Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Rivonia

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Rebaone Kgosamang
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
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Kelly Jacobs
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
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Melanie Vivienne Anthony
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer short and long-term therapy for adults, adolescents and couples, focus on providing a kind, thoughtful and non-judgemental space within which to work with my clients. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship conflicts, sexual and sexual orientation, the elderly, among other issues, tailoring the treatment to my clients’ individual needs. I believe in the spirit of the human condition to overcome adversity and awaken the unique potential within us and assist the process of dynamic growth. I offer national and international online and telephonic sessions; and face to face consultations at my practice.
I offer short and long-term therapy for adults, adolescents and couples, focus on providing a kind, thoughtful and non-judgemental space within which to work with my clients. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship conflicts, sexual and sexual orientation, the elderly, among other issues, tailoring the treatment to my clients’ individual needs. I believe in the spirit of the human condition to overcome adversity and awaken the unique potential within us and assist the process of dynamic growth. I offer national and international online and telephonic sessions; and face to face consultations at my practice.
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Nuzel Botha
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment in which you can feel accepted & free to express your deepest feelings, thoughts and fears. Through narrative therapy, in which you tell me your life story, I help you become the hero, and survivor instead of the victim. My goal is to uncover opportunities for growth and development, find meaning, and for you to understand yourself better. The aim is to separate the individual from the problem, allowing you to externalize your issues rather than internalize them. As counsellor I provide vital support as you make your way through this journey of self-actualization and growth.
I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment in which you can feel accepted & free to express your deepest feelings, thoughts and fears. Through narrative therapy, in which you tell me your life story, I help you become the hero, and survivor instead of the victim. My goal is to uncover opportunities for growth and development, find meaning, and for you to understand yourself better. The aim is to separate the individual from the problem, allowing you to externalize your issues rather than internalize them. As counsellor I provide vital support as you make your way through this journey of self-actualization and growth.
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Athenea Faye
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Edenvale 1609
I prefer to use a person centered approach with clients and patients, ensuring that their individual needs and challenges are addressed, and will tailor the specific therapeutic approaches based on my training, and on what will work for the patient. I work with a range of patients, from children to adults, couples and families and I can converse in English and Afrikaans. I am a firm believer in living your values, and in embracing your authenticity. I am very passionate about helping individuals and groups to become their best selves, overcome past traumas, and reach their full potential.
I prefer to use a person centered approach with clients and patients, ensuring that their individual needs and challenges are addressed, and will tailor the specific therapeutic approaches based on my training, and on what will work for the patient. I work with a range of patients, from children to adults, couples and families and I can converse in English and Afrikaans. I am a firm believer in living your values, and in embracing your authenticity. I am very passionate about helping individuals and groups to become their best selves, overcome past traumas, and reach their full potential.
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Lauren Clare Volker
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Centurion 0157
Hi there & welcome to my practice! My name is Lauren Volker & I am a Clinical Psychologist. I offer therapeutic services to a wide range of mental health issues, as well as general life challenges. I operate from an empathetic and warm approach to foster a supportive and understanding relationship with the client(s). I use an integrative approach with my foundational approach being psychodynamic. I work in collaboration with the client(s) as I believe that in order to overcome, one has to move through. Therefore, I am here to provide guidance and support with your journey to healing.
Hi there & welcome to my practice! My name is Lauren Volker & I am a Clinical Psychologist. I offer therapeutic services to a wide range of mental health issues, as well as general life challenges. I operate from an empathetic and warm approach to foster a supportive and understanding relationship with the client(s). I use an integrative approach with my foundational approach being psychodynamic. I work in collaboration with the client(s) as I believe that in order to overcome, one has to move through. Therefore, I am here to provide guidance and support with your journey to healing.
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Mokoena Patronella Maepa
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Akasia 0182
I believe that everyone has the ability to unleash their potential. Life obstacles such as past and current trauma, managing family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, friendships, parenting, career demands and social demands leave one feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. These has made it difficult for many to people to realise and unleash their potential. My role as a Clinical Psychologist is to help my clients navigate these obstacles allowing them to thrive as individuals and have meaningful relationships.
I believe that everyone has the ability to unleash their potential. Life obstacles such as past and current trauma, managing family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, friendships, parenting, career demands and social demands leave one feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. These has made it difficult for many to people to realise and unleash their potential. My role as a Clinical Psychologist is to help my clients navigate these obstacles allowing them to thrive as individuals and have meaningful relationships.
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Dr. Sean Zimunya
Registered Counsellor, PhD
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
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Katlego Masemola
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Fourways 2055
My ideal client is someone whether a child, adolescent, or adult facing challenges such as learning difficulties, emotional regulation, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioural concerns, or life transitions. Parents may seek clarity on school readiness or academic issues, while adults may want to build resilience and self-understanding. They value a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, gain practical solutions, and work toward emotional well-being, stronger relationships, academic growth, and renewed confidence, knowing that with the right tools, positive change is possible.
My ideal client is someone whether a child, adolescent, or adult facing challenges such as learning difficulties, emotional regulation, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioural concerns, or life transitions. Parents may seek clarity on school readiness or academic issues, while adults may want to build resilience and self-understanding. They value a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, gain practical solutions, and work toward emotional well-being, stronger relationships, academic growth, and renewed confidence, knowing that with the right tools, positive change is possible.
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Michelle Beneke
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
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.
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Thuli Mdluli
