Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Waterkloof Ridge
My ideal clients are individuals and families facing the emotional and psychological challenges of child abuse, custody disputes, and family trauma.
I specialise in forensic family assessments, including child abuse investigations, custody disputes, and socio-emotional evaluations. My therapeutic interventions focus on family attachment and supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma. I also offer a co-developed programme for sex and love addiction.
My ideal clients are individuals and families facing the emotional and psychological challenges of child abuse, custody disputes, and family trauma.
I specialise in forensic family assessments, including child abuse investigations, custody disputes, and socio-emotional evaluations. My therapeutic interventions focus on family attachment and supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma. I also offer a co-developed programme for sex and love addiction.
Often we feel disconnected & overwhelmed by life’s challenges, battling anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or unresolved trauma.
As a systems-trained psychologist, I help clients navigate life challenges by exploring the interconnectedness of mind, emotions, relationships, environment, & spirituality. I focus on behaviour patterns, communication, & emotional responses, aiming for transformative healing & growth. My specialty addresses issues like communication breakdowns, relationship
Often we feel disconnected & overwhelmed by life’s challenges, battling anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or unresolved trauma.
As a systems-trained psychologist, I help clients navigate life challenges by exploring the interconnectedness of mind, emotions, relationships, environment, & spirituality. I focus on behaviour patterns, communication, & emotional responses, aiming for transformative healing & growth. My specialty addresses issues like communication breakdowns, relationship
My area of interest include:- Couple Counselling, Pre-Marital Counselling, Relationship Issues, Divorce, Co-parenting, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Stress and Burnout, Depression, Trauma, Attachment Difficulties, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Life Adjustment, Infidelity, Substance abuse
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.
My area of interest include:- Couple Counselling, Pre-Marital Counselling, Relationship Issues, Divorce, Co-parenting, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Stress and Burnout, Depression, Trauma, Attachment Difficulties, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Life Adjustment, Infidelity, Substance abuse
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 work with people of all ages – children, adolescents and adults – dealing with a range of psychological and psychiatric difficulties that include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma and changes in mood.
I believe that my role as therapist is to facilitate change and foster growth. By understanding my client’s world and his/her accompanying context, I strive to offer an individualised opportunity of engaging in a process where, above all, my client feels safe, contained and confidential – allowing for exploration into the presenting problem(s).
I work with people of all ages – children, adolescents and adults – dealing with a range of psychological and psychiatric difficulties that include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma and changes in mood.
I believe that my role as therapist is to facilitate change and foster growth. By understanding my client’s world and his/her accompanying context, I strive to offer an individualised opportunity of engaging in a process where, above all, my client feels safe, contained and confidential – allowing for exploration into the presenting problem(s).
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-worth, or past trauma—often rooted in childhood or broken relationships.
I can help you heal from trauma, anxiety, and low self-worth by offering a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly seen. I specialize in inner child healing, CBT, NLP, and faith-integrated counselling. My focus is on mind, body, and spirit wellness—guiding my clients to break unhealthy patterns, set strong boundaries, and build self-esteem.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-worth, or past trauma—often rooted in childhood or broken relationships.
I can help you heal from trauma, anxiety, and low self-worth by offering a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly seen. I specialize in inner child healing, CBT, NLP, and faith-integrated counselling. My focus is on mind, body, and spirit wellness—guiding my clients to break unhealthy patterns, set strong boundaries, and build self-esteem.
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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Please feel free to use the Trauma Dump portal on my website to vent free of charge.
Hell Online Counselling is a queer-oriented primary mental wellness facility in South Africa. We offer text-based counselling on a large variety of topics at an affordable price. Our main priority is to make mental healthcare and emotional support as accessible as possible to vulnerable and perpetually misunderstood communities.
Please feel free to use the Trauma Dump portal on my website to vent free of charge.
Hell Online Counselling is a queer-oriented primary mental wellness facility in South Africa. We offer text-based counselling on a large variety of topics at an affordable price. Our main priority is to make mental healthcare and emotional support as accessible as possible to vulnerable and perpetually misunderstood communities.
Overcome stresses, depression, trauma, abuse.
Offering help to people needing to improve their lives, goals, relationships and health, wanting to be the person they always wanted to be. Make these things happen for you now
Overcome stresses, depression, trauma, abuse.
Offering help to people needing to improve their lives, goals, relationships and health, wanting to be the person they always wanted to be. Make these things happen for you now
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in treating clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges and teenagers battling with disruptive behavioural problems.
The client's presenting problem influences the techniques I adopt, which range from cognitive behavioural, narrative, systems psychodynamics, and EMDR to hypnotherapy.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience in treating clients dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges and teenagers battling with disruptive behavioural problems.
The client's presenting problem influences the techniques I adopt, which range from cognitive behavioural, narrative, systems psychodynamics, and EMDR to hypnotherapy.
