Grief Therapists in Parkwood

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Nare Matlou
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Parkwood 2193
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA, offering a compassionate and integrative approach to therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to support emotional well-being and personal growth, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs and goals. I offer short- and long-term psychotherapy to adolescents, and adults in a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space, empowering clients to create meaningful and lasting change. I believe that seeking therapy is a proactive and courageous step toward self-care and meaningful change. My goal is to empower individuals to lead healthier lives
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA, offering a compassionate and integrative approach to therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to support emotional well-being and personal growth, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs and goals. I offer short- and long-term psychotherapy to adolescents, and adults in a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space, empowering clients to create meaningful and lasting change. I believe that seeking therapy is a proactive and courageous step toward self-care and meaningful change. My goal is to empower individuals to lead healthier lives
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Chad Edery
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Parkwood 2193
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. I have practiced across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. My therapeutic style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I work integratively, drawing primarily from psychodynamic psychotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring the approach to the unique needs, pace, and goals of each client.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. I have practiced across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. My therapeutic style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I work integratively, drawing primarily from psychodynamic psychotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring the approach to the unique needs, pace, and goals of each client.
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Lauren Barkhuizen
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Parkwood 2193
Trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar and relationship difficulties
A safe space to gently begin to face difficulties, get to know your inner world, take more charge of it, and find your own direction.
Trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar and relationship difficulties
A safe space to gently begin to face difficulties, get to know your inner world, take more charge of it, and find your own direction.
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Meredith Forbes
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Parkwood 2193
I hold a particular interest in disability work, maternal mental health, and grief/ loss.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with people across the lifespan through a wide range of difficulties. Central to my work is an existential philosophy — The belief that therapy is not only about alleviating distress, but also about discovering meaning, embracing uncertainty, and moving toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of being.
I hold a particular interest in disability work, maternal mental health, and grief/ loss.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with people across the lifespan through a wide range of difficulties. Central to my work is an existential philosophy — The belief that therapy is not only about alleviating distress, but also about discovering meaning, embracing uncertainty, and moving toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of being.
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Rebaone Kgosamang
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Parkwood 2193
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
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Faatema Dollie
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am Clinical Psychologist based in Parktown that sees adults and adolescents struggling with interpersonal dynamics, depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation. In addition, I specialise in providing parents with counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed and need some guidance.
I am Clinical Psychologist based in Parktown that sees adults and adolescents struggling with interpersonal dynamics, depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation. In addition, I specialise in providing parents with counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed and need some guidance.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Tebogo Mothoa Clinical Psychologist Pretoria
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Bereavement, grief, and loss are subjects close to my heart.
We all go through our life journeys using different paths which could lead us to an unplanned detour or destination. In such cases we may need someone to hold our hand or guide us to retrace our steps or re-plan our journeys. We could work together to achieve this. I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families. My practice is person-centred and focuses on clients’ personal needs, wants, desires and goals and makes them central to their care. This means allowing clients to define and to prioritise their goals.
Bereavement, grief, and loss are subjects close to my heart.
We all go through our life journeys using different paths which could lead us to an unplanned detour or destination. In such cases we may need someone to hold our hand or guide us to retrace our steps or re-plan our journeys. We could work together to achieve this. I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families. My practice is person-centred and focuses on clients’ personal needs, wants, desires and goals and makes them central to their care. This means allowing clients to define and to prioritise their goals.
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Mihlali Makasi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specializations include chronic illness management, weight management counselling, insomnia, grief and panic attacks.
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.
Specializations include chronic illness management, weight management counselling, insomnia, grief and panic attacks.
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.
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Jon Pedrosa
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Edenvale 1609
Areas of interest • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar) • Anxiety disorders (Phobias, OCD) • Relationship difficulties • Personality Disorders • Trauma (Post-Traumatic Stress disorder) • Grief & Bereavement • Parental Alienation Syndrome (Individual therapy/Group therapy)
Jon Pedrosa assists individuals/couples/families with psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and challenges. Psychotherapy is a medium of talk therapy, which facilitates a process of development and personal growth. The mode of therapy practiced is psychodynamic in nature with a humanistic approach. This means that the therapeutic aim is to identify internal conflicts which the patient may be unaware of that manifests and hinders present behaviour. The goal is assisting the patient to gain self-awareness, insight, and an understanding of how past experiences influences present behaviour.
