Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Sunward Park
I apply variety of psychological therapies such as SFBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, BWRT, Play therapy, Imago couples therapy, CBT and others for treatment of trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, behavioral and marital problems, bereavement, depression, divorce, adjustment issues, esteem issues relationship issues, marriage coaching.
I have 21 years experience in providing counselling to variety of clients. I specialise in trauma, bereavement, anxiety management, depression, chronic condition counselling, family and marital counselling, pre-marital counselling, marriage coaching, employee wellness programmes,stress and anger management, substance dependency, behavioral and others.
I apply variety of psychological therapies such as SFBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, BWRT, Play therapy, Imago couples therapy, CBT and others for treatment of trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, behavioral and marital problems, bereavement, depression, divorce, adjustment issues, esteem issues relationship issues, marriage coaching.
I have 21 years experience in providing counselling to variety of clients. I specialise in trauma, bereavement, anxiety management, depression, chronic condition counselling, family and marital counselling, pre-marital counselling, marriage coaching, employee wellness programmes,stress and anger management, substance dependency, behavioral and others.
Predominantly I use CBT, DBT, IBBA, Gestalt and Adlerian in my approaches.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. Many of my clients experience social- and emotional-related issues, such as navigating peer and family relationships, work-related stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I work from a systemic viewpoint, believing that change in one person can affect the entire system. No two clients are the same, so tailor-made treatment programmes are established for each individual client. I believe all people have potential to be the best version of themselves; sometimes they need some assistance discovering, and working towards that.
Predominantly I use CBT, DBT, IBBA, Gestalt and Adlerian in my approaches.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. Many of my clients experience social- and emotional-related issues, such as navigating peer and family relationships, work-related stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I work from a systemic viewpoint, believing that change in one person can affect the entire system. No two clients are the same, so tailor-made treatment programmes are established for each individual client. I believe all people have potential to be the best version of themselves; sometimes they need some assistance discovering, and working towards that.
Ocean Deep with Mpho is where you will get an ear and support you need to help you navigate your way through your heavy days of loneliness, stress, confusion, uncertainty of any kind, spiritual and mental health, relationship issues of any kind, loss of any kind, pre and post marital counseling, identify seeking and the need of Wholeness.
Ocean Deep with Mpho is where you will get an ear and support you need to help you navigate your way through your heavy days of loneliness, stress, confusion, uncertainty of any kind, spiritual and mental health, relationship issues of any kind, loss of any kind, pre and post marital counseling, identify seeking and the need of Wholeness.
I prefer to work with evidence-based techniques and often work with CBT, especially when there are specific issues which will be addressed efficiently.
I work with individuals of all ages, with a special focus on teenagers and adults, helping them navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. If you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, or any significant life transition, I am here to walk with you on your journey. Together, we will work to develop healing, healthy coping strategies, and empowerment to create lasting change in your life.
I prefer to work with evidence-based techniques and often work with CBT, especially when there are specific issues which will be addressed efficiently.
I work with individuals of all ages, with a special focus on teenagers and adults, helping them navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. If you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, or any significant life transition, I am here to walk with you on your journey. Together, we will work to develop healing, healthy coping strategies, and empowerment to create lasting change in your life.
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It is of great importance to me to create a safe environment for my clients to work through their everyday difficulties. Life is tough but so are you. You do not have to walk this journey alone, let's walk it together to ensure that you are functioning at your best and reach your fullest potential. Tribulations and shortcomings should not be given the power to define and dictate how we live our lives but rather let's take our power back and use it to optimise our daily functioning through counselling. One wise person once said: "If it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." Grow through what you go through.
It is of great importance to me to create a safe environment for my clients to work through their everyday difficulties. Life is tough but so are you. You do not have to walk this journey alone, let's walk it together to ensure that you are functioning at your best and reach your fullest potential. Tribulations and shortcomings should not be given the power to define and dictate how we live our lives but rather let's take our power back and use it to optimise our daily functioning through counselling. One wise person once said: "If it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." Grow through what you go through.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported.
My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported.
My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
As a Registered Social Worker, accredited by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), I believe that true healing doesn't happen in a vacuum. You are not just struggling with a set of symptoms; you are navigating complex personal, relational, and societal systems that significantly impact your well-being. My approach is holistic and systemic: we won't just focus on what's happening internally, but also on the external factors contributing to your stress, anxiety, or emotional pain.
As a Registered Social Worker, accredited by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP), I believe that true healing doesn't happen in a vacuum. You are not just struggling with a set of symptoms; you are navigating complex personal, relational, and societal systems that significantly impact your well-being. My approach is holistic and systemic: we won't just focus on what's happening internally, but also on the external factors contributing to your stress, anxiety, or emotional pain.
