Female Psychologists and Therapists in Johannesburg
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 specialise in couples and young adults, fostering a supportive environment. My holistic approach to counselling empowers clients to take control of their healing journey.
I specialise in couples and young adults, fostering a supportive environment. My holistic approach to counselling empowers clients to take control of their healing journey.
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.
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.
Dr Rubina Setlhare is a neurodiverse psychologist and Life Design Specialist with extensive experience working within professional contexts and community-based structures. Rubina works across the life span with all ages. Together, we focus on individual and systemic assets to promote personal agency to promote sustainable progress, with a focus on neurodiversity. Based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, Rubina has a Pan African focus with established professional and academic links beyond our national borders, including Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana, India and Brazil. Rubina has published on these processes in academia.
Dr Rubina Setlhare is a neurodiverse psychologist and Life Design Specialist with extensive experience working within professional contexts and community-based structures. Rubina works across the life span with all ages. Together, we focus on individual and systemic assets to promote personal agency to promote sustainable progress, with a focus on neurodiversity. Based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, Rubina has a Pan African focus with established professional and academic links beyond our national borders, including Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana, India and Brazil. Rubina has published on these processes in academia.
Is your teenager struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, school pressure, friendships, or emotional challenges?
Are you a student or young adult feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about your next steps?
I provide specialised therapeutic support for teens and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.
For convenience, I work out of two office spaces. One in Randburg, close to the Sandotn Clinic on Bram Fischer Drive, and another in Illovo at Illovo Square.
Is your teenager struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, school pressure, friendships, or emotional challenges?
Are you a student or young adult feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about your next steps?
I provide specialised therapeutic support for teens and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.
For convenience, I work out of two office spaces. One in Randburg, close to the Sandotn Clinic on Bram Fischer Drive, and another in Illovo at Illovo Square.
I am an ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor, dedicated to supporting individuals in establishing and maintaining emotional resilience, self-awareness, and overall wellbeing. My passion for helping others led me to obtaining my Honours in Psychology and pursue a career in counselling.
Empathy, integrity, and respect sit at the heart of the work I do. I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences openly, knowing you will be met with understanding, professionalism, and care.
I am an ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor, dedicated to supporting individuals in establishing and maintaining emotional resilience, self-awareness, and overall wellbeing. My passion for helping others led me to obtaining my Honours in Psychology and pursue a career in counselling.
Empathy, integrity, and respect sit at the heart of the work I do. I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences openly, knowing you will be met with understanding, professionalism, and care.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of your next step? You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I have witnessed the quiet courage it takes to ask for help. If you're here, perhaps life feels heavier than it should. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, burnout, or simply the feeling that you've lost yourself somewhere along the way.... reach out....
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of your next step? You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I have witnessed the quiet courage it takes to ask for help. If you're here, perhaps life feels heavier than it should. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, burnout, or simply the feeling that you've lost yourself somewhere along the way.... reach out....
It takes some courage to take the decision to come to psychotherapy. You may have experienced a sudden painful disruption in your life which has thrown into question your beliefs about your relationships, yourself and the world, creating a loss of safety. Or perhaps the difficult feelings have been building over time, but you can no longer push them out of mind and tell yourself to bear it and carry on. It can feel both hopeful and frightening to come to therapy. The thought of talking about very personal things to a stranger is understandably anxiety provoking and the need for emotional safety to do so, is essential.
It takes some courage to take the decision to come to psychotherapy. You may have experienced a sudden painful disruption in your life which has thrown into question your beliefs about your relationships, yourself and the world, creating a loss of safety. Or perhaps the difficult feelings have been building over time, but you can no longer push them out of mind and tell yourself to bear it and carry on. It can feel both hopeful and frightening to come to therapy. The thought of talking about very personal things to a stranger is understandably anxiety provoking and the need for emotional safety to do so, is essential.
Pearl supports individuals in navigating life’s challenges by addressing the connection between their emotional well-being, social environment, and mental health. Through Leadership Coaching, Life Coaching & Team/Group Coaching, Counselling, and support interventions such as Employee Wellness Services, Pearl supports people to build resilience, improve relationships, and regain a sense of balance and purpose in their personal or professional lives.
Pearl supports individuals in navigating life’s challenges by addressing the connection between their emotional well-being, social environment, and mental health. Through Leadership Coaching, Life Coaching & Team/Group Coaching, Counselling, and support interventions such as Employee Wellness Services, Pearl supports people to build resilience, improve relationships, and regain a sense of balance and purpose in their personal or professional lives.
