GEMS Therapists in Linden
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.
I work with clients collaboratively to understand and help them to navigate through the difficulties that they face. I do this using an integrative approach. I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I work with clients collaboratively to understand and help them to navigate through the difficulties that they face. I do this using an integrative approach. I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
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.
Individual sessions are R1350 per 50 minutes; this is in line with medical aid rates.
I also work with couples wishing to improve their relationship. I am an LGBTQIA+ -friendly practitioner. Couples' psychotherapy fees are R1450 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.
Individual sessions are R1350 per 50 minutes; this is in line with medical aid rates.
I also work with couples wishing to improve their relationship. I am an LGBTQIA+ -friendly practitioner. Couples' psychotherapy fees are R1450 per 60 minutes.
You may appear to be coping on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, anxious or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you've experienced trauma, struggle with persistent anxiety, feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns, or find yourself constantly overthinking despite knowing better. I work with adults, professionals and athletes facing these challenges. Together, we identify the underlying patterns keeping you stuck and use evidence-based psychological therapy to help you regain clarity, confidence and emotional freedom.
You may appear to be coping on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, anxious or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you've experienced trauma, struggle with persistent anxiety, feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns, or find yourself constantly overthinking despite knowing better. I work with adults, professionals and athletes facing these challenges. Together, we identify the underlying patterns keeping you stuck and use evidence-based psychological therapy to help you regain clarity, confidence and emotional freedom.
Dr. Bêne Otto
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome, my name is Bêne and I am a Counselling Psychologist working with adults and couples facing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and bereavement. I have a particular interest in loss and grief and completed a PhD in Psychology focusing on disenfranchised grief.
Welcome, my name is Bêne and I am a Counselling Psychologist working with adults and couples facing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and bereavement. I have a particular interest in loss and grief and completed a PhD in Psychology focusing on disenfranchised grief.
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.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, emotional difficulties, and concerns affecting personal, social, educational, or career functioning. I also work with couples and families who may be navigating conflict, communication difficulties, changing family dynamics, or other relational challenges.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, emotional difficulties, and concerns affecting personal, social, educational, or career functioning. I also work with couples and families who may be navigating conflict, communication difficulties, changing family dynamics, or other relational challenges.
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.
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.
Often, people come to therapy not because there is one clear problem, but because something doesn't feel quite right anymore. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from those around you, or wondering why the same difficulties keep resurfacing. I work with children (7+), adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, maternal mental health concerns, grief, and major life transitions. Together, we explore these experiences with curiosity and care.
Often, people come to therapy not because there is one clear problem, but because something doesn't feel quite right anymore. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from those around you, or wondering why the same difficulties keep resurfacing. I work with children (7+), adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, maternal mental health concerns, grief, and major life transitions. Together, we explore these experiences with curiosity and care.
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 am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), based in Pretoria. I offer online psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space where clients can feel heard, understood, and accepted from the comfort of their own environment.
Using a warm, collaborative, and integrative approach, I tailor therapy to each client's unique needs, helping them better understand themselves, build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), based in Pretoria. I offer online psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space where clients can feel heard, understood, and accepted from the comfort of their own environment.
Using a warm, collaborative, and integrative approach, I tailor therapy to each client's unique needs, helping them better understand themselves, build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
We support individuals, families, and professionals experiencing trauma, stress, emotional challenges, or relationship and workplace conflict. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed or stuck and are looking for support, clarity, and practical ways to move forward. Through therapy, mediation, and EAP services, we provide a safe and supportive space where clients can develop coping strategies, improve communication, and build resilience.
We support individuals, families, and professionals experiencing trauma, stress, emotional challenges, or relationship and workplace conflict. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed or stuck and are looking for support, clarity, and practical ways to move forward. Through therapy, mediation, and EAP services, we provide a safe and supportive space where clients can develop coping strategies, improve communication, and build resilience.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a difficult step, particularly if you are already feeling overwhelmed or unsure about where to begin. Many people hesitate for a long time before contacting a therapist, often wondering whether their difficulties are “serious enough” or whether therapy will truly help. These uncertainties are very common and completely understandable.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a difficult step, particularly if you are already feeling overwhelmed or unsure about where to begin. Many people hesitate for a long time before contacting a therapist, often wondering whether their difficulties are “serious enough” or whether therapy will truly help. These uncertainties are very common and completely understandable.
