Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Pixley ka Seme

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Rev. Dr. Montsheng Letsoalo
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Starting counseling can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to carry the weight of your story alone or keep pretending you’re fine when you’re not. Healing doesn’t start with having it all figured out; it starts with being brave enough to talk about what hurts. As a Specialist Counselor and Trauma Practitioner, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can untangle the thoughts, patterns, and emotional pain that have kept you stuck. My approach blends psychological science, trauma-informed care, and practical tools that help you regain clarity, confidence, and control of your life.
Starting counseling can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to carry the weight of your story alone or keep pretending you’re fine when you’re not. Healing doesn’t start with having it all figured out; it starts with being brave enough to talk about what hurts. As a Specialist Counselor and Trauma Practitioner, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can untangle the thoughts, patterns, and emotional pain that have kept you stuck. My approach blends psychological science, trauma-informed care, and practical tools that help you regain clarity, confidence, and control of your life.
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Karen Jooste
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
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I work from a positive psychology approach, focusing on a range of treatments such as DBT, CBT and Motivation Interviewing.
I provide an empathetic space where you will be heard and guided towards recovery. I am happy to offer a 15 minute free telephonic / on-line conversation to establish if we are a good fit and for you to ask question. I encourage to take that first step.
I work from a positive psychology approach, focusing on a range of treatments such as DBT, CBT and Motivation Interviewing.
I provide an empathetic space where you will be heard and guided towards recovery. I am happy to offer a 15 minute free telephonic / on-line conversation to establish if we are a good fit and for you to ask question. I encourage to take that first step.
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Bongisa Wellness Consultant Pty Ltd
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
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I'm a social worker in Private Practice offering individual counseling services, Family counseling services, Bereavement counseling services, Debriefings and Skills development Trainings, Team buildings,Trauma, Anxiety, Domestic Violence and Mental health matters.
CBT .
I'm a social worker in Private Practice offering individual counseling services, Family counseling services, Bereavement counseling services, Debriefings and Skills development Trainings, Team buildings,Trauma, Anxiety, Domestic Violence and Mental health matters.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.