Areas of interest • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar) • Anxiety disorders (Phobias, OCD) • Relationship difficulties • Personality Disorders • Trauma (Post-Traumatic Stress disorder) • Grief & Bereavement • Parental Alienation Syndrome (Individual therapy/Group therapy)
Jon Pedrosa assists individuals/couples/families with psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and challenges. Psychotherapy is a medium of talk therapy, which facilitates a process of development and personal growth. The mode of therapy practiced is psychodynamic in nature with a humanistic approach. This means that the therapeutic aim is to identify internal conflicts which the patient may be unaware of that manifests and hinders present behaviour. The goal is assisting the patient to gain self-awareness, insight, and an understanding of how past experiences influences present behaviour.
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Philasande Consulting
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Lindelani Philasande Magubane is a black male counsellor and certified NLP & Life coach. Mr L.P. Magubane holds a Bachelors of Psychology Degree and B. Com Honours in Industrial Psychology. He completed both his qualifications at the University of Zululand. He has an experience of 10 years in private practice. He has worked with kids and adults. Lindelani Magubane: He follows an integrated framework and combines different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each person, according to their specific circumstances, needs and personality. Mr Magubane is registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa
Lindelani Philasande Magubane is a black male counsellor and certified NLP & Life coach. Mr L.P. Magubane holds a Bachelors of Psychology Degree and B. Com Honours in Industrial Psychology. He completed both his qualifications at the University of Zululand. He has an experience of 10 years in private practice. He has worked with kids and adults. Lindelani Magubane: He follows an integrated framework and combines different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each person, according to their specific circumstances, needs and personality. Mr Magubane is registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa
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Marieta Knight
Social Worker
Centurion 0157
I offer individual counselling to adults in the areas of grief and loss, couple's/marital therapy, divorce, stress management, adjustment issues,low self-esteem, boundary and assertiveness as well as assisting clients to cope with mild symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I am a Social Worker in private practice with a specific focus on providing counseling and emotional support to adults. My experience of 19 years include working in the UK for 3 years. In addition, I am an internationally trained SYMBIS couples facilitator. SYMBIS is an assessment tool from America which provides couples (pre-engaged, engaged, married, entering 2nd marriages and blended families) with a 16-18 page report about their unique relationship dynamics. This report provides a great foundation to start understanding your partner and your unique relationship dynamics. It is especially valuable in pre-marital counseling.
I offer individual counselling to adults in the areas of grief and loss, couple's/marital therapy, divorce, stress management, adjustment issues,low self-esteem, boundary and assertiveness as well as assisting clients to cope with mild symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I am a Social Worker in private practice with a specific focus on providing counseling and emotional support to adults. My experience of 19 years include working in the UK for 3 years. In addition, I am an internationally trained SYMBIS couples facilitator. SYMBIS is an assessment tool from America which provides couples (pre-engaged, engaged, married, entering 2nd marriages and blended families) with a 16-18 page report about their unique relationship dynamics. This report provides a great foundation to start understanding your partner and your unique relationship dynamics. It is especially valuable in pre-marital counseling.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or walking through grief or trauma?
I help children, adults and couples navigate trauma, grief and emotional challenges. I offer play therapy, narrative and meaning-centred counselling in a compassionate, supportive space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or walking through grief or trauma?
I help children, adults and couples navigate trauma, grief and emotional challenges. I offer play therapy, narrative and meaning-centred counselling in a compassionate, supportive space.
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Linda Seretlo-Rangata
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with offices in Alberton & Sky City. My offices are easily accessible for people in Germiston, Kathorus (Katlehong, Thokoza & Vosloorus), Sky City, Midvaal and Alberton. In addition, I am a consulting practitioner at LifeBrackenview Hospital (Brackendowns, Alberton). I am registered with Health Professions of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Clinical Psychologist.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with offices in Alberton & Sky City. My offices are easily accessible for people in Germiston, Kathorus (Katlehong, Thokoza & Vosloorus), Sky City, Midvaal and Alberton. In addition, I am a consulting practitioner at LifeBrackenview Hospital (Brackendowns, Alberton). I am registered with Health Professions of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Clinical Psychologist.
