Self Esteem Therapists in Pretoria
Shaminah Ketelo Shaai
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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.
collage, narrative, drama & dance which build self-esteem & have great neuropsychological benefits...
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through biodynamic therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
collage, narrative, drama & dance which build self-esteem & have great neuropsychological benefits...
Do you feel emotionally exhausted & worn out by life? As Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I provide a nurturing, compassionate space in which all ages and any issues, esp. depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care. I'll help you GROW and build your STORY towards wholeness through biodynamic therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, Expressive Arts & Narrative. My work includes evidence-based assessments & reports...I am dedicated to help you stop self-sabotaging self-talk, to be free of unwarranted shame, fear; self-doubt & change unhelpful perceptions/attitudes. Start to feel BETTER & HEAL today...
Effective therapy offers us real healing and transformation. It happens through expanded awareness, as we learn how to awaken to our unconscious purposes and the internal blocks that hold us back. We let go of the instinctual coping mechanisms that have formed our identity and begin to access our authentic, Divine Self. We become empowered with a sense of freedom and confidence - able to see new possibilities. My holistic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with EFT/Matrix Reimprinting energy healing to achieve the healing, growth and transformation you want in your life. See my website for client testimonials.
Effective therapy offers us real healing and transformation. It happens through expanded awareness, as we learn how to awaken to our unconscious purposes and the internal blocks that hold us back. We let go of the instinctual coping mechanisms that have formed our identity and begin to access our authentic, Divine Self. We become empowered with a sense of freedom and confidence - able to see new possibilities. My holistic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with EFT/Matrix Reimprinting energy healing to achieve the healing, growth and transformation you want in your life. See my website for client testimonials.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing. Many of my clients are professionals, leaders, and everyday people who are doing their best but feel stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters. I help you pause, reflect, and reset without pressure or judgment. Whether you're navigating career transitions, burnout, relationship challenges, or self-doubt, our work together is about clarity, emotional resilience, and realistic next steps. This isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken. It’s about creating space for you to be yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing. Many of my clients are professionals, leaders, and everyday people who are doing their best but feel stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters. I help you pause, reflect, and reset without pressure or judgment. Whether you're navigating career transitions, burnout, relationship challenges, or self-doubt, our work together is about clarity, emotional resilience, and realistic next steps. This isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken. It’s about creating space for you to be yourself.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
You might be feeling tired, emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost your sense of direction. Perhaps you're holding grief, burnout, anxiety, or the quiet weight of not feeling “enough.” Maybe life has felt heavy for a while, and you’re not sure where to start. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to feel ready to take one small step.
You might be feeling tired, emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost your sense of direction. Perhaps you're holding grief, burnout, anxiety, or the quiet weight of not feeling “enough.” Maybe life has felt heavy for a while, and you’re not sure where to start. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to feel ready to take one small step.
Welcome to my virtual practice!
As a woman, I understand how full, complex, and messy life can be. Knowing there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing and growth, I work best with women who are ready to invest in their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, show up for themselves, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Healing isn’t always easy, it often takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle and guided approach, use exercises, and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
Welcome to my virtual practice!
As a woman, I understand how full, complex, and messy life can be. Knowing there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing and growth, I work best with women who are ready to invest in their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, show up for themselves, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Healing isn’t always easy, it often takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle and guided approach, use exercises, and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
Welcome to Kokoro Counselling & Play Intervention! We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based therapy, and guidance. Kokoro is a partner practice of Neuro-Ed Learning & Wellness Group, so families can access both emotional support and educational guidance in one ecosystem. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-focused and designed to help individuals thrive emotionally and socially. We take a wellness and holistic approach to counseling. We believe that true healing comes from addressing all aspects of an individual's life—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.
Welcome to Kokoro Counselling & Play Intervention! We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based therapy, and guidance. Kokoro is a partner practice of Neuro-Ed Learning & Wellness Group, so families can access both emotional support and educational guidance in one ecosystem. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-focused and designed to help individuals thrive emotionally and socially. We take a wellness and holistic approach to counseling. We believe that true healing comes from addressing all aspects of an individual's life—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.
Are you looking for a safe space, grounding techniques, coping skills, problem solving skills and other skills? Well look no further, your mental health matters, your feelings are valid, you have a voice, you are important and you matter.
Are you looking for a safe space, grounding techniques, coping skills, problem solving skills and other skills? Well look no further, your mental health matters, your feelings are valid, you have a voice, you are important and you matter.
Matshidiso Molotsi Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002
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.
I am passionate about developing emotional resilience & empowering individuals to understand themselves & the origins of their challenges, while supporting them in navigating current & future difficulties from a place of competence, self-worth, autonomy & control.
We all can feel unheard & lonely, believe we aren't 'good enough', criticize ourselves, experience toxic relationships, trauma, & question ourselves or who we are. Life happens, we make mistakes & it's okay to admit if we aren't coping. During those times, therapy can be one of the most valuable investments you make in yourself—to help you cope more effectively with challenges, heal from trauma, build healthier relationships, & enhance your overall well-being.
My name is Julia, and I am a dynamic counsellor with 3 degrees & 10+ years of expertise spanning the NPO, community, wellness, & clinical sectors.
