Anxiety Therapists in Durban North
My name is Lisa, and I am a registered psychologist based in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. Since hearing about psychology as a potential career when I was 14 years old, I intuitively knew that it was something I was meant to do. I am blessed to call my passion for helping people, my chosen profession. In the hurly-burly world of today, it is often so difficult to find someone who really listens. And that is where I come in. I am a talker too – but from the perspective of unpacking the real issues at heart - the issues that many of us battle to put words to, and ultimately understand.
My name is Lisa, and I am a registered psychologist based in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. Since hearing about psychology as a potential career when I was 14 years old, I intuitively knew that it was something I was meant to do. I am blessed to call my passion for helping people, my chosen profession. In the hurly-burly world of today, it is often so difficult to find someone who really listens. And that is where I come in. I am a talker too – but from the perspective of unpacking the real issues at heart - the issues that many of us battle to put words to, and ultimately understand.
Hello, I’m Lynne Richards, a registered Clinical Psychologist (PS0160644; Pr No. 1288326). If you’re here, you’ve already taken a brave first step. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you are facing long-standing patterns or recent life stressors, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and develop greater clarity and resilience.
I provide psychotherapy for adolescents (12+) and adults facing mild to severe mental health disorders. I have a special interest in neurodivergence, women's health challenges, and health care worker burnout.
Hello, I’m Lynne Richards, a registered Clinical Psychologist (PS0160644; Pr No. 1288326). If you’re here, you’ve already taken a brave first step. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you are facing long-standing patterns or recent life stressors, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and develop greater clarity and resilience.
I provide psychotherapy for adolescents (12+) and adults facing mild to severe mental health disorders. I have a special interest in neurodivergence, women's health challenges, and health care worker burnout.
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 am an experienced clinical psychologist who works with adults and couples, who are facing mental health challenges, and/or relationship issues. I am interested in understanding how your unique history has shaped the person you have become and working collaboratively with you to understand and change long-standing patterns that no longer serve you.
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 am an experienced clinical psychologist who works with adults and couples, who are facing mental health challenges, and/or relationship issues. I am interested in understanding how your unique history has shaped the person you have become and working collaboratively with you to understand and change long-standing patterns that no longer serve you.
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.
I specialize in anxiety, emotional regulation, relationship and parenting struggles, and working with teens and young adults.
Welcome all. I’m Andrea, founder of Thrive Together Therapy. I support individuals, couples, children & adolescents, as they navigate life’s challenges, offering a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
My approach blends DBT, holistic wellness, and heartfelt, practical care. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just in need of someone to walk beside you, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where healing can unfold.
I believe therapy should feel like a genuine connection—collaborative, empowering, and deeply human. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to meet you with compassion and care
I specialize in anxiety, emotional regulation, relationship and parenting struggles, and working with teens and young adults.
Welcome all. I’m Andrea, founder of Thrive Together Therapy. I support individuals, couples, children & adolescents, as they navigate life’s challenges, offering a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
My approach blends DBT, holistic wellness, and heartfelt, practical care. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just in need of someone to walk beside you, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where healing can unfold.
I believe therapy should feel like a genuine connection—collaborative, empowering, and deeply human. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to meet you with compassion and care
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
I am a Clinical Psychologist practicing in Westville, Durban. I work with both adolescents and adults, focusing on a range of different mental health difficulties. I offer individual psychotherapy, career guidance and general counselling.
I am a Clinical Psychologist practicing in Westville, Durban. I work with both adolescents and adults, focusing on a range of different mental health difficulties. I offer individual psychotherapy, career guidance and general counselling.
A mature and highly experienced and qualified therapist with warmth, humor, compassion, wisdom and personal strength.
A mature and highly experienced and qualified therapist with warmth, humor, compassion, wisdom and personal strength.
Welcome!
As a woman, I understand how complex life can be, and as a practitioner, my aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with those who are ready to invest in their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, show up for themselves, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Healing isn’t always easy, it takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle but structured guided approach by using exercises and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
Welcome!
As a woman, I understand how complex life can be, and as a practitioner, my aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with those who are ready to invest in their mental health, explore different avenues of healing, show up for themselves, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Healing isn’t always easy, it takes strength, vulnerability, and commitment. But, together, it can be a beautiful experience. I adopt a gentle but structured guided approach by using exercises and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
I’m a trauma-informed drama therapist working with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating relationship conflicts, anxiety, grief, chronic health conditions (including scoliosis and autoimmune conditions), as well as life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers.
Drama therapy is a creative, somatic approach that integrates with other therapeutic frameworks. My work focuses on bodily experience and draws on modern neuroscience to understand the impacts of trauma and adverse experiences, alongside psychodynamic developmental perspectives—exploring how the past impacts the present and how to transform these patterns.
I’m a trauma-informed drama therapist working with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating relationship conflicts, anxiety, grief, chronic health conditions (including scoliosis and autoimmune conditions), as well as life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers.
Drama therapy is a creative, somatic approach that integrates with other therapeutic frameworks. My work focuses on bodily experience and draws on modern neuroscience to understand the impacts of trauma and adverse experiences, alongside psychodynamic developmental perspectives—exploring how the past impacts the present and how to transform these patterns.
I know it can be hard to get the momentum to make that first call or send that first email out, especially if you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, anxious, unfulfilled or unchallenged in life.
My style is interactive, collaborative, reciprocal, motivational and solution focused. I don't believe therapy should be an extensive, silent process, but rather a collaborative, positive and evidence based effort between parties. I aim to be a guide on the side rather than a sage on the stage. YOU are the expert of YOUR life.
I know it can be hard to get the momentum to make that first call or send that first email out, especially if you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, anxious, unfulfilled or unchallenged in life.
