Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Diepkloof
Offering group and individual counselling, anxiety, stress and depression management, adults and couple counselling, HIV/AIDS counselling, trauma counselling.
Mental Wellness is your greatest Wealth. Prioritize Mental Health through mindfulness every day!
Offering group and individual counselling, anxiety, stress and depression management, adults and couple counselling, HIV/AIDS counselling, trauma counselling.
Mental Wellness is your greatest Wealth. Prioritize Mental Health through mindfulness every day!
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.
Online Therapists
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes?
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes?
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
I am trained to manage and treat all psychological disorders and general life stressors; and I have experience with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief/bereavement, life changes, abuse, substance abuse, relationships, conflict, work challenges, body image, self-esteem, and parenting.
Life can be unpredictable and at times we may face the challenges of life that can affect our ability to cope and function optimally. Whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an emotional hurt or physical challenge - psychotherapy can assist us cope, function and heal while fostering resilience. I am an HPCSA registered practitioner based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal working from a variety of psychotherapy approaches to collaboratively help clients achieve their therapeutic goals. My approach to therapy is client-centred, collaborative and holistic - helping clients navigate change, overcome challenges and develop coping mechanisms.
I am trained to manage and treat all psychological disorders and general life stressors; and I have experience with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief/bereavement, life changes, abuse, substance abuse, relationships, conflict, work challenges, body image, self-esteem, and parenting.
Life can be unpredictable and at times we may face the challenges of life that can affect our ability to cope and function optimally. Whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an emotional hurt or physical challenge - psychotherapy can assist us cope, function and heal while fostering resilience. I am an HPCSA registered practitioner based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal working from a variety of psychotherapy approaches to collaboratively help clients achieve their therapeutic goals. My approach to therapy is client-centred, collaborative and holistic - helping clients navigate change, overcome challenges and develop coping mechanisms.
Key Areas of Focus: We specialize in helping with issues such as trauma recovery, workplace stress, gender-based violence, grief, and navigating life transitions.
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
Key Areas of Focus: We specialize in helping with issues such as trauma recovery, workplace stress, gender-based violence, grief, and navigating life transitions.
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
Nicole Van Wyk
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Durban North 4051
Waitlist for new clients
If you need some help getting unstuck, whether it's relational concerns, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help you on your healing journey.
I would use both the intrapersonal relationship (relationship with oneself) and the therapeutic relationship to gain insight into the client's patterns, the cause, and triggers. The therapeutic relationship is often used to both heal previous interpersonal injuries and as a foundation for other relationships.
If you need some help getting unstuck, whether it's relational concerns, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help you on your healing journey.
I would use both the intrapersonal relationship (relationship with oneself) and the therapeutic relationship to gain insight into the client's patterns, the cause, and triggers. The therapeutic relationship is often used to both heal previous interpersonal injuries and as a foundation for other relationships.
With extensive experience in palliative care, trauma counselling, and working with diverse populations—including abandoned children, GBV survivors, and individuals at risk of suicide— I offer a holistic approach to mental health.
My specialization include trauma and crisis counselling, addiction recovery, and support for gender-based violence. I offer tailored prenatal and postnatal emotional support, couples counselling and career guidance.
With extensive experience in palliative care, trauma counselling, and working with diverse populations—including abandoned children, GBV survivors, and individuals at risk of suicide— I offer a holistic approach to mental health.
My specialization include trauma and crisis counselling, addiction recovery, and support for gender-based violence. I offer tailored prenatal and postnatal emotional support, couples counselling and career guidance.
Recognising the impact of past trauma on your present reality is crucial, as is embracing the potential for joy and fulfillment.
I specialise in holistic therapeutic interventions of the mind and body, using narrative, energy and quantum healing, integrating breath techniques, meditation and visioning and empowering the individual with the tools and techniques to become a greater version than themselves and their environment.
Recognising the impact of past trauma on your present reality is crucial, as is embracing the potential for joy and fulfillment.
I specialise in holistic therapeutic interventions of the mind and body, using narrative, energy and quantum healing, integrating breath techniques, meditation and visioning and empowering the individual with the tools and techniques to become a greater version than themselves and their environment.
