Life Coaching Therapists in Durban

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Marissa Pillay
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I help clients with ADHD, stress, and life challenges by exploring how past experiences, biology and environment shape present struggles.
Serious therapy, but not too serious. If you’re tired of bending over backwards for others, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or feeling like your brain is constantly bouncing from one thing to another, I’m here to help. Maybe you’ve found yourself scrolling through narcissistic abuse content, wondering if something’s wrong with you for attracting the wrong partners. Or you might be struggling with ADHD—losing track of time, feeling overwhelmed by tasks, or battling procrastination yet again. You don’t have to keep repeating these cycles.
I help clients with ADHD, stress, and life challenges by exploring how past experiences, biology and environment shape present struggles.
Serious therapy, but not too serious. If you’re tired of bending over backwards for others, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or feeling like your brain is constantly bouncing from one thing to another, I’m here to help. Maybe you’ve found yourself scrolling through narcissistic abuse content, wondering if something’s wrong with you for attracting the wrong partners. Or you might be struggling with ADHD—losing track of time, feeling overwhelmed by tasks, or battling procrastination yet again. You don’t have to keep repeating these cycles.
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Namsile Faith Zamangidi Mabaso
Social Worker, SACSSP
Durban 4001
Marital and Premarital counselling helping you to identify and work with issues that affect your relationship and do premarital counselling to help process issues of compatibility in the relationship in all areas that are affecting you as a couple Help parents to work with issues that affect them with a child with disability Coaching to cope with all life changes that affect optimum functioning
In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
Marital and Premarital counselling helping you to identify and work with issues that affect your relationship and do premarital counselling to help process issues of compatibility in the relationship in all areas that are affecting you as a couple Help parents to work with issues that affect them with a child with disability Coaching to cope with all life changes that affect optimum functioning
In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
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Angelo Vincent Deboni
Registered Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life.
I have experience with crisis counselling which allows me to focus on your daily functioning before we begin motivating you to face life with renewed courage. During the process we will develop your values, understand the influences on your choice-making mechanism, and support your ability to achieve your goals. I do not pathologize the human experience.
I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life.
I have experience with crisis counselling which allows me to focus on your daily functioning before we begin motivating you to face life with renewed courage. During the process we will develop your values, understand the influences on your choice-making mechanism, and support your ability to achieve your goals. I do not pathologize the human experience.
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Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Online Only
Is living a lie draining your life force?
Leonie works on the emotional aspects that interfere with your life and influence all levels of your life using Holistic Transforming Methods to create lasting change. Leonie has a 12-step start-up program that sets you on the path of Restoring and Resetting your Core identity in the shortest time possible
Is living a lie draining your life force?
Leonie works on the emotional aspects that interfere with your life and influence all levels of your life using Holistic Transforming Methods to create lasting change. Leonie has a 12-step start-up program that sets you on the path of Restoring and Resetting your Core identity in the shortest time possible
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Steven Garbman
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive.
I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions,addiction,relationship challenges, and personal growth. With over a decade of experience and a holistic approach, I help uncover root causes, build resilience, and create actionable strategies. Together, we'll work to improve relationships, decision-making, and turn challenges into lasting success.
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive.
I specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions,addiction,relationship challenges, and personal growth. With over a decade of experience and a holistic approach, I help uncover root causes, build resilience, and create actionable strategies. Together, we'll work to improve relationships, decision-making, and turn challenges into lasting success.
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Ruan Swanepoel | Me Therapy
General Counsellor
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing.
With a background in counselling and coaching, I help people navigate life’s challenges career shifts, burnout, self-doubt, or finding balance. I offer practical, compassionate support for mental well-being and personal growth. No pressure, just sincere support to help you move forward with peace. Let’s check in wherever you are right now.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing.
With a background in counselling and coaching, I help people navigate life’s challenges career shifts, burnout, self-doubt, or finding balance. I offer practical, compassionate support for mental well-being and personal growth. No pressure, just sincere support to help you move forward with peace. Let’s check in wherever you are right now.
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Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I am currently undergoing a therapeutic art life coach certification.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
I am currently undergoing a therapeutic art life coach certification.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
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Kate Amanda Crosson
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and we all face challenges that can leave us feeling stuck or unsure.
Only perfection can judge, and nobody is perfect. My goal is not only to assist my clients to manage their struggles but to thrive—building a strong sense of identity, purpose, and self-belief. I offer a space where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, balanced lives.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and we all face challenges that can leave us feeling stuck or unsure.
Only perfection can judge, and nobody is perfect. My goal is not only to assist my clients to manage their struggles but to thrive—building a strong sense of identity, purpose, and self-belief. I offer a space where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, balanced lives.
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Vasintha Pather
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and joy.
I work with arts-based, embodied and systemic approaches, all underpinned by Eastern and Jungian psychology orientations. Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and joy.
I work with arts-based, embodied and systemic approaches, all underpinned by Eastern and Jungian psychology orientations. Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
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Muzo Life and Well-Being
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Durban 4001
People are increasingly victims of many social forces that negatively affect their well-being and functioning. As we live, we encounter different challenges, those challenges can be personal, family, social and work-related. Muzo Life and Well-being acknowledge that individuals come from different families, and they form part of societies. They are interconnected with families and external environmental forces. We aim to improve the well-being of individuals, and families and to promote mental health to individuals in various enterprises and organizations.
