Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Witbank

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Pearl Antonette Viljoen
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I like to work with individuals that realise that they need and deserve help, and someone who is ready and willing to work on themselves. Someone who wants to improve their coping mechanisms, their ability to manage stress, to manage their emotions, to deal with adjustment, to deal with change, to deal with past and current trauma, to learn to love and nurture themselves and improve their relationships wit others. People who want to shift old patterns that no longer serve them.
I like to work with individuals that realise that they need and deserve help, and someone who is ready and willing to work on themselves. Someone who wants to improve their coping mechanisms, their ability to manage stress, to manage their emotions, to deal with adjustment, to deal with change, to deal with past and current trauma, to learn to love and nurture themselves and improve their relationships wit others. People who want to shift old patterns that no longer serve them.
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Amina Mwaikambo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
My approach to therapy includes providing psychological support to people, with a consciousness of their contexts and intersections. Areas of practice include psychotherapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress, psychoeducation and trauma debriefing. I also conduct psychological assessments (career, occupational placement, intelligence, aptitude, personality, neuro, and projective assessments). In my work I advocate for inclusivity and access to mental health and rehabilitation services. I have conducted research around the intersections of identity, personality, power and violence.
My approach to therapy includes providing psychological support to people, with a consciousness of their contexts and intersections. Areas of practice include psychotherapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress, psychoeducation and trauma debriefing. I also conduct psychological assessments (career, occupational placement, intelligence, aptitude, personality, neuro, and projective assessments). In my work I advocate for inclusivity and access to mental health and rehabilitation services. I have conducted research around the intersections of identity, personality, power and violence.
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Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
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Mohammed Uzair Bhamjee
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a dedicated and passionate counselling psychologist with extensive experience in addressing various forms of trauma. While trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, I have a particular interest in the family systems approach and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). I remain flexible in integrating psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and therapeutic direction. My practice, based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, focuses on trauma, trauma debriefing, and professional athletes, and extends services to surrounding areas including Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton, and Greenside.
I am a dedicated and passionate counselling psychologist with extensive experience in addressing various forms of trauma. While trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, I have a particular interest in the family systems approach and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). I remain flexible in integrating psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment objectives, and therapeutic direction. My practice, based in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, focuses on trauma, trauma debriefing, and professional athletes, and extends services to surrounding areas including Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton, and Greenside.
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Igniting Hope Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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Online Therapists

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Girly Mamhlophe Nkosana
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
I have helped individuals overcome challenges like trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, marital challenges, work related stressors, coping with grief and bereavement, divorce, suicidal thoughts and loss.
My passion is to help individuals cope with life challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to overcome on their own. I have helped individuals cope with trauma, depression, family and work related stressors. The aim is to create a safe space with non judgmental attitude where an individual can be heard and respected irrespective of their background. By incorporating Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based and Person Centered Approach, I am able to help a client have a different perspective to their challenges. The journey is not meant to be walked alone. Allow us to be there for you throughout the journey.
I have helped individuals overcome challenges like trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, marital challenges, work related stressors, coping with grief and bereavement, divorce, suicidal thoughts and loss.
My passion is to help individuals cope with life challenges and obstacles that seem impossible to overcome on their own. I have helped individuals cope with trauma, depression, family and work related stressors. The aim is to create a safe space with non judgmental attitude where an individual can be heard and respected irrespective of their background. By incorporating Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based and Person Centered Approach, I am able to help a client have a different perspective to their challenges. The journey is not meant to be walked alone. Allow us to be there for you throughout the journey.
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Tarren Turner Counselling
BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Glen 1613
Specialising in: Personal Empowerment & Self-Esteem, Couples, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Suicide & Self-Harm, Trauma, Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse, General Counselling
Find Balance & Personal Empowerment Through Specialist Wellness Counselling. Living should never be about just surviving; it should be about thriving! A holistic approach takes into consideration the multidimensional factors involved in everyday life; biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental. Experiencing difficulties requires consideration of all these intricately connected aspects. Counselling is the process of facilitated expression and empowerment, so that you have both the agency and the toolsets to make appropriate changes and adjustments. It Provides the safe space for you to find and maintain balance in your life.
