Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Pretoria
I work with clients who may be struggling with stress, trauma, maternal mental health ( pregnancy, pre and postnatal stress).
We aim to “change our clients’ lives one client at a time” and believe that a healthier mind is more productive and inspired. We also aim to treat every client as our first, by providing confidential and affordable services that promote mental wellness. Mental wellness of our clients, is the essence of our business.
I work with clients who may be struggling with stress, trauma, maternal mental health ( pregnancy, pre and postnatal stress).
We aim to “change our clients’ lives one client at a time” and believe that a healthier mind is more productive and inspired. We also aim to treat every client as our first, by providing confidential and affordable services that promote mental wellness. Mental wellness of our clients, is the essence of our business.
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
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
I am a therapist who work with individuals. I see children, adolescents and adults. Each patient is a person with a unique biography which include both their joys and struggles. I focus on the person and through our relationship I do my best to help them to understand their thoughts and feelings and to get to know why they feel and behave the way they do. On our journey together we explore whatever they bring, be it a thought, a feeling, a relationship, a dream, a stuckness or a symptom. Therapy, like other relationships, can be difficult. The difference is that this relationship’s purpose is to bring healing and acceptance.
I am a therapist who work with individuals. I see children, adolescents and adults. Each patient is a person with a unique biography which include both their joys and struggles. I focus on the person and through our relationship I do my best to help them to understand their thoughts and feelings and to get to know why they feel and behave the way they do. On our journey together we explore whatever they bring, be it a thought, a feeling, a relationship, a dream, a stuckness or a symptom. Therapy, like other relationships, can be difficult. The difference is that this relationship’s purpose is to bring healing and acceptance.
My passion is to help individuals cope with life challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to overcome on their own. I have helped individuals cope with trauma, depression, family and work related stressors. The aim is to create a safe space with non judgmental attitude where an individual can be heard and respected irrespective of their background. By incorporating Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based and Person Centered Approach, I am able to help a client have a different perspective to their challenges. The journey is not meant to be walked alone. Allow us to be there for you throughout the journey.
My passion is to help individuals cope with life challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to overcome on their own. I have helped individuals cope with trauma, depression, family and work related stressors. The aim is to create a safe space with non judgmental attitude where an individual can be heard and respected irrespective of their background. By incorporating Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based and Person Centered Approach, I am able to help a client have a different perspective to their challenges. The journey is not meant to be walked alone. Allow us to be there for you throughout the journey.
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.
My client/s may be a person who is in need of a safe space and empathetic person to listen to their current obstacles and struggles. A parent struggling with managing their child/ren's emotions. A Mother who is feeling tired and overwhelmed and like she is not coping. A family who might be facing some family dynamics causing conflict. An individual facing difficulties in life needing a place and person who is on their side and willing to walk with them to discover their strengths so they can grow and become empowered.
My client/s may be a person who is in need of a safe space and empathetic person to listen to their current obstacles and struggles. A parent struggling with managing their child/ren's emotions. A Mother who is feeling tired and overwhelmed and like she is not coping. A family who might be facing some family dynamics causing conflict. An individual facing difficulties in life needing a place and person who is on their side and willing to walk with them to discover their strengths so they can grow and become empowered.
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.
As a Registered Social Worker, accredited by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), I believe that true healing doesn't happen in a vacuum. You are not just struggling with a set of symptoms; you are navigating complex personal, relational, and societal systems that significantly impact your well-being. My approach is holistic and systemic: we won't just focus on what's happening internally, but also on the external factors contributing to your stress, anxiety, or emotional pain.
As a Registered Social Worker, accredited by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), I believe that true healing doesn't happen in a vacuum. You are not just struggling with a set of symptoms; you are navigating complex personal, relational, and societal systems that significantly impact your well-being. My approach is holistic and systemic: we won't just focus on what's happening internally, but also on the external factors contributing to your stress, anxiety, or emotional pain.
Meet Olivia Mazaika, a wellness counselor 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 wellness counselor 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.
Therapy is not a 'magic pill' or a quick fix,but rather a healing process. Each person has an inherent potential to self-actualize while being encouraged for deeper self-understanding and to adapt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is an effective tool to assist you in navigating through life and living your best. " We repeat what we do not repair".I have precise constellation of skills and practice methodologies in conducting (individual,couple, groups, families) therapy and working with organisations for trauma defusing and debriefing.
