Female Therapists in Waterkloof Ridge, GT

Photo of Mahlatse Mokwena, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Mahlatse Mokwena
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waterkloof Ridge 0181
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered as an independent psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). My practice is based at Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, and Rivonia Johannesburg. With my experience, I bring a vast knowledge on holistic Well-being. In my current work and previous work, I had the opportunity of working at the University of Pretoria, TUT, Mamelodi Itsoseng Clinic, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Star Academy Affiliate Card Clinic, South Africa Police Service (SAPS)Jacaranda Children’s Home, Stabilis Rehab Centre, and Pretoria Girls High School.
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered as an independent psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). My practice is based at Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, and Rivonia Johannesburg. With my experience, I bring a vast knowledge on holistic Well-being. In my current work and previous work, I had the opportunity of working at the University of Pretoria, TUT, Mamelodi Itsoseng Clinic, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Star Academy Affiliate Card Clinic, South Africa Police Service (SAPS)Jacaranda Children’s Home, Stabilis Rehab Centre, and Pretoria Girls High School.
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Gugulethu Precious Masenya
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waterkloof Ridge 0181
Client(s) usually seek help because they may find themselves with no hope, feeling disconnected, stuck, helpless because of the life challenges faced with the different systems in their lives ( i.e. work, families etc). We work collaboratively to move toward creating a context for personal unique change, to replenish and maintain healthy mental health. The client(s) may find themselves out of control and needing to find a balance and a sense of control of their lives.
Client(s) usually seek help because they may find themselves with no hope, feeling disconnected, stuck, helpless because of the life challenges faced with the different systems in their lives ( i.e. work, families etc). We work collaboratively to move toward creating a context for personal unique change, to replenish and maintain healthy mental health. The client(s) may find themselves out of control and needing to find a balance and a sense of control of their lives.
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Anine van Zyl
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waterkloof Ridge 0181
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.
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Janette Hermann
Social Worker, MSocSci
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterkloof Ridge 0181
I work with children and adults that are in need of any therapeutic intervention or family assessments such as Residency, Contact and Care Investigations, Socio-Emotional Assessments, Interactional Analysis Investigations, Child Participation (Voice of the Child) and Child Abuse Investigations. I provide services to clients that have been victimised by sexual abuse. My interventions are focused on attachment within the family context, and I have co-developed a program for sex and love addiction. Medical Aid does not cover any assessment evaluations.
I work with children and adults that are in need of any therapeutic intervention or family assessments such as Residency, Contact and Care Investigations, Socio-Emotional Assessments, Interactional Analysis Investigations, Child Participation (Voice of the Child) and Child Abuse Investigations. I provide services to clients that have been victimised by sexual abuse. My interventions are focused on attachment within the family context, and I have co-developed a program for sex and love addiction. Medical Aid does not cover any assessment evaluations.
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Phile Moller
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
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Penelope N Tyawa
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Faerie Glen 0043  (Online Only)
My focus is on creating safe spaces for my clients, especially the young people in general, girls, women and children in particular. I strive to provide as far as possible broad mental health care that empowers individuals to exist in the communities they live in. Clients bring in their strenghts, and solutions hence the need to use these as anchors for a better life going forward. Most clients have resilience and my objective is always to elevate the strenghs they bring to the therapy room, without undermining the pain and trauma presented, albeit virtual, it still is a pscychotherpy room/space.
My focus is on creating safe spaces for my clients, especially the young people in general, girls, women and children in particular. I strive to provide as far as possible broad mental health care that empowers individuals to exist in the communities they live in. Clients bring in their strenghts, and solutions hence the need to use these as anchors for a better life going forward. Most clients have resilience and my objective is always to elevate the strenghs they bring to the therapy room, without undermining the pain and trauma presented, albeit virtual, it still is a pscychotherpy room/space.
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Photo of Rita Watson, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Rita Watson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Faerie Glen 0081
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and initially qualified as a social worker. Taking into account each person’s unique personality, goals and issues, I work from an eclectic approach to ensure that individual needs and situations are addressed. In this integrative approach, various psychotherapeutic modalities such as the psychodynamic approach, cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy are utilised. Issues may include depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, couples therapy and bereavement.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and initially qualified as a social worker. Taking into account each person’s unique personality, goals and issues, I work from an eclectic approach to ensure that individual needs and situations are addressed. In this integrative approach, various psychotherapeutic modalities such as the psychodynamic approach, cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy are utilised. Issues may include depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, couples therapy and bereavement.
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Manuela Lopes
General Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
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Nomsa Sybil Mojapelo
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Menlyn 0181
Life can be challenging sometimes and it can get even more difficult when you do not have anyone to talk to. This can lead to feeling lonely and misunderstood. This can be evident when a person loses a loved one, or simply struggling with workplace challenges or a family relationship that has gone wrong. You could also possibly be be finding it hard to get along with your romantic partner and experiencing conflict.
Life can be challenging sometimes and it can get even more difficult when you do not have anyone to talk to. This can lead to feeling lonely and misunderstood. This can be evident when a person loses a loved one, or simply struggling with workplace challenges or a family relationship that has gone wrong. You could also possibly be be finding it hard to get along with your romantic partner and experiencing conflict.
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Reabetswe Lee-Anne Molobela
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlyn 0181
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.
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Photo of Louise Bolton, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Louise Bolton
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlyn 0181
I support adolescents, adults, and couples by using integrative, personalized, and evidence-based methods. My approach incorporates behavioral therapies like CBT, DBT, REBT, and ACT, with a strong focus on setting and achieving goals. The aim is to help you heal, recover, and overcome whatever challenges you face, while equipping you with the skills needed to navigate life effectively. Therapy is designed to be a temporary process, not a long-term commitment.
