My work helps people move through conflict with clarity, dignity, and a strong focus on children’s wellbeing. I offer a holistic coaching approach that combines psychological insight with practical mediation tools to improve communication and co-parenting. I also support children affected by divorce through Voice of the Child processes, ensuring their views are heard & respected!
First and foremost, I am a champion for children, a relationship and divorce coach, mediator, entrepreneur, and mother. For more than 10 years, I have supported individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, separation, and divorce. My work helps people move through conflict with clarity, dignity, and a strong focus on children’s wellbeing. I offer a holistic coaching approach that combines psychological insight with practical mediation tools to improve communication and co-parenting. I also support children affected by divorce through Voice of the Child processes, ensuring their views are heard & respected!
Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
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.
Core Issues:
Relational Trauma,
Self-Identity Wounds
Chronic Anxiety + Pressure
Emotional overload
People-pleasing and boundary collapse.
I work best with individuals who feel like they’ve lost themselves—buried under expectations, past pain, or roles that no longer fit. People who carry silent wounds from childhood, relationships, or being constantly needed but never truly seen. They want more than just coping—they want to feel safe, empowered, and whole. They’re seeking healing, boundaries, and a way back to their true self. I’m here to help them unlearn survival mode, reconnect with their voice, and build a life that reflects
Core Issues:
Relational Trauma,
Self-Identity Wounds
Chronic Anxiety + Pressure
Emotional overload
People-pleasing and boundary collapse.
I work best with individuals who feel like they’ve lost themselves—buried under expectations, past pain, or roles that no longer fit. People who carry silent wounds from childhood, relationships, or being constantly needed but never truly seen. They want more than just coping—they want to feel safe, empowered, and whole. They’re seeking healing, boundaries, and a way back to their true self. I’m here to help them unlearn survival mode, reconnect with their voice, and build a life that reflects
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly worn down from carrying too much for too long. They may look “fine” on the outside while struggling inside with trauma, grief, anxiety, or life changes. They don’t need to be in crisis — they just know something needs to shift. They’re longing for clarity, steadiness, and support that feels safe. They want practical tools, compassionate guidance, and space to heal at their own pace — without pressure, judgment, or having to explain everything perfectly. They’re ready to grow, gently, and to rebuild confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of self-trust.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly worn down from carrying too much for too long. They may look “fine” on the outside while struggling inside with trauma, grief, anxiety, or life changes. They don’t need to be in crisis — they just know something needs to shift. They’re longing for clarity, steadiness, and support that feels safe. They want practical tools, compassionate guidance, and space to heal at their own pace — without pressure, judgment, or having to explain everything perfectly. They’re ready to grow, gently, and to rebuild confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of self-trust.
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
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Domestic Abuse Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.