Specialising in: Personal Empowerment & Self-Esteem, Couples, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Suicide & Self-Harm, Trauma, Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse, General Counselling
Find Balance & Personal Empowerment Through Specialist Wellness Counselling. Living should never be about just surviving; it should be about thriving! A holistic approach takes into consideration the multidimensional factors involved in everyday life; biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental. Experiencing difficulties requires consideration of all these intricately connected aspects. Counselling is the process of facilitated expression and empowerment, so that you have both the agency and the toolsets to make appropriate changes and adjustments. It Provides the safe space for you to find and maintain balance in your life.
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Bhavini Dalpat
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mulbarton 2190
Trauma debriefing, Coping with anxiety, Combatting peer pressure and bullying, Grief counselling, Dealing with Domestic Violence, Managing family/couple conflict, Managing conflict in the workplace, Employee wellbeing, Promoting mental wellness, Study skills, Suicide prevention, Coping with terminal illness, Building self-esteem/self-confidence
Assist those in need who cannot voice their opinions but are struggling day-to-day with the battles in their mind.
Trauma debriefing, Coping with anxiety, Combatting peer pressure and bullying, Grief counselling, Dealing with Domestic Violence, Managing family/couple conflict, Managing conflict in the workplace, Employee wellbeing, Promoting mental wellness, Study skills, Suicide prevention, Coping with terminal illness, Building self-esteem/self-confidence
Assist those in need who cannot voice their opinions but are struggling day-to-day with the battles in their mind.
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Satillite Social Work Private Practice
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
As the global trend in child and teenage depression, anxiety, and suicide increases, parents and care givers I am here to help you.
If you are struggling today, need support with your mental health or have experienced a traumatic event consider contacting me for help.
As the global trend in child and teenage depression, anxiety, and suicide increases, parents and care givers I am here to help you.
If you are struggling today, need support with your mental health or have experienced a traumatic event consider contacting me for help.
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Rito Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Randburg 2169
Do you find yourself feeling sad, nervous, or contemplating suicide on a regular basis?
Rirhandzu Shiburi is a Specialist Wellness Counselor dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and personal growth. I integrate wellness dimensions, and psychosocial and African psychology principles into her practice. I provide support to individuals and couples seeking mental health support. With a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, I help clients navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience and vitality. Connect with me, Rirhandzu on Psychology Today, Google Business, LinkedIn, or Facebook
Do you find yourself feeling sad, nervous, or contemplating suicide on a regular basis?
Rirhandzu Shiburi is a Specialist Wellness Counselor dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and personal growth. I integrate wellness dimensions, and psychosocial and African psychology principles into her practice. I provide support to individuals and couples seeking mental health support. With a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, I help clients navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience and vitality. Connect with me, Rirhandzu on Psychology Today, Google Business, LinkedIn, or Facebook
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Jossy Mantile Thokolo
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naturena 2095
My specialities include Couples, Marriage, Premarital issues, Family counselling, Bereavement, Trauma, child behavioural issues, Mental health issues, Personal development, Suicide, Trauma & PTSD, Infidelity, communication issues, work-related issues, Spiritual & Religious issues.
I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
My specialities include Couples, Marriage, Premarital issues, Family counselling, Bereavement, Trauma, child behavioural issues, Mental health issues, Personal development, Suicide, Trauma & PTSD, Infidelity, communication issues, work-related issues, Spiritual & Religious issues.
I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
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Photo of Kgomotso Caroline Sebeela, General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Kgomotso Caroline Sebeela
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Centurion 0157
My ideal client would be someone who finds it difficult to get out of bed every morning because they are feeling depressed, they are grieving for a loved one, they are considering suicide because at that time it sounds like the only option.
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 suite individual needs. Should you feel depressed, overwhelmed by challenges, anxious, having conflict, under stress or just need someone to talk to, just know that I am a click away...
My ideal client would be someone who finds it difficult to get out of bed every morning because they are feeling depressed, they are grieving for a loved one, they are considering suicide because at that time it sounds like the only option.
