Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Pretoria
My ideal client is someone seeking clarity, balance, and growth in their life. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, or relationship challenges. I provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and gain practical tools for self-discovery. Together, we work toward greater confidence, healthier connections, and emotional well-being, empowering clients to live authentically and intentionally.
My ideal client is someone seeking clarity, balance, and growth in their life. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, or relationship challenges. I provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and gain practical tools for self-discovery. Together, we work toward greater confidence, healthier connections, and emotional well-being, empowering clients to live authentically and intentionally.
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. In our work together, I aim to create a supportive space where you can better understand your emotions, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier relationships and improved wellbeing.
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. In our work together, I aim to create a supportive space where you can better understand your emotions, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier relationships and improved wellbeing.
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.
Khanyisa Counselling and Wellness
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a passionate and dedicated individual with a deep interest in psychology and a commitment to helping others. As a kind and empathetic person, I believe that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
With a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, I'm constantly seeking out new knowledge and skills to enhance my abilities and provide the best possible support to those I work with. When I'm not working, you can find me curled up with a good book, exploring the latest research and insights in the field of psychology.
I'm a passionate and dedicated individual with a deep interest in psychology and a commitment to helping others. As a kind and empathetic person, I believe that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
With a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, I'm constantly seeking out new knowledge and skills to enhance my abilities and provide the best possible support to those I work with. When I'm not working, you can find me curled up with a good book, exploring the latest research and insights in the field of psychology.
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 work predominantly from a systemic approach. This approach considers people in relationships, dealing with interactions, interactional patterns and the context in which this occurs in. I take special care in forming a genuine connection with my clients and place importance on creating a warm, empathetic environment in order for optimum personal growth and healing to occur. My approach also considers each individual’s unique cultural and spiritual background.
I work predominantly from a systemic approach. This approach considers people in relationships, dealing with interactions, interactional patterns and the context in which this occurs in. I take special care in forming a genuine connection with my clients and place importance on creating a warm, empathetic environment in order for optimum personal growth and healing to occur. My approach also considers each individual’s unique cultural and spiritual background.
Over the years I have trained to become a Clinical Psychologist, I was intrigued by the studies in the field of Psychology on how they conceptualize psychological and psychiatric problems. Through the experience in the field I have realized no single theory can be expected to explain the complexity of an individual’s unique mind. I am working with individuals, adults, couples and families to allow reconnection to hope and humour.
Over the years I have trained to become a Clinical Psychologist, I was intrigued by the studies in the field of Psychology on how they conceptualize psychological and psychiatric problems. Through the experience in the field I have realized no single theory can be expected to explain the complexity of an individual’s unique mind. I am working with individuals, adults, couples and families to allow reconnection to hope and humour.
As a registered social worker and therapist, I am deeply committed to creating a safe, empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am guided by the person-centered approach, and I strive to foster a genuine connection with you. As Carl Rogers so eloquently put it, "The first simple feeling I want to share with you is my enjoyment when I can really hear someone." This quote resonates deeply with me, as I believe that truly being heard is a profound and healing experience. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey towards growth, self-discovery and empowerment.
As a registered social worker and therapist, I am deeply committed to creating a safe, empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am guided by the person-centered approach, and I strive to foster a genuine connection with you. As Carl Rogers so eloquently put it, "The first simple feeling I want to share with you is my enjoyment when I can really hear someone." This quote resonates deeply with me, as I believe that truly being heard is a profound and healing experience. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey towards growth, self-discovery and empowerment.
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 name is Lisieux Schoeman, I’m a Wellness Counsellor offering supportive, client-centred care through my practice, The Rooted Self. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families, and have experience supporting clients navigating trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, and major life changes. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and focused on empowering you with practical strategies and emotional clarity.
My name is Lisieux Schoeman, I’m a Wellness Counsellor offering supportive, client-centred care through my practice, The Rooted Self. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families, and have experience supporting clients navigating trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, and major life changes. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and focused on empowering you with practical strategies and emotional clarity.
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.
