Humanistic Therapists in Pretoria
Sello Manzini
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
I employ holistic approaches, which include techniques mainly from humanistic i.
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.
I employ holistic approaches, which include techniques mainly from humanistic i.
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.
Matshidiso Molotsi Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
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.
My name is Danica Freimond (pictured on the left with my husband and son). I am a registered social worker with a passion to leave people better than I found them. I work from the person-centred approach and place a high value on your innate ability to change and grow. Just because we cannot see a mental health problem, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Mental health should carry the exact same weight as a broken leg; you wouldn't walk around on a broken leg, don't walk around with untreated mental health problems; reach out for help! "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" C. R. Rogers
My name is Danica Freimond (pictured on the left with my husband and son). I am a registered social worker with a passion to leave people better than I found them. I work from the person-centred approach and place a high value on your innate ability to change and grow. Just because we cannot see a mental health problem, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Mental health should carry the exact same weight as a broken leg; you wouldn't walk around on a broken leg, don't walk around with untreated mental health problems; reach out for help! "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" C. R. Rogers
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to cope with new situations, or disconnected from your physical and emotional needs? Let’s explore your current challenges, identify the factors impacting your well-being, and work together to create a personalized plan for meaningful, lasting transformation and empowerment.” The journey of life and therapy is not a straightforward one, it is full of unexpected turns, growth, and progress. When it comes to therapy, I don’t think there is a single philosophy to adhere to. Your mental health and stability are the main priorities of each session, which is tailored to you personally.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to cope with new situations, or disconnected from your physical and emotional needs? Let’s explore your current challenges, identify the factors impacting your well-being, and work together to create a personalized plan for meaningful, lasting transformation and empowerment.” The journey of life and therapy is not a straightforward one, it is full of unexpected turns, growth, and progress. When it comes to therapy, I don’t think there is a single philosophy to adhere to. Your mental health and stability are the main priorities of each session, which is tailored to you personally.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist who welcomes all individuals to my practice. Everyone’s emotional well-being and mental health is important; regardless of your race, gender/gender expression, religious beliefs, or physical attributes. I offer psychotherapy to individuals (children included)/couples/families and groups. To me, psychotherapy is a collaborative process that assists with facilitating self–and-emotional awareness, insight development, empowering autonomy, providing psychological support through the process of self-actualization. In other words, psychotherapy facilitates GROWTH!
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist who welcomes all individuals to my practice. Everyone’s emotional well-being and mental health is important; regardless of your race, gender/gender expression, religious beliefs, or physical attributes. I offer psychotherapy to individuals (children included)/couples/families and groups. To me, psychotherapy is a collaborative process that assists with facilitating self–and-emotional awareness, insight development, empowering autonomy, providing psychological support through the process of self-actualization. In other words, psychotherapy facilitates GROWTH!
Mental health is an integral part of everyday life hence my practice provides professional support and guidance to address emotional, psychological, and behavioural difficulties. It uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and psychological assessment tools to help individuals, couples, athletes, learners, members of the LGBTQI community, families, and groups to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a way that promotes emotional well-being and personal growth.
Mental health is an integral part of everyday life hence my practice provides professional support and guidance to address emotional, psychological, and behavioural difficulties. It uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and psychological assessment tools to help individuals, couples, athletes, learners, members of the LGBTQI community, families, and groups to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a way that promotes emotional well-being and personal growth.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
Thabo van Wyk is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist based in Pretoria North, South Africa. With a solid foundation as a Registered Counsellor and advanced education culminating in a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from North-West University, Thabo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of mental health. After earning a Bachelor’s degree and initial credentials as a Registered Counsellor, Thabo pursued further education to specialize in Clinical Psychology, completing a Master’s degree at North-West University.
