Grief Therapists in Linden
Dr. Bêne Otto
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have a particular interest in loss and grief and completed a PhD in Psychology focusing on disenfranchised grief.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing primarily on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, alongside attachment and trauma informed practice. This supports emotional understanding and the processing of experiences that continue to hold emotional weight, within a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
I have a particular interest in loss and grief and completed a PhD in Psychology focusing on disenfranchised grief.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing primarily on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, alongside attachment and trauma informed practice. This supports emotional understanding and the processing of experiences that continue to hold emotional weight, within a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
I offer counselling and support services on individual, couple, family and group counselling, relationship and marital issues, crisis intervention, bereavement and loss, trauma counselling, life adjustment, substance abuse, employee wellness/ assistance programmes, care and contact supervision.
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
I offer counselling and support services on individual, couple, family and group counselling, relationship and marital issues, crisis intervention, bereavement and loss, trauma counselling, life adjustment, substance abuse, employee wellness/ assistance programmes, care and contact supervision.
Life can be overwhelming, the problems and challenges you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Wellness with Lindz is there to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change, but importantly, to reclaim control of your life. I am not here to fix, rather to work together with you to find solutions to your problems. My services are not only related to people who experience challenges or problems in life, phase of life adjustments, how to handle good/ positive things in your life forms part of my service provision. How can I help?
Whether you are feeling stuck or navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or grief, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space.
Sessions are held at my Linden practice via online or in person counselling. (Afrikaans or English). As a Registered Counsellor, my fees are medical aid rate aligned, and I work with most medical aids. I look forward to working together to find help you find your way forward.
Whether you are feeling stuck or navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or grief, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space.
Sessions are held at my Linden practice via online or in person counselling. (Afrikaans or English). As a Registered Counsellor, my fees are medical aid rate aligned, and I work with most medical aids. I look forward to working together to find help you find your way forward.
I work with adults and adolescents who may be feeling very sad and want to make some changes in their lives. I have many years of experience working with people who are suffering from substance abuse disorders and wish to work on their emotional and psychological health, to boost their chances of sobriety.
I also work with couples wishing to improve their relationship. I am an LGBTQIA+ -friendly practitioner. Couple psychotherapy fees are R1500 per 60 minutes.
I work with adults and adolescents who may be feeling very sad and want to make some changes in their lives. I have many years of experience working with people who are suffering from substance abuse disorders and wish to work on their emotional and psychological health, to boost their chances of sobriety.
I also work with couples wishing to improve their relationship. I am an LGBTQIA+ -friendly practitioner. Couple psychotherapy fees are R1500 per 60 minutes.
A warm welcome to my practice!
I am a seasoned psychologist with 36 years' experience in private practice, Linden, Johannesburg. My ideal clients are adults, couples, families and teenagers.
It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my clients towards innovative approaches and solutions for their challenges. My expertise addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, personal issues, relationship and work obstacles. I believe that for every hardship there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients with hope for the future!
A warm welcome to my practice!
I am a seasoned psychologist with 36 years' experience in private practice, Linden, Johannesburg. My ideal clients are adults, couples, families and teenagers.
It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my clients towards innovative approaches and solutions for their challenges. My expertise addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, personal issues, relationship and work obstacles. I believe that for every hardship there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients with hope for the future!
I am a warm, amiable and down to earth psychologist based in Linden (Randburg, Johannesburg). While I work with adults of various ages and with a range of difficulties, I find it particularly rewarding to assist young adults (20s and 30s) grappling with depression, anxiety, neurodivergence and childhood trauma. I also have an interest in helping clients with relationship difficulties, and working with major life changes, losses or events.
I am a warm, amiable and down to earth psychologist based in Linden (Randburg, Johannesburg). While I work with adults of various ages and with a range of difficulties, I find it particularly rewarding to assist young adults (20s and 30s) grappling with depression, anxiety, neurodivergence and childhood trauma. I also have an interest in helping clients with relationship difficulties, and working with major life changes, losses or events.
Maxine is an HPCSA registered Arts Therapist, Expressive Movement facilitator (somatic psychology) and Family Constellations practitioner (systems-theory) providing therapy to adults and couples in JHB or online. Her work bridges clinical practice with personal connection with a strong emphasis- and passion for eco-psychodynamic theories and creative expression. She has a special interest in holding space for life transitions and exploring relationships and intimacy through attachment and concepts of belonging. She approaches her work in a gentle, integrative, and client led manner - giving space for each unique story to unfold.
Maxine is an HPCSA registered Arts Therapist, Expressive Movement facilitator (somatic psychology) and Family Constellations practitioner (systems-theory) providing therapy to adults and couples in JHB or online. Her work bridges clinical practice with personal connection with a strong emphasis- and passion for eco-psychodynamic theories and creative expression. She has a special interest in holding space for life transitions and exploring relationships and intimacy through attachment and concepts of belonging. She approaches her work in a gentle, integrative, and client led manner - giving space for each unique story to unfold.
You may experience conflict in relationships, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, unresolved trauma, unprocessed grief, battle with work challenges, long for meaningful connections and want to live with a deeper sense of purpose.
What sets me apart is my warm, grounded approach that blends evidence-based techniques with deep empathy. I don’t just focus on symptoms—I help clients identify the root causes of distress, tools to build resilience and emotional clarity. I tailor each session to meet the unique emotional and psychological needs of each individual.
You may experience conflict in relationships, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, unresolved trauma, unprocessed grief, battle with work challenges, long for meaningful connections and want to live with a deeper sense of purpose.
