Attachment-based Therapists in Durban
My mission is to create a secure and supportive environment that allows my clients to express themselves freely. I have always been committed to assisting clients experiencing mental health-related challenges, guiding them towards their optimal level of functioning.
My mission is to create a secure and supportive environment that allows my clients to express themselves freely. I have always been committed to assisting clients experiencing mental health-related challenges, guiding them towards their optimal level of functioning.
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
My ideal client is a spouse, parent, caregiver, or whatever role they may play whereby they are experiencing behavioural or emotional challenges. They are concerned, motivated and wanting to get help to navigate these challenges they may experience.
My ideal client is a spouse, parent, caregiver, or whatever role they may play whereby they are experiencing behavioural or emotional challenges. They are concerned, motivated and wanting to get help to navigate these challenges they may experience.
I am a seasoned and dedicated professional social worker in private practice with a wealth of experience spanning counselling, debriefing, and specialized expertise in addressing sensitive issues using person centered method... Remember it all about you.
I am a seasoned and dedicated professional social worker in private practice with a wealth of experience spanning counselling, debriefing, and specialized expertise in addressing sensitive issues using person centered method... Remember it all about you.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
Love and patience isn't enough.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
Love and patience isn't enough.
I Work with:
• Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns.
• Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities.
• Corporates & organizations facing restructuring, leadership transitions, or workplace stress or burnout.
• Communities seeking stronger connections, healing, and systemic support.
My Approach
• Safe & Non-Judgmental Space: A place to express emotions freely.
• Resilience Building: Practical coping strategies for long-term well-being.
• Gerontological Support: Addressing age-related transitions.
I Work with:
• Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns.
• Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities.
• Corporates & organizations facing restructuring, leadership transitions, or workplace stress or burnout.
• Communities seeking stronger connections, healing, and systemic support.
My Approach
• Safe & Non-Judgmental Space: A place to express emotions freely.
• Resilience Building: Practical coping strategies for long-term well-being.
• Gerontological Support: Addressing age-related transitions.
Hi I'm Lisa. 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. You don't need to feel this way any longer. Investing in yourself and your relationships are always wise investments. I offer face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk therapy. LGBTQ+ allied.
Hi I'm Lisa. 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. You don't need to feel this way any longer. Investing in yourself and your relationships are always wise investments. I offer face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk therapy. LGBTQ+ allied.
No matter how heavy life feels right now, there is a path forward. Whether you’re coping with grief, healing from trauma, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, therapy offers a safe space to be heard and understood. Together, we’ll ease your pain, strengthen your coping skills, and create a life that feels lighter and more fulfilling. You don’t have to just “get by”—healing, growth, and empowerment are possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
No matter how heavy life feels right now, there is a path forward. Whether you’re coping with grief, healing from trauma, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, therapy offers a safe space to be heard and understood. Together, we’ll ease your pain, strengthen your coping skills, and create a life that feels lighter and more fulfilling. You don’t have to just “get by”—healing, growth, and empowerment are possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
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.
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.
Restoring Wholeness is committed to enhancing overall well-being through counselling services that integrate the interconnected aspects of life—body, mind, and spirit. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship issues, trauma, or seeking personal growth, support is provided with the goal of assisting as effectively as possible. The focus is on treating the whole person, acknowledging the intricate connections between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Restoring Wholeness offers wellness counselling that addresses mental health support and emotional well-being to help individuals navigate life's challenges.
Restoring Wholeness is committed to enhancing overall well-being through counselling services that integrate the interconnected aspects of life—body, mind, and spirit. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship issues, trauma, or seeking personal growth, support is provided with the goal of assisting as effectively as possible. The focus is on treating the whole person, acknowledging the intricate connections between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Restoring Wholeness offers wellness counselling that addresses mental health support and emotional well-being to help individuals navigate life's challenges.
Counselling Psychologist with over 25 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
Counselling Psychologist with over 25 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
I believe in the importance of creating a better world where mental health is prioritised and appreciated. Restoring humanity and helping people reach their full potential is my passion. I accomplish this by empowering individuals to reach their desired state of well-being by carrying them through the process. I incorporate holistic healing psychotherapeutic practices to assist people in achieving their mental health goals.
I believe in the importance of creating a better world where mental health is prioritised and appreciated. Restoring humanity and helping people reach their full potential is my passion. I accomplish this by empowering individuals to reach their desired state of well-being by carrying them through the process. I incorporate holistic healing psychotherapeutic practices to assist people in achieving their mental health goals.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
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 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 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.
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.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
Zehira-Kedesh Trauma and Addiction
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Zehira-Kedesh assists clients with sex addiction, betrayal trauma, marriage counselling, sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, general trauma and more.
Zehira-Kedesh is a trauma and addiction counselling centre founded in 2019 with the aim of providing counselling that promotes holistic well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
It provides general and pastoral (Christian) counselling to the public. With two offices and a well-established online therapy practice, it assists people from diverse backgrounds, ages and beliefs.
The Zehira-Kedesh counselor is the only dual IITAP qualified CSAT and CPTT in South Africa.
Zehira-Kedesh assists clients with sex addiction, betrayal trauma, marriage counselling, sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, general trauma and more.
Zehira-Kedesh is a trauma and addiction counselling centre founded in 2019 with the aim of providing counselling that promotes holistic well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
It provides general and pastoral (Christian) counselling to the public. With two offices and a well-established online therapy practice, it assists people from diverse backgrounds, ages and beliefs.
The Zehira-Kedesh counselor is the only dual IITAP qualified CSAT and CPTT in South Africa.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources.
Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources.
Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
You may be feeling stuck in old patterns, in pain, or in relationships that no longer feel safe or fulfilling. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, trauma, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. You want clarity, healthier boundaries, and a deeper sense of purpose. Whether you're facing personal challenges, navigating big life transitions, or wanting to reconnect with who you are, I offer a space where you can feel seen, supported, and gently empowered to move forward.
You may be feeling stuck in old patterns, in pain, or in relationships that no longer feel safe or fulfilling. Maybe you're carrying anxiety, trauma, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. You want clarity, healthier boundaries, and a deeper sense of purpose. Whether you're facing personal challenges, navigating big life transitions, or wanting to reconnect with who you are, I offer a space where you can feel seen, supported, and gently empowered to move forward.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.