Addiction Therapists in Pretoria
I help individuals struggling with addiction, substance use, and grief navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based support.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with ASCHP, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges with compassion, respect, and understanding. I provide a space where it is safe, non-judgmental and where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while also working towards emotional well-being and personal growth.
I work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, self esteem concerns, substance use issues, and other personal difficulties that may affect their overall wellness. Seeking support is courageous step.
I help individuals struggling with addiction, substance use, and grief navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based support.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with ASCHP, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges with compassion, respect, and understanding. I provide a space where it is safe, non-judgmental and where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while also working towards emotional well-being and personal growth.
I work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, self esteem concerns, substance use issues, and other personal difficulties that may affect their overall wellness. Seeking support is courageous step.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions?
Addictions lead to changes in brain function, which then reduces the person's ability to discontinue the addictive behavior even though it causes harm to self and others. This then leads to financial, social, work, and relationship problems. We use the EEG to identify the brain networks disrupted by the addiction and retrain the brain using EEG Biofeedback.
Do you have an addiction or Addictions?
Addictions lead to changes in brain function, which then reduces the person's ability to discontinue the addictive behavior even though it causes harm to self and others. This then leads to financial, social, work, and relationship problems. We use the EEG to identify the brain networks disrupted by the addiction and retrain the brain using EEG Biofeedback.
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
Morena Excellent Mofokeng — pastoral counsellor and lay Catholic. I support adults, youth, couples and institutions through grief, trauma, spiritual struggle, relationship challenges and life transitions. I combine theological and philosophical training with palliative care and hospital experience, prison pastoral work, SADAG telephone‑counselling training, marriage preparation, Enneagram‑centred discernment and team‑building workshops. In‑person, phone and video sessions in and around Gauteng. I offer sensitive, culturally aware care; languages: English, French, Sotho. Contact on request
Morena Excellent Mofokeng — pastoral counsellor and lay Catholic. I support adults, youth, couples and institutions through grief, trauma, spiritual struggle, relationship challenges and life transitions. I combine theological and philosophical training with palliative care and hospital experience, prison pastoral work, SADAG telephone‑counselling training, marriage preparation, Enneagram‑centred discernment and team‑building workshops. In‑person, phone and video sessions in and around Gauteng. I offer sensitive, culturally aware care; languages: English, French, Sotho. Contact on request
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported.
My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported.
My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment?
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner, Registered Psychometrist, specialized in addictions and my goal is to teach you how to use specific and necessary skills that will empower you to become your own therapist. These skills involve identifying distorted thinking, modifying beliefs and changing behaviors.
Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment?
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner, Registered Psychometrist, specialized in addictions and my goal is to teach you how to use specific and necessary skills that will empower you to become your own therapist. These skills involve identifying distorted thinking, modifying beliefs and changing behaviors.
In Support Counselling honours your journey, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and overcome your personal challenges. With the emphasis on collaboration and mutual respect, we work together to develop personalized strategies that align with your goals and core values.
We explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the self. My role is to help you recognize and leverage your personal expertise and strengths to empower you to become the architect of your own well-being.
In Support Counselling honours your journey, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and overcome your personal challenges. With the emphasis on collaboration and mutual respect, we work together to develop personalized strategies that align with your goals and core values.
We explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the self. My role is to help you recognize and leverage your personal expertise and strengths to empower you to become the architect of your own well-being.
I am an HPCSA-registered clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents, and couples across a broad range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties. My work is grounded primarily in a psychoanalytic framework, with additional application of cognitive behavioural and existential approaches where clinically appropriate.
I aim to understand each person’s patterns of experience and relational dynamics in depth, while also drawing on structured, evidence-based interventions to address present challenges. This allows for a considered and responsive way of assisting with meaningful change.
I am an HPCSA-registered clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents, and couples across a broad range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties. My work is grounded primarily in a psychoanalytic framework, with additional application of cognitive behavioural and existential approaches where clinically appropriate.
I aim to understand each person’s patterns of experience and relational dynamics in depth, while also drawing on structured, evidence-based interventions to address present challenges. This allows for a considered and responsive way of assisting with meaningful change.
“ Therapy is a dress rehearsal to life”- Ivirn Yalom. Psychotherapy is therefore a great preparatory and supportive space to address whatever life challenges a person may face such as; personal, relationship/ marital difficulties, work related stressors, parenting issues, school related issues etc. Through psychotherapy we engage client in systematic and humanistic approaches to promote self-awareness, growth and interpersonal understanding. Our therapeutic point of departure is embedded in the fact that mental health difficulties are mostly relational.
“ Therapy is a dress rehearsal to life”- Ivirn Yalom. Psychotherapy is therefore a great preparatory and supportive space to address whatever life challenges a person may face such as; personal, relationship/ marital difficulties, work related stressors, parenting issues, school related issues etc. Through psychotherapy we engage client in systematic and humanistic approaches to promote self-awareness, growth and interpersonal understanding. Our therapeutic point of departure is embedded in the fact that mental health difficulties are mostly relational.