Our children and their parents are in a growing state of crisis and disruption resulting in rising levels of anxiety, trauma, behavioural issues, poor academic performance and addictions. The need for psycho-social intervention, parental and teacher guidance and community outreach has reach epic proportion. Through creating psychological safe spaces for the youth/families offering opportunities for exploration, testing and embedding new behaviours instills hope and optimism for all within the child's ecosystem. It is our collective responsibility to help children become the best version of themselves.
Our children and their parents are in a growing state of crisis and disruption resulting in rising levels of anxiety, trauma, behavioural issues, poor academic performance and addictions. The need for psycho-social intervention, parental and teacher guidance and community outreach has reach epic proportion. Through creating psychological safe spaces for the youth/families offering opportunities for exploration, testing and embedding new behaviours instills hope and optimism for all within the child's ecosystem. It is our collective responsibility to help children become the best version of themselves.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
Are you intentional about making a positive change in your life, yet struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling stuck?
Are you having anxious thoughts and feelings impacting daily life, relationships, or overall wellbeing?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, needing guidance and support to reclaim your wellness?
Are past experiences or traumas that may be contributing to current anxiety or self- doubt?
Want to feel calmer, and in control of your thoughts and emotions?
Want to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life that aligns with your values and goals?
Come as you are, reach out to us, working together, one step at a
Are you intentional about making a positive change in your life, yet struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling stuck?
Are you having anxious thoughts and feelings impacting daily life, relationships, or overall wellbeing?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, needing guidance and support to reclaim your wellness?
Are past experiences or traumas that may be contributing to current anxiety or self- doubt?
Want to feel calmer, and in control of your thoughts and emotions?
Want to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life that aligns with your values and goals?
Come as you are, reach out to us, working together, one step at a
I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based therapy by creating a harmonious and safe relationship to explore you and your life together. I don't work in a way that is directly focused on solving specific problems, and prefer to work with individuals happy to join me in a journey of healing and growth over a longer term. I am not a therapist who will tell you what to do, or give a lot of advice, and that may be best found with someone else if that is what you need. I am a LGBTQIA+ & kink affirming therapist.
I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based therapy by creating a harmonious and safe relationship to explore you and your life together. I don't work in a way that is directly focused on solving specific problems, and prefer to work with individuals happy to join me in a journey of healing and growth over a longer term. I am not a therapist who will tell you what to do, or give a lot of advice, and that may be best found with someone else if that is what you need. I am a LGBTQIA+ & kink affirming therapist.
Cornelia Margaretha
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Centurion 0157
My ideal client is someone who feels lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain—whether from trauma, ongoing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from their true self's. They may struggle with self-doubt or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. What they need is someone who can offer compassionate support, help them process emotions, and guide them toward greater self-understanding. Their goal is not just to manage or suppress their feelings, but to truly grow, and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. They want a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their core values.
My ideal client is someone who feels lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain—whether from trauma, ongoing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from their true self's. They may struggle with self-doubt or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. What they need is someone who can offer compassionate support, help them process emotions, and guide them toward greater self-understanding. Their goal is not just to manage or suppress their feelings, but to truly grow, and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. They want a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their core values.
I offer Individual therapy to adolescents from age 12years as well as adults. I specialize in areas such as depression, complex trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, personality difficulties, grief counselling. I also provide trauma counselling and therapy for those individuals who have experienced different kinds of traumas. One of the techniques I use is EMDR - eye movement desensitization reprocessing which is a powerful technique to address trauma. Other techniques are utilized depending on the presenting issues.
I work with neuropsychological difficulties as well such as brain injuries, spinal difficulties, strokes, chronic pain.
I offer Individual therapy to adolescents from age 12years as well as adults. I specialize in areas such as depression, complex trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, personality difficulties, grief counselling. I also provide trauma counselling and therapy for those individuals who have experienced different kinds of traumas. One of the techniques I use is EMDR - eye movement desensitization reprocessing which is a powerful technique to address trauma. Other techniques are utilized depending on the presenting issues.
I work with neuropsychological difficulties as well such as brain injuries, spinal difficulties, strokes, chronic pain.
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