Substance Use Therapists in Morningside

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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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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Adhip Maharaj
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
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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Cayley Wood (Jorgensen)
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
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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Kelebile Kele Sebitlo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
My clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality functioning, substance use, and bereavement.
Welcome to my practice! I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. Through a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
My clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality functioning, substance use, and bereavement.
Welcome to my practice! I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. Through a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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Choene Cynthia Magoai
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help individuals struggling with addiction, substance use, and grief navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based support.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with ASCHP, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges with compassion, respect, and understanding. I provide a space where it is safe, non-judgmental and where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while also working towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, self esteem concerns, substance use issues, and other personal difficulties that may affect their overall wellness. Seeking support is courageous step.
I help individuals struggling with addiction, substance use, and grief navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based support.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with ASCHP, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges with compassion, respect, and understanding. I provide a space where it is safe, non-judgmental and where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while also working towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, self esteem concerns, substance use issues, and other personal difficulties that may affect their overall wellness. Seeking support is courageous step.
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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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Joachim Fana Lance Mureriwa
Psychologist, PhD
Pretoria 0002
Do you have an addiction or Addictions? Starting in 2024, the priority of this practice is the assessment and treatment of addictions. There are two categories of addiction. The first is addiction to drugs, such as alcohol, dagga, others. The second is behavioral addictions, such as shopping, gambling, sex, and others. The guiding treatment philosophy is that addictions are neurological disorders and not moral failings. Treatment is in hospital or as outpatients, and compliments treatment at Rehab centers. Methods of treatment include, counselling, behavior therapy, EEG biofeedback, and collaboration with other health practitioners.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions? Starting in 2024, the priority of this practice is the assessment and treatment of addictions. There are two categories of addiction. The first is addiction to drugs, such as alcohol, dagga, others. The second is behavioral addictions, such as shopping, gambling, sex, and others. The guiding treatment philosophy is that addictions are neurological disorders and not moral failings. Treatment is in hospital or as outpatients, and compliments treatment at Rehab centers. Methods of treatment include, counselling, behavior therapy, EEG biofeedback, and collaboration with other health practitioners.
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Karabo Rasebitse
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience working in Tertiary, Corporate, Clinical & Public health Sectors. My approach to therapy is guided by my client’s needs and I believe in tailored made approach for everyone. I have experience in working with individual adults, adolescents and couples around issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement, African Spirituality and relationship difficulties. I strongly believe in the spirit of Ubuntu and holistic healing.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience working in Tertiary, Corporate, Clinical & Public health Sectors. My approach to therapy is guided by my client’s needs and I believe in tailored made approach for everyone. I have experience in working with individual adults, adolescents and couples around issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement, African Spirituality and relationship difficulties. I strongly believe in the spirit of Ubuntu and holistic healing.
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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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Bathabile Motau
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Midrand 1685
I am a Clinical Psychologist in part-time private practice. I offer Psychological services to adults, adolescents and children. I also enjoy working with couples, families and group sessions.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in part-time private practice. I offer Psychological services to adults, adolescents and children. I also enjoy working with couples, families and group sessions.
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Emmanuel Davel
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I have extensive experience with survivors of trauma, as well as in treating anxiety and mood disorders. My focus is to equip you with healthy coping mechanisms and empower you to navigate through life’s challenges. I approach patients in a non-judgemental and collaborative manner, allowing them to reach their personal goals. I work with admitted psychiatric in-patients at Akeso Clinic Alberton and Parktown. I see out patients at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and twice monthly at Medimix Albereton.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I have extensive experience with survivors of trauma, as well as in treating anxiety and mood disorders. My focus is to equip you with healthy coping mechanisms and empower you to navigate through life’s challenges. I approach patients in a non-judgemental and collaborative manner, allowing them to reach their personal goals. I work with admitted psychiatric in-patients at Akeso Clinic Alberton and Parktown. I see out patients at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and twice monthly at Medimix Albereton.
