Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in Parkhurst
Welcome, My name is Malebogo Gaborone I am one of the associate psychologists working at emotionactivist based in Parkhurst, Johannesburg. My goal is to provide a safe space for clients to discover and understand their unique experiences. I am experienced in assisting individuals, couples and groups with daily mental challenges while taking into consideration that individuals come from diverse backgrounds
Welcome, My name is Malebogo Gaborone I am one of the associate psychologists working at emotionactivist based in Parkhurst, Johannesburg. My goal is to provide a safe space for clients to discover and understand their unique experiences. I am experienced in assisting individuals, couples and groups with daily mental challenges while taking into consideration that individuals come from diverse backgrounds
I am a competent, skilled, and compassionate clinical psychologist working primarily with individuals and couples. I have gained extensive experience treating individuals both in South Africa and in the United Kingdom presenting with a wide variety of issues, including emotional, psychiatric, and health-related difficulties. I have trained in a number of psychological therapy models and draw from all of them when treating patients. I also offer group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) courses, an evidence-based treatment for relapsing depression and other emotional and psychological conditions.
I am a competent, skilled, and compassionate clinical psychologist working primarily with individuals and couples. I have gained extensive experience treating individuals both in South Africa and in the United Kingdom presenting with a wide variety of issues, including emotional, psychiatric, and health-related difficulties. I have trained in a number of psychological therapy models and draw from all of them when treating patients. I also offer group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) courses, an evidence-based treatment for relapsing depression and other emotional and psychological conditions.
Dr. Bêne Otto
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Parkhurst 2193
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome, my name is Bêne and I am a Counselling Psychologist working with adults and couples facing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and bereavement.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing primarily on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, alongside attachment and trauma informed practice. This supports emotional understanding and the processing of experiences that continue to hold emotional weight, within a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
Welcome, my name is Bêne and I am a Counselling Psychologist working with adults and couples facing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and bereavement.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing primarily on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, alongside attachment and trauma informed practice. This supports emotional understanding and the processing of experiences that continue to hold emotional weight, within a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
Cynthia has a special interest in helping clients with anxiety, insomnia, work stress, adjustment to life events stress, and the actualisation of potential strengths and positive states of mental wellbeing. Her approach is to work systemically to understand your life context, how you perceive and think about your relationships, life, and circumstances, and how these perspectives influence your thoughts, emotions, decisions, behaviours, and relationships. She takes a practical approach to supporting you in finding solutions, developing strategies, and gaining new perspectives, working in a solution-focused way, to assist you.
Cynthia has a special interest in helping clients with anxiety, insomnia, work stress, adjustment to life events stress, and the actualisation of potential strengths and positive states of mental wellbeing. Her approach is to work systemically to understand your life context, how you perceive and think about your relationships, life, and circumstances, and how these perspectives influence your thoughts, emotions, decisions, behaviours, and relationships. She takes a practical approach to supporting you in finding solutions, developing strategies, and gaining new perspectives, working in a solution-focused way, to assist you.
My practice focuses on adolescents and adults, and offers brief (supportive) and long-term therapy.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
My practice focuses on adolescents and adults, and offers brief (supportive) and long-term therapy.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
My professional journey has allowed me to work with adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals facing complex mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties, personality-related challenges, substance use concerns, and dual diagnoses.
I provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and support for individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I also facilitate therapeutic groups, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions, and provide couples and family therapy.
My professional journey has allowed me to work with adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals facing complex mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties, personality-related challenges, substance use concerns, and dual diagnoses.
I provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and support for individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I also facilitate therapeutic groups, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions, and provide couples and family therapy.
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
What has happened? Often when the initial shock wears off we will say, "I am okay now". However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives. Over time these pockets of tears, fears and pain affect our relationships, leaving us in feeling more alone. I am a Clinical Psychologist with an medical and stress related background. My integrated therapeutic focus is on interpersonal relationships and the emotions that can affect them.
What has happened? Often when the initial shock wears off we will say, "I am okay now". However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives. Over time these pockets of tears, fears and pain affect our relationships, leaving us in feeling more alone. I am a Clinical Psychologist with an medical and stress related background. My integrated therapeutic focus is on interpersonal relationships and the emotions that can affect them.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I offer confidential support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing relationship, parenting, life, or emotional challenges. As an internationally accredited practitioner in private practice, I am not affiliated with medical aids, allowing flexible, client-centered care tailored to your unique needs.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I offer confidential support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing relationship, parenting, life, or emotional challenges. As an internationally accredited practitioner in private practice, I am not affiliated with medical aids, allowing flexible, client-centered care tailored to your unique needs.
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.
