Career Guidance Therapists in Pretoria

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Vuyani Muleya
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
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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Dr. Gay Tsholofelo Seletswane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
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Kobus Fourie
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Serves Area
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
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David Clive Chessman
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Are issues arising that are interfering with your life. Sometimes our coping skills seek an outlet for stress. One example might be alcohol and drinking. No one is immune from alcohol's addictiveness. If this substance is causing you stress I would like to help. Mindfulness, effective interpersonal relationships, distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills form part of the process. Together we work on awareness, feelings and actions suitable to your values and goals. Self, family and work issues are part of what can become stressors. What are you doing that's not working for you.
Are issues arising that are interfering with your life. Sometimes our coping skills seek an outlet for stress. One example might be alcohol and drinking. No one is immune from alcohol's addictiveness. If this substance is causing you stress I would like to help. Mindfulness, effective interpersonal relationships, distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills form part of the process. Together we work on awareness, feelings and actions suitable to your values and goals. Self, family and work issues are part of what can become stressors. What are you doing that's not working for you.
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Ruan Swanepoel | Me Therapy
General Counsellor
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing.
With a background in counselling and coaching, I help people navigate life’s challenges career shifts, burnout, self-doubt, or finding balance. I offer practical, compassionate support for mental well-being and personal growth. No pressure, just sincere support to help you move forward with peace. Let’s check in wherever you are right now.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing.
With a background in counselling and coaching, I help people navigate life’s challenges career shifts, burnout, self-doubt, or finding balance. I offer practical, compassionate support for mental well-being and personal growth. No pressure, just sincere support to help you move forward with peace. Let’s check in wherever you are right now.
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Hannah Kettles
General Counsellor
Online Only
I support adolescents and young adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. Many come with stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, negative thinking patterns, or a desire for personal growth. Through a faith-based, supportive approach, I offer a safe space to explore what you’re going through, process emotions, and develop practical ways to cope. Together, I help you move from a life of merely surviving, to one of thriving and abundance.
I support adolescents and young adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges. Many come with stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, negative thinking patterns, or a desire for personal growth. Through a faith-based, supportive approach, I offer a safe space to explore what you’re going through, process emotions, and develop practical ways to cope. Together, I help you move from a life of merely surviving, to one of thriving and abundance.
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Photo of Malebo Mashaba - Dr Malebo Mashaba, Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Dr Malebo Mashaba
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
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.
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Photo of Shaminah Shaai - Sanare Counselling, General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Sanare Counselling
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what you are going through. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally exhausted. My role is to listen to you, support you, slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and find practical ways to cope and move forward. My approach is grounded in evidence-based counselling techniques and informed by an understanding of how life experiences impact mental wellbeing. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, personal transitions, or emotional distress, I am here for you and with you.
I provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what you are going through. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally exhausted. My role is to listen to you, support you, slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and find practical ways to cope and move forward. My approach is grounded in evidence-based counselling techniques and informed by an understanding of how life experiences impact mental wellbeing. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, personal transitions, or emotional distress, I am here for you and with you.
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Photo of Tebogo Lebo Bernice - Pertinacity Counselling Centre, Pretoria, Social Worker
Most people don’t come to therapy because they are “broken.” They come because they are tired of repeating patterns that leave them hurt, confused, or emotionally exhausted. If you find yourself attracting the same kind of partner, struggling with communication in your relationship, or carrying unresolved childhood wounds into adulthood, you are not alone — and you are not beyond healing. Together, we will: • Identify repeating emotional cycles • Strengthen boundaries and communication • Regulate anxiety and trauma responses • Build emotional safety for healthy, lasting relationships • Prepare for intentional dating and marriage.
