Therapists in Menlo Park

I enjoy assisting people to realize their full potential. This may mean they are currently struggling with issues or trauma and need to be guided through the healing process. Alternatively, they are not currently living up to their potential and we will work together to assist them in unlocking their true capabilities.
I enjoy assisting people to realize their full potential. This may mean they are currently struggling with issues or trauma and need to be guided through the healing process. Alternatively, they are not currently living up to their potential and we will work together to assist them in unlocking their true capabilities.

I am a qualified Counsellor, registered with the HPCSA and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I also hold a qualification as a nurse, so my passion has always been working with individuals during difficult times. I have run a private practise since 2007 and I am fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans). I offer both face to face and online counselling.
I am a qualified Counsellor, registered with the HPCSA and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I also hold a qualification as a nurse, so my passion has always been working with individuals during difficult times. I have run a private practise since 2007 and I am fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans). I offer both face to face and online counselling.

In my practice I work with individuals, families and groups who present with various struggles/ difficulties. These include Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment difficulties, Relationship struggles (marriage and other non-intimate relationships), Parents presenting with parenting difficulties, Personality Disorders and group organizations who need training sessions. Therefore my goal in the practice is to create a safe space where I work together with my clients to face their emotional/ psychological difficulties and feel contained as well as emotionally regulated.
In my practice I work with individuals, families and groups who present with various struggles/ difficulties. These include Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment difficulties, Relationship struggles (marriage and other non-intimate relationships), Parents presenting with parenting difficulties, Personality Disorders and group organizations who need training sessions. Therefore my goal in the practice is to create a safe space where I work together with my clients to face their emotional/ psychological difficulties and feel contained as well as emotionally regulated.

Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.

As a Counseling psychologist, my role, through therapeutic intervention and assessment, is to assist you in the process of learning to improve your ability to cope with and overcome life's challenges and demands by moving from a place of sinking to thriving, to regain your purpose in life and improve interpersonal relationships.
As a Counseling psychologist, my role, through therapeutic intervention and assessment, is to assist you in the process of learning to improve your ability to cope with and overcome life's challenges and demands by moving from a place of sinking to thriving, to regain your purpose in life and improve interpersonal relationships.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about my work. I am inspired by diversity and the strength of the human psyche. Every day brings new people into my life that enriches me as a person and therapist. The relationship I have with my patient is of great importance to me. My aim is to help the individuals find a sense of self amongst the disarray of their symptoms. The self so easily gets misrepresented by symptoms and the true person does not have a voice. I want help you to find your voice! Let me join you in your process.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about my work. I am inspired by diversity and the strength of the human psyche. Every day brings new people into my life that enriches me as a person and therapist. The relationship I have with my patient is of great importance to me. My aim is to help the individuals find a sense of self amongst the disarray of their symptoms. The self so easily gets misrepresented by symptoms and the true person does not have a voice. I want help you to find your voice! Let me join you in your process.

We all can feel overwhelmed, unheard, and lonely; believe we aren't 'good enough' and criticize ourselves for it; experience toxic relationships, trauma, and confusion, or even begin to question ourselves, or who we are. Life happens, we make mistakes & it's okay to admit if we aren't coping. In those times, therapy can be one of the best investments you can make in yourself to help you better cope with challenges, heal from trauma, build healthier relationships & improve your overall well-being.
My name is Julia and I am a dynamic counsellor with 3 degrees & 10 years of experience in the field of Psychology.
We all can feel overwhelmed, unheard, and lonely; believe we aren't 'good enough' and criticize ourselves for it; experience toxic relationships, trauma, and confusion, or even begin to question ourselves, or who we are. Life happens, we make mistakes & it's okay to admit if we aren't coping. In those times, therapy can be one of the best investments you can make in yourself to help you better cope with challenges, heal from trauma, build healthier relationships & improve your overall well-being.
My name is Julia and I am a dynamic counsellor with 3 degrees & 10 years of experience in the field of Psychology.

I am Chandré, a dedicated and compassionate Registered Counsellor specializing in children support via play intervention, teenagers and families. With a profound background in education and a personal journey that led me to discover my true passion for counseling, I am committed to helping families and young individuals overcome challenges and enhance their overall well-being. In my practice, I take a wellness and holistic approach to counseling. I believe that true healing comes from addressing all aspects of an individual's life—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.
I am Chandré, a dedicated and compassionate Registered Counsellor specializing in children support via play intervention, teenagers and families. With a profound background in education and a personal journey that led me to discover my true passion for counseling, I am committed to helping families and young individuals overcome challenges and enhance their overall well-being. In my practice, I take a wellness and holistic approach to counseling. I believe that true healing comes from addressing all aspects of an individual's life—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.

You may be wondering about or struggling with life issues, chronic illness, anxiety, mood disorders or even with others in your life. If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you. Or you may not have these issues but want to feel more grounded and have pressing questions or feel uncertain in which case you could also benefit from therapy. As I am in Auckland New Zealand, I am only available for pnline sessions.
You may be wondering about or struggling with life issues, chronic illness, anxiety, mood disorders or even with others in your life. If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you. Or you may not have these issues but want to feel more grounded and have pressing questions or feel uncertain in which case you could also benefit from therapy. As I am in Auckland New Zealand, I am only available for pnline sessions.

