Men's Issues Therapists in Johannesburg

Paul Drinkrow-Grobler
General Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Are you facing challenges related to your sexuality or life in general? Sexuality is a deeply personal and authentic aspect of our identity, rooted in our heritage, values, and individual experiences. It encompasses our gender roles, sexual orientation, intimacy, pleasure, and even the legacy of how we connect with ourselves and others. Life, too, with its highs and lows, from career struggles to financial stress, addiction, and more, can challenge our sense of self and sustainability.
Are you facing challenges related to your sexuality or life in general? Sexuality is a deeply personal and authentic aspect of our identity, rooted in our heritage, values, and individual experiences. It encompasses our gender roles, sexual orientation, intimacy, pleasure, and even the legacy of how we connect with ourselves and others. Life, too, with its highs and lows, from career struggles to financial stress, addiction, and more, can challenge our sense of self and sustainability.
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Carel Pj Mouton
Social Worker, MA
Serves Area
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
083 448 7178 View 083 448 7178
Rudolph Basson
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
It is in your nature to move towards greater wellness and self-actualisation. As your counsellor, I will show up as an authentic, curious, and empathic companion on your journey. Whether you are navigating a difficult period, reexamining your identity or values, struggling with old wounds, or simply feel like there must be more to life, I will work with you to find your way forward.
It is in your nature to move towards greater wellness and self-actualisation. As your counsellor, I will show up as an authentic, curious, and empathic companion on your journey. Whether you are navigating a difficult period, reexamining your identity or values, struggling with old wounds, or simply feel like there must be more to life, I will work with you to find your way forward.
082 821 3086 View 082 821 3086
Qengeba Wellness Center
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
I am registered with Council for Counselors in South Africa (C4CSA) as a Counselor and SACSSP as a Social Worker
I am registered with Council for Counselors in South Africa (C4CSA) as a Counselor and SACSSP as a Social Worker
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Leepile Thebe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
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.
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Ruan Swanepoel | Me Therapy
General Counsellor
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing. Many of my clients are professionals, leaders, and everyday people who are doing their best but feel stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters. I help you pause, reflect, and reset without pressure or judgment. Whether you're navigating career transitions, burnout, relationship challenges, or self-doubt, our work together is about clarity, emotional resilience, and realistic next steps. This isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken. It’s about creating space for you to be yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing. Many of my clients are professionals, leaders, and everyday people who are doing their best but feel stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters. I help you pause, reflect, and reset without pressure or judgment. Whether you're navigating career transitions, burnout, relationship challenges, or self-doubt, our work together is about clarity, emotional resilience, and realistic next steps. This isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken. It’s about creating space for you to be yourself.
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Ryan Odendaal
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
I am passionate about supporting adolescent boys as they navigate their daily pressures. I provide a non-judgmental space where boys can process their emotions, express themselves, and find their way forward at their own pace.
I am passionate about supporting adolescent boys as they navigate their daily pressures. I provide a non-judgmental space where boys can process their emotions, express themselves, and find their way forward at their own pace.
076 276 5875 View 076 276 5875
Alex Dominique van der Struys
General Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Hi! My name is Alex Dominique van der Struys, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor listed with the ASCHP. I hold a Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with my major being Counselling Psychology. My calling in life is to be of service to others, which is why I moved into the Counselling setting. I make use of the Person-Centred approach, which is a non-directive, empathic method of Counselling. I work on empowering my clients in the therapeutic processes while establishing safety and rapport during sessions. It is your time, your place and your space without judgment to gain support.
Hi! My name is Alex Dominique van der Struys, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor listed with the ASCHP. I hold a Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with my major being Counselling Psychology. My calling in life is to be of service to others, which is why I moved into the Counselling setting. I make use of the Person-Centred approach, which is a non-directive, empathic method of Counselling. I work on empowering my clients in the therapeutic processes while establishing safety and rapport during sessions. It is your time, your place and your space without judgment to gain support.
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Tiyiselani Mukhari
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We listen. We co-create. We walk with you. Our team of Private Social Work practitioners is committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and impact. We understand the weight of your story, and we honor it with tailored support that reflects your values, your rights, and your hopes for the future.
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We listen. We co-create. We walk with you. Our team of Private Social Work practitioners is committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and impact. We understand the weight of your story, and we honor it with tailored support that reflects your values, your rights, and your hopes for the future.
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Amy Tayla Chewins
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
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.
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Safe Space Wellness Counselling
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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....
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Vuyani Muleya
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
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.
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Chelsea Bate Intervention
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
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.
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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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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
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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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Amber Medina Dos Santos
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or even navigating a major life transition or challenge. You may be seeking emotional support, practical tools for managing stress, and guidance in building healthier relationships, improving self-confidence, and gaining clarity. Our goals include emotional healing and better mental health. I provide tailored support to individuals facing a variety of life challenges. I am passionate about helping you navigate life’s difficulties, by creating a safe and supportive space for personal growth, healing and building resilience.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or even navigating a major life transition or challenge. You may be seeking emotional support, practical tools for managing stress, and guidance in building healthier relationships, improving self-confidence, and gaining clarity. Our goals include emotional healing and better mental health. I provide tailored support to individuals facing a variety of life challenges. I am passionate about helping you navigate life’s difficulties, by creating a safe and supportive space for personal growth, healing and building resilience.
083 541 6294 View 083 541 6294
Megan Rose Hussey
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Online Only
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
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Fathima Pochee
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
I work with individuals, couples and families who are navigating emotional strain, life transitions, relationship challenges or trauma. Even when you’re coping on the outside, it can feel heavy to manage alone. Counselling offers a steady space to slow down and make sense of what you’re carrying. My approach is person-centred, we move at your pace, with respect for your boundaries and autonomy. If this feels like a fit, reach out to schedule a session.
I work with individuals, couples and families who are navigating emotional strain, life transitions, relationship challenges or trauma. Even when you’re coping on the outside, it can feel heavy to manage alone. Counselling offers a steady space to slow down and make sense of what you’re carrying. My approach is person-centred, we move at your pace, with respect for your boundaries and autonomy. If this feels like a fit, reach out to schedule a session.
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Bryn Gareth Lotter
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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Men's Issues Counsellors
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.

How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.

What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.