Grief Therapists in The Willows
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
In the more than 30 years of working with people from all walks of life, I know that we all have a need to live a life of meaning and purpose. Our day to day journey is seldom without challenges – emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Each of these challenges have a lesser, or more severe impact on the quality of our life - on the way we feel about ourselves, regarding our relationship with others and our spiritual growth. Although we do not always want to admit it, we all are wounded in some way. I do believe that the best gift you can give yourself in life, is to strive and work towards becoming the person you are meant to
In the more than 30 years of working with people from all walks of life, I know that we all have a need to live a life of meaning and purpose. Our day to day journey is seldom without challenges – emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Each of these challenges have a lesser, or more severe impact on the quality of our life - on the way we feel about ourselves, regarding our relationship with others and our spiritual growth. Although we do not always want to admit it, we all are wounded in some way. I do believe that the best gift you can give yourself in life, is to strive and work towards becoming the person you are meant to
For individual adults, I help with trauma recovery, burnout, grief, boundaries, and rebuilding self-worth.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward — whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship stress, past trauma, or the challenges of adolescence. Many of my clients come to me carrying pain they’ve held quietly for far too long, hoping for someone who will truly listen, understand, and help them make sense of what they’re going through. If that’s you or someone you love, you’re in the right place.
I’m Estelle Holworthy, an HPCSA-Registered Counsellor based in Wapadrand, Pretoria East, offering in-person and online counselling for teenagers (12+), individuals, and couples.
For individual adults, I help with trauma recovery, burnout, grief, boundaries, and rebuilding self-worth.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward — whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship stress, past trauma, or the challenges of adolescence. Many of my clients come to me carrying pain they’ve held quietly for far too long, hoping for someone who will truly listen, understand, and help them make sense of what they’re going through. If that’s you or someone you love, you’re in the right place.
I’m Estelle Holworthy, an HPCSA-Registered Counsellor based in Wapadrand, Pretoria East, offering in-person and online counselling for teenagers (12+), individuals, and couples.
If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you.
I deliver bespoke therapeutic intervention based on the reason for contacting me. I have been in practice for 20 years and bring to the session vast experience. I continue learning everyday and aim to engage with my clients on an deep professional level to help address their identified needs. I have vast experience as part of multidisciplinary teams in med
If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you.
I deliver bespoke therapeutic intervention based on the reason for contacting me. I have been in practice for 20 years and bring to the session vast experience. I continue learning everyday and aim to engage with my clients on an deep professional level to help address their identified needs. I have vast experience as part of multidisciplinary teams in med
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Our counselor brings extensive expertise in trauma, grief, and infidelity counseling, ensuring that each client receives specialized and compassionate support.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor (SWC 22/1582) registered with the ASCHP. My work is focused on creating a safe, culturally sensitive, and supportive environment where clients can explore emotional challenges, navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their personal power. As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, my role is to provide: Emotional support, Psychoeducation, Life skills and coping tools, Relationship and communication guidance, Trauma-informed support. I do not diagnose or treat mental disorders, but I support clients holistically by helping them regulate, stabilise, and build insight
Our counselor brings extensive expertise in trauma, grief, and infidelity counseling, ensuring that each client receives specialized and compassionate support.
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor (SWC 22/1582) registered with the ASCHP. My work is focused on creating a safe, culturally sensitive, and supportive environment where clients can explore emotional challenges, navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their personal power. As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, my role is to provide: Emotional support, Psychoeducation, Life skills and coping tools, Relationship and communication guidance, Trauma-informed support. I do not diagnose or treat mental disorders, but I support clients holistically by helping them regulate, stabilise, and build insight
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life, relationships, grief, anxiety or depression and is tired of being strong alone.
In our sessions, you can expect warmth, honesty, and a gentle but supportive approach that helps you reconnect with your own strength. I blend emotional insight with practical tools to help you cope more effectively in your daily life.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life, relationships, grief, anxiety or depression and is tired of being strong alone.
In our sessions, you can expect warmth, honesty, and a gentle but supportive approach that helps you reconnect with your own strength. I blend emotional insight with practical tools to help you cope more effectively in your daily life.
Challenges may include the following: Adjustment issues, Bereavement and loss, relationship issues, communication, parental issues, overall mental health awareness, coping with change, re-intergration.
I am a Registered Counselor from Edenvale, with over 10 years experience in the counseling field, and working as an Employee Wellness Programme consultant and Registered Counselor in Independent Practice assisting individuals from different walks of life to navigate through life with resilience.
Challenges may include the following: Adjustment issues, Bereavement and loss, relationship issues, communication, parental issues, overall mental health awareness, coping with change, re-intergration.
I am a Registered Counselor from Edenvale, with over 10 years experience in the counseling field, and working as an Employee Wellness Programme consultant and Registered Counselor in Independent Practice assisting individuals from different walks of life to navigate through life with resilience.
My ideal client is a person that realizes that instead of being controlled he/she has the ability to take back control of their lives. I value the courage of clients who decided to be vulnerable and want to provide clients with a safe space in which they can express freely without any fear.
My ideal client is a person that realizes that instead of being controlled he/she has the ability to take back control of their lives. I value the courage of clients who decided to be vulnerable and want to provide clients with a safe space in which they can express freely without any fear.
Dr. Bêne Otto
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Parkhurst 2193
Waitlist for new clients
I have a special interest loss and grief, and have completed a PhD in Psychology on disenfranchised grief.