My style is interactive, collaborative, reciprocal, motivational and solution focused. I don't believe therapy should be an extensive, silent process, but rather a collaborative, positive and evidence based effort between parties. I aim to be a guide on the side rather than a sage on the stage. YOU are the expert of YOUR life.
Hello Hi Howzit! My name is Yajna and I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support tailored to your unique needs. 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 style of person-centered therapy ensures that you receive the best possible care, addressing your emotional barriers and helping you navigate life's challenges with resilience.
Hello Hi Howzit! My name is Yajna and I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support tailored to your unique needs. 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 style of person-centered therapy ensures that you receive the best possible care, addressing your emotional barriers and helping you navigate life's challenges with resilience.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker in private practice, committed to providing ethical, client-centered, and evidence-based support to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in respect, confidentiality, and a deep belief in the resilience and capacity of every person to heal and grow.
I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported in navigating life’s challenges.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker in private practice, committed to providing ethical, client-centered, and evidence-based support to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in respect, confidentiality, and a deep belief in the resilience and capacity of every person to heal and grow.
I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported in navigating life’s challenges.
l believe that we are born with the capacity to experience joy, love and happiness, but life experiences including trauma, abuse and stress can result symptoms such as depression , anxiety and inabilty to cope, using modalities tailored to each patients needs
As a Registered counselling Psychologist with the health Professions Council of South Africa and holding a master's degree in psychology, l bring 25 years of experience to my practice. My approach is centered on creating a safe ,empathetic ,and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts , emotions and experiences.
l believe that we are born with the capacity to experience joy, love and happiness, but life experiences including trauma, abuse and stress can result symptoms such as depression , anxiety and inabilty to cope, using modalities tailored to each patients needs
As a Registered counselling Psychologist with the health Professions Council of South Africa and holding a master's degree in psychology, l bring 25 years of experience to my practice. My approach is centered on creating a safe ,empathetic ,and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts , emotions and experiences.
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I offer compassionate, psychotherapy tailored to support individuals navigating life's complex emotional & mental health challenges. I aim to create a safe, confidential space that empowers clients to heal, grow, and reclaim their well-being. I am multilingual and have experience working with individuals aged 3+ who present with moderate to severe psychological difficulties. My experience in both psychiatric and general hospital settings, has shaped my compassionate, inclusive, and holistic approach to mental healthcare.
Welcome!
I offer compassionate, psychotherapy tailored to support individuals navigating life's complex emotional & mental health challenges. I aim to create a safe, confidential space that empowers clients to heal, grow, and reclaim their well-being. I am multilingual and have experience working with individuals aged 3+ who present with moderate to severe psychological difficulties. My experience in both psychiatric and general hospital settings, has shaped my compassionate, inclusive, and holistic approach to mental healthcare.
My name is Gina, I offer a warm and open environment in which I treat moderate to severe psychological issues. This includes anxiety, depression, grief, behavioural problems and suicidal thoughts. Mental healthcare issues manifest in various ways, they can prohibit one from functioning effectively at home / work or in a personal relationships. My approach is to build at trusting relationship in order to explore the source of your difficulties. Taking the step to seek therapy is daunting, it is due to this that i adopt a gentle and nurturing approach to ensure you are at ease.
My name is Gina, I offer a warm and open environment in which I treat moderate to severe psychological issues. This includes anxiety, depression, grief, behavioural problems and suicidal thoughts. Mental healthcare issues manifest in various ways, they can prohibit one from functioning effectively at home / work or in a personal relationships. My approach is to build at trusting relationship in order to explore the source of your difficulties. Taking the step to seek therapy is daunting, it is due to this that i adopt a gentle and nurturing approach to ensure you are at ease.
Im a Clinical Psychologist trained both in the UK and South Africa and deal with a variety of mental health issues (ncluding depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, grief,couples therapy, and so on).
I can help clients to achieve a sense of equilibrium within the self. I do not take away negative emotions but help clients respond in a way thay allows for general emotional stability and overall well being.
Im a Clinical Psychologist trained both in the UK and South Africa and deal with a variety of mental health issues (ncluding depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, grief,couples therapy, and so on).
I can help clients to achieve a sense of equilibrium within the self. I do not take away negative emotions but help clients respond in a way thay allows for general emotional stability and overall well being.
Therapy for anxiety, depression emotional and behavioural disorders.
I work therapeutically with children and adolescents for emotional and psychological difficulties. I adopt a systems approach when working with children and adolescents since they are embedded within their family and school contexts. I provide psychological assessment services for investigating challenges in and barriers to learning, neurodevelopment and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Therapy for anxiety, depression emotional and behavioural disorders.
I work therapeutically with children and adolescents for emotional and psychological difficulties. I adopt a systems approach when working with children and adolescents since they are embedded within their family and school contexts. I provide psychological assessment services for investigating challenges in and barriers to learning, neurodevelopment and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or depleted, whether from trauma, burnout, relationship strain, or a sense of having lost themselves along the way. My approach is person-centred and compassionate, drawing on emotional insight, body-based awareness, practical tools, and the Enneagram.
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or depleted, whether from trauma, burnout, relationship strain, or a sense of having lost themselves along the way. My approach is person-centred and compassionate, drawing on emotional insight, body-based awareness, practical tools, and the Enneagram.
Are you worried, stressed, or depressed about something in life?
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma-informed individual, couples, group, and family therapy, including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
Are you worried, stressed, or depressed about something in life?
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma-informed individual, couples, group, and family therapy, including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
Nearby Anxiety Counsellors Searches for Durban North
- Berea
- Durban
- Glen Anil
- Kloof
- La Lucia
- La Lucia Ridge
- Pinetown
- Soweto
- Umhlanga
- Umhlanga Rocks
- Waterfall
- Westville
Anxiety Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.