Many accomplished people carry private struggles beneath a composed exterior. You might be navigating relationship conflict, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, unresolved trauma or grief. You may feel disconnected from yourself or others, overwhelmed by expectations, or longing for a deeper sense of meaning. Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental place to explore your experiences. My work centres on building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can untangle complex emotions, understand patterns, and gain insight supporting sustainable psychological change; making room for healing, clarity and emotional wellbeing.
Many accomplished people carry private struggles beneath a composed exterior. You might be navigating relationship conflict, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, unresolved trauma or grief. You may feel disconnected from yourself or others, overwhelmed by expectations, or longing for a deeper sense of meaning. Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental place to explore your experiences. My work centres on building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can untangle complex emotions, understand patterns, and gain insight supporting sustainable psychological change; making room for healing, clarity and emotional wellbeing.
Life can be challenging and complicated. Our past experiences have a way of influencing how we manage the challenges life brings and we can often find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour, which can create even more difficulties. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns and to have an experience which is safe and challenging at the same time.
Life can be challenging and complicated. Our past experiences have a way of influencing how we manage the challenges life brings and we can often find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour, which can create even more difficulties. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns and to have an experience which is safe and challenging at the same time.
I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I choose and utilize the approach that is most effective and suitable for clients in therapy. The therapeutic process requires a lot of internal work and it's difficult to face parts of the past or self that society often teaches us to ignore. However, we can work through this process together.
I have experience in working with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
I choose and utilize the approach that is most effective and suitable for clients in therapy. The therapeutic process requires a lot of internal work and it's difficult to face parts of the past or self that society often teaches us to ignore. However, we can work through this process together.
I offer individual therapy for adults and teenagers.
I use an integrative approach to counseling as it is an approach that is shaped to fit the needs of the client. This allows me to develop an intervention plan suited to your individual needs. Empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard are the cornerstone of my counseling approach.
I offer individual therapy for adults and teenagers.
I use an integrative approach to counseling as it is an approach that is shaped to fit the needs of the client. This allows me to develop an intervention plan suited to your individual needs. Empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard are the cornerstone of my counseling approach.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s going on in your life and relationships.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and integrative, drawing from Attachment, Systemic, CBT, DBT, and Humanistic perspectives. Our work focuses on deepening self-understanding, working with emotions more effectively, strengthening resilience, and shifting patterns in how you cope and relate.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s going on in your life and relationships.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and integrative, drawing from Attachment, Systemic, CBT, DBT, and Humanistic perspectives. Our work focuses on deepening self-understanding, working with emotions more effectively, strengthening resilience, and shifting patterns in how you cope and relate.
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
I offer individual support for adults and children (9+).
Sessions in Linden, Randburg, or online (English/Afrikaans). As a Registered Counsellor, fees align with medical aid rates, and I work with most medical aids. I look forward to helping you find your way forward. For the quickest response, feel free to contact me directly on WhatsApp at 073 572 5081, or send an enquiry here.
I offer individual support for adults and children (9+).
Sessions in Linden, Randburg, or online (English/Afrikaans). As a Registered Counsellor, fees align with medical aid rates, and I work with most medical aids. I look forward to helping you find your way forward. For the quickest response, feel free to contact me directly on WhatsApp at 073 572 5081, or send an enquiry here.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I provide:
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Adolescents and Adults)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Trauma Informed CBT and Psychotherapy
• Attachment-Based Work
My practice is grounded in providing culturally sensitive, integrative interventions that are carefully tailored to each client’s circumstances and experiences.
I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals feel supported to explore their inner worlds, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen their capacity for resilience.
My work is guided by the belief that therapy should be both collaborative and adaptive, enabling clients to develop effective coping strategies, foster personal growth, and cultivate lasting change.
I provide:
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Adolescents and Adults)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Trauma Informed CBT and Psychotherapy
• Attachment-Based Work
My practice is grounded in providing culturally sensitive, integrative interventions that are carefully tailored to each client’s circumstances and experiences.
I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals feel supported to explore their inner worlds, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen their capacity for resilience.
My work is guided by the belief that therapy should be both collaborative and adaptive, enabling clients to develop effective coping strategies, foster personal growth, and cultivate lasting change.
I am an HPCSA-registered arts therapist working in private practice in Johannesburg. I have a special interest in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, using psychodynamic, creative and person-centred approaches. I offer a compassionate, and non-judgemental space for healing, growth and authentic expression of the whole self. I welcome individuals of all ages.
I am an HPCSA-registered arts therapist working in private practice in Johannesburg. I have a special interest in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, using psychodynamic, creative and person-centred approaches. I offer a compassionate, and non-judgemental space for healing, growth and authentic expression of the whole self. I welcome individuals of all ages.
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FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in South Africa hold various credentials depending on their training. Psychologists and Registered Counsellors must be registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Psychologists have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist. General Counsellors are often registered with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by ASCHP. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.