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 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.
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.
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.
I am a uniquely intuned Mental Health Counsellor and Life coach passionate about anchoring individuals within their own resilience, overcoming life issues and challenges becoming and transforming into an empowered individual. My passion is to assist clients to uncover their potential, work in-depth with the things that's holding them back in order to achieve self-actualization mentaly, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I use an integrated holistic approach to support fulfillment inspired by psychology,art, nature and embodied work.
I am a uniquely intuned Mental Health Counsellor and Life coach passionate about anchoring individuals within their own resilience, overcoming life issues and challenges becoming and transforming into an empowered individual. My passion is to assist clients to uncover their potential, work in-depth with the things that's holding them back in order to achieve self-actualization mentaly, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I use an integrated holistic approach to support fulfillment inspired by psychology,art, nature and embodied work.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
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
Hello/Salam, I'm Sabeeha. Life has a way of piling things on, such as family expectations, relationship strain, stress, grief, or simply the quiet exhaustion of being the one who holds everything together.
Asking for help can feel like the hardest thing in the world. In many communities it carries weight it shouldn't, stigma, shame, weakness of having to do it on your own.
If any of that resonates, you're in the right place.
Hello/Salam, I'm Sabeeha. Life has a way of piling things on, such as family expectations, relationship strain, stress, grief, or simply the quiet exhaustion of being the one who holds everything together.
Asking for help can feel like the hardest thing in the world. In many communities it carries weight it shouldn't, stigma, shame, weakness of having to do it on your own.
If any of that resonates, you're in the right place.
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system.
Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Often, these experiences are not signs of weakness, but reflections of a nervous system that has been under strain for a long time.
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system.
Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Often, these experiences are not signs of weakness, but reflections of a nervous system that has been under strain for a long time.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about how to move forward. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or navigating significant life changes. Many come to therapy seeking a safe space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported without fear of judgement. To ensure clients feel comfortable expressing themselves, I offer counselling in English, isiXhosa, and isiZulu, creating a culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic environment.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about how to move forward. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or navigating significant life changes. Many come to therapy seeking a safe space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported without fear of judgement. To ensure clients feel comfortable expressing themselves, I offer counselling in English, isiXhosa, and isiZulu, creating a culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic environment.
Kush Counselling & Therapy Solutions
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Unlock Your Journey to Mental Wellness with Kush Counselling and Therapy Solutions (KCTS): Mental health challenges in South Africa are at an all-time high, rooted in societal pressures, childhood trauma, and economic struggles.
Many hesitate to seek help, but at KCTS, we are breaking this cycle by offering a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. We understand how mental health impacts your well-being.
Our compassionate counselling is tailored to empower individuals, families, and communities. Whether facing stress, grief, or trauma, let us guide you to resilience and clarity. Take the first step today & book a session.
Unlock Your Journey to Mental Wellness with Kush Counselling and Therapy Solutions (KCTS): Mental health challenges in South Africa are at an all-time high, rooted in societal pressures, childhood trauma, and economic struggles.
Many hesitate to seek help, but at KCTS, we are breaking this cycle by offering a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. We understand how mental health impacts your well-being.
Our compassionate counselling is tailored to empower individuals, families, and communities. Whether facing stress, grief, or trauma, let us guide you to resilience and clarity. Take the first step today & book a session.
I am a Foreign-trained professional with expertise in neuropsychology. Not registered with HPCSA. As a Specialist Neurodiversity Consultant, I assist adolescents and adults with psychoeducational support, advocacy, and skills setting to thrive. The field of neurodiversity is my passion.
If you need guidance to move forward, let me help you get unstuck and start growing.
I am a Foreign-trained professional with expertise in neuropsychology. Not registered with HPCSA. As a Specialist Neurodiversity Consultant, I assist adolescents and adults with psychoeducational support, advocacy, and skills setting to thrive. The field of neurodiversity is my passion.
If you need guidance to move forward, let me help you get unstuck and start growing.
Why Counselling?
Because being human is not always easy.
We are all sensitive beings, shaped by experiences that touch the deepest parts of who we are. Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause — to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s not about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your own strength, clarity, and capacity for growth.
Why Counselling?
Because being human is not always easy.
We are all sensitive beings, shaped by experiences that touch the deepest parts of who we are. Life brings challenges, change, loss, and moments that can feel too heavy to carry alone.
Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause — to be seen, heard, and understood. It’s not about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect with your own strength, clarity, and capacity for growth.
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