Grief Therapists in Queenswood

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Pelaelo Masalesa Clinical Psychologist PTY (LTD)
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Pelaelo Masalesa is a Clinical Psychologist in full time private practice. I have worked with a variety of diverse groups across different races, languages, etc. My private practice offers Physical One-on-One consultations, virtual consultations, short & long term therapies, and child/play therapy for children as young as 5 years old. My practice is informed by an Integrative Practice Model. I also do medico-legal assessments and a variety of other assessments such as school placements, personality profiles, emotional assessments, carrier assessments, road accident funds assessments etc. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree the
Pelaelo Masalesa is a Clinical Psychologist in full time private practice. I have worked with a variety of diverse groups across different races, languages, etc. My private practice offers Physical One-on-One consultations, virtual consultations, short & long term therapies, and child/play therapy for children as young as 5 years old. My practice is informed by an Integrative Practice Model. I also do medico-legal assessments and a variety of other assessments such as school placements, personality profiles, emotional assessments, carrier assessments, road accident funds assessments etc. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree the
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Nyambeni Asnath Matamela
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.
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Danica Freimond
Social Worker
Serves Area
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
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TM Counselling Groenkloof
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even stuck at times—especially when you're carrying it all alone. Whether you are facing anxiety or burnout, navigating relationship challenges as a couple or family, managing the stresses of parenting, helping a child cope with the demands of school, or simply feeling uncertain about your next step, you deserve a safe and supportive space to pause, reflect, and be truly heard Many of my clients come to counselling because they want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives again.
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even stuck at times—especially when you're carrying it all alone. Whether you are facing anxiety or burnout, navigating relationship challenges as a couple or family, managing the stresses of parenting, helping a child cope with the demands of school, or simply feeling uncertain about your next step, you deserve a safe and supportive space to pause, reflect, and be truly heard Many of my clients come to counselling because they want to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of their lives again.
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ZoiStreams Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Hatfield 0028
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. In life we are faced with many obsticles and changes that we have to go through in order to grow and live fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, these obsticles and life changes do not come with a "How to" manual. I'm a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Pretoria. As a clinician, my job is not to make people change, but rather my job is to plant seeds and help my clients water their own soil and cultivate it so they have a thriving environment to grow. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer individual, couple and family therapy. I speak English, Chewa, Tonga and Zulu.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. In life we are faced with many obsticles and changes that we have to go through in order to grow and live fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, these obsticles and life changes do not come with a "How to" manual. I'm a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Pretoria. As a clinician, my job is not to make people change, but rather my job is to plant seeds and help my clients water their own soil and cultivate it so they have a thriving environment to grow. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer individual, couple and family therapy. I speak English, Chewa, Tonga and Zulu.
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Gizella Harding
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Bryanston 2191
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing from various modalities and techniques to tailor psychotherapy to each client’s unique history, values, needs and individual therapeutic goals. I received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing from various modalities and techniques to tailor psychotherapy to each client’s unique history, values, needs and individual therapeutic goals. I received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
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Tana Silver
Registered Counsellor, MPsych, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My areas of specialty are trauma, emotional disorders, grief and psychosomatics.
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
My areas of specialty are trauma, emotional disorders, grief and psychosomatics.
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
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Tshepo Kelebile Sebitlo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Kele, a registered clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. With a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Kele, a registered clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. With a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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Nontsikelelo Rajuili Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
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Anna Mabina
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Centurion 0157
Anna Mabina is an Educational Psychologist who is currently employed at the University of Johannesburg in the Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development and also in private practice on a part time basis. Anna prefers to work with motivated, committed, openminded, trusting and hopeful clients who are willing to collaborate with her to find solutions to their problems. Anna is passionate about providing psychological support to children, adolescents and adults to reach their optimal functioning.
Anna Mabina is an Educational Psychologist who is currently employed at the University of Johannesburg in the Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development and also in private practice on a part time basis. Anna prefers to work with motivated, committed, openminded, trusting and hopeful clients who are willing to collaborate with her to find solutions to their problems. Anna is passionate about providing psychological support to children, adolescents and adults to reach their optimal functioning.
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Carol Anne Nader
Psychologist, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Help in dealing with a loss
My speciality is Couples and Marraige Counselling. My methodology is person centered and solution focussed. I function as a guide and journey with you as you negotiate the speedbumps in your life. I am a trained BWRT therapist and use this methodology to assist with trauma, anger management and bereavement.
Help in dealing with a loss
My speciality is Couples and Marraige Counselling. My methodology is person centered and solution focussed. I function as a guide and journey with you as you negotiate the speedbumps in your life. I am a trained BWRT therapist and use this methodology to assist with trauma, anger management and bereavement.
