Parenting Therapists in Durban

Photo of Lulama Promise Mnene, Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Lulama Promise Mnene
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I work with clients navigating relationships challenges, addressing parenting concerns, and supporting adolescents through various developmental stages.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating it alone. Whether you are struggling with the weight of past trauma, feeling disconnected in your relationship, challenges with your children or facing intense workplace burnout, you deserve a space where you are truly heard. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in Durban (and online) to help you process your challenges and rediscover your resilience.
I work with clients navigating relationships challenges, addressing parenting concerns, and supporting adolescents through various developmental stages.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating it alone. Whether you are struggling with the weight of past trauma, feeling disconnected in your relationship, challenges with your children or facing intense workplace burnout, you deserve a space where you are truly heard. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in Durban (and online) to help you process your challenges and rediscover your resilience.
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Kokoro Counselling and Play Intervention
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based intervention and support.
Our aim is to empower individuals, children and families to thrive, not just survive. By working collaboratively with our clients, We help them uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based intervention and support.
Our aim is to empower individuals, children and families to thrive, not just survive. By working collaboratively with our clients, We help them uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
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Mimi Jordan Counselling
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
She offers: Individual Counselling (Children & Adults); Couples Counselling; Co- parenting mediation & plans; Family Counselling; Wellness Talks & Psychosocial Workshops for schools & corporates.
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
She offers: Individual Counselling (Children & Adults); Couples Counselling; Co- parenting mediation & plans; Family Counselling; Wellness Talks & Psychosocial Workshops for schools & corporates.
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
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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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Prof. Monique Michal Marks
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Durban 4001
My name is Monique. I am dual trained and registered as a social worker and as a health coach. There is a huge advantage to this dual training; working simultaneously on mental and physical health goals. I work within the biopsychosocial model with the belief that body, mind, and social environment are all interconnected. My approach is solution oriented using a range of therapeutic techniques to move you forward to your self determined goals. My specialist areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use. As a person I am warm, engaging, amusing, and always up for a gentle challenge.
My name is Monique. I am dual trained and registered as a social worker and as a health coach. There is a huge advantage to this dual training; working simultaneously on mental and physical health goals. I work within the biopsychosocial model with the belief that body, mind, and social environment are all interconnected. My approach is solution oriented using a range of therapeutic techniques to move you forward to your self determined goals. My specialist areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use. As a person I am warm, engaging, amusing, and always up for a gentle challenge.
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Photo of Namsile Faith Zamangidi Mabaso, Social Worker, SACSSP
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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Bongekile Nhlangulela
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I provide psychosocial services to children and adults that address emotional recovery from any life changing experience with focus on: Personal growth and development: self-esteem, confidence in groups and relationships; Healing and recovery: loss, grief, trauma, sickness and substance abuse Navigating life changes: Divorce, marriage, relocating, job loss, health changes, Building relational strength and resilience: individual, couple and group therapy, Facilitate access to justice and support to victims of domestic violence and GBV.
I provide psychosocial services to children and adults that address emotional recovery from any life changing experience with focus on: Personal growth and development: self-esteem, confidence in groups and relationships; Healing and recovery: loss, grief, trauma, sickness and substance abuse Navigating life changes: Divorce, marriage, relocating, job loss, health changes, Building relational strength and resilience: individual, couple and group therapy, Facilitate access to justice and support to victims of domestic violence and GBV.
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WellCo Consulting
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Durban 4001
With 15 years of experience in the field of mental health, counselling and employee wellness trained in person-centered approach and cognitive behavioral therapy, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I have facilitated a process where numerous clients have been able to navigate life's challenges including anxiety, depression, couple relationships and personal growth.
With 15 years of experience in the field of mental health, counselling and employee wellness trained in person-centered approach and cognitive behavioral therapy, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I have facilitated a process where numerous clients have been able to navigate life's challenges including anxiety, depression, couple relationships and personal growth.
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Fezile Cele
Social Worker, SACSSP
Durban 4001
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.
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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Photo of Philisiwe Sheron Hadebe, Social Worker, SACSSP
Philisiwe Sheron Hadebe
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
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Photo of Hameeda Bassa, Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Hameeda Bassa
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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.
