Psychodynamic Therapists in Witkoppen

In life, we face many challenges that affect us on different levels. These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others. How we deal with these challenges is important so that we can be mentally and physically healthy and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes, we just need someone to lend an ear and other times we need a professional to guide us in our process of healing. When working with clients, I believe that each client has the internal resources that can facilitate change and that thorugh a safe and non - judgmental space this can be achieved.

People come to therapy for different reasons. Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, which can include long periods of distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, relationship problems, and/ or difficulty dealing with a particularly distressing situation. Other people come to therapy simply to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfilment in their lives and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience and a relationship between you and a professional. It is very normal to not fully understand its nature at the outset.

I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.

Seeking psychological services can be a confusing and daunting experience however I aim to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic environment where we work together in gaining insight into your difficulties and experiences; and carve out space for healing, growth, fulfilment and meaning in your life.

BSW (Social Work & Psychology), MSW (UCT) || Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (IAPS) || SACSSP-1042781 || PR No: 0972975 || M&G Top 200 Young SA- Health (2021) || Mandela Rhodes Scholar 2017 || Queer Therapist.

I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore difficulties that prevent them from functioning at an optimal level. Clients may not always be consciously aware of their own patterns of thinking and behaviour and my aim is to make them aware of these patterns.

I am a compassionate Counselling Psychologist working with diverse groups of individuals from multicultural backgrounds. I strive to facilitate a safe therapeutic environment for optimal well-being.

Our personal journey is filled with ups and downs, highs and lows, moments of joy and incidences of hardship. As we ebb and flow through life, there may be times where difficulties arise and our usual ways of coping lose their effectiveness. Engaging in therapy can prove beneficial in navigating these challenges, providing a possible path for healing and growth. Entering into a therapeutic relationship is not only for the difficult times, but also for those moments of clarity, a sounding board upon which the healthy mind can evolve and discover new ways of being.

As your counselling psychologist, I am equipped with treating various mental health concerns. I am kind and warm and endeavor to be understanding of your experience. I have wealth of experience ranging from private practice, tertiary institutions & corporate. I have expertise in treating adults, adolescents and have a special interest in couples therapy. Understanding that the environment is important, I do know that committing to a therapy session may come with uncertainty. However, I would love to ease that anxiety by answering any questions you may have. Your psychological well-being and functioning is of utmost importance to me.

Casey currently assists individuals of all ages. Her key areas of interest include assisting children and adults with anxiety; depression; special needs; grief and loss; trauma; and career development and guidance.

Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.

Life can be challenging and complicated. Our past experiences have a way of influencing how we manage the challenges life brings and we can often find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour, which can create even more difficulties. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns and to have an experience which is safe and challenging at the same time.

My name is Vuyiswa Halana and I am an Educational Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a Masters in Educational Psychology. I am based in Fourways, Johannesburg. My interests lie in working with children, teenagers, adults, parents, families and couples from different cultural backgrounds.

I firmly believe that your greatest instrument in life is you, as you are. Yet, the work of self understanding is endless and we all continue to learn throughout our life stages. I offer psychological services to individual adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. I assist clients with a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties that range from mild to moderate severity, as well as assisting with general life difficulties, adjustments, and personal development .