Anxiety Therapists in Durban

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Philile Noxolo Phungula
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I am dedicated to helping you navigate the challenges you may come across in your journey, be it stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, trouble maintaining meaningful relationships or adjustment issues.
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I am very passionate about mental health and working with people of all ages to improve their mental well-being and balance life's pressures.
I am dedicated to helping you navigate the challenges you may come across in your journey, be it stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, trouble maintaining meaningful relationships or adjustment issues.
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I am very passionate about mental health and working with people of all ages to improve their mental well-being and balance life's pressures.
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Vuyani Vitalis Nyezi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Durban 4001
This practice will help you to deal with all your issues such as psychological or mental, emotional, developmental, scholarship, career related, intellectual or of life changes. I mean daily challenges any person comes across
This practice will help you to deal with all your issues such as psychological or mental, emotional, developmental, scholarship, career related, intellectual or of life changes. I mean daily challenges any person comes across
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Zine Gabada
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Durban 4001
I work with cases in the following dimensions: Trauma (Rape, abuse, accidents), Family and relationship issues, HIV/AIDs related distress, stress and anxiety as well as grief and bereavement issues.
I am available for in-person sessions at Primecure clinic in Durban CBD as well as Virtual sessions on Microsoft teams, Zoom, and WhatsApp. I offer virtual sessions during working hours as well as after-hours.
I work with cases in the following dimensions: Trauma (Rape, abuse, accidents), Family and relationship issues, HIV/AIDs related distress, stress and anxiety as well as grief and bereavement issues.
I am available for in-person sessions at Primecure clinic in Durban CBD as well as Virtual sessions on Microsoft teams, Zoom, and WhatsApp. I offer virtual sessions during working hours as well as after-hours.
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Phakama Lugogwana
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Many people struggle with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sexual challenges, learning issues, and many other mental health issues.
I assist my clients by offering specialized clinical services, providing a safe space for self-expression, and sharing much-needed knowledge about mental health. I offer psychotherapy, assessments, psychoeducation, and consulting services. Treatment plans are specifically tailored with each individual's specific concerns in mind.
Many people struggle with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sexual challenges, learning issues, and many other mental health issues.
I assist my clients by offering specialized clinical services, providing a safe space for self-expression, and sharing much-needed knowledge about mental health. I offer psychotherapy, assessments, psychoeducation, and consulting services. Treatment plans are specifically tailored with each individual's specific concerns in mind.
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Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Online Only
Many high-functioning women live in constant emotional survival mode: overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, anxiety cycles, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns.
A focused 4–5 session private therapeutic process designed to help you: Interrupt anxiety and emotional overwhelm at the nervous-system level Clear subconscious trauma patterns without rehashing painful memories Break cycles of self-sabotage, emotional shutdown, or people-pleasing Restore inner stability, emotional regulation, and grounded confidence
Many high-functioning women live in constant emotional survival mode: overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, anxiety cycles, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns.
A focused 4–5 session private therapeutic process designed to help you: Interrupt anxiety and emotional overwhelm at the nervous-system level Clear subconscious trauma patterns without rehashing painful memories Break cycles of self-sabotage, emotional shutdown, or people-pleasing Restore inner stability, emotional regulation, and grounded confidence
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Veronique Charles Minds-Matter-Counselling
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you depressed or living with anxiety or abuse.
Cognitive Therapy, Behaviourism ,Projective Tests ,Children's drawings ,Divorce ,Childhood Deductive Therapy ,Play Therapy ,Cognitive Therapy Depression , Anxiety, Depression , Obesity , Anorexia & Bulimia, Grief, Narrative Therapy, Emotional Analytic Therapy, Trauma (TIR) ,Sexual Molestation, Rape, Teenagers,Family Therapy Marriage Counselling .
Are you depressed or living with anxiety or abuse.
Cognitive Therapy, Behaviourism ,Projective Tests ,Children's drawings ,Divorce ,Childhood Deductive Therapy ,Play Therapy ,Cognitive Therapy Depression , Anxiety, Depression , Obesity , Anorexia & Bulimia, Grief, Narrative Therapy, Emotional Analytic Therapy, Trauma (TIR) ,Sexual Molestation, Rape, Teenagers,Family Therapy Marriage Counselling .
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Kobus Fourie
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Serves Area
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
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Dr. Thokozani Sithole
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I hope to assist people with a vast range of difficulties such as depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss, life challenges, career difficulties and other life stage challenges.
Dr Thokozani Sithole is a Counselling Psychologist registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). I work with adolescents, adults, individual, couples, groups and organisation with various psychological needs.
I hope to assist people with a vast range of difficulties such as depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss, life challenges, career difficulties and other life stage challenges.
Dr Thokozani Sithole is a Counselling Psychologist registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). I work with adolescents, adults, individual, couples, groups and organisation with various psychological needs.
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The Light Healing Sanctuary
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
At the Light Healing Sanctuary, we provide a warm and safe space for patients to express their emotions , address their innermost conflicts and learn how to grow and heal. We provide Therapeutic containment in a beautiful healing space that nurtures the patient's inner motivation to succeed. In maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and adopting cutting edge therapeutic interventions, we strive to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible. At The Light Healing Sanctuary, we strive to "Shed a guiding light on your healing journey."
At the Light Healing Sanctuary, we provide a warm and safe space for patients to express their emotions , address their innermost conflicts and learn how to grow and heal. We provide Therapeutic containment in a beautiful healing space that nurtures the patient's inner motivation to succeed. In maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and adopting cutting edge therapeutic interventions, we strive to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible. At The Light Healing Sanctuary, we strive to "Shed a guiding light on your healing journey."
