Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Waterkloof Glen
Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human
My approach to therapy integrates various therapeutic techniques in honor of the client's goals, where I work with my clients to create lasting change. In utilizing dynamic psychotherapy, we uncover unconscious processes that inform how a client relates to themselves and others, and process underlying emotions in a safe and supportive environment.
Unfortunately, people encounter so much more than just these everyday stressors: trauma, violence, loss, discrimination and hate-crimes, to name a few, complicates our experience of being human
My approach to therapy integrates various therapeutic techniques in honor of the client's goals, where I work with my clients to create lasting change. In utilizing dynamic psychotherapy, we uncover unconscious processes that inform how a client relates to themselves and others, and process underlying emotions in a safe and supportive environment.
I support individuals in navigating life challenges, including behavioural issues, depression, grief, trauma, and personal growth.
Life can feel like an endless balancing act, managing work, relationships, and responsibilities, yet still feeling stressed, drained, or unsure of your next step. Maybe you’re navigating change, struggling to set boundaries, or stuck in habits that aren’t serving you. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to slow down, reflect, and find clarity. Using practical, evidence-based tools and a holistic approach to mind, body, and emotions, we’ll work together to build balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose in your life.
I support individuals in navigating life challenges, including behavioural issues, depression, grief, trauma, and personal growth.
Life can feel like an endless balancing act, managing work, relationships, and responsibilities, yet still feeling stressed, drained, or unsure of your next step. Maybe you’re navigating change, struggling to set boundaries, or stuck in habits that aren’t serving you. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to slow down, reflect, and find clarity. Using practical, evidence-based tools and a holistic approach to mind, body, and emotions, we’ll work together to build balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose in your life.
However, I am particularly interested in trauma and have furthered my training extensively in this direction.
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
However, I am particularly interested in trauma and have furthered my training extensively in this direction.
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
I work with clients who may be struggling with parenting, relationships, stress, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, school or career issues, and more.
I work with children, adolescents, and parents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Whether it’s emotional, academic, or behavioural challenges, my clients want clarity, confidence, and practical support. I offer tailored assessments and therapy, including CBT and Solution-Focused approaches, to help them grow. My focus is on building resilience and purpose through collaboration and understanding—creating a safe space where meaningful change can happen.
I work with clients who may be struggling with parenting, relationships, stress, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, school or career issues, and more.
I work with children, adolescents, and parents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Whether it’s emotional, academic, or behavioural challenges, my clients want clarity, confidence, and practical support. I offer tailored assessments and therapy, including CBT and Solution-Focused approaches, to help them grow. My focus is on building resilience and purpose through collaboration and understanding—creating a safe space where meaningful change can happen.
Just imagine a life where you know your worth—free from the weight of self-doubt. I am passionate about empowering young women, helping them heal, grow, and thrive.
Do you feel held back by patterns of self-doubt, overwhelm, emotional pain, anxiety, or past experiences? You don't have to stay stuck. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can release what no longer serves you and build the confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with your strength, heal from the past, and step boldly into your full potential.
Just imagine a life where you know your worth—free from the weight of self-doubt. I am passionate about empowering young women, helping them heal, grow, and thrive.
Do you feel held back by patterns of self-doubt, overwhelm, emotional pain, anxiety, or past experiences? You don't have to stay stuck. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can release what no longer serves you and build the confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with your strength, heal from the past, and step boldly into your full potential.
I can work with grief, trauma, addiction, job/life stress, family challenges, relationship challenges, financial troubles, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and a host of other issues that bring people to therapy.
The beauty of therapy is that it can be helpful to everyone. Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. There is no set type of person that needs to be in therapy. You will be given a safe and protected environment to explore your most vulnerable emotions, memories, actions and thoughts. Sometimes you may laugh or you may cry, but you can expect therapy to be a space dedicated to you. It allows the freedom for self-exploration and healing without judgement or restriction.
I can work with grief, trauma, addiction, job/life stress, family challenges, relationship challenges, financial troubles, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and a host of other issues that bring people to therapy.
The beauty of therapy is that it can be helpful to everyone. Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. There is no set type of person that needs to be in therapy. You will be given a safe and protected environment to explore your most vulnerable emotions, memories, actions and thoughts. Sometimes you may laugh or you may cry, but you can expect therapy to be a space dedicated to you. It allows the freedom for self-exploration and healing without judgement or restriction.
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These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others.
I am a psychologist who works from a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural perspective. My interests are working with depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, and general life stressors.
These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others.
I am a psychologist who works from a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural perspective. My interests are working with depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, and general life stressors.
I am fully licensed with the HPCSA and hold additional certifications in trauma counselling.
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
I am fully licensed with the HPCSA and hold additional certifications in trauma counselling.
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel.
The focus at the practise is on the facilitation of an integrated, holistic, psychodynamic therapeutic process aimed achieving a balance between the mental, emotional and physical dimensions of a person.
When we experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel.
The focus at the practise is on the facilitation of an integrated, holistic, psychodynamic therapeutic process aimed achieving a balance between the mental, emotional and physical dimensions of a person.
The wellness services includes Trauma,Stress management,Bereavement(Loss),Relationship/Marital challenges, Career guidance, Crisis intervention, Employee Wellness,Substance abuse, Career Development.