The journey of life is one of survival, joy and intense moments of struggle. It can feel overwhelming and at times like you are stuck. I believe that every person can benefit from seeing a psychologist to work through their challenges. I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds, behaviours and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based and somatic psychotherapy, integrating various psychological approaches based on your needs. My passion for holistic mental health care stems from the belief that all parts of us are intimately interconnected, and we do not exist in isolation.
The journey of life is one of survival, joy and intense moments of struggle. It can feel overwhelming and at times like you are stuck. I believe that every person can benefit from seeing a psychologist to work through their challenges. I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds, behaviours and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based and somatic psychotherapy, integrating various psychological approaches based on your needs. My passion for holistic mental health care stems from the belief that all parts of us are intimately interconnected, and we do not exist in isolation.
My journey as a Psychologist has evolved and grown throughout the years and has been in parallel with my own personal journey. While I have helped countless individuals and families, I have taken away many lessons and experiences from them as well. The most important component that has remained in this process has been the importance for me to continue to provide a safe space where individuals feel heard and listened to. Where for just one hour per week anyone can unpack and wade through muddy waters of emotions, pain and challenges to eventually be able to take the tools acquired in therapy and apply them in the future.
My journey as a Psychologist has evolved and grown throughout the years and has been in parallel with my own personal journey. While I have helped countless individuals and families, I have taken away many lessons and experiences from them as well. The most important component that has remained in this process has been the importance for me to continue to provide a safe space where individuals feel heard and listened to. Where for just one hour per week anyone can unpack and wade through muddy waters of emotions, pain and challenges to eventually be able to take the tools acquired in therapy and apply them in the future.
Core Issues:
Relational Trauma,
Self-Identity Wounds
Chronic Anxiety + Pressure
Emotional overload
People-pleasing and boundary collapse.
I work best with individuals who feel like they’ve lost themselves—buried under expectations, past pain, or roles that no longer fit. People who carry silent wounds from childhood, relationships, or being constantly needed but never truly seen. They want more than just coping—they want to feel safe, empowered, and whole. They’re seeking healing, boundaries, and a way back to their true self. I’m here to help them unlearn survival mode, reconnect with their voice, and build a life that reflects
Core Issues:
Relational Trauma,
Self-Identity Wounds
Chronic Anxiety + Pressure
Emotional overload
People-pleasing and boundary collapse.
I work best with individuals who feel like they’ve lost themselves—buried under expectations, past pain, or roles that no longer fit. People who carry silent wounds from childhood, relationships, or being constantly needed but never truly seen. They want more than just coping—they want to feel safe, empowered, and whole. They’re seeking healing, boundaries, and a way back to their true self. I’m here to help them unlearn survival mode, reconnect with their voice, and build a life that reflects
I believe that my role is to facilitate healing, growth and increased self awareness in my clients. This comes from my understanding that as people we face different life challenges and are often in conflict with the everchanging circumstances of our lives. We all use different coping skills to adapt to life and at times our coping skills are not sufficient and we are left feeling overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. Mine is to journey with you through your process in identifying obstacles, removing of symptoms and lessening the pain while positioning yourself well within important social systems for self fulfilment.
I believe that my role is to facilitate healing, growth and increased self awareness in my clients. This comes from my understanding that as people we face different life challenges and are often in conflict with the everchanging circumstances of our lives. We all use different coping skills to adapt to life and at times our coping skills are not sufficient and we are left feeling overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. Mine is to journey with you through your process in identifying obstacles, removing of symptoms and lessening the pain while positioning yourself well within important social systems for self fulfilment.
“My counselling approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and culturally reflexive.”
I draw primarily from person-centered and narrative therapy frameworks, ensuring that each client feels deeply heard, respected, and empowered to author their own healing journey.
“My counselling approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and culturally reflexive.”
I draw primarily from person-centered and narrative therapy frameworks, ensuring that each client feels deeply heard, respected, and empowered to author their own healing journey.
Many people experience emotional or relational distress that cannot be understood outside of their cultural, family, and spiritual context. For individuals rooted in African and South African ways of being, therapy can sometimes feel disconnected from lived realities.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples, attending to psychological distress, and complex emotional and psychological difficulties within relational, cultural, and spiritual contexts.
Many people experience emotional or relational distress that cannot be understood outside of their cultural, family, and spiritual context. For individuals rooted in African and South African ways of being, therapy can sometimes feel disconnected from lived realities.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples, attending to psychological distress, and complex emotional and psychological difficulties within relational, cultural, and spiritual contexts.
I work with women, couples, and parents who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in painful cycles. Many of my clients come to therapy carrying silent burdens — anxiety, stress, unresolved trauma, or relationship struggles that leave them feeling unseen or unheard. Others are parents trying to understand their child’s emotional or behavioural challenges while still managing their own wellbeing.
