Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Linden
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.
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 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.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
There are times when our usual ways of coping no longer seem to work, and the conflicts we face at home, school, or in our daily lives begin to feel heavy. Whether you are feeling stuck or navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or grief, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space. I offer individual support for adults and children (9+). My goal is to help you develop practical and solution-based strategies to manage stress and find a sense of calm that ripples out into your relationships and your home. Alongside person-centred counselling, I offer BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) for rapid, solution-focused change.
There are times when our usual ways of coping no longer seem to work, and the conflicts we face at home, school, or in our daily lives begin to feel heavy. Whether you are feeling stuck or navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or grief, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space. I offer individual support for adults and children (9+). My goal is to help you develop practical and solution-based strategies to manage stress and find a sense of calm that ripples out into your relationships and your home. Alongside person-centred counselling, I offer BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) for rapid, solution-focused change.
Often accomplished, capable individuals have private struggles even while appearing composed and managing responsibilities. 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. This requires a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the layers beneath your day-to-day stress. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship to enable healing, help you untangle confusing or heavy feelings and facilitate insight that supports sustainable psychological change.
Often accomplished, capable individuals have private struggles even while appearing composed and managing responsibilities. 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. This requires a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the layers beneath your day-to-day stress. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship to enable healing, help you untangle confusing or heavy feelings and facilitate insight that supports sustainable psychological change.
As a clinical psychologist, I'm passionate about building genuine connections with my clients. I believe in creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgment. My approach is all about empathy and understanding, because I know that feeling truly heard is the first step towards growth. Trust is the foundation of our relationship, and I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's ups and downs, celebrating your successes and helping you through the tough times.
As a clinical psychologist, I'm passionate about building genuine connections with my clients. I believe in creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgment. My approach is all about empathy and understanding, because I know that feeling truly heard is the first step towards growth. Trust is the foundation of our relationship, and I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's ups and downs, celebrating your successes and helping you through the tough times.
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.
At Mathran Consultancy, we support individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s most challenging transitions. Our ideal clients seek compassionate, culturally sensitive guidance as they work through new or chronic health diagnoses, relationship or family conflict, trauma, or the complexities of raising a child with special needs, including Autism and other neurodivergent profiles. We walk alongside clients who want a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and find practical ways forward.
At Mathran Consultancy, we support individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s most challenging transitions. Our ideal clients seek compassionate, culturally sensitive guidance as they work through new or chronic health diagnoses, relationship or family conflict, trauma, or the complexities of raising a child with special needs, including Autism and other neurodivergent profiles. We walk alongside clients who want a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and find practical ways forward.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
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.
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.
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.
Many people experience emotional or relational distress that cannot be understood outside of their cultural, family, and spiritual context. For individuals rooted in African and South African ways of being, therapy can sometimes feel disconnected from lived realities.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples, attending to psychological distress, and complex emotional and psychological difficulties within relational, cultural, and spiritual contexts.
Many people experience emotional or relational distress that cannot be understood outside of their cultural, family, and spiritual context. For individuals rooted in African and South African ways of being, therapy can sometimes feel disconnected from lived realities.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples, attending to psychological distress, and complex emotional and psychological difficulties within relational, cultural, and spiritual contexts.
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.
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 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 '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 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 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
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I believe in the strength of the human spirit and the power of awareness to create meaningful change. I am passionate about helping individuals uncover their inner strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. I offer a safe and reflective space that tailors evidence-based interventions to each person’s needs and goals, foster
I believe in the strength of the human spirit and the power of awareness to create meaningful change. I am passionate about helping individuals uncover their inner strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. I offer a safe and reflective space that tailors evidence-based interventions to each person’s needs and goals, foster
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Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
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As Mahatma Gandhi said: “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” I believe that we all sometimes need help to manage how we are reacting to the situations in our lives. Hence, the first step in therapy is understanding what is happening in your life & deciding how we can change it.
As Mahatma Gandhi said: “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” I believe that we all sometimes need help to manage how we are reacting to the situations in our lives. Hence, the first step in therapy is understanding what is happening in your life & deciding how we can change it.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Elders
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.