Psychodynamic Therapists in Woodmead
I work in a long term psychoanalytic way which is suitable for patients who would like to work deeply with their issues and feelings. Patients who are hoping to grow in themselves, and enrich their interpersonal experiences would find this a rewarding approach.
I work in a long term psychoanalytic way which is suitable for patients who would like to work deeply with their issues and feelings. Patients who are hoping to grow in themselves, and enrich their interpersonal experiences would find this a rewarding approach.
My counselling practice is a welcoming and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can feel heard, supported, and understood. I work with individuals who may be navigating challenges such as personal growth, maternal mental health concerns, life transitions and adjustments, work–life balance, relationship difficulties, stress, and many of the other complexities that life can bring. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your experiences, gain greater self-understanding, and develop practical ways to manage life's challenges.
My counselling practice is a welcoming and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can feel heard, supported, and understood. I work with individuals who may be navigating challenges such as personal growth, maternal mental health concerns, life transitions and adjustments, work–life balance, relationship difficulties, stress, and many of the other complexities that life can bring. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your experiences, gain greater self-understanding, and develop practical ways to manage life's challenges.
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 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.
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 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.
My approach to therapy is psychodynamic in nature.
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.
My approach to therapy is psychodynamic in nature.
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 am most influenced by client-centred, psychodynamic treatment methods, incorporating CBT as required.
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
I am most influenced by client-centred, psychodynamic treatment methods, incorporating CBT as required.
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
This may involve long-term psychodynamic and narrative therapy to process trauma and build a stronger sense of self, or short-term, solution-focused work to manage present challenges.
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.
This may involve long-term psychodynamic and narrative therapy to process trauma and build a stronger sense of self, or short-term, solution-focused work to manage present challenges.
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.
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My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
I work integratively although I lean more towards a psychodynamic approach.
I have a special liking for working with people experiencing personality and Identity issues or those experiencing an existential crisis or dread. I also incorporate a person's beliefs and spirituality in treatment. Together we can be curious about you and help you find meaning in life.
I work integratively although I lean more towards a psychodynamic approach.
I have a special liking for working with people experiencing personality and Identity issues or those experiencing an existential crisis or dread. I also incorporate a person's beliefs and spirituality in treatment. Together we can be curious about you and help you find meaning in life.
My work is primarily rooted within a psychodynamic orientation; however, I do adapt other psychotherapy models based on my clients' individual needs.
Hi, my name is Uviwe Ncanywa. I am a HPCSA registered Clinical Psychologist based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. I am passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds understand and heal from the emotional pain that can hold them back in life. As well as help explore and identify potential areas of growth.
My work is primarily rooted within a psychodynamic orientation; however, I do adapt other psychotherapy models based on my clients' individual needs.
Hi, my name is Uviwe Ncanywa. I am a HPCSA registered Clinical Psychologist based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. I am passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds understand and heal from the emotional pain that can hold them back in life. As well as help explore and identify potential areas of growth.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist who is devoted to meeting his client where they need the most.
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist who is devoted to meeting his client where they need the most.
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
I am a Counselling Psychologist in private practice, with 47 years’ therapeutic experience. I am registered with the Health Professions Counsel of South Africa and am committed to stay abreast of the latest and most applicable evidence based therapeutic approaches. My most important motivation is to support individuals through life’s challenges and fostering personal growth and flourishing despite possible challenges of mood disorders, ADHD, OCD or being neurodiverse. I value confidentiality and integrity. I believe that the empathic relationship is the foundation for flourishing.
I am a Counselling Psychologist in private practice, with 47 years’ therapeutic experience. I am registered with the Health Professions Counsel of South Africa and am committed to stay abreast of the latest and most applicable evidence based therapeutic approaches. My most important motivation is to support individuals through life’s challenges and fostering personal growth and flourishing despite possible challenges of mood disorders, ADHD, OCD or being neurodiverse. I value confidentiality and integrity. I believe that the empathic relationship is the foundation for flourishing.
Hi, my name is Bronwyn Taylor and my role is to make psychological services accessible to the diverse South African population and to provide psychological and preventative interventions that focus on support and promote the enhancement of well being in community contexts. Some services offered ·Brainspotting (Accredited) ·Brain Working Recursive Therapy (Accredited) ·Individual and group counselling ·Depression and anxiety management ·24/7 mobile unit ·Emergency / Acute Trauma Counselling ·Screening and containment ·School readiness and Aptitude assessments ·Anger management, stress management, impulse control· grief counselling.
