Therapists in Vereeniging

About Me: I studied communication studies and psychology at the North-West University from 2001 to 2007. After my Masters degree and internship, I also worked at the NWU for 11 years. At the university I worked with students on a emotional and therapeutic level, and also did career- and study-related counselling. ​ I am registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is currently in private practice in Parys, Freestate. I am also a mom, wife and business owner. ​ I truly care for my clients, and work diligently to help them heal, grow and make changes where needed.

As a Psychologist I often work with very complicated and difficult situations. Each one is a journey on its own and each one has their own progress and goals. I would like to help you work towards and achieve your goals no matter how small or big they may be. I strive to help each person, relationship and family become closer to their best possible version of themselves. I work at the pace that you are comfortable with and help you progress in your own unique way. Everyone deserves a chance to be the best they possibly can be and I would like to help you move closer towards the best possible version of yourself.

As a psychological professional my goal are to empower individuals, groups, relationships, adults and children to gain control over their lives and help them to develop their true potential. By providing therapy, counselling and psychological assessments I what to make a positive impact in people’s lives regardless of their background. Whether it is trauma, bereavement, occupational, conflict, marital or relationship problems, child development or behavioural issues, addiction, mood disorders, self harm or abuse.

Are you worried about your mental health in this COVID-19 LockDown? Follow my FaceBook Page on: https://www.facebook.com/ZAssessments/ for tips on surviving LockDown. I provide a safe, warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to work through difficulties such as: WORKPLACE: job insecurity, disciplinary, restructuring, retrenchment, conflict with co-workers/management, career changes, poor performance, poor sleep, burnout etc. RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY: Separation, divorce, parental alienation, interpersonal conflict etc. PERSONAL: Anger management, depression, anxiety, codependency. CAREER GUIDANCE for teens. LIFE CHANGES and trauma.

*Please note: I am unfortunately at full capacity and not currently taking on new patients.* My work is dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic, and supportive environment for patients to explore and express their experiences and develop healthy relationships and productive, satisfying lives. Whether you are navigating a crisis, searching for ways to manage life after trauma, or looking for insight into discovering your guiding values to create a life of meaning and satisfaction, I offer an individualised, collaborative approach to psychotherapy.

My ideal client is motivated and honest and prepare to face their issues. A client needs to be committed to the process of change to reach their goals. Their issues include amongst others, dealing with trauma, loss, meaning in life questions, depression, anxiety, fear of the future, lifespan developmental challenges, and relationships. Their goals would be to clarify their issues and identify potential causes, both by gaining insight in their internal worlds as well as their interpersonal behavior. They acknowledge the spiritual dimension of existence and seek a meaningful relationship with God.

I believe in a solution-focused and evidence-based approach that helps you as a client to heal, grow, change and to self-actualize by changing a pattern in your life. My passion is to unleash each unique individual’s full potential; and I work with all my clients to remove barriers that keep them from doing so. This is done by eliminating undesirable programs in the sub-conscious, and replacing them with affirming ones, which is a fast and efficient way for anybody to change an ineffective mindset and achieve their goals in life.

Counselling involves the supportive role provided by an empathic counsellor who facilitates a process of in depth self examination, awareness and healing in individuals and relationships. I guide this process by exploring deep rooted belief systems that drive behaviour and emotional reactions in everyday life, ultimately facilitating and providing support through the change process. Clients are given a warm and safe environment where they can express themselves openly and at their own pace, without fear of judgement.

As a psychologist I subscribe to a person-centered approach. I therefore provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental environment in which clients can express themselves freely. I am available for adult individual therapy, couples counseling and family therapy.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist that works with adults in individual- and relationship therapy. I do therapy in both Afrikaans and English. I make use of an integrative approach to ensure that the therapy suits the client’s needs.

I am a Psychologist, Coach and creator of "The Path of Authentic Desire". I'm known as the Wild Shrink from my radio work. I delicately merge psychology and the principles of consciousness in my private sessions and workshops. I was trained at New York University & the NY Psychoanalytic Institute. I also had an 18 year career in the corporate world before changing careers. I have a reverence for the human mind and spirit and I’m passionate about each person’s unique path to healing and optimization. I teach Yoga and Meditation in my spare time. For free resources and a more in depth look into my work please visit www.wildshrink.com

Elizabeth is an educational psychologist and Wellness Practitioner situated in the West Rand, Roodepoort, Gauteng. She registered with the HPCSA in 2006 as a psychologist and has been a registered psychometrist since 1997. Elizabeth taught on different levels for eight years whilst studying psychology. She offers a variety of assistance to parents, children, teachers and companies. She works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside nurses, social workers, education professionals, psychiatrists, speech and occupational therapists. She assists in treating learning problems or mental health issues. She is fully bilingual (English