I am a registered counsellor,practising privately (independent practice). Providing empathetic and non judgemental counselling. I can speak english, Sesotho,Isizulu and Xitsonga.
The wellness services includes Trauma,Stress management,Bereavement(Loss),Relationship/Marital challenges, Career guidance, Crisis intervention, Employee Wellness,Substance abuse, Career Development.
I am a registered counsellor,practising privately (independent practice). Providing empathetic and non judgemental counselling. I can speak english, Sesotho,Isizulu and Xitsonga.
You may be wondering about or struggling with life issues, chronic illness, anxiety, mood disorders or even with others in your life. If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you. Or you may not have these issues but want to feel more grounded and have pressing questions or feel uncertain in which case you could also benefit from therapy. As I am in Auckland New Zealand, I am only available for pnline sessions.
You may be wondering about or struggling with life issues, chronic illness, anxiety, mood disorders or even with others in your life. If you experience relational difficulties, loss or problems with love, therapy may be beneficial to you. Or you may not have these issues but want to feel more grounded and have pressing questions or feel uncertain in which case you could also benefit from therapy. As I am in Auckland New Zealand, I am only available for pnline sessions.
I use SFB/Narrative/Strengths/Compassion-based, and Trauma informed counselling when needed.
I use an integrated Person Centered approach, adjusting to my clients' individual needs, embracing the key values of Empathy, Congruence and Unconditional Positive Regard throughout the counselling process. I am also a Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T) instructor, a Tree of Life practitioner and a Traumatic Incident Reduction (T.I.R) facilitator.
I use SFB/Narrative/Strengths/Compassion-based, and Trauma informed counselling when needed.
I use an integrated Person Centered approach, adjusting to my clients' individual needs, embracing the key values of Empathy, Congruence and Unconditional Positive Regard throughout the counselling process. I am also a Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T) instructor, a Tree of Life practitioner and a Traumatic Incident Reduction (T.I.R) facilitator.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
My areas of expertise include; anxiety, stress and burn-out, depression, relationships, couples counseling, grief, trauma, career assessment, career transition and employee wellness.
Growth is often uncomfortable and messy. That is why I commend my clients for showing great courage to own their journey to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Growth is necessary.
My areas of expertise include; anxiety, stress and burn-out, depression, relationships, couples counseling, grief, trauma, career assessment, career transition and employee wellness.
Growth is often uncomfortable and messy. That is why I commend my clients for showing great courage to own their journey to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Growth is necessary.
Core Issues:
Relational Trauma,
Self-Identity Wounds
Chronic Anxiety + Pressure
Emotional overload
People-pleasing and boundary collapse.
I help people heal from emotional and relational trauma, reconnect with their true selves, and build safe, empowered lives. Through trauma-informed counselling, emotional regulation tools, and identity work, I offer a space where healing is real, boundaries are honored, and self-worth is rebuilt—one session at a time.
Core Issues:
Relational Trauma,
Self-Identity Wounds
Chronic Anxiety + Pressure
Emotional overload
People-pleasing and boundary collapse.
I help people heal from emotional and relational trauma, reconnect with their true selves, and build safe, empowered lives. Through trauma-informed counselling, emotional regulation tools, and identity work, I offer a space where healing is real, boundaries are honored, and self-worth is rebuilt—one session at a time.
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.
Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues, I am here to guide you towards healing and growth.
With a BA in Psychology and extensive training in trauma counseling, EMDR, child-centered EMDR, and applied behavioral analysis, I am equipped to provide the support you need.Through the use of evidence-based techniques such as EMDR and child-centered EMDR, I can help you process and overcome past traumas, allowing you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues, I am here to guide you towards healing and growth.
With a BA in Psychology and extensive training in trauma counseling, EMDR, child-centered EMDR, and applied behavioral analysis, I am equipped to provide the support you need.Through the use of evidence-based techniques such as EMDR and child-centered EMDR, I can help you process and overcome past traumas, allowing you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Lynnwood Ridge 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.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
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.
I mainly use a Person Centred approach to counselling combined with techniques from IMAGO, Gottman, BioPsychoSocial, Cognitive Behavioural/Rational Emotive Behavioural, Existentialism, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Narrative.
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor helping adults rewrite their relational stories, reclaim inner-child healing and cultivate purpose.
I specialise in:
1. Adults navigating trauma, inner-child wounding or relational patterns.
2. Integration counselling for alternative plant based therapies.
3. Couples who find themselves stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection or unspoken tension.
4. Organisations seeking workplace-wellbeing programs.
I am a trauma-informed Specialist Wellness Counsellor helping adults rewrite their relational stories, reclaim inner-child healing and cultivate purpose.
I specialise in:
1. Adults navigating trauma, inner-child wounding or relational patterns.
2. Integration counselling for alternative plant based therapies.
3. Couples who find themselves stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection or unspoken tension.
4. Organisations seeking workplace-wellbeing programs.
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Counsellors Searches for Waterkloof Glen
- Constantia Park
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- Faerie Glen
- Garsfontein
- Lynnwood Glen
- Menlo Park
- Menlyn
- Olympus
- Rietvalleirand
- The Willows
- Waterkloof Ridge
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.