My interests in therapy and education are broad and I enjoy working with a diversity of clients and psychological difficulties. I aim to provide a safe, thoughtful and non-judgemental space in which clients can feel comfortable working through psychological difficulties and work towards more meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
My interests in therapy and education are broad and I enjoy working with a diversity of clients and psychological difficulties. I aim to provide a safe, thoughtful and non-judgemental space in which clients can feel comfortable working through psychological difficulties and work towards more meaningful relationships with themselves and others.

In this modern world we live in, we are exposed and overwhelmed by what we hear and see on a daily basis. Our "normal" now are days filled with violence, crime, trauma, stress, depression and burnout from long working hours and a rushed lifestyle. Our coping mechanisms are now drugs, alcohol and sex. All destructive. When we reach out and ask for help it is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. It is a way to learn new coping skills and how to use them when facing our world and the challenges in it.
In this modern world we live in, we are exposed and overwhelmed by what we hear and see on a daily basis. Our "normal" now are days filled with violence, crime, trauma, stress, depression and burnout from long working hours and a rushed lifestyle. Our coping mechanisms are now drugs, alcohol and sex. All destructive. When we reach out and ask for help it is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. It is a way to learn new coping skills and how to use them when facing our world and the challenges in it.

If you are worried about anxieties, depression or low mood, or believe that you might have an underlying mental health condition, I may be able to help you. The clinical psychologist specialises in mental health problems of a wide variety of sorts. Not only the individual but also the families of people are affected by mental health issues. I work with couples and families where this is needed.
If you are worried about anxieties, depression or low mood, or believe that you might have an underlying mental health condition, I may be able to help you. The clinical psychologist specialises in mental health problems of a wide variety of sorts. Not only the individual but also the families of people are affected by mental health issues. I work with couples and families where this is needed.

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 see normal people with normal problems. We all need someone to talk to from time to time to be assisted, advised and encouraged to deal with life transitions and challenges. I am an experienced psychotherapist and in private practice for 20+ years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups, works client- and solution focused. It is important to me to strengthen strengths and coping skills that clients do have to positively empower them to face the challenges that they experience.
I see normal people with normal problems. We all need someone to talk to from time to time to be assisted, advised and encouraged to deal with life transitions and challenges. I am an experienced psychotherapist and in private practice for 20+ years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups, works client- and solution focused. It is important to me to strengthen strengths and coping skills that clients do have to positively empower them to face the challenges that they experience.

Hello! Life can be challenging sometimes. I am here to help you as you start your counselling process. I help individuals (from 18 years), couples and families who are struggling with relational problems, grief and life stage changes.
Hello! Life can be challenging sometimes. I am here to help you as you start your counselling process. I help individuals (from 18 years), couples and families who are struggling with relational problems, grief and life stage changes.
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Over the years I have trained to become a Clinical Psychologist, I was intrigued by the studies in the field of Psychology on how they conceptualize psychological and psychiatric problems. Through the experience in the field I have realized no single theory can be expected to explain the complexity of an individual’s unique mind. I am working with individuals, adults, couples and families to allow reconnection to hope and humour.
Over the years I have trained to become a Clinical Psychologist, I was intrigued by the studies in the field of Psychology on how they conceptualize psychological and psychiatric problems. Through the experience in the field I have realized no single theory can be expected to explain the complexity of an individual’s unique mind. I am working with individuals, adults, couples and families to allow reconnection to hope and humour.

We aim to “change our clients’ lives one client at a time” and believe that a healthier mind is more productive and inspired. We also aim to treat every client as our first, by providing confidential and affordable services that promote mental wellness. Mental wellness of our clients, is the essence of our business.
We aim to “change our clients’ lives one client at a time” and believe that a healthier mind is more productive and inspired. We also aim to treat every client as our first, by providing confidential and affordable services that promote mental wellness. Mental wellness of our clients, is the essence of our business.

MSC Holistic Health and Wellness
General Counsellor, MA, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
Welcome to MSC Holistic Health And Wellness. My name is Mari, and I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor focusing on inner growth and transformation. I help individuals deepen their self-understanding and navigate life's challenges in more constructive ways. Together, we’ll explore your difficulties, understand their origins, and implement practical strategies to help you work through them in a supportive and safe space.
Welcome to MSC Holistic Health And Wellness. My name is Mari, and I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor focusing on inner growth and transformation. I help individuals deepen their self-understanding and navigate life's challenges in more constructive ways. Together, we’ll explore your difficulties, understand their origins, and implement practical strategies to help you work through them in a supportive and safe space.

As a Registered Counsellor I conduct psychological and preventative interventions that focus on the promotion and enhancement of psychosocial wellbeing for individuals, couples, families, schools and groups.
As a Registered Counsellor I conduct psychological and preventative interventions that focus on the promotion and enhancement of psychosocial wellbeing for individuals, couples, families, schools and groups.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Menlo Park
10+
Average cost per session
R1100
Counsellors in Menlo Park who prioritize treating:
80% | Anxiety |
73% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Stress |
60% | Depression |
60% | Bereavement |
60% | Coping Skills |
53% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Momentum |
86% | GEMS |
86% | Fedhealth |
How Counsellors in Menlo Park see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
14% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Menlo Park?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Psychologists listed in the directory are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The majority of General Counsellors featured in the directory align themselves with reputable professional bodies, particularly the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners. All Registered Counsellors listed must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in South Africa.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in South Africa could be between R600 and R1,500. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are registered with the HPCSA and professional organisations such as PsySSA or the ASCHP are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client, or as required by law, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.