Hi, my name is Bronwyn Taylor and my role is to make psychological services accessible to the diverse South African population and to provide psychological and preventative interventions that focus on support and promote the enhancement of well being in community contexts. Some services offered ·Brainspotting (Accredited) ·Brain Working Recursive Therapy (Accredited) ·Individual and group counselling ·Depression and anxiety management ·24/7 mobile unit ·Emergency / Acute Trauma Counselling ·Screening and containment ·School readiness and Aptitude assessments ·Anger management, stress management, impulse control· grief counselling.
I use a psychodynamic approach which allows you to tell me the reasons for wanting to come to therapy.
What has happened? Often when the initial shock wears off we will say, "I am okay now". However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives. Over time these pockets of tears, fears and pain affect our relationships, leaving us in feeling more alone. I am a Clinical Psychologist with an medical and stress related background. My integrated therapeutic focus is on interpersonal relationships and the emotions that can affect them.
I use a psychodynamic approach which allows you to tell me the reasons for wanting to come to therapy.
What has happened? Often when the initial shock wears off we will say, "I am okay now". However, we underestimate the impact of the frequent traumas and stressors in our lives. Over time these pockets of tears, fears and pain affect our relationships, leaving us in feeling more alone. I am a Clinical Psychologist with an medical and stress related background. My integrated therapeutic focus is on interpersonal relationships and the emotions that can affect them.
Welcome to my practice! I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. Through a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Welcome to my practice! I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth. Through a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Many of us know what it feels like to feel unheard, lonely, or be caught in self-doubt. We may struggle with toxic relationships, trauma, or the weight of believing we’re “not enough.” Life happens, mistakes happen—and it’s okay to admit when coping feels difficult. In those times, therapy can provide a safe place to heal, learn coping skills, and reconnect with yourself.
I’m Julia, a counsellor with over 10 years of experience across nonprofit, community, wellness, and clinical settings.
Many of us know what it feels like to feel unheard, lonely, or be caught in self-doubt. We may struggle with toxic relationships, trauma, or the weight of believing we’re “not enough.” Life happens, mistakes happen—and it’s okay to admit when coping feels difficult. In those times, therapy can provide a safe place to heal, learn coping skills, and reconnect with yourself.
I’m Julia, a counsellor with over 10 years of experience across nonprofit, community, wellness, and clinical settings.
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work with clients on evidence-based integral therapeutic approaches based on the client's therapeutic needs. I draw upon commonly used approaches such as Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Counselling, Systems and Family Therapy, and Interactional Pattern Analysis.
My role is to work with people to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. I work with clients on evidence-based integral therapeutic approaches based on the client's therapeutic needs. I draw upon commonly used approaches such as Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Counselling, Systems and Family Therapy, and Interactional Pattern Analysis.
In my therapeutic approach, I primarily use psychodynamic psychotherapy, as it focuses on a deeper understanding of oneself and creates enduring changes in one's life.
Hello and welcome!
Life's challenges can affect both our emotional and mental wellbeing, as well as our relationships and aspects of our daily lives. Whether you're seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, facing a difficult chapter in your life, or experiencing significant distress, I am here to meet you where you are at! My aim is to create a warm, safe, and caring space where you feel truly heard, understood, and comfortable to be yourself. A place where you can reflect, process, gain deeper insight, and find practical solutions—empowering you to move forward with greater clarity, personal growth and wellbeing.
In my therapeutic approach, I primarily use psychodynamic psychotherapy, as it focuses on a deeper understanding of oneself and creates enduring changes in one's life.
Hello and welcome!
Life's challenges can affect both our emotional and mental wellbeing, as well as our relationships and aspects of our daily lives. Whether you're seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, facing a difficult chapter in your life, or experiencing significant distress, I am here to meet you where you are at! My aim is to create a warm, safe, and caring space where you feel truly heard, understood, and comfortable to be yourself. A place where you can reflect, process, gain deeper insight, and find practical solutions—empowering you to move forward with greater clarity, personal growth and wellbeing.
A warm welcome to my practice!
I am a seasoned psychologist with 36 years' experience in private practice, Linden, Johannesburg. My ideal clients are adults, couples, families and teenagers.
It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my clients towards innovative approaches and solutions for their challenges. My expertise addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, personal issues, relationship and work obstacles. I believe that for every hardship there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients with hope for the future!
A warm welcome to my practice!
I am a seasoned psychologist with 36 years' experience in private practice, Linden, Johannesburg. My ideal clients are adults, couples, families and teenagers.
It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my clients towards innovative approaches and solutions for their challenges. My expertise addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, personal issues, relationship and work obstacles. I believe that for every hardship there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients with hope for the future!
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.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.