I was trained in various therapeutic modalities which has allowed me to develop an integrative approach in my practice. My services are tailored to the individual and their unique context, circumstances and challenges. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for clients to safely explore, understand and cope with various concerns.
I have a special interest loss and grief, and have completed a PhD in Psychology on disenfranchised grief.
I was trained in various therapeutic modalities which has allowed me to develop an integrative approach in my practice. My services are tailored to the individual and their unique context, circumstances and challenges. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for clients to safely explore, understand and cope with various concerns.
I assess, diagnose and provide treatment to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties .
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 assess, diagnose and provide treatment to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties .
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 specialize in trauma but not limited to.I have been exposed to the field of health and social welfare in various institutions dealing with trauma debriefing,HIV/Aids counselling andtesting,conducting group work,family counselling and individual counselling to ensure welfare of families involved which has thus made me develop interest in rendering this serv
I specialize in trauma but not limited to.I have been exposed to the field of health and social welfare in various institutions dealing with trauma debriefing,HIV/Aids counselling andtesting,conducting group work,family counselling and individual counselling to ensure welfare of families involved which has thus made me develop interest in rendering this serv
Candice Masonto Counselling
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a compassionate and experienced Registered Counsellor, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I understand that every person's journey is unique, and I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet the distinct needs of each client.
As a compassionate and experienced Registered Counsellor, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I understand that every person's journey is unique, and I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet the distinct needs of each client.
I'm a trauma-informed drama therapist working with couples, adults and adolescents navigating life transitions (expat, new parent), grief, unwanted or difficult experiences like a chronic condition (scoliosis and auto-immune), anxiety and conflicts in relationships.
Drama therapy’s playful, creative and somatic approach creates the space to activate our innate meaning-making abilities: vital ingredients for healing. It's a holistic approach to psychotherapy, which centres the client & works from the premise that the seeds for our healing are within each of us, even if we need some support to find, water & nurture them.
I'm a trauma-informed drama therapist working with couples, adults and adolescents navigating life transitions (expat, new parent), grief, unwanted or difficult experiences like a chronic condition (scoliosis and auto-immune), anxiety and conflicts in relationships.
Drama therapy’s playful, creative and somatic approach creates the space to activate our innate meaning-making abilities: vital ingredients for healing. It's a holistic approach to psychotherapy, which centres the client & works from the premise that the seeds for our healing are within each of us, even if we need some support to find, water & nurture them.
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with a passion for human relationships and supporting people. I am devoted to promoting the mental health of others and empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. It is deeply fulfilling for me to witness people thrive and grow personally. I feel privileged to experience and to have the opportunity to provide a safe, holding space for people to share in their joys and achievements but also collaborate with them to explore aspects of themselves and resolve their challenges.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with a passion for human relationships and supporting people. I am devoted to promoting the mental health of others and empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. It is deeply fulfilling for me to witness people thrive and grow personally. I feel privileged to experience and to have the opportunity to provide a safe, holding space for people to share in their joys and achievements but also collaborate with them to explore aspects of themselves and resolve their challenges.
I have a special interest in Trauma, Grief, Poor self-worth and Relationships difficulties.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years in the field of Psychology.
I provide psychotherapy (on-line or in-person) to adolescents, adults and couples for various life stressors or mental health challenges.
I am trained in various therapeutic approaches. The choice of the approach used is made by the client after a discussion of my recommendations
For answers to FAQs, search for my website using my name.
I have a special interest in Trauma, Grief, Poor self-worth and Relationships difficulties.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years in the field of Psychology.
I provide psychotherapy (on-line or in-person) to adolescents, adults and couples for various life stressors or mental health challenges.
I am trained in various therapeutic approaches. The choice of the approach used is made by the client after a discussion of my recommendations
For answers to FAQs, search for my website using my name.
Counselling is a supportive process led by an empathetic counsellor who helps individuals and relationships engage in deep self-examination, awareness, and healing. I facilitate this journey by delving into the entrenched belief systems that influence behaviours and emotional responses in daily life, ultimately offering support throughout the transformation process. Clients are welcomed into a warm and safe environment where they can freely express themselves at their own pace, without the fear of being judged.
Counselling is a supportive process led by an empathetic counsellor who helps individuals and relationships engage in deep self-examination, awareness, and healing. I facilitate this journey by delving into the entrenched belief systems that influence behaviours and emotional responses in daily life, ultimately offering support throughout the transformation process. Clients are welcomed into a warm and safe environment where they can freely express themselves at their own pace, without the fear of being judged.
Relationships, families and individuals are affected by many events that happen in daily lives. Events like, death, divorce, infidelity, work pressure, lack of communication, children issues, mental illness etc. have an impact on individuals, relationships and families. I help individuals, relationships and families to cope with daily events, impart coping skills and improve psychological well being.
Relationships, families and individuals are affected by many events that happen in daily lives. Events like, death, divorce, infidelity, work pressure, lack of communication, children issues, mental illness etc. have an impact on individuals, relationships and families. I help individuals, relationships and families to cope with daily events, impart coping skills and improve psychological well being.
I offer holistic counselling focused on stress management, emotional health, and personal fulfillment. My work supports clients in finding balance, reducing anxiety and fatigue, and creating a more grounded and satisfying life.
I offer holistic counselling focused on stress management, emotional health, and personal fulfillment. My work supports clients in finding balance, reducing anxiety and fatigue, and creating a more grounded and satisfying life.
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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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.