People are increasingly victims of many social forces that negatively affect their well-being and functioning. As we live, we encounter different challenges, those challenges can be personal, family, social and work-related. Muzo Life and Well-being acknowledge that individuals come from different families, and they form part of societies. They are interconnected with families and external environmental forces. We aim to improve the well-being of individuals, and families and to promote mental health to individuals in various enterprises and organizations.
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Thembi N H Masuku
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Durban 4001
With strong interpersonal skills as well as long standing and successful career in both employee wellness and business coaching.
Addiction, Employee Wellness, Counselling intervention, Relationship and work related problems (including performance related, incapacity and absenteeism management)
With strong interpersonal skills as well as long standing and successful career in both employee wellness and business coaching.
Addiction, Employee Wellness, Counselling intervention, Relationship and work related problems (including performance related, incapacity and absenteeism management)
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Fezile Cele
Social Worker, SACSSP
Durban 4001
Employees who are struggling with work - life balance.
Individual, family and group therapy. Pre and post marital counselling. Teenage pregnancy and adolescence counseling. Dealing with trauma and mental health services. Grief and bereavement. HIV/AIDS. Employee Wellness. Mediation. Meditation. Health related counselling . Para-suicide and stress management.
Employees who are struggling with work - life balance.
Individual, family and group therapy. Pre and post marital counselling. Teenage pregnancy and adolescence counseling. Dealing with trauma and mental health services. Grief and bereavement. HIV/AIDS. Employee Wellness. Mediation. Meditation. Health related counselling . Para-suicide and stress management.
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WellCo Consulting
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Durban 4001
I have facilitated a process where numerous clients have been able to navigate life's challenges including anxiety, depression, couple relationships and personal growth.
i believe that every individual deserves to live a fulfilling, meaningful and authentic life. I am committed to helping you: - process and health from traumatic experiences - develop coping skills (stress and anxiety) - enhance self-awareness and self-acceptance - improve relationships and communication skills - achieve personal growth and empowerment
I have facilitated a process where numerous clients have been able to navigate life's challenges including anxiety, depression, couple relationships and personal growth.
i believe that every individual deserves to live a fulfilling, meaningful and authentic life. I am committed to helping you: - process and health from traumatic experiences - develop coping skills (stress and anxiety) - enhance self-awareness and self-acceptance - improve relationships and communication skills - achieve personal growth and empowerment
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Durban 4001
Are you worried, stressed, or depressed about something in life?
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to children, youth, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions 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 human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
Are you worried, stressed, or depressed about something in life?
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to children, youth, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions 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 human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
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Hameeda Bassa
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I aim to help my patients and clients work through all their struggles and challenges so that they may live their most fulfilling life.
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.
I aim to help my patients and clients work through all their struggles and challenges so that they may live their most fulfilling life.
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.
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Zine Gabada
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Durban 4001
I am empathetic towards your needs and will work tirelessly with you to help you achieve your counselling goals and maintain a positive and holistic balance in your life.
I am a registered counsellor, registered with the HPCSA. I provide solution focused therapy using a person-centered approach to Individuals experiencing distress. 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 empathetic towards your needs and will work tirelessly with you to help you achieve your counselling goals and maintain a positive and holistic balance in your life.
I am a registered counsellor, registered with the HPCSA. I provide solution focused therapy using a person-centered approach to Individuals experiencing distress. 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.
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Helen Jennifer Anderson
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Whatever you are struggling with in your life, you DO have the power within you to overcome!
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.
Whatever you are struggling with in your life, you DO have the power within you to overcome!
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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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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Kylie Grove
General Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My goal is to provide you with comprehensive and specialized support to guide you toward inner peace, navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and enhance your overall quality of life and well-being.
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 R400 per 50 minute session. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa and I'm registered with the ASCHP.
My goal is to provide you with comprehensive and specialized support to guide you toward inner peace, navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and enhance your overall quality of life and well-being.
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 R400 per 50 minute session. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa and I'm registered with the ASCHP.
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Masego Ngubeni
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
As a dedicated social worker and counsellor, my goal is to support individuals in overcoming life's challenges by providing counselling that is person-centered, empowering, and solution-focused.
I offer counselling and therapy services to individuals experiencing variety of personal and emotional challenges: Mental health and emotional wellbeing, Grief and loss counselling, Relationship and Family dynamics, Self-esteem and Personal growth, Crisis and trauma support, Career guidance and life coaching.
As a dedicated social worker and counsellor, my goal is to support individuals in overcoming life's challenges by providing counselling that is person-centered, empowering, and solution-focused.
I offer counselling and therapy services to individuals experiencing variety of personal and emotional challenges: Mental health and emotional wellbeing, Grief and loss counselling, Relationship and Family dynamics, Self-esteem and Personal growth, Crisis and trauma support, Career guidance and life coaching.
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Life Coaching Counsellors

What can I expect from life coaching?

Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?

Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?

Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?

Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.