Therapy is not a 'magic pill' or a quick fix,but rather a healing process. Each person has an inherent potential to self-actualize while being encouraged for deeper self-understanding and to adapt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is an effective tool to assist you in navigating through life and living your best. " We repeat what we do not repair".I have precise constellation of skills and practice methodologies in conducting (individual,couple, groups, families) therapy and working with organisations for trauma defusing and debriefing.
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.
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.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
I help Christian women and couples who feel overwhelmed or disconnected find their way forward with compassion and hope.
I work with women who are stuck in the messiness of life. Women who feel weighed down by regret, self-doubt, trauma, or grief. Together, we uncover meaning, restore self-acceptance, and take gentle, practical steps forward.
I also support Christian couples who have lost their emotional connection. Whether couples are preparing for marriage or trying to rebuild after repeated conflict or betrayal, I help couples communicate more openly, express needs safely, and rediscover what it means to be a team again.
I help Christian women and couples who feel overwhelmed or disconnected find their way forward with compassion and hope.
I work with women who are stuck in the messiness of life. Women who feel weighed down by regret, self-doubt, trauma, or grief. Together, we uncover meaning, restore self-acceptance, and take gentle, practical steps forward.
I also support Christian couples who have lost their emotional connection. Whether couples are preparing for marriage or trying to rebuild after repeated conflict or betrayal, I help couples communicate more openly, express needs safely, and rediscover what it means to be a team again.
Many clients deal with personal problems they don’t know how to deal with and where to seek advice or treatment. The best advice is to seek help medically and Psychologically and to get the treatment you need. So contact your nearest Psychologist or Therapist to assist.
Many clients deal with personal problems they don’t know how to deal with and where to seek advice or treatment. The best advice is to seek help medically and Psychologically and to get the treatment you need. So contact your nearest Psychologist or Therapist to assist.
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.
My interests lie in providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples and families ff i.e. Relationship difficulties, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement and loss, Disaster and trauma management Substance abuse disorders Couples therapy, Career counselling, Anxiety and depression, Acute stress management And facilitating workshops
My interests lie in providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples and families ff i.e. Relationship difficulties, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement and loss, Disaster and trauma management Substance abuse disorders Couples therapy, Career counselling, Anxiety and depression, Acute stress management And facilitating workshops
At Samantha Naidoo Counselling I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space for individuals, couples, children and families. Here, I integrate evidence-based counselling techniques, trauma-informed approaches, and strengths-based interventions to support clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction recovery, trauma, and life transitions. My focus is on empowering clients with self-awareness, emotional regulation skills, and practical strategies to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
At Samantha Naidoo Counselling I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space for individuals, couples, children and families. Here, I integrate evidence-based counselling techniques, trauma-informed approaches, and strengths-based interventions to support clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction recovery, trauma, and life transitions. My focus is on empowering clients with self-awareness, emotional regulation skills, and practical strategies to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Starting counseling can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to carry the weight of your story alone or keep pretending you’re fine when you’re not. Healing doesn’t start with having it all figured out; it starts with being brave enough to talk about what hurts.
As a Specialist Counselor and Trauma Practitioner, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can untangle the thoughts, patterns, and emotional pain that have kept you stuck. My approach blends psychological science, trauma-informed care, and practical tools that help you regain clarity, confidence, and control of your life.
Starting counseling can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to carry the weight of your story alone or keep pretending you’re fine when you’re not. Healing doesn’t start with having it all figured out; it starts with being brave enough to talk about what hurts.
As a Specialist Counselor and Trauma Practitioner, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can untangle the thoughts, patterns, and emotional pain that have kept you stuck. My approach blends psychological science, trauma-informed care, and practical tools that help you regain clarity, confidence, and control of your life.
My ideal client is someone who feels lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain—whether from trauma, ongoing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from their true self's. They may struggle with self-doubt or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. What they need is someone who can offer compassionate support, help them process emotions, and guide them toward greater self-understanding. Their goal is not just to manage or suppress their feelings, but to truly grow, and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. They want a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their core values.
My ideal client is someone who feels lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain—whether from trauma, ongoing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from their true self's. They may struggle with self-doubt or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. What they need is someone who can offer compassionate support, help them process emotions, and guide them toward greater self-understanding. Their goal is not just to manage or suppress their feelings, but to truly grow, and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. They want a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their core values.
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
Nearby Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors Searches for Pretoria
- Arcadia
- Brooklyn
- Faerie Glen
- Garsfontein
- Hatfield
- Lynnwood
- Mamelodi
- Menlyn
- Moreleta Park
- Pretoria North
- Silver Lakes
- Waterkloof
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.