Your mental health is everything, so..... prioritise it , you need to take care of your mental health in order to be productive in each an every role you play whether in your family , school or workplace and community as whole. It takes a well mental health to function effectively. Take care of your mental health and For those around you ,by resolving difference amongst yourselves and further by seeking professional help . Seeking professional help doesn't show your weakness.
Your mental health is everything, so..... prioritise it , you need to take care of your mental health in order to be productive in each an every role you play whether in your family , school or workplace and community as whole. It takes a well mental health to function effectively. Take care of your mental health and For those around you ,by resolving difference amongst yourselves and further by seeking professional help . Seeking professional help doesn't show your weakness.
I assist individual clients who experience a range of difficulties including stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction (including sex and gambling), adult ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and adjustment to life changes.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East Lynnwood Glen. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy.
I assist individual clients who experience a range of difficulties including stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction (including sex and gambling), adult ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and adjustment to life changes.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East Lynnwood Glen. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, or life transitions, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop practical tools for change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can work toward greater resilience, emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, or life transitions, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop practical tools for change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can work toward greater resilience, emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Pretoria 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.
I am passionate about mental health and through therapy I seek to positively transform lives and ensure holistic growth for individuals. The approach that I often use is informed by the client’s presentation and needs. Seeking psychological assistance is a brave step that shows strength rather than weakness. People continuously strive to better themselves and I am happy to provide a safe space that allows them to do that.
I am passionate about mental health and through therapy I seek to positively transform lives and ensure holistic growth for individuals. The approach that I often use is informed by the client’s presentation and needs. Seeking psychological assistance is a brave step that shows strength rather than weakness. People continuously strive to better themselves and I am happy to provide a safe space that allows them to do that.
The main focus is to help clients grow in their spiritual life. There are many aspects that we focus on to ensure proper growth. We specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and spiritual degradation.
We treat our clients with much love and respect. We guide our clients to find the answer for themselves rather than give the solution to their problem. We teach them how to analize there situation and how to approach the negative things in life.
The main focus is to help clients grow in their spiritual life. There are many aspects that we focus on to ensure proper growth. We specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and spiritual degradation.
We treat our clients with much love and respect. We guide our clients to find the answer for themselves rather than give the solution to their problem. We teach them how to analize there situation and how to approach the negative things in life.
My expertise includes substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety management, grief, trauma, and work-related stress.
I specialize in substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and work-related stress. My approach fosters a safe space for you to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and find solutions. I'm dedicated to empowering positive change and personal growth.
My expertise includes substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety management, grief, trauma, and work-related stress.
I specialize in substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and work-related stress. My approach fosters a safe space for you to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and find solutions. I'm dedicated to empowering positive change and personal growth.
My services includes individual counseling, marriage counseling, couples counseling, depression, Debriefing, learning disability, domestic violence, trauma counseling, HIV/ÀIDS counseling, substance abuse, teenage counseling, group work,
Helping clients express their feelings, emotions is my main focus. That will be done in a non-judgmental manner, respective, and in a friendly manner. With more than 5years experience in social work, clients will recieve my warmth, loving and wholeheartedly gracious services they may need as I have provided my past clients. The other focus will be on spiritual level which might ignored and has a lot of impact on our psycho-social challenges that we face. Our sessions will be focusing on client's holistically which will reveal the cause and solution thereof. Our clients will receive follow-up sessions even after our interaction.
My services includes individual counseling, marriage counseling, couples counseling, depression, Debriefing, learning disability, domestic violence, trauma counseling, HIV/ÀIDS counseling, substance abuse, teenage counseling, group work,
Helping clients express their feelings, emotions is my main focus. That will be done in a non-judgmental manner, respective, and in a friendly manner. With more than 5years experience in social work, clients will recieve my warmth, loving and wholeheartedly gracious services they may need as I have provided my past clients. The other focus will be on spiritual level which might ignored and has a lot of impact on our psycho-social challenges that we face. Our sessions will be focusing on client's holistically which will reveal the cause and solution thereof. Our clients will receive follow-up sessions even after our interaction.
My mission is to promote mental health and financial freedom, grounded in the belief that wellness is the foundation of true wealth. I work primarily with working professionals, executives, athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are navigating black tax dynamics.
I guide individuals from historically disadvantaged backgrounds towards genuine financial freedom by helping them heal deep financial wounds and personal trauma that shape their relationship with money. I journey with clients to transform scarcity mindsets into abundance consciousness.
My mission is to promote mental health and financial freedom, grounded in the belief that wellness is the foundation of true wealth. I work primarily with working professionals, executives, athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are navigating black tax dynamics.
I guide individuals from historically disadvantaged backgrounds towards genuine financial freedom by helping them heal deep financial wounds and personal trauma that shape their relationship with money. I journey with clients to transform scarcity mindsets into abundance consciousness.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.