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Siyanda Msibi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Randburg 2194
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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Rebaabetswe Mwelase
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Randburg 2193
I am a psychodynamic clinical psychologist. Our work in therapy will explore relational patterns and assist in making sense of your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Given that we are all different, I ensure that the development of my treatment plans are integrated and tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I am a psychodynamic clinical psychologist. Our work in therapy will explore relational patterns and assist in making sense of your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Given that we are all different, I ensure that the development of my treatment plans are integrated and tailored to each client’s unique needs.
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Jackie Van Breda
General Counsellor
Edenvale 1609
Every one of us is a professional athlete, intent on achieving personal greatness, whether this entails a balanced lifestyle, a more fulfilling relationship, a new business venture, a career change or promotion at work, retirement, the birth of a child, rehabilitation following surgery, diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition, an exercise programme or a goal in sport at any level. All aspects of life that we experience as personally meaningful require that we feel empowered, confident in our abilities and skills, committed to achieving our goals, while perceiving challenges as opportunities for growth and success.
Every one of us is a professional athlete, intent on achieving personal greatness, whether this entails a balanced lifestyle, a more fulfilling relationship, a new business venture, a career change or promotion at work, retirement, the birth of a child, rehabilitation following surgery, diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition, an exercise programme or a goal in sport at any level. All aspects of life that we experience as personally meaningful require that we feel empowered, confident in our abilities and skills, committed to achieving our goals, while perceiving challenges as opportunities for growth and success.
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Patty Sabbagh
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sandton 2191
Whether this struggle feels loud, like anxiety or a tough life event or quiet like a loss of motivation, a sense of disconnection, or an inner voice questioning our worth; therapy explores what lies beneath.
I work with adult individuals, couples and families. My areas of interest include relationship/marital issues (and break-ups /post-divorce adjustment), life transitions, loss ( grief etc), depression and anxiety. My personal passion is relationships and why some work and others do not. My clients describe me as warm, insightful and quietly challenging.
Whether this struggle feels loud, like anxiety or a tough life event or quiet like a loss of motivation, a sense of disconnection, or an inner voice questioning our worth; therapy explores what lies beneath.
I work with adult individuals, couples and families. My areas of interest include relationship/marital issues (and break-ups /post-divorce adjustment), life transitions, loss ( grief etc), depression and anxiety. My personal passion is relationships and why some work and others do not. My clients describe me as warm, insightful and quietly challenging.
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Sphiwe Mashiane
Social Worker, MA, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Sandton 2196
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life, relationships, grief, anxiety or depression and is tired of being strong alone.
In our sessions, you can expect warmth, honesty, and a gentle but supportive approach that helps you reconnect with your own strength. I blend emotional insight with practical tools to help you cope more effectively in your daily life.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life, relationships, grief, anxiety or depression and is tired of being strong alone.
In our sessions, you can expect warmth, honesty, and a gentle but supportive approach that helps you reconnect with your own strength. I blend emotional insight with practical tools to help you cope more effectively in your daily life.
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Precious Ramasodi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Fourways 2055
I am a Clinical Psychologist and passionate advocate for self-awareness and self-love. My desire for every person that I work with is to provide a safe holding environment in which they are free to express themselves without fear of judgement.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and passionate advocate for self-awareness and self-love. My desire for every person that I work with is to provide a safe holding environment in which they are free to express themselves without fear of judgement.
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Anna Mabina
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Centurion 0157
Anna Mabina is an Educational Psychologist who is currently employed at the University of Johannesburg in the Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development and also in private practice on a part time basis. Anna prefers to work with motivated, committed, openminded, trusting and hopeful clients who are willing to collaborate with her to find solutions to their problems. Anna is passionate about providing psychological support to children, adolescents and adults to reach their optimal functioning.
Anna Mabina is an Educational Psychologist who is currently employed at the University of Johannesburg in the Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development and also in private practice on a part time basis. Anna prefers to work with motivated, committed, openminded, trusting and hopeful clients who are willing to collaborate with her to find solutions to their problems. Anna is passionate about providing psychological support to children, adolescents and adults to reach their optimal functioning.
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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.