Thabo van Wyk is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist based in Pretoria North, South Africa. With a solid foundation as a Registered Counsellor and advanced education culminating in a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from North-West University, Thabo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of mental health. After earning a Bachelor’s degree and initial credentials as a Registered Counsellor, Thabo pursued further education to specialize in Clinical Psychology, completing a Master’s degree at North-West University.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0184
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 a registered wellness counsellor registered with ASCHP. I believe that we all have a past, but we are not the past. Life gives each person a unique challenge that affects their self-esteem. I am passionate about bringing hope into people's lives by offering much-needed support and helping individuals create a sense of well-being and inner peace. I show empathy, compassion and give support to clients through self-empowerment, psycho social support, self-discovery, journey with them in discovering their potential and purpose.For someone to seek help is bravery, a non judgmental therapeutic environment is important and comforting.
I am a registered wellness counsellor registered with ASCHP. I believe that we all have a past, but we are not the past. Life gives each person a unique challenge that affects their self-esteem. I am passionate about bringing hope into people's lives by offering much-needed support and helping individuals create a sense of well-being and inner peace. I show empathy, compassion and give support to clients through self-empowerment, psycho social support, self-discovery, journey with them in discovering their potential and purpose.For someone to seek help is bravery, a non judgmental therapeutic environment is important and comforting.
Precious Connections Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
Building trust with my clients is my utmost priority. As a specialist wellness counsellor I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can openly express your thoughts and emotions. My approach is collaborative, focusing on understanding your unique experiences and working together to develop personalized strategies for growth and healing. I am committed to your wellbeing and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way on your journey towards mental wellness.
Building trust with my clients is my utmost priority. As a specialist wellness counsellor I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can openly express your thoughts and emotions. My approach is collaborative, focusing on understanding your unique experiences and working together to develop personalized strategies for growth and healing. I am committed to your wellbeing and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way on your journey towards mental wellness.
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As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
I am a registered Sexologist in Practice in both South Africa and Europe. I am passionate about helping people and guiding them to become better versions of themselves. My one focus is Women’s overall wellness; in ALL aspects of her life and in turn, a positive effect on her relationships. Her sexuality, self-esteem, emotions, intuitions, sensations, experiences.......; all uniquely intertwined, that makes her distinctively “Her!” You have a life story; not only comprising of your past but also connecting your dreams and expectations for the future and then the current reality of your present.
I am a registered Sexologist in Practice in both South Africa and Europe. I am passionate about helping people and guiding them to become better versions of themselves. My one focus is Women’s overall wellness; in ALL aspects of her life and in turn, a positive effect on her relationships. Her sexuality, self-esteem, emotions, intuitions, sensations, experiences.......; all uniquely intertwined, that makes her distinctively “Her!” You have a life story; not only comprising of your past but also connecting your dreams and expectations for the future and then the current reality of your present.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
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
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 ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
My ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
We crave and fear becoming truly ourselves - Abraham Maslow. As a registered clinical psychologist, I am passionate about people become more themselves. The more 'ourself' we are, the more we enjoy life. I see this everyday in my work and I would love to work with you to navigate the exciting journey of becoming the best version of yourself.
We crave and fear becoming truly ourselves - Abraham Maslow. As a registered clinical psychologist, I am passionate about people become more themselves. The more 'ourself' we are, the more we enjoy life. I see this everyday in my work and I would love to work with you to navigate the exciting journey of becoming the best version of yourself.
David Clive Chessman
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
Stress Management, Self-esteem and confidence, Personal growth and self-exploration, decision making, coping with change, Work related challenges, Relationship difficulties. All these situations can be lonely when facing them alone. Having a suitably trained and empathetic listener available can be truly useful.
Stress Management, Self-esteem and confidence, Personal growth and self-exploration, decision making, coping with change, Work related challenges, Relationship difficulties. All these situations can be lonely when facing them alone. Having a suitably trained and empathetic listener available can be truly useful.
I’m a Counselling Psychologist with a genuine curiosity and willingness to know and understand others in a kind and respectful way while creating a safe space where individuals can fulfil their potential, achieve their goals, and accept themselves and others for who they are.
I’m a Counselling Psychologist with a genuine curiosity and willingness to know and understand others in a kind and respectful way while creating a safe space where individuals can fulfil their potential, achieve their goals, and accept themselves and others for who they are.
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Humanistic Counsellors
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualisation and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.