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 suite individual needs. Should you feel depressed, overwhelmed by challenges, anxious, having conflict, under stress or just need someone to talk to, just know that I am a click away...
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Angelo Vincent Deboni
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Suicide prevention training with PESI (USA).
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Suicide prevention training with PESI (USA).
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
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Saudah Morris
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dear Client, Welcome! I'm Saudah Morris, your assigned therapist. My credentials include being a registered Social Worker at the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP 10-57609) with specialized training in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Bereavement, Geriatric Social Work, Play Therapy, Relationship matters, Stress as well as Loss and Trauma. My passion lies in Palliative Care as well as End of Life Care for individuals faced with Life Limiting and Life Threatening diseases such as Cancer, HIV & Aids, & Paediatric Oncology.
Dear Client, Welcome! I'm Saudah Morris, your assigned therapist. My credentials include being a registered Social Worker at the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP 10-57609) with specialized training in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Bereavement, Geriatric Social Work, Play Therapy, Relationship matters, Stress as well as Loss and Trauma. My passion lies in Palliative Care as well as End of Life Care for individuals faced with Life Limiting and Life Threatening diseases such as Cancer, HIV & Aids, & Paediatric Oncology.
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Sanele Charity Mtsweni
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Randburg 2169
My main focus is to help those who cant help themselves. Are you feeling like you are losing control over your life? I am here to help you overcome those challenges that you are facing. My main focus is in trauma debriefing, psycho-social support, substance abuse counselling, stress management, bereavement, gender based violence, anxiety and depression. As a change agent we help support you, to be able to change for the better. How can I help?
My main focus is to help those who cant help themselves. Are you feeling like you are losing control over your life? I am here to help you overcome those challenges that you are facing. My main focus is in trauma debriefing, psycho-social support, substance abuse counselling, stress management, bereavement, gender based violence, anxiety and depression. As a change agent we help support you, to be able to change for the better. How can I help?
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Mmabatho Masoga Social Work & Wellness Centre
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boksburg 1459
I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples and families.
I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about working with teens, adults, couples and families.
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Gali Katide
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
At times when life gets challenging you need a safe space to explore your feelings and to learn coping mechanisms to deal with your challenges. I have experience working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups with different psychological conditions and general life challenges. I speak different South African languages (Setswana, isiZulu, Sesotho, and English) which makes it easier for me to work with a variety of clients.
At times when life gets challenging you need a safe space to explore your feelings and to learn coping mechanisms to deal with your challenges. I have experience working with children, adults, couples, families, and groups with different psychological conditions and general life challenges. I speak different South African languages (Setswana, isiZulu, Sesotho, and English) which makes it easier for me to work with a variety of clients.
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Phozisa Xwazi
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and disconnected from our inner strength. It's common to hesitate when seeking help, but I am here to support you. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low moods, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenges, I will help you reconnect with your resilience and rise to your best self.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and disconnected from our inner strength. It's common to hesitate when seeking help, but I am here to support you. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low moods, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenges, I will help you reconnect with your resilience and rise to your best self.
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Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
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Confidence Tshikani Ndukwane
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Online Only
My ideal clients are individuals who are battling with addiction, past trauma, grief and loss, hopelessness, abuse, low self-esteem, family conflict, aging, I feel that it is my calling to work with individuals from different walks of life, children who have been exposed to traumatic situations whether direct or indirect or adults who need to reset, rediscover themselves in a safe space where empathy and non-judgemental attitude is a norm, older persons seeking to work with a professional as they experience changes in their view of life, everything self care right,because I believe you care better for others when you start with you
My ideal clients are individuals who are battling with addiction, past trauma, grief and loss, hopelessness, abuse, low self-esteem, family conflict, aging, I feel that it is my calling to work with individuals from different walks of life, children who have been exposed to traumatic situations whether direct or indirect or adults who need to reset, rediscover themselves in a safe space where empathy and non-judgemental attitude is a norm, older persons seeking to work with a professional as they experience changes in their view of life, everything self care right,because I believe you care better for others when you start with you
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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.