I have a particular interest in trauma and loss, substance use and addiction, mood and anxiety disorders and personality disorders.
I am passionate about providing clients with holistic and individualised treatment and empowering clients with the skills, knowledge and internal resources for continued growth once the therapy process is complete. In addition, I have completed training in Level 1 & 2 BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) and Level 1 EMI (Eye Movement Integration) Therapy.
I have a particular interest in trauma and loss, substance use and addiction, mood and anxiety disorders and personality disorders.
I am passionate about providing clients with holistic and individualised treatment and empowering clients with the skills, knowledge and internal resources for continued growth once the therapy process is complete. In addition, I have completed training in Level 1 & 2 BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) and Level 1 EMI (Eye Movement Integration) Therapy.
They are individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, grief, chronic pain and illnesses, affecting their daily lives in ways they may not fully understand.
I support individuals navigating trauma, chronic pain, illness, and grief using a compassionate, holistic approach. As someone who has personally experienced these, I understand how deeply it affects your life emotionally, physically, and mentally.
I combine traditional talk therapy with art therapy or hypnotherapy.
They are individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, grief, chronic pain and illnesses, affecting their daily lives in ways they may not fully understand.
I support individuals navigating trauma, chronic pain, illness, and grief using a compassionate, holistic approach. As someone who has personally experienced these, I understand how deeply it affects your life emotionally, physically, and mentally.
I combine traditional talk therapy with art therapy or hypnotherapy.
Trauma counseling, debriefing, individual group counseling, grief counseling, family counseling, mental health awareness sessions through psychoeducation and interventions, community interventions, workshops, presentation and trainings, employee wellness and human resources counseling and interventions.
Our mission is underpinned by putting the needs of the clients first and bring change in people's lives and their wellbeing through psychological and preventative interventions; the supportive and developmental counselling. Making psychological services accessible to the diverse South African population especially the previously disadvantaged groups. As a psychology practitioner I also perform psychological screening , assessment and psychological interventions: aiming at enhancing personal functioning of children, adolescents and adults
Trauma counseling, debriefing, individual group counseling, grief counseling, family counseling, mental health awareness sessions through psychoeducation and interventions, community interventions, workshops, presentation and trainings, employee wellness and human resources counseling and interventions.
Our mission is underpinned by putting the needs of the clients first and bring change in people's lives and their wellbeing through psychological and preventative interventions; the supportive and developmental counselling. Making psychological services accessible to the diverse South African population especially the previously disadvantaged groups. As a psychology practitioner I also perform psychological screening , assessment and psychological interventions: aiming at enhancing personal functioning of children, adolescents and adults
Focus areas: anxiety; depression; suicide; trauma; bereavement; fears/phobias; adjustment to life changes; stress management; anger management; HIV/AIDS counselling; sexual identity issues; marriage/relationship difficulties, divorce
I am a Counselling Psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. I work with a wide array of problems affecting individuals, relationships and marriages. I work eclectically drawing on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial.
Focus areas: anxiety; depression; suicide; trauma; bereavement; fears/phobias; adjustment to life changes; stress management; anger management; HIV/AIDS counselling; sexual identity issues; marriage/relationship difficulties, divorce
I am a Counselling Psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. I work with a wide array of problems affecting individuals, relationships and marriages. I work eclectically drawing on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial.
I specialize in Counselling children, adolescents, and adults: ADHD, Adjustment, Anger, Anxiety, Aspergers, Social interactions and Trauma, with various methods, including play and art therapy.
I am a person-centered therapist with a versatile approach to an array of difficulties experienced by both young and older people. I endeavour to empower my clients to reach self-fulfillment.
I specialize in Counselling children, adolescents, and adults: ADHD, Adjustment, Anger, Anxiety, Aspergers, Social interactions and Trauma, with various methods, including play and art therapy.
I am a person-centered therapist with a versatile approach to an array of difficulties experienced by both young and older people. I endeavour to empower my clients to reach self-fulfillment.
During my experience in practical counselling, I have encountered numerous cases of trauma, bereavement, couple and relationship issues, personal and emotional challenges, and have provided overall support and assistance to human development.
