Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Linden
I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I choose and utilize the approach that is most effective and suitable for clients in therapy. The therapeutic process requires a lot of internal work and it's difficult to face parts of the past or self that society often teaches us to ignore. However, we can work through this process together.
I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I choose and utilize the approach that is most effective and suitable for clients in therapy. The therapeutic process requires a lot of internal work and it's difficult to face parts of the past or self that society often teaches us to ignore. However, we can work through this process together.
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, Randburg, 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, Randburg, 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.
However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives.
Negative emotions occur when we are stressed. At the start of 2025 we may say that we will just do better, act differently or put the stress behind us and move on. But sometimes events outside of our control cause problems again. In a safe therapeutic space that allows you to speak of the difficult feelings you can begin to understand and control them.
However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives.
Negative emotions occur when we are stressed. At the start of 2025 we may say that we will just do better, act differently or put the stress behind us and move on. But sometimes events outside of our control cause problems again. In a safe therapeutic space that allows you to speak of the difficult feelings you can begin to understand and control them.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
With over 10 years’ counselling experience in NGOs in Cape Town, I specialise in sexual trauma recovery, PTSD, and complex trauma. I offer anxiety and depression counselling and emotional regulation support, both online and in person. I work at a respectful, attuned pace with clients navigating long-term trauma, stress, or identity-related challenges.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
With over 10 years’ counselling experience in NGOs in Cape Town, I specialise in sexual trauma recovery, PTSD, and complex trauma. I offer anxiety and depression counselling and emotional regulation support, both online and in person. I work at a respectful, attuned pace with clients navigating long-term trauma, stress, or identity-related challenges.
Their issues range from fear of not being good enough, addiction or alcoholism, past trauma and abuse, neglect, depression, feeling alone, anxiety and co-dependency.
I apply various therapeutic approaches to my counselling depending on the issues at hand. I help each individual to tackle their challenges one at a time comfortably and with ease. I focus on a goal oriented therapeutic process where I guide the client to find their way to their own best outcomes.
Their issues range from fear of not being good enough, addiction or alcoholism, past trauma and abuse, neglect, depression, feeling alone, anxiety and co-dependency.
I apply various therapeutic approaches to my counselling depending on the issues at hand. I help each individual to tackle their challenges one at a time comfortably and with ease. I focus on a goal oriented therapeutic process where I guide the client to find their way to their own best outcomes.
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.
I am less focused on the 'label' a person may have acquired over time (such as depressed, stressed, traumatised), but rather help them build a picture of what life is like when they are overcoming their respective challenges, and in that process discover what makes them unique when they are at their best (or on their way to being their best).
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.
I am less focused on the 'label' a person may have acquired over time (such as depressed, stressed, traumatised), but rather help them build a picture of what life is like when they are overcoming their respective challenges, and in that process discover what makes them unique when they are at their best (or on their way to being their best).
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!
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.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release.
My experience is uniquely based in the human sciences as well as sexuality. I firmly belief that the solution to some problems only exists after we go through them, because our development is the solution. Interventions are research based and it is from this premise that we approach this journey and work alongside each other.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release.
My experience is uniquely based in the human sciences as well as sexuality. I firmly belief that the solution to some problems only exists after we go through them, because our development is the solution. Interventions are research based and it is from this premise that we approach this journey and work alongside each other.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with individuals, adolescents and couples, who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected within relationships, or struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, or life transitions. Many arrive feeling exhausted from trying to manage things alone. Through a collaborative, grounded, and integrative therapeutic approach, I explore alongside clients ways to better understand themselves, strengthen emotional regulation, reconnect with their resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping, relating, and moving forward with greater confidence and balance.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with individuals, adolescents and couples, who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected within relationships, or struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, or life transitions. Many arrive feeling exhausted from trying to manage things alone. Through a collaborative, grounded, and integrative therapeutic approach, I explore alongside clients ways to better understand themselves, strengthen emotional regulation, reconnect with their resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping, relating, and moving forward with greater confidence and balance.
My name is Megan Vries. I am a clinical psychologist, based in Craighall Park, providing therapy to adults and adolescents. There are constant demands placed on adults, including family responsibility, navigating interpersonal relationships, and work demands. Similarly, Adolescence and young adulthood is a challenging period as young people are experiencing cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal changes. Adolescents may be under significantly more pressure than when they were younger, in that more is expected from them academically and socially.
My name is Megan Vries. I am a clinical psychologist, based in Craighall Park, providing therapy to adults and adolescents. There are constant demands placed on adults, including family responsibility, navigating interpersonal relationships, and work demands. Similarly, Adolescence and young adulthood is a challenging period as young people are experiencing cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal changes. Adolescents may be under significantly more pressure than when they were younger, in that more is expected from them academically and socially.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
My name is Sybrand Hagan. I am a clinical psychologist based in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg. I offer psychotherapy for adolescents and adults who experience a range of psychological difficulties. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit the specific needs of each person. My aim is to offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you are able to explore the difficulties in your life, whether these are difficulties that you are currently facing or a pattern in your thoughts and behaviours that have caused a lack of satisfaction in your life.
My name is Sybrand Hagan. I am a clinical psychologist based in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg. I offer psychotherapy for adolescents and adults who experience a range of psychological difficulties. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit the specific needs of each person. My aim is to offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you are able to explore the difficulties in your life, whether these are difficulties that you are currently facing or a pattern in your thoughts and behaviours that have caused a lack of satisfaction in your life.
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?
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 specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families facing medical challenges, relationship conflict, and emotional trauma. We help clients adjust to illness, manage stress, rebuild trust, and heal from painful experiences. Our approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and focused on helping you move forward with strength.
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 specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families facing medical challenges, relationship conflict, and emotional trauma. We help clients adjust to illness, manage stress, rebuild trust, and heal from painful experiences. Our approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and focused on helping you move forward with strength.
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Counsellors Searches for Linden
- Blairgowrie
- Cresta
- Emmarentia
- Fourways North
- Greenside
- Northcliff
- Parktown North
- Paulshof
- Randburg
- Randburg West
- Randpark
- Victory Park
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.