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.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, I am here to support you in owning your mental health. As an integrative therapist, I work with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and groups, tailoring my approach to each individual’s unique background and needs. I utilize a variety of modalities, such as psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, schema therapy, family systems, and person centered approach to address different challenges, helping clients understand and change maladaptive patterns that impact their daily lives. These diverse approaches allow me to provide culturally sensitive, personalized interventions that promote healing and growth
I am a Clinical Psychologist, I am here to support you in owning your mental health. As an integrative therapist, I work with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and groups, tailoring my approach to each individual’s unique background and needs. I utilize a variety of modalities, such as psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, schema therapy, family systems, and person centered approach to address different challenges, helping clients understand and change maladaptive patterns that impact their daily lives. These diverse approaches allow me to provide culturally sensitive, personalized interventions that promote healing and growth
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can openly express their thoughts. i see adolescents, adults elders and couples with any issues, working from a solution focused perspective. In our conversations you initially talk about your reason for being here. However, after that we mainly focus on change i.e. your future wishes and best hopes for yourself and then we work out how to get there. This creates much hope, direction, optimisms and emotions. My passion is to rebuild family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can openly express their thoughts. i see adolescents, adults elders and couples with any issues, working from a solution focused perspective. In our conversations you initially talk about your reason for being here. However, after that we mainly focus on change i.e. your future wishes and best hopes for yourself and then we work out how to get there. This creates much hope, direction, optimisms and emotions. My passion is to rebuild family relations and strengthening the family systems, through individual, couples and family counselling services
Life can present with difficulties at an individual, couple, family, group, organisation, and community levels. These difficulties and their impact on clients present in different ways. My approach to client service is person-centred, which considers the diverse needs and the contexts of each client. I also use a systems approach to psychotherapy, which addresses clients’ difficulties in the context of their relationships.
Life can present with difficulties at an individual, couple, family, group, organisation, and community levels. These difficulties and their impact on clients present in different ways. My approach to client service is person-centred, which considers the diverse needs and the contexts of each client. I also use a systems approach to psychotherapy, which addresses clients’ difficulties in the context of their relationships.
Do you feel like things aren't going smoothly? Or that the weight of a major life change, burnout, or unhealthy relationship patterns have become too much to carry alone? You are not alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families (including teenagers) who are recovering from complex or toxic relationships, carrying family patterns that no longer serve them, or trying to regain their footing during a stressful transition. Together, we work at your pace to slow down, clear through the noise, and make sense of what’s happening so you can move forward with clarity.
Do you feel like things aren't going smoothly? Or that the weight of a major life change, burnout, or unhealthy relationship patterns have become too much to carry alone? You are not alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families (including teenagers) who are recovering from complex or toxic relationships, carrying family patterns that no longer serve them, or trying to regain their footing during a stressful transition. Together, we work at your pace to slow down, clear through the noise, and make sense of what’s happening so you can move forward with clarity.
On the outside, you look like you’re managing it all. Inside, you’re exhausted. Work stress follows you home. You feel disconnected from yourself, from your partner, from the life you thought you were building. I work with high-performing professionals who appear capable on the outside but feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotional drained. Many of my clients are successful in their careers yet struggle with chronic stress, people-pleasing, and difficulty switching off, this often affects relationships. When you’re ready to feel more grounded, empowered, and connected, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
On the outside, you look like you’re managing it all. Inside, you’re exhausted. Work stress follows you home. You feel disconnected from yourself, from your partner, from the life you thought you were building. I work with high-performing professionals who appear capable on the outside but feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotional drained. Many of my clients are successful in their careers yet struggle with chronic stress, people-pleasing, and difficulty switching off, this often affects relationships. When you’re ready to feel more grounded, empowered, and connected, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
Just imagine a life where you know your worth—free from the weight of self-doubt. As a Christian Counsellor I am passionate about empowering young women, helping them heal, grow, and thrive.
Do you feel held back by patterns of self-doubt, overwhelm, emotional pain, anxiety, or past experiences? You don't have to stay stuck. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can release what no longer serves you and build the confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with your strength, heal from the past, and step boldly into your full potential.
Just imagine a life where you know your worth—free from the weight of self-doubt. As a Christian Counsellor I am passionate about empowering young women, helping them heal, grow, and thrive.
Do you feel held back by patterns of self-doubt, overwhelm, emotional pain, anxiety, or past experiences? You don't have to stay stuck. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can release what no longer serves you and build the confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with your strength, heal from the past, and step boldly into your full potential.
Ollyroc counselling clinic
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002
Meet Olivia Mazaika, a Specialist Wellness counsellor who’s passionate about being a good listener without being judgmental to an individual’s struggles/problems/issues and deeply empathetic too.
“I love to see the broken being made whole and being restored and replenished. I might not have the solutions but together we can have constructive sessions, aimed at striving to reach attainable and measurable goals.” Sessions are available for both in-person (face to face) and online counselling.
Meet Olivia Mazaika, a Specialist Wellness counsellor who’s passionate about being a good listener without being judgmental to an individual’s struggles/problems/issues and deeply empathetic too.
“I love to see the broken being made whole and being restored and replenished. I might not have the solutions but together we can have constructive sessions, aimed at striving to reach attainable and measurable goals.” Sessions are available for both in-person (face to face) and online counselling.
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.
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.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Pretoria
- Arcadia
- Brooklyn
- Faerie Glen
- Groenkloof
- Hatfield
- Lynnwood
- Lynnwood Ridge
- Menlo Park
- Menlyn
- Queenswood
- The Willows
- Waterkloof Ridge
FAQ - About Therapy for Elders
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.