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Lungie Mkhize
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Durban 4001
I am a Psychologist who allows a non judgmental safe space where young and old are most welcome. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a wide range of mental health challenges.
I am a Psychologist who allows a non judgmental safe space where young and old are most welcome. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a wide range of mental health challenges.
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Phindile Nduli
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Durban 4001
My duty as a social worker is providing clients with the tools and confidence to take control of their own lives and solve their own problems. To be an advocate of the children (Acting as a voice for those who are marginalized or unable to speak for themselves within the legal or healthcare systems). I will also identify and addressing systemic barriers like poverty, discrimination, and helping individuals or families return to a healthy state of operation after a crisis or trauma.
My duty as a social worker is providing clients with the tools and confidence to take control of their own lives and solve their own problems. To be an advocate of the children (Acting as a voice for those who are marginalized or unable to speak for themselves within the legal or healthcare systems). I will also identify and addressing systemic barriers like poverty, discrimination, and helping individuals or families return to a healthy state of operation after a crisis or trauma.
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Thembekile Thobeka Mthembu
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist. I worked as a Social Worker for five years in the mental health sector prior to enrolling for my Masters in Clinical Psychology. I am able to provide a safe and professional space for individuals where we can both develop a therapeutic alliance. I work with various mental health conditions and psychological themes. My Social Work background helps me to have a better understanding of psychosocial issues which may have an impact on our mental health. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist. I worked as a Social Worker for five years in the mental health sector prior to enrolling for my Masters in Clinical Psychology. I am able to provide a safe and professional space for individuals where we can both develop a therapeutic alliance. I work with various mental health conditions and psychological themes. My Social Work background helps me to have a better understanding of psychosocial issues which may have an impact on our mental health. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan.
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Photo of Nombuyiselo Gladness Ngcongo, Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Nombuyiselo Gladness Ngcongo
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Durban 4001
If you are struggling with stress, anxiety due to work related issues, marital issues, parenting issues, abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts and grief see the therapist.
I use person centered approach to help you recognize your potential, after all you are not your problems, you are just confronted by unpleasant situation, so unleash your potential and face your problem head on. Strength based and Solution focused models will equip you with tools to solve problems beyond therapy room.
If you are struggling with stress, anxiety due to work related issues, marital issues, parenting issues, abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts and grief see the therapist.
I use person centered approach to help you recognize your potential, after all you are not your problems, you are just confronted by unpleasant situation, so unleash your potential and face your problem head on. Strength based and Solution focused models will equip you with tools to solve problems beyond therapy room.
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Mrs. Mthembu Mensah & Associates at Turning Point
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Durban 4001
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, and learners who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they no longer understand. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, grief, behavioral concerns, learning barriers, or major life transitions. Many are seeking clarity, emotional regulation, healthier coping strategies, improved communication, and renewed confidence. They want a safe, supportive space to feel understood, gain insight, rebuild resilience, and move toward lasting emotional balance and meaningful personal growth.
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, and learners who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they no longer understand. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, grief, behavioral concerns, learning barriers, or major life transitions. Many are seeking clarity, emotional regulation, healthier coping strategies, improved communication, and renewed confidence. They want a safe, supportive space to feel understood, gain insight, rebuild resilience, and move toward lasting emotional balance and meaningful personal growth.
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Photo of Lynette Mandisa Mthembu - Seed of courage counselling and debriefing, Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Seed of courage counselling and debriefing
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Durban 4001
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.
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Svenja Bauer
General Counsellor, MA, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Many of my clients start counselling because they have been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and stress for a while. Some struggle with ADHD-related challenges, while others face burnout, life transitions, or relationship difficulties. They want to work on navigating their emotions and decisions without feeling judged or pressured. If this resonates with you, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Many of my clients start counselling because they have been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and stress for a while. Some struggle with ADHD-related challenges, while others face burnout, life transitions, or relationship difficulties. They want to work on navigating their emotions and decisions without feeling judged or pressured. If this resonates with you, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
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Nqobile Nontobeko Maphumulo
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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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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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.