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work with clients on evidence-based integral therapeutic approaches based on the client's therapeutic needs. I draw upon commonly used approaches such as Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Counselling, Systems and Family Therapy, and Interactional Pattern Analysis.
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work with clients on evidence-based integral therapeutic approaches based on the client's therapeutic needs. I draw upon commonly used approaches such as Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Counselling, Systems and Family Therapy, and Interactional Pattern Analysis.
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Yanga Botolo
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Springs 1560
I work with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, Bipolar, and personality disorders. I also provide premarital counselling and family therapy.
I work with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, Bipolar, and personality disorders. I also provide premarital counselling and family therapy.
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Joelene Moodley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
YOU are incredibly courageous to be on this website and searching for help. This is a most wonderful step towards healing yourself. My goal always is to guide you towards reaching your full potential and purpose in life. Every individual experiences personal blocks and challenges. I am here to help you remove this blocks and live a life of phenomenal success and fulfillment. I love what I do and I do what I love. My passion lies in helping others heal themselves.
YOU are incredibly courageous to be on this website and searching for help. This is a most wonderful step towards healing yourself. My goal always is to guide you towards reaching your full potential and purpose in life. Every individual experiences personal blocks and challenges. I am here to help you remove this blocks and live a life of phenomenal success and fulfillment. I love what I do and I do what I love. My passion lies in helping others heal themselves.
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Dr. Christel Kieser-Muller
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Lynnwood 0081
Trust the process of healing: a Person’s life experiences directly impact on their overall wellbeing.  When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. Often underlying emotional problems need to be addressed before a lasting improvement in a person's quality of life can take place. Christel completed her internship at 1 Military Hospital where she was exposed to various aspects of psychodynamic imbalances and trauma-spectrum manifestations within a diverse demographic and cultural client base.
Trust the process of healing: a Person’s life experiences directly impact on their overall wellbeing.  When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel. Often underlying emotional problems need to be addressed before a lasting improvement in a person's quality of life can take place. Christel completed her internship at 1 Military Hospital where she was exposed to various aspects of psychodynamic imbalances and trauma-spectrum manifestations within a diverse demographic and cultural client base.
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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.
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Salome Demetriou
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Benoni 1501
I predominantly work from a person-centered approach, to ensure that clients feel safe enough to be and become their authentic selves. This approach allows me to integrate my therapy with various modalities, depending on the client's unique needs. I have a keen passion for psychopathology on all levels of severity; with the goal to optimize functioning while maintain integrity & identity.
I predominantly work from a person-centered approach, to ensure that clients feel safe enough to be and become their authentic selves. This approach allows me to integrate my therapy with various modalities, depending on the client's unique needs. I have a keen passion for psychopathology on all levels of severity; with the goal to optimize functioning while maintain integrity & identity.
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Thami Mbonambi
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hi my name is Thami and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist based in South Africa. I have come to realise that most of the time, "people's feelings are influenced by their thoughts "( Aaron Beck). In order to achieve your goals, you need to work on the meaning you attach to different circumstances you find yourself in.
Hi my name is Thami and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist based in South Africa. I have come to realise that most of the time, "people's feelings are influenced by their thoughts "( Aaron Beck). In order to achieve your goals, you need to work on the meaning you attach to different circumstances you find yourself in.
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Phindile Motsuminyane
Registered Counsellor
1 Endorsed
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am passionate about making a difference in other people’s lives , I am committed to promoting holistic well-being and supporting individuals in achieving balanced, healthy lifestyles by becoming living souls, we were created to have life and have it in abundance, I believe that for every challenge or problem you go through is meant to reveal the best of you and the true strength you possess within you, you can only discover that through counselling session
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am passionate about making a difference in other people’s lives , I am committed to promoting holistic well-being and supporting individuals in achieving balanced, healthy lifestyles by becoming living souls, we were created to have life and have it in abundance, I believe that for every challenge or problem you go through is meant to reveal the best of you and the true strength you possess within you, you can only discover that through counselling session
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Sharlene Sema Raston
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Psychometrist
Online Only
Please Be Aware that I offer online sessions only! Can you relate to any of the following? Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment? Are you tired of living each day and that it simply feels like another day and that everything remains the same? Would you like to become your own therapist and welcome change, in order to truly enjoy the adventure of life?
Please Be Aware that I offer online sessions only! Can you relate to any of the following? Anxiety, confusion, loss of direction, depression, excessive thinking, relationship problems, addictions, procrastination, spiritual struggles, traumas or do you simply need someone to speak to that you can trust, feel at ease and help you structure your thoughts in a safe and warm environment? Are you tired of living each day and that it simply feels like another day and that everything remains the same? Would you like to become your own therapist and welcome change, in order to truly enjoy the adventure of life?
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Kgomotso Motsepe
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pretoria 0002
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy ,compassion, recognising, and appreciating the complexities of the human functioning. Access to psychotherapy is an investment not only for ourselves but for our loved ones. I am HPCSA registered and licensed Clinical Psychologist with the ability to build rapport to facilitate client insight and growth. I am a multilingual and skilled to work within a multicultural context, with individuals, groups, couples and families.
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy ,compassion, recognising, and appreciating the complexities of the human functioning. Access to psychotherapy is an investment not only for ourselves but for our loved ones. I am HPCSA registered and licensed Clinical Psychologist with the ability to build rapport to facilitate client insight and growth. I am a multilingual and skilled to work within a multicultural context, with individuals, groups, couples and families.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioural therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behaviour therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.

Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom which may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs.

How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.