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Vuyiswa Christina Halana
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Fourways 2055
My name is Vuyiswa Halana and I am an Educational Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a Masters in Educational Psychology. I am based in Fourways, Johannesburg. My interests lie in working with children, teenagers, adults, parents, families and couples from different cultural backgrounds.
My name is Vuyiswa Halana and I am an Educational Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a Masters in Educational Psychology. I am based in Fourways, Johannesburg. My interests lie in working with children, teenagers, adults, parents, families and couples from different cultural backgrounds.
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Jon Pedrosa
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Edenvale 1609
Areas of interest • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar) • Anxiety disorders (Phobias, OCD) • Relationship difficulties • Personality Disorders • Trauma (Post-Traumatic Stress disorder) • Grief & Bereavement • Parental Alienation Syndrome (Individual therapy/Group therapy)
Jon Pedrosa assists individuals/couples/families with psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and challenges. Psychotherapy is a medium of talk therapy, which facilitates a process of development and personal growth. The mode of therapy practiced is psychodynamic in nature with a humanistic approach. This means that the therapeutic aim is to identify internal conflicts which the patient may be unaware of that manifests and hinders present behaviour. The goal is assisting the patient to gain self-awareness, insight, and an understanding of how past experiences influences present behaviour.
Areas of interest • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar) • Anxiety disorders (Phobias, OCD) • Relationship difficulties • Personality Disorders • Trauma (Post-Traumatic Stress disorder) • Grief & Bereavement • Parental Alienation Syndrome (Individual therapy/Group therapy)
Jon Pedrosa assists individuals/couples/families with psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and challenges. Psychotherapy is a medium of talk therapy, which facilitates a process of development and personal growth. The mode of therapy practiced is psychodynamic in nature with a humanistic approach. This means that the therapeutic aim is to identify internal conflicts which the patient may be unaware of that manifests and hinders present behaviour. The goal is assisting the patient to gain self-awareness, insight, and an understanding of how past experiences influences present behaviour.
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Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
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.
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Sello Manzini
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
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M. Juliet Maake
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
I am a Registered Counsellor with 11 years of experience. My services include: Emotional wellbeing and stress coping skills, Anxiety and depression management, Trauma support and debriefing, Teenage counseling, Parental guidance, Couple, Marriage and relationship Counselling, EAP.
I am a Registered Counsellor with 11 years of experience. My services include: Emotional wellbeing and stress coping skills, Anxiety and depression management, Trauma support and debriefing, Teenage counseling, Parental guidance, Couple, Marriage and relationship Counselling, EAP.
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Jackson Mokwebo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Midrand 1686
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I offer a non-judgmental environment conducive for growth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a wide range of mental health difficulties. “I relate, therefore I am. Thus, how I impact on you and how you impact on me determine the nature and quality if our being.” Charl Vorster. I practice from an eclectic approach where interventions are designed based on the client’s needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I offer a non-judgmental environment conducive for growth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a wide range of mental health difficulties. “I relate, therefore I am. Thus, how I impact on you and how you impact on me determine the nature and quality if our being.” Charl Vorster. I practice from an eclectic approach where interventions are designed based on the client’s needs.
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Kim van Zeeventer
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Edenvale 1609
Grieving and needing some help to carry on.
Therapy approaches are guided by professional assessment and hearing what the client wants and needs. I use different therapeutic strategies alone or combined to fit your unique needs and personality. Registered since 2010 with international experience. I see clients from all walks of life.
Grieving and needing some help to carry on.
Therapy approaches are guided by professional assessment and hearing what the client wants and needs. I use different therapeutic strategies alone or combined to fit your unique needs and personality. Registered since 2010 with international experience. I see clients from all walks of life.
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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.
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Karen Zimelka
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Sandton 2196
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor helping adults and couples rewrite their relational stories, reclaim inner-child healing and cultivate purpose. Do you find yourself constantly reacting to old wounds, caught in familiar patterns with yourself and others, and longing for something more meaningful? Maybe relational conflict keeps resurfacing, or you sense a deeper inner-child pain beneath your everyday struggles. If you’ve reached a point where you’re ready for real healing and transformation, I am here to walk this path by yourself.
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor helping adults and couples rewrite their relational stories, reclaim inner-child healing and cultivate purpose. Do you find yourself constantly reacting to old wounds, caught in familiar patterns with yourself and others, and longing for something more meaningful? Maybe relational conflict keeps resurfacing, or you sense a deeper inner-child pain beneath your everyday struggles. If you’ve reached a point where you’re ready for real healing and transformation, I am here to walk this path by yourself.
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Grief Counsellors

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.