Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Pretoria
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, or life transitions, you don't have to face it alone.
I help individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, and major life transitions. My particular interest lies in supporting individuals recovering from trauma, helping them rebuild self-worth, develop healthy boundaries, and cultivate resilience.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, or life transitions, you don't have to face it alone.
I help individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, and major life transitions. My particular interest lies in supporting individuals recovering from trauma, helping them rebuild self-worth, develop healthy boundaries, and cultivate resilience.
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.
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.
Together, we will:
• Identify repeating emotional cycles
• Strengthen boundaries and communication
• Regulate anxiety and trauma responses
• Build emotional safety for healthy, lasting relationships
• Prepare for intentional dating and marriage.
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions, as well as trauma debriefing for organizations. My special interest lies in relationship therapy, marriage readiness, youth development, and women’s empowerment.
Our offices are located in Pretoria (Hatfield) and Witbank. Sessions are available in-person and online.
Fees from R550 per session.
Together, we will:
• Identify repeating emotional cycles
• Strengthen boundaries and communication
• Regulate anxiety and trauma responses
• Build emotional safety for healthy, lasting relationships
• Prepare for intentional dating and marriage.
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions, as well as trauma debriefing for organizations. My special interest lies in relationship therapy, marriage readiness, youth development, and women’s empowerment.
Our offices are located in Pretoria (Hatfield) and Witbank. Sessions are available in-person and online.
Fees from R550 per session.
We may struggle with toxic relationships, trauma, or the weight of believing we’re “not enough
My background spans counselling interventions, psychological assessment, and criminology, alongside expertise in body language analysis and behavioural profiling.
I work with adults, specializing in narcissistic abuse and trauma bonding, toxic relationships, abuse, people-pleasing, self-doubt, and self-criticism.
We may struggle with toxic relationships, trauma, or the weight of believing we’re “not enough
My background spans counselling interventions, psychological assessment, and criminology, alongside expertise in body language analysis and behavioural profiling.
I work with adults, specializing in narcissistic abuse and trauma bonding, toxic relationships, abuse, people-pleasing, self-doubt, and self-criticism.
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.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
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 mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
This includes adolescents and adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions.
I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported with evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs through collaborative goal-setting and ongoing support to empower them to make meaningful changes, enhance their well-being, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life
This includes adolescents and adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions.
I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported with evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs through collaborative goal-setting and ongoing support to empower them to make meaningful changes, enhance their well-being, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Kgomotso Siwelane is a clinical psychologist registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA). She has over 11 years of training in the psychology field. She seeks to assist clients to clarify and accept emotional problems, understand the root of their difficulties and gain mastery over them, and obtain insight into their behavioural patterns that maintain their psychological challenges. All this is to facilitate a move towards acceptance, modification, and change. An emotional crisis could very well be a turning point in a client’s life where they can choose to either move forward or backward.
Mental Health is essential to overall well-being, but it can be affected by life experiences and challenges. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, as it helps individuals understand and cope with these challenges.
Mental Health is essential to overall well-being, but it can be affected by life experiences and challenges. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, as it helps individuals understand and cope with these challenges.
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma that has deeply impacted their lives, whether it's rooted in childhood experiences, relationships, or other significant life events.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma that has deeply impacted their lives, whether it's rooted in childhood experiences, relationships, or other significant life events.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set. My space is judgement free and incorporates understanding and acceptance for how things are for you. We all have a story, and we can all create a story for ourselves that makes sense.
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set. My space is judgement free and incorporates understanding and acceptance for how things are for you. We all have a story, and we can all create a story for ourselves that makes sense.
Clients come for therapy due to unresolved trauma presenting with symptoms such as anxiety, stress, insomnia, irritability and frustration.
Dr Albé Fourie is trained in hypnosis, somatic experiencing, soma, TRE and brainspotting. Her therapeutic approach is primarily from a body-based psychotherapeutic perspective, using Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting as means to heal trauma locked within the body. She also does individual and group work within the context of the horse herd (See website)
Clients come for therapy due to unresolved trauma presenting with symptoms such as anxiety, stress, insomnia, irritability and frustration.