Within my private practice as Therapist, my goal is to create a safe space where the client can express their thoughts and emotions without the fear of being judged.
Within my private practice as Therapist, my goal is to create a safe space where the client can express their thoughts and emotions without the fear of being judged.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us” – David Richo. This is one of my favoured quotes because it is a reminder that pain and suffering are real but so is the potential for healing and self-discovery. Emotional pain can be intense and can have a detrimental impact on your mental wellbeing, physical well-being, relationships and many other areas of your life. It most profoundly impacts your relationship with yourself.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us” – David Richo. This is one of my favoured quotes because it is a reminder that pain and suffering are real but so is the potential for healing and self-discovery. Emotional pain can be intense and can have a detrimental impact on your mental wellbeing, physical well-being, relationships and many other areas of your life. It most profoundly impacts your relationship with yourself.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community.
I work with arts-based, embodied and systemic approaches, all underpinned by Eastern and Jungian psychology orientations. Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community.
I work with arts-based, embodied and systemic approaches, all underpinned by Eastern and Jungian psychology orientations. Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
In my practice, I offer a safe, collaborative space for individuals and families navigating trauma, transitions, and relationship challenges.
Beyond therapy, I design and lead community workshops for pre-teens entering high school and for parents wanting to build more connected relationships at home. My programs are built around compassion, practical tools, and real-life understanding. Because growth doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in connection.
In my practice, I offer a safe, collaborative space for individuals and families navigating trauma, transitions, and relationship challenges.
Beyond therapy, I design and lead community workshops for pre-teens entering high school and for parents wanting to build more connected relationships at home. My programs are built around compassion, practical tools, and real-life understanding. Because growth doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in connection.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing from various modalities and techniques to tailor psychotherapy to each client’s unique history, values, needs and individual therapeutic goals. I received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing from various modalities and techniques to tailor psychotherapy to each client’s unique history, values, needs and individual therapeutic goals. I received training in different psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and struggling to cope with life challenges? Are your coping skills no longer effective in helping you deal with life stresses? This would be the best time to seek counselling. I can help to equip you with effective coping mechanisms and assist you to work through your challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and struggling to cope with life challenges? Are your coping skills no longer effective in helping you deal with life stresses? This would be the best time to seek counselling. I can help to equip you with effective coping mechanisms and assist you to work through your challenges.
I am an English-speaking Counselling psychologist. I offer in-person and online therapy and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults and couples. I work from an integrative approach in which I use a variety of therapy approaches to best meet your individual needs. I aim to ensure that you feel safe and heard.
I am an English-speaking Counselling psychologist. I offer in-person and online therapy and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults and couples. I work from an integrative approach in which I use a variety of therapy approaches to best meet your individual needs. I aim to ensure that you feel safe and heard.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma.
People seek psychological assistance for many reasons; some have difficulty adjusting to specific circumstances, these circumstances could be a traumatic experiences related to a specific event or even a break-up in a relationship.
Or perhaps you are struggling get out of a pattern of repeating behavior that causes you and maybe others distress. This could lead to you experiencing difficult emotions such as feeling hopeless, alone, confused, and overwhelmed.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma.
People seek psychological assistance for many reasons; some have difficulty adjusting to specific circumstances, these circumstances could be a traumatic experiences related to a specific event or even a break-up in a relationship.
Or perhaps you are struggling get out of a pattern of repeating behavior that causes you and maybe others distress. This could lead to you experiencing difficult emotions such as feeling hopeless, alone, confused, and overwhelmed.
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place.
I offer a gentle, body-based approach to healing that integrates psychology, nervous system regulation, and somatic practices. My work is trauma-informed and compassion-focused, helping clients feel safe, connected, and more at home in themselves. I support lasting change by guiding clients to listen to their bodies and reclaim their inner resilience.
If you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected, feel like you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion, you’re in the right place.
I offer a gentle, body-based approach to healing that integrates psychology, nervous system regulation, and somatic practices. My work is trauma-informed and compassion-focused, helping clients feel safe, connected, and more at home in themselves. I support lasting change by guiding clients to listen to their bodies and reclaim their inner resilience.
We all can feel unheard and lonely, believe we aren't 'good enough', criticize ourselves, experience toxic relationships, trauma, and question ourselves or who we are.
My background includes counselling interventions, psychological assessment, and criminology, alongside expertise in body language analysis & domestic violence risk assessment.
I assist adult individuals & couples. My areas of specialization include trauma counselling & debriefing, narcissistic & other forms of abuse, people-pleasing & self-criticism.
We all can feel unheard and lonely, believe we aren't 'good enough', criticize ourselves, experience toxic relationships, trauma, and question ourselves or who we are.
My background includes counselling interventions, psychological assessment, and criminology, alongside expertise in body language analysis & domestic violence risk assessment.
I assist adult individuals & couples. My areas of specialization include trauma counselling & debriefing, narcissistic & other forms of abuse, people-pleasing & self-criticism.
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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.