Sex Therapists in Pretoria, Gauteng
Much of my work is with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodiverse clients, and those navigating sex and intimacy.
I specialize in working with LGBT+ individuals, living with ADHD and anxiety, and sexual issues.
Much of my work is with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodiverse clients, and those navigating sex and intimacy.
I specialize in working with LGBT+ individuals, living with ADHD and anxiety, and sexual issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I work with complex trauma, dissociation, shame, identity (including gender affirming care), intimacy, sexuality and recurring relationship difficulties.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples & polycules, including those seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. Many come with complex trauma, dissociation, psychosexual concerns, relationship difficulties, or the enduring effects of childhood abuse and neglect. They may feel divided between self-states, caught in shame or repetition, or unable to sustain intimacy without losing themselves. In psychotherapy we explore these experiences, helping what has been difficult to think or hold become more integrated, with room for choice and connection.
I work with complex trauma, dissociation, shame, identity (including gender affirming care), intimacy, sexuality and recurring relationship difficulties.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples & polycules, including those seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. Many come with complex trauma, dissociation, psychosexual concerns, relationship difficulties, or the enduring effects of childhood abuse and neglect. They may feel divided between self-states, caught in shame or repetition, or unable to sustain intimacy without losing themselves. In psychotherapy we explore these experiences, helping what has been difficult to think or hold become more integrated, with room for choice and connection.
Starting counselling can feel daunting, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone. You don't have to keep pretending you're okay when you're carrying emotional pain, unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or the weight of overwhelming life experiences. Healing doesn't begin when you have all the answers,it begins when you feel safe enough to be seen, heard, and understood.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, Trauma Practitioner, Social Neuroscientist, and ordained minister, I provide a compassionate, evidence-informed space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.
Starting counselling can feel daunting, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone. You don't have to keep pretending you're okay when you're carrying emotional pain, unresolved trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or the weight of overwhelming life experiences. Healing doesn't begin when you have all the answers,it begins when you feel safe enough to be seen, heard, and understood.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, Trauma Practitioner, Social Neuroscientist, and ordained minister, I provide a compassionate, evidence-informed space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.
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.
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.
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
She has a special interest in female-centred sex therapy, offering women a warm, discreet and respectful space to explore concerns around sexuality and intimacy that can be difficult to voice elsewhere.
Marésa Kolesky is a Counselling Psychologist who believes that much of what brings people to therapy begins to make sense once their story is fully heard. Patterns that now feel painful or limiting often began as ways of coping, and she approaches them with curiosity rather than judgement. She works with clients from the age of 17, offering in-person and online therapy for individuals and couples.
She has a special interest in female-centred sex therapy, offering women a warm, discreet and respectful space to explore concerns around sexuality and intimacy that can be difficult to voice elsewhere.
Marésa Kolesky is a Counselling Psychologist who believes that much of what brings people to therapy begins to make sense once their story is fully heard. Patterns that now feel painful or limiting often began as ways of coping, and she approaches them with curiosity rather than judgement. She works with clients from the age of 17, offering in-person and online therapy for individuals and couples.
My Therapy International is a multi-disciplinary practice with 6 focus areas namely 1) Psychotherapy and Traumatology for treatment of - suicidality, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, unresolved trauma and amputee support, 2) Relationship therapy, for couples of any sexual orientation, polyamorous families, reconstituted families, specialising in "last chance" couples and 3) Sex therapy and sexuality counselling for problems with sexual functioning and sexual identity issues 4) Support for South African expats currently living abroad, 5) Neuro - Behavioural Life Coaching, 6) Full Digital Clinic
We focus on evidence based, scientifically validated therapies that are results orientated. Our integrative psychotherapies are based on IFS, AEDP, DBT, CPT, CBT, REBT/RBT. Our relationship therapy is based on EFT, RLT and IBCT, our sexuality therapy and counselling are based on Universal Integralism and our coaching model on neuroscience & flow psychology.
