Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Weltevredenpark
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Randpark Ridge. I specialise in working with children, adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy, from a psychodynamic perspective. Psychodynamic therapy is a therapy approach that helps a person to understand and resolve the problems that they are experiencing by developing insight into their inner world and increasing awareness of how our feelings, thoughts and behaviour influence our past and present relationships, with ourselves and others.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Randpark Ridge. I specialise in working with children, adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy, from a psychodynamic perspective. Psychodynamic therapy is a therapy approach that helps a person to understand and resolve the problems that they are experiencing by developing insight into their inner world and increasing awareness of how our feelings, thoughts and behaviour influence our past and present relationships, with ourselves and others.
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
Along this life journey we may get thrown a curve ball and may be facing difficulties that feel overwhelming and our usual coping mechanisms fail us. A soldier can only run so far on a wounded limb, until they pay attention to it and dress it up for healing. So it is with life. We may need to tend to, dress, and heal the wounds. Therapy can be a powerful mechanism of healing, growth and restoration. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be experiencing a wide range of including emotional, relational, psychiatric and health-related difficulties.
Along this life journey we may get thrown a curve ball and may be facing difficulties that feel overwhelming and our usual coping mechanisms fail us. A soldier can only run so far on a wounded limb, until they pay attention to it and dress it up for healing. So it is with life. We may need to tend to, dress, and heal the wounds. Therapy can be a powerful mechanism of healing, growth and restoration. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be experiencing a wide range of including emotional, relational, psychiatric and health-related difficulties.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with offices in Little Falls (Roodepoort) and Lenasia (South of Johannesburg). I also consult virtually via the Zoom platform. I focus on providing my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to navigate difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, marital difficulties and to improve general mental well-being. Therapy is aimed at providing clients with effective coping tools and enabling clients to gain new perspective.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with offices in Little Falls (Roodepoort) and Lenasia (South of Johannesburg). I also consult virtually via the Zoom platform. I focus on providing my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to navigate difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, marital difficulties and to improve general mental well-being. Therapy is aimed at providing clients with effective coping tools and enabling clients to gain new perspective.
I work therapeutically with couples and individuals who want a better life. As an IMAGO Relationship Specialist, I have a deep understanding of the heartache and pain that my clients can go through when relationships fail. My training prepares me to assist clients in addressing these issues and to re-establish connection. If there was an affair, couples who want to stay together might find it overwhelming to navigate the pain and mistrust they experience. Here, IMAGO Relationship Therapy assists you to gradually rebuild trust and deepen the connection.
I work therapeutically with couples and individuals who want a better life. As an IMAGO Relationship Specialist, I have a deep understanding of the heartache and pain that my clients can go through when relationships fail. My training prepares me to assist clients in addressing these issues and to re-establish connection. If there was an affair, couples who want to stay together might find it overwhelming to navigate the pain and mistrust they experience. Here, IMAGO Relationship Therapy assists you to gradually rebuild trust and deepen the connection.
People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
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I work with adults, couples, and children who are facing challenges ranging from trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties to emotional or behavioural struggles. Some clients come to me for clarity through psychological, neuropsychological, medico-legal, or forensic assessments. Others seek therapy to process painful experiences, build resilience, or find new ways of coping. What they share is a wish for understanding, healing, and meaningful change. What they hope therapy will provide is a safe space to be truly seen and accepted.
I work with adults, couples, and children who are facing challenges ranging from trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties to emotional or behavioural struggles. Some clients come to me for clarity through psychological, neuropsychological, medico-legal, or forensic assessments. Others seek therapy to process painful experiences, build resilience, or find new ways of coping. What they share is a wish for understanding, healing, and meaningful change. What they hope therapy will provide is a safe space to be truly seen and accepted.
My ideal client would be someone who feels overwhelmed, suicidal, stressed, emotionally exhausted, burn out, grieving for a loved one, anxious about life, feels hopeless, has relationship issues, experiencing unresolved trauma, and has family and childhood issues.
The most important thing that I take into account as a clinician is that every individual is unique and therefore each session is tailored specifically to suit individual needs. My approach is solution oriented which integrates other approaches to therapy such as Cognitive behavioural therapy, Trauma informed therapy, and narrative therapy
My ideal client would be someone who feels overwhelmed, suicidal, stressed, emotionally exhausted, burn out, grieving for a loved one, anxious about life, feels hopeless, has relationship issues, experiencing unresolved trauma, and has family and childhood issues.
The most important thing that I take into account as a clinician is that every individual is unique and therefore each session is tailored specifically to suit individual needs. My approach is solution oriented which integrates other approaches to therapy such as Cognitive behavioural therapy, Trauma informed therapy, and narrative therapy
Greetings I am mental health practitioner, I am here to listen and support you in addressing any Psychosocial issue that maybe affecting your daily life whether your struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or any other challenge,
Our goal is to empower you with coping strategies and guidance to help you navigate these challenging times times , please know that everything shared in our conversations will remain confidential and respected.