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Sharlene Sema Raston
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Psychometrist
Online Only
Please Be Aware that I offer online sessions only! Can you relate to any of the following? Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment? Are you tired of living each day and that it simply feels like another day and that everything remains the same? Would you like to become your own therapist and welcome change, in order to truly enjoy the adventure of life?
Please Be Aware that I offer online sessions only! Can you relate to any of the following? Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment? Are you tired of living each day and that it simply feels like another day and that everything remains the same? Would you like to become your own therapist and welcome change, in order to truly enjoy the adventure of life?
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Ace Chiheya
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2196
Ace is black African male therapist practicing in Sandton, Johannesburg. He is a caring, diverse and reliable professional whose strength lies in his ability to conduct therapy with clients of different ages and in different languages that include English, Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swati, Sotho, Tswana, Pedi, Shona, and others.
Ace is black African male therapist practicing in Sandton, Johannesburg. He is a caring, diverse and reliable professional whose strength lies in his ability to conduct therapy with clients of different ages and in different languages that include English, Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swati, Sotho, Tswana, Pedi, Shona, and others.
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•Adolescent Mental Health •Couples and Family therapy •Trauma counselling and Gender Based Violence Support •Bereavement and Grief counseling, •Depression and anxiety management • Substance use interventions •Individual therapy •Employee wellness Interventions
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Through a compassionate, culturally sensitive and person-centred approach, I help clients build on their strengths, develop healthy coping strategies and move toward meaningful lasting growth.
•Adolescent Mental Health •Couples and Family therapy •Trauma counselling and Gender Based Violence Support •Bereavement and Grief counseling, •Depression and anxiety management • Substance use interventions •Individual therapy •Employee wellness Interventions
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Through a compassionate, culturally sensitive and person-centred approach, I help clients build on their strengths, develop healthy coping strategies and move toward meaningful lasting growth.
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Martin Beukes
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Sandton 2196
An ideal client is someone that realizes they want to change and that they need help to do it. Someone that wants to build on their resilience, who is willing to work toward achieving their own goals. Everyone has different needs in therapy and require individual solutions.
An ideal client is someone that realizes they want to change and that they need help to do it. Someone that wants to build on their resilience, who is willing to work toward achieving their own goals. Everyone has different needs in therapy and require individual solutions.
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Richard James Barker
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
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Erene Mitchell
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Fairmount 2192
Counselling provides a professional way to grow personally and emotionally so that you are able to heal and to restore your balance. I focus on providing a respectful, safe space in which you can explore your own unique feelings and perspectives. It is important that you feel accepted, free from judgement, and comfortable that all your thoughts and feelings can be shared and he I am warm, empathic, and enthusiastic I care deeply and am very committed to my work I make it easy for my clients to engage with me My extensive experience enables me gently to guide the growth process and awaken the inner resources of my client
Counselling provides a professional way to grow personally and emotionally so that you are able to heal and to restore your balance. I focus on providing a respectful, safe space in which you can explore your own unique feelings and perspectives. It is important that you feel accepted, free from judgement, and comfortable that all your thoughts and feelings can be shared and he I am warm, empathic, and enthusiastic I care deeply and am very committed to my work I make it easy for my clients to engage with me My extensive experience enables me gently to guide the growth process and awaken the inner resources of my client
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Manuela Lopes
General Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
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Mafapane Wilhelmina Mamabolo
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life, tired of holding everything together, or unsure of how to cope with the emotional weight you’ve been carrying. Are you facing personal challenges such as stress, burnout, substance abuse, or emotional struggles, that are becoming too heavy to manage alone? Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage, preparing for marriage, or navigating relationship issues that you’re not sure how to handle? In the middle of all this, you might be longing for clarity, inner peace, and a sense of direction. Do you want space to breathe, to understand your feelings without judgment?
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life, tired of holding everything together, or unsure of how to cope with the emotional weight you’ve been carrying. Are you facing personal challenges such as stress, burnout, substance abuse, or emotional struggles, that are becoming too heavy to manage alone? Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage, preparing for marriage, or navigating relationship issues that you’re not sure how to handle? In the middle of all this, you might be longing for clarity, inner peace, and a sense of direction. Do you want space to breathe, to understand your feelings without judgment?
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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.