Dr Albé Fourie is trained in hypnosis, somatic experiencing, soma, TRE and brainspotting. Her therapeutic approach is primarily from a body-based psychotherapeutic perspective, using Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting as means to heal trauma locked within the body. She also does individual and group work within the context of the horse herd (See website)
I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
Counselling Psychologist in Private Practice & Consultant. CEO & Founder of Mind&Soul-Psychological Services.
At Mind&Soul-Psychological Services, we provide compassionate and evidence-based interventions to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. Our expertise, allows us to offer tailored interventions based on the individual's needs. Approaches designed to promote mental well-being and optimize functioning.
The journey can be overwhelming initially; however, the process can be filled with rich learnings of individual, interpersonal, and professional development. Acquiring effective coping skills to deal with challenges.
Counselling Psychologist in Private Practice & Consultant. CEO & Founder of Mind&Soul-Psychological Services.
At Mind&Soul-Psychological Services, we provide compassionate and evidence-based interventions to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. Our expertise, allows us to offer tailored interventions based on the individual's needs. Approaches designed to promote mental well-being and optimize functioning.
The journey can be overwhelming initially; however, the process can be filled with rich learnings of individual, interpersonal, and professional development. Acquiring effective coping skills to deal with challenges.
I offer a variety of clinical services including assessment, prevention and treatment of mental illness and trauma through therapeutic approaches.
I provide assessments, therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
I offer a variety of clinical services including assessment, prevention and treatment of mental illness and trauma through therapeutic approaches.
I provide assessments, therapy and psychosocial services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to improve their biopsychosocial functioning.
I specialise in helping emotionally aware adults who feel stuck in trauma-driven patterns, anxiety, or burnout.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
I specialise in helping emotionally aware adults who feel stuck in trauma-driven patterns, anxiety, or burnout.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
I have experience in many areas including trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, abuse and personal growth.
As a psychologist my aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment for my clients. I am a passionate and committed professional who understands mental and emotional health and its importance to each individual and their community. I celebrate my clients for their uniqueness, and so believe in customising my sessions to build around their specific issues. My main aim is to ensure that they feel heard and supported, leaving them more able to share freely. Together we can address any problems and issues and apply suitable resources and techniques to help improve their sense of wellbeing.
I have experience in many areas including trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, abuse and personal growth.
As a psychologist my aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment for my clients. I am a passionate and committed professional who understands mental and emotional health and its importance to each individual and their community. I celebrate my clients for their uniqueness, and so believe in customising my sessions to build around their specific issues. My main aim is to ensure that they feel heard and supported, leaving them more able to share freely. Together we can address any problems and issues and apply suitable resources and techniques to help improve their sense of wellbeing.
Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human
My approach to therapy integrates various therapeutic techniques in honor of the client's goals, where I work with my clients to create lasting change. In utilizing dynamic psychotherapy, we uncover unconscious processes that inform how a client relates to themselves and others, and process underlying emotions in a safe and supportive environment.
Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human
My approach to therapy integrates various therapeutic techniques in honor of the client's goals, where I work with my clients to create lasting change. In utilizing dynamic psychotherapy, we uncover unconscious processes that inform how a client relates to themselves and others, and process underlying emotions in a safe and supportive environment.
Maybe you're carrying the weight of trauma, a brain injury, or a life change that's left you feeling disconnected from yourself.
I help teens and adults in Alberton process trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem using creative, evidence-based methods. You won't be asked to perform or relive your worst moments. Through storytelling, art, and imaginative exercises, we work through what's holding you back — without forcing you to talk before you're ready.
Maybe you're carrying the weight of trauma, a brain injury, or a life change that's left you feeling disconnected from yourself.
I help teens and adults in Alberton process trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem using creative, evidence-based methods. You won't be asked to perform or relive your worst moments. Through storytelling, art, and imaginative exercises, we work through what's holding you back — without forcing you to talk before you're ready.
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Counsellors Searches for Pretoria
- Brooklyn
- Faerie Glen
- Groenkloof
- Hatfield
- Lynnwood
- Lynnwood Glen
- Lynnwood Manor
- Lynnwood Ridge
- Menlo Park
- Menlyn
- Queenswood
- Waterkloof Ridge
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.