What sets me apart is my warm, grounded approach that blends evidence-based techniques with deep empathy. I don’t just focus on symptoms—I help clients identify the root causes of distress, tools to build resilience and emotional clarity. I tailor each session to meet the unique emotional and psychological needs of each individual.
What has happened? Often when the initial shock wears off we will say, "I am okay now". However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives. Over time these pockets of tears, fears and pain affect our relationships, leaving us in feeling more alone. I am a Clinical Psychologist with an medical and stress related background. My integrated therapeutic focus is on interpersonal relationships and the emotions that can affect them.
What has happened? Often when the initial shock wears off we will say, "I am okay now". However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives. Over time these pockets of tears, fears and pain affect our relationships, leaving us in feeling more alone. I am a Clinical Psychologist with an medical and stress related background. My integrated therapeutic focus is on interpersonal relationships and the emotions that can affect them.
You are carrying grief, loss or unresolved traumatic experiences.
I am a Clinical Psychologist grounded in compassionate, inclusive care. My work draws from psychodynamic training while remaining tailored to each individual’s needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, shaped by your story and your pace. Always thoughtful. Always human.
Therapy can be seen as a work in process. A collection of human experiences slowly and carefully weaved together. Often challenging, sometimes light-hearted, always guided by you.
You are carrying grief, loss or unresolved traumatic experiences.
I am a Clinical Psychologist grounded in compassionate, inclusive care. My work draws from psychodynamic training while remaining tailored to each individual’s needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, shaped by your story and your pace. Always thoughtful. Always human.
Therapy can be seen as a work in process. A collection of human experiences slowly and carefully weaved together. Often challenging, sometimes light-hearted, always guided by you.
I am a dedicated and passionate Psychologist with extensive experience in addressing various forms of trauma and personality disorders. While trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, I have a particular interest in the family systems approach and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). I remain flexible in integrating psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and therapeutic direction. My practice, based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, focuses on trauma, trauma debriefing, and professional athletes, and extends services to surrounding areas including Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
I am a dedicated and passionate Psychologist with extensive experience in addressing various forms of trauma and personality disorders. While trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, I have a particular interest in the family systems approach and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). I remain flexible in integrating psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and therapeutic direction. My practice, based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, focuses on trauma, trauma debriefing, and professional athletes, and extends services to surrounding areas including Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
My special interests include trauma-related disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar), interpersonal relationship challenges, adjustment and coping difficulties, grief and life transitions, as well as neuropsychological assessment and cognitive functioning.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, offering online and in-person sessions. I have experience in medical, psychiatric, and forensic settings. I work with children (7+), teens, adults, and couples, providing psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment. My work is grounded in psychodynamic thinking and offers a collaborative space to explore experiences, emotions, and the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. My interests include trauma, maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties
My special interests include trauma-related disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar), interpersonal relationship challenges, adjustment and coping difficulties, grief and life transitions, as well as neuropsychological assessment and cognitive functioning.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, offering online and in-person sessions. I have experience in medical, psychiatric, and forensic settings. I work with children (7+), teens, adults, and couples, providing psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment. My work is grounded in psychodynamic thinking and offers a collaborative space to explore experiences, emotions, and the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. My interests include trauma, maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in both the public and private. I am registered with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)and the Board of Health Care Funders(BHF). I am passionate about mental health and cater for individuals of various ages and backgrounds
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in both the public and private. I am registered with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)and the Board of Health Care Funders(BHF). I am passionate about mental health and cater for individuals of various ages and backgrounds
Hello! I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a BA Honours degree in Psychology. I have certificates in counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. My journey in counselling started at The South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) which led me to open a private practice where I focus on individual wellbeing.
Hello! I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a BA Honours degree in Psychology. I have certificates in counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. My journey in counselling started at The South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) which led me to open a private practice where I focus on individual wellbeing.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
Welcome to my space!
I hold a deep respect for people - their stories, the way their minds and brains work, and above all, the heart that carries them through life.
Whether supporting individuals through burnout, career crossroads, or simply helping them find stability amidst life's chaos, I approach each client with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for their lived experience.
I work with both adults and teenagers transitioning into adulthood.
My counselling approach is human-centred and integrative—an approach that honours the whole person rather than just the problem.
Psychology-informed. Coaching-inspired.
Welcome to my space!
I hold a deep respect for people - their stories, the way their minds and brains work, and above all, the heart that carries them through life.
Whether supporting individuals through burnout, career crossroads, or simply helping them find stability amidst life's chaos, I approach each client with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for their lived experience.
I work with both adults and teenagers transitioning into adulthood.
My counselling approach is human-centred and integrative—an approach that honours the whole person rather than just the problem.
Psychology-informed. Coaching-inspired.
I work with all psychological difficulties and challenges including Grief and loss, Trauma, Stress and burnout, Anxiety, anger management and Relationship Issues.
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families. I am particularly passionate about empowering teenagers and young adults to develop healthy coping skills and self-confidence to better manage challenging life situations such as bullying, toxic relationships, parental divorce or substance abuse. I enjoy interacting with diversity among people and aim to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood and supported throughout the counselling process.
I work with all psychological difficulties and challenges including Grief and loss, Trauma, Stress and burnout, Anxiety, anger management and Relationship Issues.
I am a 'Solution Focused' Counsellor integrating a variety of evidence-based psychological techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work with children (age 10 up), teenagers, adults, couples and families. I am particularly passionate about empowering teenagers and young adults to develop healthy coping skills and self-confidence to better manage challenging life situations such as bullying, toxic relationships, parental divorce or substance abuse. I enjoy interacting with diversity among people and aim to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood and supported throughout the counselling process.
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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.