Substance Use Therapists in Parkhurst
My ideal client is someone navigating a major life transition—whether it's a career change, personal growth challenge, or overcoming self-doubt, trauma and substance abuse dependence or addiction. They may feel stuck, anxious, or lack confidence, and need guidance in building self-esteem, clarity, and essential life skills. Their goal is to unlock their potential, achieve personal or professional success, and become more resilient in facing life's challenges. They seek counseling to gain confidence, direction, and practical strategies, aiming to grow and thrive in all areas of their life.
My ideal client is someone navigating a major life transition—whether it's a career change, personal growth challenge, or overcoming self-doubt, trauma and substance abuse dependence or addiction. They may feel stuck, anxious, or lack confidence, and need guidance in building self-esteem, clarity, and essential life skills. Their goal is to unlock their potential, achieve personal or professional success, and become more resilient in facing life's challenges. They seek counseling to gain confidence, direction, and practical strategies, aiming to grow and thrive in all areas of their life.
Life throws us curve-balls, and things aren't always as we imagined. You’re ready for things to feel different—more grounded, more aligned, more like you.
I mostly work with professionals, managers, go-getta's, creatives and high-achievers who want to create an impactful, effective and meaningful life and relationships. My clients often come to me for support with anxiety, imposter syndrome, stress, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, life-stage transitions, blended families, & emotional overwhelm, or to deeply heal & thrive.
Please schedule online. Don't call me - I am unable to answer my phone as am in session
Life throws us curve-balls, and things aren't always as we imagined. You’re ready for things to feel different—more grounded, more aligned, more like you.
I mostly work with professionals, managers, go-getta's, creatives and high-achievers who want to create an impactful, effective and meaningful life and relationships. My clients often come to me for support with anxiety, imposter syndrome, stress, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, life-stage transitions, blended families, & emotional overwhelm, or to deeply heal & thrive.
Please schedule online. Don't call me - I am unable to answer my phone as am in session
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.
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.
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.
Individual Therapy: personal & social development, depression & anxiety, grief & trauma anger management sexuality-related difficulties (LGBTQIA +), identity difficulties substance use.
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.
Individual Therapy: personal & social development, depression & anxiety, grief & trauma anger management sexuality-related difficulties (LGBTQIA +), identity difficulties substance use.
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.
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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.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
I offer counselling for a variety of concerns, including addiction, marriage and relationship problems, trauma, bereavement, HIV/Aids and general lifestyle issues and concerns. My clients are between the ages of 5 and 55. My clients are looking for holistic counselling, to improve their lifestyles from an overall wellness perspective.
I offer counselling for a variety of concerns, including addiction, marriage and relationship problems, trauma, bereavement, HIV/Aids and general lifestyle issues and concerns. My clients are between the ages of 5 and 55. My clients are looking for holistic counselling, to improve their lifestyles from an overall wellness perspective.
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
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.
Psychotherapy- also referred to as “talk therapy” is a process that enables psychological difficulties to be treated through communication and with the understanding that each individual’s life experiences are unique and different. The therapeutic space is non-judgemental and it allows individuals to address and deal with their life challenges and unresolved problems.
Psychotherapy- also referred to as “talk therapy” is a process that enables psychological difficulties to be treated through communication and with the understanding that each individual’s life experiences are unique and different. The therapeutic space is non-judgemental and it allows individuals to address and deal with their life challenges and unresolved problems.
A professionally qualified social worker who has extensive experience of working with multi-problem children and families with complex needs. Knowledge in carrying out initial assessments, child protection issues, assessing needs and identifying service user requirements. Made positive changes to people’s lives and helped then get the right treatment. As a true professional I recognize the rights of all persons, regardless of their culture, religious affiliation, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social standing and have amazing communication skills. I further specialize in CISD, Individual Trauma & Suicide
A professionally qualified social worker who has extensive experience of working with multi-problem children and families with complex needs. Knowledge in carrying out initial assessments, child protection issues, assessing needs and identifying service user requirements. Made positive changes to people’s lives and helped then get the right treatment. As a true professional I recognize the rights of all persons, regardless of their culture, religious affiliation, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social standing and have amazing communication skills. I further specialize in CISD, Individual Trauma & Suicide
I am a dedicated Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA who is passionate about facilitating growth, healing and positive change with my clients. I am a therapist in JHB South (Oakdene and Alberton), who offers support for adults and children seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples or adolescents and I also offer marriage preparation. I also offer coaching, both business and life coaching. I also offer team building, leadership development and psychological training. I assist with work-life balance, burnout, dating challenges and marital issues.
I am a dedicated Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA who is passionate about facilitating growth, healing and positive change with my clients. I am a therapist in JHB South (Oakdene and Alberton), who offers support for adults and children seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples or adolescents and I also offer marriage preparation. I also offer coaching, both business and life coaching. I also offer team building, leadership development and psychological training. I assist with work-life balance, burnout, dating challenges and marital issues.
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We listen. We co-create. We walk with you.
Our team of Private Social Work practitioners is committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and impact. We understand the weight of your story, and we honor it with tailored support that reflects your values, your rights, and your hopes for the future.
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We listen. We co-create. We walk with you.
Our team of Private Social Work practitioners is committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and impact. We understand the weight of your story, and we honor it with tailored support that reflects your values, your rights, and your hopes for the future.
I am a Community-Based Counselling Psychologist whose training and interests lie in understanding individuals and the contexts which shape them. I believe that through understanding our own thoughts and reactions, and learning to reflect on the world around us, we become more able to manage the challenges we experience in life. I work with adults and adolescents, and I am keenly interested in areas relating to anxiety, stress, grief, loss, and bereavement. I also assist people who are interested in personal development, self-growth, and discovery. I am comfortable working with both clearly defined and open-ended therapy goals.
I am a Community-Based Counselling Psychologist whose training and interests lie in understanding individuals and the contexts which shape them. I believe that through understanding our own thoughts and reactions, and learning to reflect on the world around us, we become more able to manage the challenges we experience in life. I work with adults and adolescents, and I am keenly interested in areas relating to anxiety, stress, grief, loss, and bereavement. I also assist people who are interested in personal development, self-growth, and discovery. I am comfortable working with both clearly defined and open-ended therapy goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I have worked in a major trauma hospital and a private Psychiatric Hospital. 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 worked in a major trauma hospital and a private Psychiatric Hospital. 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 registered counsellor,practising privately (independent practice). Providing empathetic and non judgemental counselling. I can speak english, Sesotho,Isizulu and Xitsonga.
I am a registered counsellor,practising privately (independent practice). Providing empathetic and non judgemental counselling. I can speak english, Sesotho,Isizulu and Xitsonga.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Lynnwood Ridge 0081
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My approach is committed to providing a confidential, and relaxed space to help clients process and understand their emotional and psychological difficulties that may be causing distress. I have been registered as a Psychologist for over 15 years in both South Africa and the United Kingdom. My integrative therapeutic techniques are tailored towards the client’s needs and goals.
My approach is committed to providing a confidential, and relaxed space to help clients process and understand their emotional and psychological difficulties that may be causing distress. I have been registered as a Psychologist for over 15 years in both South Africa and the United Kingdom. My integrative therapeutic techniques are tailored towards the client’s needs and goals.
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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.