I am passionate about developing emotional resilience & empowering individuals to understand themselves & the origins of their challenges, while supporting them in navigating current & future difficulties from a place of competence, self-worth, autonomy & control.
We all can feel unheard & lonely, believe we aren't 'good enough', criticize ourselves, experience toxic relationships, trauma, & question ourselves or who we are. Life happens, we make mistakes & it's okay to admit if we aren't coping. During those times, therapy can be one of the most valuable investments you make in yourself—to help you cope more effectively with challenges, heal from trauma, build healthier relationships, & enhance your overall well-being.
My name is Julia, and I am a dynamic counsellor with 3 degrees & 10+ years of expertise spanning the NPO, community, wellness, & clinical sectors.
Relationships, families and individuals are affected by many events that happen in daily lives. Events like, death, divorce, infidelity, work pressure, lack of communication, children issues, mental illness etc. have an impact on individuals, relationships and families. I help individuals, relationships and families to cope with daily events, impart coping skills and improve psychological well being.
Relationships, families and individuals are affected by many events that happen in daily lives. Events like, death, divorce, infidelity, work pressure, lack of communication, children issues, mental illness etc. have an impact on individuals, relationships and families. I help individuals, relationships and families to cope with daily events, impart coping skills and improve psychological well being.
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.
I am a counselling psychologist with a profound passion for promoting mental health care. Based in Gauteng, South Africa, I offer a safe and affirming therapeutic space where individuals of all ages, identities, and backgrounds are seen, heard, and supported.
My practice is rooted in holistic, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based interventions tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you're navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, I walk alongside you with empathy and expertise, helping you move toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.
I am a counselling psychologist with a profound passion for promoting mental health care. Based in Gauteng, South Africa, I offer a safe and affirming therapeutic space where individuals of all ages, identities, and backgrounds are seen, heard, and supported.
My practice is rooted in holistic, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based interventions tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you're navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, I walk alongside you with empathy and expertise, helping you move toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.
I am a passionate, bilingual Wellness Counsellor, animal lover and mom of young adults with lived experience in many areas. If you’re navigating personal struggles or relationship challenges or just need a listening ear, know that I’m here to support you. I urge you to take that brave step toward a brighter tomorrow and connect with me today. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. I am available after hours and on Saturdays at a rate of R450 per 50 minute session for individual online sessions. Couples online sessions at R590. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the UNISA and registered with the ASCHP.
I am a passionate, bilingual Wellness Counsellor, animal lover and mom of young adults with lived experience in many areas. If you’re navigating personal struggles or relationship challenges or just need a listening ear, know that I’m here to support you. I urge you to take that brave step toward a brighter tomorrow and connect with me today. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. I am available after hours and on Saturdays at a rate of R450 per 50 minute session for individual online sessions. Couples online sessions at R590. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the UNISA and registered with the ASCHP.
I am a qualified Social Worker, Counsellor (SACSSP-registered), and certified teacher with extensive experience supporting children, teens, families, and individuals facing emotional, mental health, addiction, and relationship challenges. I create a safe, confidential space for healing and growth. My collaborative approach addresses anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, grief support, single parenting, family conflict, parenting, and substance abuse. I am also trained in Transformation Prayer Ministry (TPM). I offer services in English/Afrikaans, both online and in-person.
I am a qualified Social Worker, Counsellor (SACSSP-registered), and certified teacher with extensive experience supporting children, teens, families, and individuals facing emotional, mental health, addiction, and relationship challenges. I create a safe, confidential space for healing and growth. My collaborative approach addresses anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, grief support, single parenting, family conflict, parenting, and substance abuse. I am also trained in Transformation Prayer Ministry (TPM). I offer services in English/Afrikaans, both online and in-person.
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
Hello and welcome to my practice. My name is Monique Botha. I am a clinical psychologist, who finds meaning in walking with humans as they navigate life.
The humans who come to my practice are often carrying a great deal, even if it does not always show on the surface. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their relationships. They are not looking only for symptom relief; they are seeking understanding, safety, and a space where they can make sense of their inner word.
Should you wish to start your own journey of healing, know that you don’t need to to do it alone. <3
Hello and welcome to my practice. My name is Monique Botha. I am a clinical psychologist, who finds meaning in walking with humans as they navigate life.
The humans who come to my practice are often carrying a great deal, even if it does not always show on the surface. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their relationships. They are not looking only for symptom relief; they are seeking understanding, safety, and a space where they can make sense of their inner word.
Should you wish to start your own journey of healing, know that you don’t need to to do it alone. <3
Social Work Services With Mrs.M 's purpose is to promote Social Wellness, to improve the care for individuals, Families and communities. To facilitate the dissemination of information regarding Social challenges. Social Work Services with Mrs.M also specializes in training programs such as Parenting skills & Plans, Marriage guidance, Girl child and women programs and many others.
Social Work Services With Mrs.M 's purpose is to promote Social Wellness, to improve the care for individuals, Families and communities. To facilitate the dissemination of information regarding Social challenges. Social Work Services with Mrs.M also specializes in training programs such as Parenting skills & Plans, Marriage guidance, Girl child and women programs and many others.
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.
Nearby Self Esteem Counsellors Searches for Pretoria
- Brooklyn
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- Hatfield
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- Olympus
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- The Willows
Self Esteem Counsellors
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.