Chronic Illness Therapists in Nelspruit

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Siboniso Nozinhle Ntimba
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome to my profile! As a compassionate and experienced counselor, I'm dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I'm Nozinhle Ntimba, a licensed wellness counselor with 2 years of experience in the field of counseling. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma. I'm passionate about empowering my clients with the tools and strategies they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Welcome to my profile! As a compassionate and experienced counselor, I'm dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I'm Nozinhle Ntimba, a licensed wellness counselor with 2 years of experience in the field of counseling. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma. I'm passionate about empowering my clients with the tools and strategies they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
087 250 2464 x88 View 087 250 2464 x88
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Roxanne Goodchild Specialist Wellness Counsellor
General Counsellor
Online Only
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
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Nomkhosi MaNgwabe Qwabe
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Serves Area
My PURPOSE is to offer guidance and provide a warm, supportive and compassionate place to my clients. To process, face and overcome. Increasing their level of awareness on HOW to live victoriously OVER all life circumstances, like temptations, addictions, bitterness, betrayal, anger, unforgiveness, Rejection, self-hatred, self-rejection, low self-esteem, identity confusion, terminal illness diagnosis like cancer, divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking or over thinking, infidelity in marriage, conflict resolution, generational trauma, or those simply seeking coaching and guidance to move forward in their journey.
My PURPOSE is to offer guidance and provide a warm, supportive and compassionate place to my clients. To process, face and overcome. Increasing their level of awareness on HOW to live victoriously OVER all life circumstances, like temptations, addictions, bitterness, betrayal, anger, unforgiveness, Rejection, self-hatred, self-rejection, low self-esteem, identity confusion, terminal illness diagnosis like cancer, divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking or over thinking, infidelity in marriage, conflict resolution, generational trauma, or those simply seeking coaching and guidance to move forward in their journey.
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Online Therapists

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Lorraine Olivier
General Counsellor
Lydenburg 1120
Holistic Counseling is about treating the whole person. Using horses, herbs, nutrition, exercise, to help with i.e. depression or ADHD, maritial problems.Horses has the amazing ability to sense emotions, and through their sensitivity for the human emotion, is sympathy and empathy in helping a person, get back to living as a happy human being. Online sessions is talk session, helping to teach new ways to be the best you can be in life
Holistic Counseling is about treating the whole person. Using horses, herbs, nutrition, exercise, to help with i.e. depression or ADHD, maritial problems.Horses has the amazing ability to sense emotions, and through their sensitivity for the human emotion, is sympathy and empathy in helping a person, get back to living as a happy human being. Online sessions is talk session, helping to teach new ways to be the best you can be in life
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Igniting Hope Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Ermelo 2350
087 250 0616 x31 View 087 250 0616 x31
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Lehlohonolo Langa
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Lydenburg 1120
087 250 0902 x68 View 087 250 0902 x68
Chronic Illness Counsellors

How does therapy for chronic illness work?

Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.

Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?

Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?

No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.

How long does therapy for chronic illness take?

There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.