Substance Use Therapists in Morningside

Rivonia Therapy Centre
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Rivonia Therapy Centre has a team of Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists. We offer psychotherapeutic services for issues such as relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and life changes adjustments. We also offer services for scholastic, cognitive functioning and emotional assessments.
Rivonia Therapy Centre has a team of Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists. We offer psychotherapeutic services for issues such as relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and life changes adjustments. We also offer services for scholastic, cognitive functioning and emotional assessments.
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Adhip Maharaj
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
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Melanie Vivienne Anthony
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer short and long-term therapy for adults, adolescents and couples, focus on providing a kind, thoughtful and non-judgemental space within which to work with my clients. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship conflicts, sexual and sexual orientation, the elderly, among other issues, tailoring the treatment to my clients’ individual needs. I believe in the spirit of the human condition to overcome adversity and awaken the unique potential within us and assist the process of dynamic growth. I offer national and international online and telephonic sessions; and face to face consultations at my practice.
I offer short and long-term therapy for adults, adolescents and couples, focus on providing a kind, thoughtful and non-judgemental space within which to work with my clients. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship conflicts, sexual and sexual orientation, the elderly, among other issues, tailoring the treatment to my clients’ individual needs. I believe in the spirit of the human condition to overcome adversity and awaken the unique potential within us and assist the process of dynamic growth. I offer national and international online and telephonic sessions; and face to face consultations at my practice.
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Gizella Harding
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
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Cayley Wood (Jorgensen)
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
"We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the stones in your path? Don't worry, you are not alone and you don't have to do this alone. I believe in a strengths-based counselling approach, emphasizing the resources that my clients possess and how these can be applied to a positive change process. As a Registered Counsellor, my focus is on providing supportive counselling services, the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, psychological screening and assessment, as well as psychoeducation.
"We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the stones in your path? Don't worry, you are not alone and you don't have to do this alone. I believe in a strengths-based counselling approach, emphasizing the resources that my clients possess and how these can be applied to a positive change process. As a Registered Counsellor, my focus is on providing supportive counselling services, the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, psychological screening and assessment, as well as psychoeducation.
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Mandy Stokes
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
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Ananke le Roux
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Akasia 0182
I specialise in but am not limited to trauma, addiction and substance use, childhood trauma, anxiety and stress, coping skills, and general life challenges.
I truly believe in Heal - Grow - Thrive. I'm passionate about your well-being and believe everyone deserves the chance to become their best self. In counselling, it’s all about you working on yourself, for yourself. You set your own goals because you know yourself best, and I’m here to support every step of the way—big or small. I don’t see you as having problems, but as facing life’s challenges, and I’m here to walk through them with you. SO, let the journey begin! NOTE: if I didn't answer the phone call, it means I am in a session, WhatsApp me on 066 096 7219.
I specialise in but am not limited to trauma, addiction and substance use, childhood trauma, anxiety and stress, coping skills, and general life challenges.
I truly believe in Heal - Grow - Thrive. I'm passionate about your well-being and believe everyone deserves the chance to become their best self. In counselling, it’s all about you working on yourself, for yourself. You set your own goals because you know yourself best, and I’m here to support every step of the way—big or small. I don’t see you as having problems, but as facing life’s challenges, and I’m here to walk through them with you. SO, let the journey begin! NOTE: if I didn't answer the phone call, it means I am in a session, WhatsApp me on 066 096 7219.
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Kgothatso Emeldah Ditabo
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Pretoria 0002
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
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Mandy-Leigh Samaria Van Aswegen
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
BWRT Level One Practitioner. My focus is an integrative, holistic and personalized approach adapted to the needs of each individual client. No two fingerprints are alike, the detail of a fingerprint is influenced by many other factors besides genes. No client is alike “There is no one size that fits all”. I endure to empower a client by utilizing the clients’ strength, willingness, and motivation to recover.
BWRT Level One Practitioner. My focus is an integrative, holistic and personalized approach adapted to the needs of each individual client. No two fingerprints are alike, the detail of a fingerprint is influenced by many other factors besides genes. No client is alike “There is no one size that fits all”. I endure to empower a client by utilizing the clients’ strength, willingness, and motivation to recover.
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Jessica Strydom (Papaioannou)
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, experienced in guiding individuals, couples and families through their journey towards emotional well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various other mental health challenges. I am committed to helping clients uncover their inner strength and resilience. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, I strive to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past wounds, and ultimately, to flourish as the best versions of themselves.
I am a passionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, experienced in guiding individuals, couples and families through their journey towards emotional well-being. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various other mental health challenges. I am committed to helping clients uncover their inner strength and resilience. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, I strive to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past wounds, and ultimately, to flourish as the best versions of themselves.