Greetings I am mental health practitioner, I am here to listen and support you in addressing any Psychosocial issue that maybe affecting your daily life whether your struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or any other challenge,
Our goal is to empower you with coping strategies and guidance to help you navigate these challenging times times , please know that everything shared in our conversations will remain confidential and respected.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in both the public and private. I am registered with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)and the Board of Health Care Funders(BHF). I am passionate about mental health and cater for individuals of various ages and backgrounds
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in both the public and private. I am registered with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)and the Board of Health Care Funders(BHF). I am passionate about mental health and cater for individuals of various ages and backgrounds
Life presents many challenges, and at times we all need a little extra support. By reaching out and considering counselling, you are already demonstrating more strength and courage than you realise. As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor my goal is to empower you through compassionate care and evidenced based counselling. Together, we can work towards greater emotional wellbeing, resilience and balance.
I offer individual sessions in person and online.
Adolescent and play based intervention.
Relationship and Marriage counselling.
Addiction, grief and loss counselling.
Take the first step toward healing and personal growth.
Life presents many challenges, and at times we all need a little extra support. By reaching out and considering counselling, you are already demonstrating more strength and courage than you realise. As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor my goal is to empower you through compassionate care and evidenced based counselling. Together, we can work towards greater emotional wellbeing, resilience and balance.
I offer individual sessions in person and online.
Adolescent and play based intervention.
Relationship and Marriage counselling.
Addiction, grief and loss counselling.
Take the first step toward healing and personal growth.
“Welcome. I believe in walking alongside my clients as they navigate life’s challenges. As a Registered Counsellor with a background in psychology, education, and community mental health, I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or adjustment difficulties. Whether you're a student, young adult, or simply seeking a safe space to explore your mental health journey, I aim to provide empathetic, ethical, and evidence-informed support
“Welcome. I believe in walking alongside my clients as they navigate life’s challenges. As a Registered Counsellor with a background in psychology, education, and community mental health, I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or adjustment difficulties. Whether you're a student, young adult, or simply seeking a safe space to explore your mental health journey, I aim to provide empathetic, ethical, and evidence-informed support
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
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.
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.
Karabo Makhafula is a registered clinical psychologist with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (Ma. Clin. Psych, UNISA). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Health Funders of South Africa (BHF), and also has a private practice in Johannesburg.
Karabo Makhafula is a registered clinical psychologist with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (Ma. Clin. Psych, UNISA). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Health Funders of South Africa (BHF), and also has a private practice in Johannesburg.
My work is psychoanalytically informed, creating a space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and histories at their own pace. While my foundation is psychoanalytic, I also make use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) when clinically indicated, particularly for individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviours. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively to ensure that therapy is a meaningful and transformative experience.
My work is psychoanalytically informed, creating a space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and histories at their own pace. While my foundation is psychoanalytic, I also make use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) when clinically indicated, particularly for individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviours. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively to ensure that therapy is a meaningful and transformative experience.
Often, how we navigate our traumas is informed by our relationships with our primary attachment figures. So, while I have found that "here and now" work is useful, my experience has taught me that there is no point in resolving what is on the surface if we have never attempted to deal with the root of the problem. I therefore pride myself in taking time to thoroughly understand people, so that we can work towards a more long-term form of healing.
Often, how we navigate our traumas is informed by our relationships with our primary attachment figures. So, while I have found that "here and now" work is useful, my experience has taught me that there is no point in resolving what is on the surface if we have never attempted to deal with the root of the problem. I therefore pride myself in taking time to thoroughly understand people, so that we can work towards a more long-term form of healing.
In summary, I am a general counsellor equipped to assist with a wide range of issues. My career began within the field of substance abuse, not only did I gain knowledge just in that field but had to deal with many other issues as a result. For the past four years I have been working for myself. I am equipped to assist with the following: Trauma, grief, loss, addiction, mental health, life issues, emotional management, family, co-dependency and more. I also work with children (play therapy). Please note that I am a counsellor, not a psychologist. If I cannot assist you, I do have a referral system in place.
In summary, I am a general counsellor equipped to assist with a wide range of issues. My career began within the field of substance abuse, not only did I gain knowledge just in that field but had to deal with many other issues as a result. For the past four years I have been working for myself. I am equipped to assist with the following: Trauma, grief, loss, addiction, mental health, life issues, emotional management, family, co-dependency and more. I also work with children (play therapy). Please note that I am a counsellor, not a psychologist. If I cannot assist you, I do have a referral system in place.
I am a clinical psychologist offering psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I work psychodynamically, meaning I believe in the unconscious, and that our feelings about ourselves and others are often rooted in our early experiences. At the same time, I am attuned to the social factors that shape our ways of living in the world, and consider each individual holistically in their context.
I am a clinical psychologist offering psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I work psychodynamically, meaning I believe in the unconscious, and that our feelings about ourselves and others are often rooted in our early experiences. At the same time, I am attuned to the social factors that shape our ways of living in the world, and consider each individual holistically in their context.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.