My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you can breathe again — where your feelings make sense, and where healing feels possible. Together, we’ll unpack what’s been weighing you down, build healthier ways to cope.
I work with women, couples, and parents who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in painful cycles. Many of my clients come to therapy carrying silent burdens — anxiety, stress, unresolved trauma, or relationship struggles that leave them feeling unseen or unheard. Others are parents trying to understand their child’s emotional or behavioural challenges while still managing their own wellbeing.
My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you can breathe again — where your feelings make sense, and where healing feels possible. Together, we’ll unpack what’s been weighing you down, build healthier ways to cope.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, Executive and Team Coach, who is passionate about facilitating inclusive and equitable health care for marginalised groups. I am able to create safe spaces for individuals and groups, to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges associated with transitions (e.g. coping with chronic health conditions). Our newly established social enterprise, BionicsForAfrika Healthcare (B4AHC), specialises in the provision of comprehensive Family Psycho-Social Care and Assistive Devices (prostheses and bionic limbs), to contribute towards the improvement of quality of life, of Differently Able children.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, Executive and Team Coach, who is passionate about facilitating inclusive and equitable health care for marginalised groups. I am able to create safe spaces for individuals and groups, to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges associated with transitions (e.g. coping with chronic health conditions). Our newly established social enterprise, BionicsForAfrika Healthcare (B4AHC), specialises in the provision of comprehensive Family Psycho-Social Care and Assistive Devices (prostheses and bionic limbs), to contribute towards the improvement of quality of life, of Differently Able children.
I love seeing whole people fulfill their purpose and passion in support of the common good. I aim to help people do this by supporting personal wellness and growth.
I love seeing whole people fulfill their purpose and passion in support of the common good. I aim to help people do this by supporting personal wellness and growth.
Yvette Botha
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Garsfontein 0042
By the use of play, art, TRE and cognitive thought we sort through your thought process and help you or your child get information regarding your situation.
I am a counsellor that loves people. I love working with a client and slowly seeing the light return to their eyes. I have a special place in my heart for children, teens and woman, Pre marital counselling and people with anxiety. I believe to be successful in life we need to have a strong sense of identity, love and knowledge of ourselves. Knowing our weaknesses and strong points are key to living a healthy and abundant life.
By the use of play, art, TRE and cognitive thought we sort through your thought process and help you or your child get information regarding your situation.
I am a counsellor that loves people. I love working with a client and slowly seeing the light return to their eyes. I have a special place in my heart for children, teens and woman, Pre marital counselling and people with anxiety. I believe to be successful in life we need to have a strong sense of identity, love and knowledge of ourselves. Knowing our weaknesses and strong points are key to living a healthy and abundant life.
I make use of cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) approaches together with person centred therapy (PCT).
Although therapy can sometimes be a daunting step to take, I strive to create a safe environment where you can feel at ease to talk and to work through the struggles you are facing. I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as assessments. My areas of interest include autism spectrum disorder, behavioural difficulties, depression, anxiety and adjustment.
I make use of cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) approaches together with person centred therapy (PCT).
Although therapy can sometimes be a daunting step to take, I strive to create a safe environment where you can feel at ease to talk and to work through the struggles you are facing. I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as assessments. My areas of interest include autism spectrum disorder, behavioural difficulties, depression, anxiety and adjustment.
With expertise in Schema therapy, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, I help clients navigate complex issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
My approach is centered on understanding and empathy, allowing clients to be their authentic selves without fear of judgment. Through a collaborative process, we'll work together to:
- Identify and challenge negative patterns and thought schemas that may be contributing to distress
- Develop more adaptive coping strategies and techniques to manage symptoms
With expertise in Schema therapy, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, I help clients navigate complex issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
My approach is centered on understanding and empathy, allowing clients to be their authentic selves without fear of judgment. Through a collaborative process, we'll work together to:
- Identify and challenge negative patterns and thought schemas that may be contributing to distress
- Develop more adaptive coping strategies and techniques to manage symptoms
“Welcome. I believe in walking alongside my clients as they navigate life’s challenges. As a Registered Counsellor with a background in psychology, education, and community mental health, I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or adjustment difficulties. Whether you're a student, young adult, or simply seeking a safe space to explore your mental health journey, I aim to provide empathetic, ethical, and evidence-informed support
“Welcome. I believe in walking alongside my clients as they navigate life’s challenges. As a Registered Counsellor with a background in psychology, education, and community mental health, I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or adjustment difficulties. Whether you're a student, young adult, or simply seeking a safe space to explore your mental health journey, I aim to provide empathetic, ethical, and evidence-informed support
Nearby Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors Searches for Sunward Park
- Alberton
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- Benoni
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- Brackenhurst
- Brakpan
- Edenvale
- Germiston
- Greenstone
- Kempton Park
- Linksfield
- Meyersdal
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.