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Nsamu Urgent Moonga
Registered Counsellor
Boksburg 1459
With nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I understand that growing up—and growing through—life often involves discovering who we truly are and where we belong. I work with clients navigating life transitions, grief, and mental health complexities, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their unique stories. As a compassionate listener and eclectic practitioner, I integrate creative arts and spirituality to help clients make sense of their struggles, reconnect with their strengths, and rewrite their narratives. What’s your story? Let’s uncover it together.
With nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I understand that growing up—and growing through—life often involves discovering who we truly are and where we belong. I work with clients navigating life transitions, grief, and mental health complexities, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their unique stories. As a compassionate listener and eclectic practitioner, I integrate creative arts and spirituality to help clients make sense of their struggles, reconnect with their strengths, and rewrite their narratives. What’s your story? Let’s uncover it together.
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Andre Swart Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Being human takes courage! Please visit andreswart.co.za for more about me and my practice. Sometimes we are confronted with psychological trauma, health issues, difficult relationships, and other stressors. It is normal and part of living to feel overwhelmed and stuck at times. What we do about it will keep us stuck or help us grow.
Being human takes courage! Please visit andreswart.co.za for more about me and my practice. Sometimes we are confronted with psychological trauma, health issues, difficult relationships, and other stressors. It is normal and part of living to feel overwhelmed and stuck at times. What we do about it will keep us stuck or help us grow.
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Christo van der Bank
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
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Sean King
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Edenvale 1609
My ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma. They seek a non-judgmental space to express their feelings, practical coping strategies, and professional guidance to make meaningful changes. Their goals include overcoming addiction, reducing anxiety, improving mood, managing stress, and healing from trauma. They desire inner peace, personal growth, empowerment, and fulfilment. They recognize the value of therapy and are committed to making positive changes in their lives.
My ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma. They seek a non-judgmental space to express their feelings, practical coping strategies, and professional guidance to make meaningful changes. Their goals include overcoming addiction, reducing anxiety, improving mood, managing stress, and healing from trauma. They desire inner peace, personal growth, empowerment, and fulfilment. They recognize the value of therapy and are committed to making positive changes in their lives.
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Noelle Naidoo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, based at Conscious Psychology (Rosebank) and Leaf of Hope Therapy Centre (Alberton). I utilize an integrated approach, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. The choice of approach is tailored to the unique therapeutic needs of each client, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, based at Conscious Psychology (Rosebank) and Leaf of Hope Therapy Centre (Alberton). I utilize an integrated approach, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. The choice of approach is tailored to the unique therapeutic needs of each client, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
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Taryn Steyn
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Therapy’s major aim is to enable growth and better understanding of oneself through self-discovery and self- exploration. It is within a therapeutic relationship where we can identify problematic and dysfunctional, emotional and behavioural problems and address the necessary changes that will lead to a more healthier and less stressful life”
Therapy’s major aim is to enable growth and better understanding of oneself through self-discovery and self- exploration. It is within a therapeutic relationship where we can identify problematic and dysfunctional, emotional and behavioural problems and address the necessary changes that will lead to a more healthier and less stressful life”
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Joelene Moodley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
YOU are incredibly courageous to be on this website and searching for help. This is a most wonderful step towards healing yourself. My goal always is to guide you towards reaching your full potential and purpose in life. Every individual experiences personal blocks and challenges. I am here to help you remove this blocks and live a life of phenomenal success and fulfillment. I love what I do and I do what I love. My passion lies in helping others heal themselves.
YOU are incredibly courageous to be on this website and searching for help. This is a most wonderful step towards healing yourself. My goal always is to guide you towards reaching your full potential and purpose in life. Every individual experiences personal blocks and challenges. I am here to help you remove this blocks and live a life of phenomenal success and fulfillment. I love what I do and I do what I love. My passion lies in helping others heal themselves.
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Zamuxolo Ngubane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Rivonia 2128
Whether you’re working through unresolved childhood experiences, current trauma or PTSD, chronic pain, depression, or struggles with substance use, I provide a safe and supportive space to begin healing.
My main approach is psychodynamic therapy, which means we look at how your past experiences & relationships may be influencing how you feel & behave today. This helps you gain deeper insight into yourself & break patterns that may be holding you back. I also draw on other evidence-based therapies, to ensure you get the most effective support for your needs.
Whether you’re working through unresolved childhood experiences, current trauma or PTSD, chronic pain, depression, or struggles with substance use, I provide a safe and supportive space to begin healing.
My main approach is psychodynamic therapy, which means we look at how your past experiences & relationships may be influencing how you feel & behave today. This helps you gain deeper insight into yourself & break patterns that may be holding you back. I also draw on other evidence-based therapies, to ensure you get the most effective support for your needs.
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Tamaria Counselling
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Pretoria 0002
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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Megan Vries
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Randburg 2194
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.
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Substance Use Counsellors

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.