LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychologists and Therapists in Olivedale
As your counselling psychologist, I am equipped with treating various mental health concerns. I am kind and warm and endeavor to be understanding of your experience. I have wealth of experience ranging from private practice, tertiary institutions & corporate. I have expertise in treating adults and have a special interest in couples therapy. Understanding that the environment is important, I do know that committing to a therapy session may come with uncertainty. However, I would love to ease that anxiety by answering any questions you may have. Your psychological well-being and functioning is of utmost importance to me.
As your counselling psychologist, I am equipped with treating various mental health concerns. I am kind and warm and endeavor to be understanding of your experience. I have wealth of experience ranging from private practice, tertiary institutions & corporate. I have expertise in treating adults and have a special interest in couples therapy. Understanding that the environment is important, I do know that committing to a therapy session may come with uncertainty. However, I would love to ease that anxiety by answering any questions you may have. Your psychological well-being and functioning is of utmost importance to me.
I work with individuals, couples and families. This work spans from stress management, personal growth and optimal performance, to psychological disorders such as anxiety/panic, OCD, depression, trauma, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and neurodivergence. I also have special interest in the complexity of chronic pain and medical illness.
I work with individuals, couples and families. This work spans from stress management, personal growth and optimal performance, to psychological disorders such as anxiety/panic, OCD, depression, trauma, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and neurodivergence. I also have special interest in the complexity of chronic pain and medical illness.
"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.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
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I help LGBTQ+ (or questioning) and marginalized people struggling with identity development, sex/sexual health issues, relational trauma & self-worth/self-esteem, cultivate a fulfilling relationship with themself and others within the context of rigid cultural expectations.
Our bodies and nervous system offer so much information about our needs and desires. When we experience adverse experiences these get stored in the body only to be repeated until we process them fully. I use somatic and emotion focused modalities to help process experiences that have been stored in the body and mind to complete the cycle needed for healing.
I help LGBTQ+ (or questioning) and marginalized people struggling with identity development, sex/sexual health issues, relational trauma & self-worth/self-esteem, cultivate a fulfilling relationship with themself and others within the context of rigid cultural expectations.
Our bodies and nervous system offer so much information about our needs and desires. When we experience adverse experiences these get stored in the body only to be repeated until we process them fully. I use somatic and emotion focused modalities to help process experiences that have been stored in the body and mind to complete the cycle needed for healing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist grounded in compassionate, inclusive care. My work draws from psychodynamic training while remaining tailored to each individual’s needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, shaped by your story and your pace. Always thoughtful. Always human.
Therapy can be seen as a work in process. A collection of human experiences slowly and carefully weaved together. Often challenging, sometimes light-hearted, always guided by you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist grounded in compassionate, inclusive care. My work draws from psychodynamic training while remaining tailored to each individual’s needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, shaped by your story and your pace. Always thoughtful. Always human.
Therapy can be seen as a work in process. A collection of human experiences slowly and carefully weaved together. Often challenging, sometimes light-hearted, always guided by you.
Often we find ourselves responding to painful situations in ways that feel familiar but difficult to explain. We may repeat patterns in relationships, struggle with the same feelings, or feel stuck in ways we cannot fully understand. These difficulties becomes easier to navigate when there is room to explore them safely with another person. Therapy offers a professional, non-judgmental relationship that can help make these experiences more understandable and create opportunities for change.
Often we find ourselves responding to painful situations in ways that feel familiar but difficult to explain. We may repeat patterns in relationships, struggle with the same feelings, or feel stuck in ways we cannot fully understand. These difficulties becomes easier to navigate when there is room to explore them safely with another person. Therapy offers a professional, non-judgmental relationship that can help make these experiences more understandable and create opportunities for change.
I offer individual, couples (exclusively for queer folk) and group therapy.
Navigating the spectrum of life's challenges, from the daily stressors that weigh us down to the larger complexities that shape our path, can feel tremendously overwhelming. Perhaps you're seeking to understand long-standing patterns, heal from past experiences, work through a specific challenge or find a safe space to explore your identity. As a registered and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, my aim is to create a confidential, compassionate, and authentic therapeutic environment where we can think and collaborate together as you move through the journey of self-discovery and growth.
I offer individual, couples (exclusively for queer folk) and group therapy.
Navigating the spectrum of life's challenges, from the daily stressors that weigh us down to the larger complexities that shape our path, can feel tremendously overwhelming. Perhaps you're seeking to understand long-standing patterns, heal from past experiences, work through a specific challenge or find a safe space to explore your identity. As a registered and dedicated Clinical Psychologist, my aim is to create a confidential, compassionate, and authentic therapeutic environment where we can think and collaborate together as you move through the journey of self-discovery and growth.
TM Counselling Groenkloof - Nikki
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Groenkloof 0027
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even stuck at times—especially when you're carrying it all alone. Whether you are facing anxiety or burnout, navigating relationship challenges as a couple or family, managing the stresses of parenting, helping a child cope with the demands of school, or simply feeling uncertain about your next step, you deserve a safe and supportive space to pause, reflect, and be truly heard Many of my clients come to counselling because they want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives again.
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even stuck at times—especially when you're carrying it all alone. Whether you are facing anxiety or burnout, navigating relationship challenges as a couple or family, managing the stresses of parenting, helping a child cope with the demands of school, or simply feeling uncertain about your next step, you deserve a safe and supportive space to pause, reflect, and be truly heard Many of my clients come to counselling because they want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives again.