I support adolescents, adults, and couples by using integrative, personalized, and evidence-based methods. My approach incorporates behavioral therapies like CBT, DBT, REBT, and ACT, with a strong focus on setting and achieving goals. The aim is to help you heal, recover, and overcome whatever challenges you face, while equipping you with the skills needed to navigate life effectively. Therapy is designed to be a temporary process, not a long-term commitment.
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Ashley Chetty
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garsfontein 0081
I am an HPCSA registered clinical psychologist based in Pretoria, South Africa. I work with adults and adolescents (12 years and older) and conduct individual, couples and family psychotherapy. I have a special interest in the following areas: Depression, anxiety, bereavement & loss, trauma, burnout, relationship distress/difficulties, addiction, and personality disorders.
I am an HPCSA registered clinical psychologist based in Pretoria, South Africa. I work with adults and adolescents (12 years and older) and conduct individual, couples and family psychotherapy. I have a special interest in the following areas: Depression, anxiety, bereavement & loss, trauma, burnout, relationship distress/difficulties, addiction, and personality disorders.
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Mandy Stokes
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn 0011
I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
I have been involved in the addiction treatment field since 2001, first working as a lay counsellor and then completed a social work degree in 2012, I have a passion for assisting others to enter into and sustain recovery.
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Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
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.
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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Saudah Morris
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Lynnwood Ridge 0040
Dear Client, Welcome! I'm Saudah Morris, your assigned therapist. My credentials include being a registered Social Worker at the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP 10-57609) with specialized training in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Bereavement, Geriatric Social Work, Play Therapy, Relationship matters, Stress as well as Loss and Trauma. My passion lies in Palliative Care as well as End of Life Care for individuals faced with Life Limiting and Life Threatening diseases such as Cancer, HIV & Aids, & Paediatric Oncology.
Dear Client, Welcome! I'm Saudah Morris, your assigned therapist. My credentials include being a registered Social Worker at the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP 10-57609) with specialized training in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Bereavement, Geriatric Social Work, Play Therapy, Relationship matters, Stress as well as Loss and Trauma. My passion lies in Palliative Care as well as End of Life Care for individuals faced with Life Limiting and Life Threatening diseases such as Cancer, HIV & Aids, & Paediatric Oncology.
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Photo of Elmarie Spingies, Registered Counsellor
Elmarie Spingies
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Waterkloof 0181
Welcome to our counselling services! We're here to support you on your journey towards healing and positive change. Counselling is a space for you to explore your challenges, build resilience, and discover new perspectives. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or any other life difficulties, we're here to listen and help you navigate your way through. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to achieve a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, and we’re excited to walk alongside you on this path to wellness.
Welcome to our counselling services! We're here to support you on your journey towards healing and positive change. Counselling is a space for you to explore your challenges, build resilience, and discover new perspectives. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or any other life difficulties, we're here to listen and help you navigate your way through. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to achieve a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, and we’re excited to walk alongside you on this path to wellness.
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Photo of Lientjie Nel, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych., Psychologist
Lientjie Nel
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brooklyn 0181
I have been practicing as an Industrial Organisational Psychologist for the past 10 years. My focus and experience relates to Career Counselling, Psychometric assessments for Selection & Development, Employee Gap Analysis and Talent Management. I am accredited on assessment instruments including Personality Assessments, Interest, Aptitude and Ability, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Potential and more.
I have been practicing as an Industrial Organisational Psychologist for the past 10 years. My focus and experience relates to Career Counselling, Psychometric assessments for Selection & Development, Employee Gap Analysis and Talent Management. I am accredited on assessment instruments including Personality Assessments, Interest, Aptitude and Ability, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Potential and more.
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Maresa Kolesky
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterkloof 0181
I’m a Counselling Psychologist with a genuine curiosity and willingness to know and understand others in a kind and respectful way while creating a safe space where individuals can fulfil their potential, achieve their goals, and accept themselves and others for who they are.
I’m a Counselling Psychologist with a genuine curiosity and willingness to know and understand others in a kind and respectful way while creating a safe space where individuals can fulfil their potential, achieve their goals, and accept themselves and others for who they are.
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Dr. Karlien Erasmus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Lynnwood Manor 0081
I see normal people with normal problems. We all need someone to talk to from time to time to be assisted, advised and encouraged to deal with life transitions and challenges. I am an experienced psychotherapist and in private practice for 20+ years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups, works client- and solution focused. It is important to me to strengthen strengths and coping skills that clients do have to positively empower them to face the challenges that they experience.
I see normal people with normal problems. We all need someone to talk to from time to time to be assisted, advised and encouraged to deal with life transitions and challenges. I am an experienced psychotherapist and in private practice for 20+ years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups, works client- and solution focused. It is important to me to strengthen strengths and coping skills that clients do have to positively empower them to face the challenges that they experience.
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Photo of Caitlin Vinson, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Caitlin Vinson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Faerie Glen 0043
As a psychologist, I feel it is important to create a safe space that is non-judgmental and empathetic. This safe space creates a base for self-discovery, healing and growth. I am a CBT therapist, offering both online and in person therapy sessions. CBT therapy focuses on the present, meaning that therapy will address current presenting concerns. CBT works through your thoughts, feelings and emotions aiming towards a goal.
As a psychologist, I feel it is important to create a safe space that is non-judgmental and empathetic. This safe space creates a base for self-discovery, healing and growth. I am a CBT therapist, offering both online and in person therapy sessions. CBT therapy focuses on the present, meaning that therapy will address current presenting concerns. CBT works through your thoughts, feelings and emotions aiming towards a goal.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.