Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Johannesburg
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.
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 work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
I am also working short-term in mindfulness-based therapy (12 - 15 sessions), which is indicated for anxiety, and requires a commitment to between session practice at home.
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.
I am also working short-term in mindfulness-based therapy (12 - 15 sessions), which is indicated for anxiety, and requires a commitment to between session practice at home.
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.
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.
My approach is holistic, and client centred, and I weave the principles of mindfulness, positive psychology and blended learning into my work with individual clients, groups and teams.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
My approach is holistic, and client centred, and I weave the principles of mindfulness, positive psychology and blended learning into my work with individual clients, groups and teams.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
Fairytales make us believe that love is easy. Typically there is a one fight, and then they live happily ever after. But real life relationships take a lot more deliberate action, conversations, and redefining of roles and needs to create lasting, happy connections.
You're not broken, and he / she might not be the wrong one! So often our childhood set the tone for what love can and should look like and it unconsciously continues to keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us.
You can be seen, supported, loved, and happy again. Let's untangle your childhood, equip you with tools, and breathe new life into your marriage.
Fairytales make us believe that love is easy. Typically there is a one fight, and then they live happily ever after. But real life relationships take a lot more deliberate action, conversations, and redefining of roles and needs to create lasting, happy connections.
You're not broken, and he / she might not be the wrong one! So often our childhood set the tone for what love can and should look like and it unconsciously continues to keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us.
You can be seen, supported, loved, and happy again. Let's untangle your childhood, equip you with tools, and breathe new life into your marriage.
Do you feel weighed down by grief, guilt, shame, or abandonment?
Does anxiety, fear, or old destructive habits keep sabotaging your happiness and relationships?
Do you sometimes feel unheard, stuck, and hopeless—like real change will never come?
If this sounds like you, you are not broken—your mind and body are simply running outdated survival programs.
I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Master Mindset Coach & Therapist, blending modern behavioral science (BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology) with spiritual and holistic healing methods like hypnotherapy, inner child healing, and more
Do you feel weighed down by grief, guilt, shame, or abandonment?
Does anxiety, fear, or old destructive habits keep sabotaging your happiness and relationships?
Do you sometimes feel unheard, stuck, and hopeless—like real change will never come?
If this sounds like you, you are not broken—your mind and body are simply running outdated survival programs.
I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Master Mindset Coach & Therapist, blending modern behavioral science (BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology) with spiritual and holistic healing methods like hypnotherapy, inner child healing, and more
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.
The foundation of my therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness and a deep understanding of how the nervous system responds to overwhelming or traumatic experiences.
My goal is to help you increase your tolerance for challenging sensations, emotions, thoughts, and patterns that contribute to this chronic suffering. With my guidance, we will create more flexibility in your nervous system’s responses, build compassion for the parts of you that feel stuck, and cultivate courage, resilience, and mental toughness.
The foundation of my therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness and a deep understanding of how the nervous system responds to overwhelming or traumatic experiences.
My goal is to help you increase your tolerance for challenging sensations, emotions, thoughts, and patterns that contribute to this chronic suffering. With my guidance, we will create more flexibility in your nervous system’s responses, build compassion for the parts of you that feel stuck, and cultivate courage, resilience, and mental toughness.
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set. My space is judgement free and incorporates understanding and acceptance for how things are for you. We all have a story, and we can all create a story for ourselves that makes sense.
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set. My space is judgement free and incorporates understanding and acceptance for how things are for you. We all have a story, and we can all create a story for ourselves that makes sense.
I am informed by Person-Centred and Psychodynamic Therapy but generally adopt a holistic and integrated approach, drawing from a range of modalities and techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness when appropriate.
Hello, I'm Tash, and I am a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I provide therapy and support to individuals, families, and groups struggling and/or living with the impact of mental illness, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties and substance-related and addictive disorders. I also offer mental health workshops and in-house training for businesses.
I know therapy can feel daunting—you don’t need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work toward understanding your experiences and creating meaningful change.
I am informed by Person-Centred and Psychodynamic Therapy but generally adopt a holistic and integrated approach, drawing from a range of modalities and techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness when appropriate.
Hello, I'm Tash, and I am a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I provide therapy and support to individuals, families, and groups struggling and/or living with the impact of mental illness, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties and substance-related and addictive disorders. I also offer mental health workshops and in-house training for businesses.
I know therapy can feel daunting—you don’t need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work toward understanding your experiences and creating meaningful change.
I work in private practice as a clinical psychologist based mainly at Brenthurst Clinic, Park town, Johannesburg, conducting clinical interventions. I have a special interest in neuropsychology and psychopharmacology and discourse. I hold a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc), and Master of Philosophy with a special focus in Conflict and Conflict Transformation (MPhil), and PhD.
I work in private practice as a clinical psychologist based mainly at Brenthurst Clinic, Park town, Johannesburg, conducting clinical interventions. I have a special interest in neuropsychology and psychopharmacology and discourse. I hold a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc), and Master of Philosophy with a special focus in Conflict and Conflict Transformation (MPhil), and PhD.
Whatever your background or situation, lets work together to make sense of your struggles, to help you live a more meaningful and effective life with more fulfilling relationships. I look forward to working with you.
Whatever your background or situation, lets work together to make sense of your struggles, to help you live a more meaningful and effective life with more fulfilling relationships. I look forward to working with you.
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and sometimes, even the small stuff can feel heavy. As a Counsellor, I offer a confidential space where you can pause, unpack what’s weighing you down, and begin to rediscover the joy that’s still within reach. Together, we’ll explore ways to cope with life’s challenges, nurture your emotional wellbeing, and reconnect with the parts of you that feel most alive.
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and sometimes, even the small stuff can feel heavy. As a Counsellor, I offer a confidential space where you can pause, unpack what’s weighing you down, and begin to rediscover the joy that’s still within reach. Together, we’ll explore ways to cope with life’s challenges, nurture your emotional wellbeing, and reconnect with the parts of you that feel most alive.
I'm a Registered Counsellor offering online sessions for adults facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Afternoon appointments only. Open to working with anyone who reaches out.
I'm a Registered Counsellor offering online sessions for adults facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Afternoon appointments only. Open to working with anyone who reaches out.
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I draw from CBT, mindfulness, narrative, person-centred, positive psychology, and integrative approaches to tailor therapy to your unique needs.
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.
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I draw from CBT, mindfulness, narrative, person-centred, positive psychology, and integrative approaches to tailor therapy to your unique needs.
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 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.
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Nearby Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors Searches for Johannesburg
- Alberton
- Bedfordview
- Emmarentia
- Greenside
- Houghton
- Hyde Park
- Johannesburg Country Club
- Linden
- Linksfield
- Northcliff
- Parktown North
- Rosebank
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.