My Therapy International is a multi-disciplinary practice with 6 focus areas namely 1) Psychotherapy and Traumatology for treatment of - suicidality, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, unresolved trauma and amputee support, 2) Relationship therapy, for couples of any sexual orientation, polyamorous families, reconstituted families, specialising in "last chance" couples and 3) Sex therapy and sexuality counselling for problems with sexual functioning and sexual identity issues 4) Support for South African expats currently living abroad, 5) Neuro - Behavioural Life Coaching, 6) Full Digital Clinic
We focus on evidence based, scientifically validated therapies that are results orientated. Our integrative psychotherapies are based on IFS, AEDP, DBT, CPT, CBT, REBT/RBT. Our relationship therapy is based on EFT, RLT and IBCT, our sexuality therapy and counselling are based on Universal Integralism and our coaching model on neuroscience & flow psychology.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
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I am an Occupational Therapist specialised in mental and sexual health. I treat each client as an individual and cater to their unique gender, racial, cultural, personality and financial needs. The goal in my therapy sessions is to help each client to become functional and successful not only despite, but also because of their challenges. The focus is on what matters most to you and not what the matter is with you. During therapy, you can dig into a basket of fidget toys, colour while you talk, sit on the floor, sip on a cup of herbal tea... it is about your comfort.
I am an Occupational Therapist specialised in mental and sexual health. I treat each client as an individual and cater to their unique gender, racial, cultural, personality and financial needs. The goal in my therapy sessions is to help each client to become functional and successful not only despite, but also because of their challenges. The focus is on what matters most to you and not what the matter is with you. During therapy, you can dig into a basket of fidget toys, colour while you talk, sit on the floor, sip on a cup of herbal tea... it is about your comfort.
Are you facing challenges related to your sexuality or life in general?
As a certified Sexuality Counsellor, I focus on the authenticity of sexual identity, developmental sexology and relationship sexology. My approach honours sustainable, genuine sexual journeys, while also providing life coaching addressing mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Are you facing challenges related to your sexuality or life in general?
As a certified Sexuality Counsellor, I focus on the authenticity of sexual identity, developmental sexology and relationship sexology. My approach honours sustainable, genuine sexual journeys, while also providing life coaching addressing mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist who is passionate about helping a diverse range of people to cultivate kindness and curiosity in exploring their experiences, relationships, identities, bodies and sexualities. I also have a special interest working with 'unconventional' relationships, practices, identities and experiences. My background in politics means I try to be particularly sensitive to the various sociopolitical contexts that impact aspects of identity and experience.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist who is passionate about helping a diverse range of people to cultivate kindness and curiosity in exploring their experiences, relationships, identities, bodies and sexualities. I also have a special interest working with 'unconventional' relationships, practices, identities and experiences. My background in politics means I try to be particularly sensitive to the various sociopolitical contexts that impact aspects of identity and experience.
Jeri-Anne
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
There's a conversation most of us never learn to have. About desire. About shame. About feeling at home in your body. I create space for it.
There's a conversation most of us never learn to have. About desire. About shame. About feeling at home in your body. I create space for it.
My experience is uniquely based in the human sciences as well as sexuality.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
My experience is uniquely based in the human sciences as well as sexuality.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
Specifically, with regards to gender, sex & sexuality, relationship structures and parenting with awareness & intention.
Whether we are unpacking your different roles and/or identities, or understanding a sexual difficulty, we will be working together. We collaborate to get a better understanding of yourself, and your reactions depending on the specific dynamics at play. Looking at how you impact your world, and what impacts you in different situations.
Specifically, with regards to gender, sex & sexuality, relationship structures and parenting with awareness & intention.
Whether we are unpacking your different roles and/or identities, or understanding a sexual difficulty, we will be working together. We collaborate to get a better understanding of yourself, and your reactions depending on the specific dynamics at play. Looking at how you impact your world, and what impacts you in different situations.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who may be navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, addiction, trauma, emotional or behavioural difficulties, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I offer therapy in English and Afrikaans. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore challenges, gain insight, develop practical coping skills, and build confidence. For younger clients, I also work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support positive change.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who may be navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, addiction, trauma, emotional or behavioural difficulties, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I offer therapy in English and Afrikaans. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore challenges, gain insight, develop practical coping skills, and build confidence. For younger clients, I also work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support positive change.
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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.