Most people don’t come to therapy because they are “broken.” They come because they are tired of repeating patterns that leave them hurt, confused, or emotionally exhausted. If you find yourself attracting the same kind of partner, struggling with communication in your relationship, or carrying unresolved childhood wounds into adulthood, you are not alone — and you are not beyond healing. Together, we will: • Identify repeating emotional cycles • Strengthen boundaries and communication • Regulate anxiety and trauma responses • Build emotional safety for healthy, lasting relationships • Prepare for intentional dating and marriage.
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Khetsiwe Emmah Nkosi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0081
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. I offer a warm, respectful, and accepting space where your experiences can be explored with care and understanding. My intention is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported as we work through emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, experiences of loss or trauma, and the complexities of life transitions. I am a Counselling Psychologist with over five years of experience across community, university, and clinical settings. I bring both professional depth and genuine human presence to my work.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. I offer a warm, respectful, and accepting space where your experiences can be explored with care and understanding. My intention is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported as we work through emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, experiences of loss or trauma, and the complexities of life transitions. I am a Counselling Psychologist with over five years of experience across community, university, and clinical settings. I bring both professional depth and genuine human presence to my work.
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Photo of Lerato MONYELEKGAU, Registered Counsellor
Lerato MONYELEKGAU
Registered Counsellor
Pretoria 0002
I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where clients can explore their thoughts, manage stress through collaboration, and develop practical tools for personal growth. I am passionate about helping clients navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, improve relationships, and build emotional resilience. By tailoring my therapeutic approach to your unique needs, strengths, and goals, we will work together to overcome obstacles and create meaningful, lasting change.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where clients can explore their thoughts, manage stress through collaboration, and develop practical tools for personal growth. I am passionate about helping clients navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, improve relationships, and build emotional resilience. By tailoring my therapeutic approach to your unique needs, strengths, and goals, we will work together to overcome obstacles and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Photo of Emile Wilmans - Counselling Psychologist - Online & Face-to-Face, Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Counselling Psychologist - Online & Face-to-Face
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0184
I often work with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Conflict / Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, Pre-/ Marital Counselling, Divorce Counselling, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Barriers (Childhood to Adults), Executive / Life Coaching, Stress, Burnout, Grief, Career Counselling, Infertility / Adoption Counselling and Pre-/Post Amputation Counselling.
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, etc.).
I often work with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Conflict / Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, Pre-/ Marital Counselling, Divorce Counselling, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Barriers (Childhood to Adults), Executive / Life Coaching, Stress, Burnout, Grief, Career Counselling, Infertility / Adoption Counselling and Pre-/Post Amputation Counselling.
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, etc.).
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Photo of Jacques Wagner, Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Jacques Wagner
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Online Only
Qualified Clinical Psychologist (CommServe) and HPCSA Registered Counsellor. Whether you are seeking meaningful change a safe place to engage in meaningful therapy, I offer a supportive space where you can be heard and understood. I provide counselling, therapy, Voice of the Child and psychometric assessments through online sessions. As a dual-registered HPCSA practitioner, I use an integrative, psychodynamic approach that combines evidence-based psychology with practical strategies. Services are available in Afrikaans and English.
Qualified Clinical Psychologist (CommServe) and HPCSA Registered Counsellor. Whether you are seeking meaningful change a safe place to engage in meaningful therapy, I offer a supportive space where you can be heard and understood. I provide counselling, therapy, Voice of the Child and psychometric assessments through online sessions. As a dual-registered HPCSA practitioner, I use an integrative, psychodynamic approach that combines evidence-based psychology with practical strategies. Services are available in Afrikaans and English.