As a Registered Counsellor, wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and member of a blended family, I understand the complexities of life's challenges. Whether you're grappling with grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, or relationship issues, I am here to support you.
As a Registered Counsellor, wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and member of a blended family, I understand the complexities of life's challenges. Whether you're grappling with grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, or relationship issues, I am here to support you.
Hoekom alles alleen dra? Daar is hulp. Any person going through a hard time, loss, grief, bereavement, low self-esteem, divorce, addiction, depression, anger, struggle to cope with everyday demands, abusive personality, or abusive relationship. Funeral directors struggle to cope.
Enige persoon, met enige probleem, maak nie saak hoe groot of hoe klein, ek is hier om te help.
Hoekom alles alleen dra? Daar is hulp. Any person going through a hard time, loss, grief, bereavement, low self-esteem, divorce, addiction, depression, anger, struggle to cope with everyday demands, abusive personality, or abusive relationship. Funeral directors struggle to cope.
Enige persoon, met enige probleem, maak nie saak hoe groot of hoe klein, ek is hier om te help.
TM Counselling Steyn City - Tanna
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Midrand 1685
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, life transitions, or the impact of addiction, whether personally or within your family. You want clarity, stability, and healthier ways to cope, but may not know where to start. Your goal is to feel more in control, emotionally resilient, and able to move forward with confidence. You are seeking a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be understood, supported, and guided toward meaningful change.
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, life transitions, or the impact of addiction, whether personally or within your family. You want clarity, stability, and healthier ways to cope, but may not know where to start. Your goal is to feel more in control, emotionally resilient, and able to move forward with confidence. You are seeking a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be understood, supported, and guided toward meaningful change.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
At Celestino Psychometric Solutions, we provide ethical, evidence-based assessments to support clients facing cognitive, educational, and career challenges. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity on your child’s learning difficulties, a psychologist in need of a psychometrist, a corporate or recruitment agency requiring psychometric services for hiring and career development, or a student needing career guidance or subject choice selection, my goal is to offer precise, practical recommendations.
We provide clear, actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions in education, psychology, and the workplace.
At Celestino Psychometric Solutions, we provide ethical, evidence-based assessments to support clients facing cognitive, educational, and career challenges. Whether you’re a parent seeking clarity on your child’s learning difficulties, a psychologist in need of a psychometrist, a corporate or recruitment agency requiring psychometric services for hiring and career development, or a student needing career guidance or subject choice selection, my goal is to offer precise, practical recommendations.
We provide clear, actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions in education, psychology, and the workplace.
My passion lies in helping people navigate life challenges and facilitating their journey towards growth, development and healing. I am here to listen and understand my client's experiences, feelings and struggles.
My passion lies in helping people navigate life challenges and facilitating their journey towards growth, development and healing. I am here to listen and understand my client's experiences, feelings and struggles.
TM Counselling Roodepoort - Phozisa
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Roodepoort 1724
Life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and disconnected from our inner strength. It's common to hesitate when seeking help, but I am here to support you. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low moods, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenges, I will help you reconnect with your resilience and rise to your best self.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and disconnected from our inner strength. It's common to hesitate when seeking help, but I am here to support you. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low moods, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenges, I will help you reconnect with your resilience and rise to your best self.
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.
I am an LGBTQIA+ -friendly practitioner.
I am a Counselling Psychologist experienced in assisting people who feel depressed; stuck or lonely. I work psychoanalytically; both in short-term work (say 12 sessions) and longer-term work. The goals of treatment are based on your needs. I can also offer non-directive psychoanalytic therapy for people wanting a deeper process. Sessions are weekly.
I am an LGBTQIA+ -friendly practitioner.
I am a Counselling Psychologist experienced in assisting people who feel depressed; stuck or lonely. I work psychoanalytically; both in short-term work (say 12 sessions) and longer-term work. The goals of treatment are based on your needs. I can also offer non-directive psychoanalytic therapy for people wanting a deeper process. Sessions are weekly.
I specialise in psychoeducational assessments and talks. Most especially in autism and neurodiversity. I am here to offer compassionate support, while building resilient and strong individuals who can thrive in this world. I offer a wide range of assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. The goal is to offer practical recommendations on how to best support your child / yourself through developmental challenges. We also have a team of psychologists with whom I work to offer the support you need.
I specialise in psychoeducational assessments and talks. Most especially in autism and neurodiversity. I am here to offer compassionate support, while building resilient and strong individuals who can thrive in this world. I offer a wide range of assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. The goal is to offer practical recommendations on how to best support your child / yourself through developmental challenges. We also have a team of psychologists with whom I work to offer the support you need.
As a psychologist, my primary focus is on promoting the well-being of individuals. From my experience, everyone possesses the innate ability to actualise their full potential but may need guidance and support. My aim in life is to be a catalyst in people's journey of self-discovery, helping them identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I aim to empower my clients to make positive changes in their lives and reach their full potential.
As a psychologist, my primary focus is on promoting the well-being of individuals. From my experience, everyone possesses the innate ability to actualise their full potential but may need guidance and support. My aim in life is to be a catalyst in people's journey of self-discovery, helping them identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I aim to empower my clients to make positive changes in their lives and reach their full potential.
Nearby LGBTQ+ Counsellors Searches for Olivedale
- Bryanston
- Dainfern
- Douglasdale
- Ferndale
- Fourways
- Johannesburg North
- Morningside
- Parkhurst
- Randburg
- Randpark Ridge
- Rivonia
- Sandton
LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.