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Neville McLean
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported. My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
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Innermind
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am solution focused and specialize in the following areas: - Anxiety - Depression - Complex Grief - Addiction - Trauma - Adjustment to change - Financial stress - Relationship problems - Existential crisis - Adolescent related challenges.
I am in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist. I run two practices, one in Westville and one on the Bluff, both in Durban. I am a compassionate and experienced psychologist and work in a variety of settings and across a range and diversity of cultures.
I am solution focused and specialize in the following areas: - Anxiety - Depression - Complex Grief - Addiction - Trauma - Adjustment to change - Financial stress - Relationship problems - Existential crisis - Adolescent related challenges.
I am in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist. I run two practices, one in Westville and one on the Bluff, both in Durban. I am a compassionate and experienced psychologist and work in a variety of settings and across a range and diversity of cultures.
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Janet Simons
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Serves Area
The rapid onset of change can result in increased levels of anxiety, uncertainty, insecurity and fear.
Dealing with loss and change can create significant discomfort. Emotional support and skills development will enable you to transition through a time of emotional challenges and daily stressors. Your personal development is a collaborative process. This aims to understand your challenges and work together to identify your needs and form strategies for the way forward. The services offered aim to facilitate personal growth towards reaching your potential.
The rapid onset of change can result in increased levels of anxiety, uncertainty, insecurity and fear.
Dealing with loss and change can create significant discomfort. Emotional support and skills development will enable you to transition through a time of emotional challenges and daily stressors. Your personal development is a collaborative process. This aims to understand your challenges and work together to identify your needs and form strategies for the way forward. The services offered aim to facilitate personal growth towards reaching your potential.
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Maxine Grimett
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Would you like to improve your relationship/s with your partner, colleague, peer? Do you feel like you have lost your sense of purpose? Would you like to cope better with daily challenges? Do you feel like the past is influencing your present negatively, and you are not sure how to change this? Have you lost someone and are finding it difficult to not let the loss affect your daily functioning? Do you feel like you are not living up to your full potential? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, I can help you.
Would you like to improve your relationship/s with your partner, colleague, peer? Do you feel like you have lost your sense of purpose? Would you like to cope better with daily challenges? Do you feel like the past is influencing your present negatively, and you are not sure how to change this? Have you lost someone and are finding it difficult to not let the loss affect your daily functioning? Do you feel like you are not living up to your full potential? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, I can help you.
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Jayde Green
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Counselling Psychologist practicing from Westville, Durban. I work with children and adolescents. I offer play therapy, intellectual assessments, career assessment and guidance, psychotherapy, and counselling.
I am a Counselling Psychologist practicing from Westville, Durban. I work with children and adolescents. I offer play therapy, intellectual assessments, career assessment and guidance, psychotherapy, and counselling.
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Marc Greener
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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James Olmesdahl
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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Helen Jennifer Anderson
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
If you are suffering emotionally, whether from depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, addictive patterns, or any other psychological struggle, I will support your therapeutic journey with unconditional positive regard and expertise.
I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families who need psychological assistance and/or relationship tools. I am a compassionate psychotherapist, with an additional certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist. I am also qualified to run Imago "Getting The Love you Want" workshops for couples. I do not believe that labelling a client as a "problem" is helpful; rather, the therapeutic process with me is about creating self-awareness, and working together to find creative solutions to the challenges that are facing each person that walks through my door. I encourage personal growth in all my clients.
If you are suffering emotionally, whether from depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, addictive patterns, or any other psychological struggle, I will support your therapeutic journey with unconditional positive regard and expertise.
I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families who need psychological assistance and/or relationship tools. I am a compassionate psychotherapist, with an additional certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist. I am also qualified to run Imago "Getting The Love you Want" workshops for couples. I do not believe that labelling a client as a "problem" is helpful; rather, the therapeutic process with me is about creating self-awareness, and working together to find creative solutions to the challenges that are facing each person that walks through my door. I encourage personal growth in all my clients.
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Kylie Grove
General Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I assist with feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and do trauma debriefing.
I am a passionate, bilingual Wellness Counsellor, animal lover and mom of young adults with lived experience in many areas. If you’re navigating personal struggles or relationship challenges or just need a listening ear, know that I’m here to support you. I urge you to take that brave step toward a brighter tomorrow and connect with me today. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. I am available after hours and on Saturdays at a rate of R450 per 50 minute session for individual online sessions. Couples online sessions at R590. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the UNISA and registered with the ASCHP.
I assist with feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and do trauma debriefing.
I am a passionate, bilingual Wellness Counsellor, animal lover and mom of young adults with lived experience in many areas. If you’re navigating personal struggles or relationship challenges or just need a listening ear, know that I’m here to support you. I urge you to take that brave step toward a brighter tomorrow and connect with me today. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. I am available after hours and on Saturdays at a rate of R450 per 50 minute session for individual online sessions. Couples online sessions at R590. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the UNISA and registered with the ASCHP.
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Marjaanah Motala
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Special interests include: identity, life transitions, and anxiety.
Welcome to my virtual practice! As a woman, I understand how messy and complex life can be. My primary aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with women 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 and guided approach, use exercises, and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
Special interests include: identity, life transitions, and anxiety.
Welcome to my virtual practice! As a woman, I understand how messy and complex life can be. My primary aim is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible sessions for all women. I work best with women 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 and guided approach, use exercises, and personalized resources to support your unique journey, leading to a healthier and happier you.
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Nicole Van Wyk
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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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.