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Photo of Nkateko Ndala-Magoro - Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd., Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
We offer a wide range of psychological and medico-legal services in a form of, free support groups in collaboration with SADAG, psycho-education workshops in organizations and cooperates, psychometric assessments, career guidance, cooperate and government consulting on mental health matters, mediation, RAF claims, child psychotherapy and individual therapy.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
We offer a wide range of psychological and medico-legal services in a form of, free support groups in collaboration with SADAG, psycho-education workshops in organizations and cooperates, psychometric assessments, career guidance, cooperate and government consulting on mental health matters, mediation, RAF claims, child psychotherapy and individual therapy.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
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Photo of Keegan Pillay, Registered Counsellor
Keegan Pillay
Registered Counsellor
Pretoria 0184
I'm Keegan, a dedicated HPCSA Registered Counsellor. My expertise includes substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety management, grief, trauma, and work-related stress. I provide a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and find solutions. With specialized training, I help individuals and couples build healthier connections. I offer practical tools for stress and anxiety, compassionate support for grief and trauma, and guidance for workplace challenges. I'm committed to empowering you for positive change.
I'm Keegan, a dedicated HPCSA Registered Counsellor. My expertise includes substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety management, grief, trauma, and work-related stress. I provide a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and find solutions. With specialized training, I help individuals and couples build healthier connections. I offer practical tools for stress and anxiety, compassionate support for grief and trauma, and guidance for workplace challenges. I'm committed to empowering you for positive change.
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Vusumuzi Phenyane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
I am a counselling psychologist in Pretoria with a strong background in Christianity. I worked as a pastor for over 25 years before training as a psychologist. However, when you consult with me, you consult with a psychologist, not a pastor, unless you require spiritual counselling. I worked with couples who experienced challenges using the Marriage Encounter approach to strengthen their relationships and couples who are ready to throw in the towel by using Retroavaille approach to give them a lifeline. I work with adults (individuals and couples) to explore their challenges. I offer a safe and supportive environment.
I am a counselling psychologist in Pretoria with a strong background in Christianity. I worked as a pastor for over 25 years before training as a psychologist. However, when you consult with me, you consult with a psychologist, not a pastor, unless you require spiritual counselling. I worked with couples who experienced challenges using the Marriage Encounter approach to strengthen their relationships and couples who are ready to throw in the towel by using Retroavaille approach to give them a lifeline. I work with adults (individuals and couples) to explore their challenges. I offer a safe and supportive environment.
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Sewela Tlabela
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
I offer the following services: Medico-Legal Assessments; School Readiness Assessments; Psychoeducational Assessments; Concessions and Accommodations; Career Assessments, Career Counselling; Psychotherapy for Adults, Psychotherapy for Adolescents, Family Therapy, Time Management, Study Skills & Parental Guidance Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling to cope with life’s demands.
1. Couple counseling 2. Relationships 3. Stress management 4. Bereavement 5. Time management 6. Anxiety 7. Depression 8. Coping with ADHD
I offer the following services: Medico-Legal Assessments; School Readiness Assessments; Psychoeducational Assessments; Concessions and Accommodations; Career Assessments, Career Counselling; Psychotherapy for Adults, Psychotherapy for Adolescents, Family Therapy, Time Management, Study Skills & Parental Guidance Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling to cope with life’s demands.
1. Couple counseling 2. Relationships 3. Stress management 4. Bereavement 5. Time management 6. Anxiety 7. Depression 8. Coping with ADHD
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Phile Moller
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0081
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 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.
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Naldo Kent
Registered Counsellor, MA
Pretoria 0002
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.
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Renata Haley
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be managing everything on the outside—but internally feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or under constant pressure. I’m an Occupational Social Worker specialising in stress, burnout, and workplace challenges. I work with individuals in high-demand environments who want practical, structured support to regain clarity, stability, and control. My approach is focused and goal-oriented, combining solution-focused strategies, trauma-informed care, and nervous system regulation to help you make meaningful, sustainable changes.
You may be managing everything on the outside—but internally feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or under constant pressure. I’m an Occupational Social Worker specialising in stress, burnout, and workplace challenges. I work with individuals in high-demand environments who want practical, structured support to regain clarity, stability, and control. My approach is focused and goal-oriented, combining solution-focused strategies, trauma-informed care, and nervous system regulation to help you make meaningful, sustainable changes.
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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.

Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.