Female Therapists in Menlo Park, GT

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Vuyelwa T Mtimkulu Therapy Solutions Inc
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Lerato Diale
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Jean-Marie Olwage
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Melissa Hattingh
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
Hello, I am Melissa Hattingh, a committed and sympathetic counsellor who is passionate about assisting people in overcoming their unique obstacles in life. I offer a fresh perspective and unrelenting dedication to each client. In addition to my experience in counselling, I am a Christian student with Aserac, which enables me to incorporate spiritual teachings into my work with clients who want direction from a religious standpoint. My approach to counselling is centered around four core principles: Creating a safe space, individualised care, compassionate listening and holistic well-being.
Hello, I am Melissa Hattingh, a committed and sympathetic counsellor who is passionate about assisting people in overcoming their unique obstacles in life. I offer a fresh perspective and unrelenting dedication to each client. In addition to my experience in counselling, I am a Christian student with Aserac, which enables me to incorporate spiritual teachings into my work with clients who want direction from a religious standpoint. My approach to counselling is centered around four core principles: Creating a safe space, individualised care, compassionate listening and holistic well-being.
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Kokoro Counselling and Play Intervention
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Anelise Kennedy
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Monica Naude
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Annelize Van Antwerp
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Dr. Karlien Erasmus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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.
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Julia S
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Menlo Park 0081
I assist adults, between the ages of 18 and 65 years, who have experienced, or are currently facing, the following challenges: Trauma, Narcissistic & other forms of abuse, Domestic & Intimate Partner violence, Dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, Self-criticism & Self-doubt, low Self-worth, as well as other day-to-day challenges.
I assist adults, between the ages of 18 and 65 years, who have experienced, or are currently facing, the following challenges: Trauma, Narcissistic & other forms of abuse, Domestic & Intimate Partner violence, Dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, Self-criticism & Self-doubt, low Self-worth, as well as other day-to-day challenges.
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Maria Mokupi Nkoana
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081
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Phile Moller
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
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Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Lynnwood Ridge 0081
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
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Sarie Nell Social Worker in Private practice & Ass
Social Worker
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
Investigation services related to family law disputes and child sexual abuse as well as therapeutic interventions with children from 3-18 years in Centurion.
Investigation services related to family law disputes and child sexual abuse as well as therapeutic interventions with children from 3-18 years in Centurion.
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Recover Wellness Solution
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can openly express their thoughts. i see adolescents, adults elders and couples with any issues, working from a solution focused perspective. In our conversations you initially talk about your reason for being here. However, after that we mainly focus on change i.e. your future wishes and best hopes for yourself and then we work out how to get there. This creates much hope, direction, optimisms and emotions. My passion is to rebuild family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can openly express their thoughts. i see adolescents, adults elders and couples with any issues, working from a solution focused perspective. In our conversations you initially talk about your reason for being here. However, after that we mainly focus on change i.e. your future wishes and best hopes for yourself and then we work out how to get there. This creates much hope, direction, optimisms and emotions. My passion is to rebuild family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services
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Cara Gouws
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groenkloof 0027
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey of self-discovery and healing. I am committed to helping people uncover their inner-selves, inner child and navigate the intricate pathways of their lives.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey of self-discovery and healing. I am committed to helping people uncover their inner-selves, inner child and navigate the intricate pathways of their lives.
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Petro Erasmus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Colbyn 0083
At my practice (Child and Family Guidance and Development Centre) in Mafikeng I focus on helping children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families to function optimally. At the Centre we offer Individual- Family and Couples- Adolescent and Children's'- counselling and therapies; Psychological Assessments; Workshops; Remedial and Extra lessons. My main research interests are neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), Maths achievement, Resilience, Emotional intelligence and career guidance.
At my practice (Child and Family Guidance and Development Centre) in Mafikeng I focus on helping children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families to function optimally. At the Centre we offer Individual- Family and Couples- Adolescent and Children's'- counselling and therapies; Psychological Assessments; Workshops; Remedial and Extra lessons. My main research interests are neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), Maths achievement, Resilience, Emotional intelligence and career guidance.
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Kongkong Sarah Matlala
Social Worker, MA, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
Helping clients express their feelings, emotions is my main focus. That will be done in a non-judgmental manner, respective, and in a friendly manner. With more than 5years experience in social work, clients will recieve my warmth, loving and wholeheartedly gracious services they may need as I have provided my past clients. The other focus will be on spiritual level which might ignored and has a lot of impact on our psycho-social challenges that we face. Our sessions will be focusing on client's holistically which will reveal the cause and solution thereof. Our clients will receive follow-up sessions even after our interaction.
Helping clients express their feelings, emotions is my main focus. That will be done in a non-judgmental manner, respective, and in a friendly manner. With more than 5years experience in social work, clients will recieve my warmth, loving and wholeheartedly gracious services they may need as I have provided my past clients. The other focus will be on spiritual level which might ignored and has a lot of impact on our psycho-social challenges that we face. Our sessions will be focusing on client's holistically which will reveal the cause and solution thereof. Our clients will receive follow-up sessions even after our interaction.
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Clarissa Muller
Social Worker
Verified Verified
Hatfield 0028
I provide therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
I provide therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
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Tamaria Counselling
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.