With a profound dedication to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys and a strong background in psychology and Human Capital Development, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to this esteemed programme and to the field of counselling psychology. My vision is one where I aspire to offer support to people who need help dealing with psycho-social issues, educating and creating awareness on the importance of mental health.
During my experience in practical counselling, I have encountered numerous cases of trauma, bereavement, couple and relationship issues, personal and emotional challenges, and have provided overall support and assistance to human development.
With a profound dedication to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys and a strong background in psychology and Human Capital Development, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to this esteemed programme and to the field of counselling psychology. My vision is one where I aspire to offer support to people who need help dealing with psycho-social issues, educating and creating awareness on the importance of mental health.
Counselling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health.
Counseling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health
Counselling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health.
Counseling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health
The main thing I help you with is releasing trauma so that you heal and show you ways to heal yourself further, AND heal your family.
Do you yearn to teleport yourself into life that feels safer, more peaceful and whole? Are cracks in your road of life appearing and the journey forward feels uncertain? Do you have inner discomfort, turmoil, perhaps even suffering? Or you just have this awareness of wanting to shift something. You are not alone as I share ALL of this experience. I have been both deeply humbled and enlightened to ‘remember’ that safety, peace and wholeness IS MY – OUR – NATURAL state of being. Cracks in the road appear when we have disconnected from our natural state, our truth. The way the light of this truth shines through is to crack us open.
The main thing I help you with is releasing trauma so that you heal and show you ways to heal yourself further, AND heal your family.
Do you yearn to teleport yourself into life that feels safer, more peaceful and whole? Are cracks in your road of life appearing and the journey forward feels uncertain? Do you have inner discomfort, turmoil, perhaps even suffering? Or you just have this awareness of wanting to shift something. You are not alone as I share ALL of this experience. I have been both deeply humbled and enlightened to ‘remember’ that safety, peace and wholeness IS MY – OUR – NATURAL state of being. Cracks in the road appear when we have disconnected from our natural state, our truth. The way the light of this truth shines through is to crack us open.
Highly skilled in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy; tackling issues of relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement.
Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated experience in mental health care having worked in a Psychiatric Hospital, Employee Wellness, Institution of Higher Learning and Private Practice.
Highly skilled in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy; tackling issues of relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement.
Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated experience in mental health care having worked in a Psychiatric Hospital, Employee Wellness, Institution of Higher Learning and Private Practice.
I help people recover from depression and anxiety, trauma, bereavement, stress and addictions.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) .I have completed my academic training at the University of Zululand, and my psychology internship at Central University of Technology, Free State . I provide evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling aimed at dealing with complex emotional, mental health, and personal problems. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
I help people recover from depression and anxiety, trauma, bereavement, stress and addictions.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) .I have completed my academic training at the University of Zululand, and my psychology internship at Central University of Technology, Free State . I provide evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling aimed at dealing with complex emotional, mental health, and personal problems. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
Therapy is a place to confront your fears, understand past trauma and nurture your self.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Durban North area. If you are asking the question "Why me, why this, why now?" then therapy is just the kind of transformative space you are looking for. We don't need to wait until we are near collapse before we reach out to a therapist. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and confused or are just needing a safe space to navigate through emotionally turbulent or difficult times. I provide a safe, confidential service and am interested in creating a sacred space in which you can do the self-exploration that will lead to transformation.
Therapy is a place to confront your fears, understand past trauma and nurture your self.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Durban North area. If you are asking the question "Why me, why this, why now?" then therapy is just the kind of transformative space you are looking for. We don't need to wait until we are near collapse before we reach out to a therapist. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and confused or are just needing a safe space to navigate through emotionally turbulent or difficult times. I provide a safe, confidential service and am interested in creating a sacred space in which you can do the self-exploration that will lead to transformation.
I offer a diverse range of services, including individual psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and play therapy for children.
Although I have a strong background in sports, gender, and health psychology, and enjoy using play therapy with children, I also support clients with a variety of general mental health concerns — for all ages.
I offer a diverse range of services, including individual psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and play therapy for children.
Although I have a strong background in sports, gender, and health psychology, and enjoy using play therapy with children, I also support clients with a variety of general mental health concerns — for all ages.
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.