Anxiety Therapists in Howick

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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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Dr. Dirk Kotze
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Howick 3290
A client once asked me: “Don’t you get tired of listening to people’s problems for so many years?” I intuitively responded”: “How can I get tired of listening to their solutions?” I have for most of my life been training and supervising counsellors at two different universities. At the same time always running a private practice part time to ensure I learn from my clients: How they tell their problem saturated stories; and then how we together discover the alternative stories from which they then build their solutions and a preferred life story.
A client once asked me: “Don’t you get tired of listening to people’s problems for so many years?” I intuitively responded”: “How can I get tired of listening to their solutions?” I have for most of my life been training and supervising counsellors at two different universities. At the same time always running a private practice part time to ensure I learn from my clients: How they tell their problem saturated stories; and then how we together discover the alternative stories from which they then build their solutions and a preferred life story.
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Svenja Klückow
General Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and stress. Some struggle with ADHD-related challenges, while others face burnout, life transitions, or relationship difficulties. They want clarity, confidence, and practical ways to navigate 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 feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and stress. Some struggle with ADHD-related challenges, while others face burnout, life transitions, or relationship difficulties. They want clarity, confidence, and practical ways to navigate 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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Hlengiwe Dlamini
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational challenges that affect their wellbeing and daily life. These may include difficulties such as family conflict, parenting struggles, behavioural problems, school adjustment issues, grief and loss, or the effects of trauma and neglect. Many of my clients are parents who feel concerned, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support their child effectively. They want to strengthen their relationship with their children, improve communication within the family, and find positive ways to manage conflict or challenging behaviour.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational challenges that affect their wellbeing and daily life. These may include difficulties such as family conflict, parenting struggles, behavioural problems, school adjustment issues, grief and loss, or the effects of trauma and neglect. Many of my clients are parents who feel concerned, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support their child effectively. They want to strengthen their relationship with their children, improve communication within the family, and find positive ways to manage conflict or challenging behaviour.
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Rene Morcom
Social Worker
Serves Area
I'm a dedicated and empathetic psychotherapist, integrating Psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches into my practice. I work compassionately with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children (including play therapy), providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, foster resilience, and deepen your self-understanding. Beyond my clinical work, I am trained as a Forensic Social Worker, conducting comprehensive assessments and preparing expert reports to support legal proceedings related to custody and other child-related legal matters, where I always prioritise the best interests of children.
I'm a dedicated and empathetic psychotherapist, integrating Psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches into my practice. I work compassionately with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children (including play therapy), providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, foster resilience, and deepen your self-understanding. Beyond my clinical work, I am trained as a Forensic Social Worker, conducting comprehensive assessments and preparing expert reports to support legal proceedings related to custody and other child-related legal matters, where I always prioritise the best interests of children.
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Photo of Nazanin Madadi - Nazanin Madadi-Coetzee. No New Sessions Are Being., Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Nazanin Madadi-Coetzee. No New Sessions Are Being.
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy.
Besides talk therapy, I love to be practical with my clients and educate them to become empowered for good. My approach is combination of Short term intensive psychotherapy, CBT, Acceptance & Commitment, and Mindfulness practice. I teach self regulation techniques, so clients can learn how to achieve a coherent state of being.
My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy.
Besides talk therapy, I love to be practical with my clients and educate them to become empowered for good. My approach is combination of Short term intensive psychotherapy, CBT, Acceptance & Commitment, and Mindfulness practice. I teach self regulation techniques, so clients can learn how to achieve a coherent state of being.
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Johan Le Roux
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT is a proven, effective approach that has been widely researched and shown to be beneficial for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, and more.
The way we see ourselves, often shaped by past experiences, can become the biggest obstacle to our growth. To move forward, we must challenge these self-imposed limits and reshape our mindset to welcome new possibilities. One of life’s most incredible realisations is that we are not bound by who we’ve been - we have the ability to change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT is a proven, effective approach that has been widely researched and shown to be beneficial for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, and more.
The way we see ourselves, often shaped by past experiences, can become the biggest obstacle to our growth. To move forward, we must challenge these self-imposed limits and reshape our mindset to welcome new possibilities. One of life’s most incredible realisations is that we are not bound by who we’ve been - we have the ability to change.
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Asanda Ranase
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist trained within a broad range of theoretical modalities in providing psychotherapeutic interventions. My aim is to provide my clients with an emphathic and non-judgemental environment that is conducive to healing, as well as developing insights into their difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist trained within a broad range of theoretical modalities in providing psychotherapeutic interventions. My aim is to provide my clients with an emphathic and non-judgemental environment that is conducive to healing, as well as developing insights into their difficulties.
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Monique Hill
Verified Verified
Online Only
Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families.
Through creativity, play, and connection, drama therapy helps us to uncover the stories we keep telling about ourselves, and to change those narratives into strength-affirming positive stories where we can be our own heroes. Online therapy is accessible, affordable, and means that you can fit therapy into your busy schedule without factoring in travel time.
Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families.
Through creativity, play, and connection, drama therapy helps us to uncover the stories we keep telling about ourselves, and to change those narratives into strength-affirming positive stories where we can be our own heroes. Online therapy is accessible, affordable, and means that you can fit therapy into your busy schedule without factoring in travel time.
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ZB Counselling
Social Worker, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
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.
My approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as an overarching concern with holistic wellbeing (psychological, physical, social, spiritual etc.). Most notably, my treatment approach is not confined to sessions, but rather extends into daily life through "homework" - involving the use of skills and strategies developed in-session.
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Sakhile Msweli
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost.
I offer an inclusive, respectful space where your voice is central. Together, we explore your story, build new insights, and cultivate practical tools for healing and growth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, always centred on empathy and your unique strengths.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost.
I offer an inclusive, respectful space where your voice is central. Together, we explore your story, build new insights, and cultivate practical tools for healing and growth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, always centred on empathy and your unique strengths.
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Nolwazi Pinkie Maidi
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I provide safe, nurturing and collaborative therapeutic space aimed at helping clients build resilience & re-discover their existing resources to navigate challenges such as grief/loss; anxiety; depression; women's health; trauma/life changing experiences (disability; chronic health); parents raising differently abled children so they thrive psychologically.
I am Nolwazi P. Maidi, is a registered Clinical Psychologist living with paraplegia, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents and adults through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I specialize in working with mood and personality disorders. I strive to offer a therapeutic space that is warm, inclusive and grounded in genuine understanding. Living with a disability (paraplegia) has shaped my perspective in meaningful ways, strengthening my empathy and resilience. This lived experience enriches my practice allowing me to connect deeply and authentically with clients as they navigate their own journeys in life.
I provide safe, nurturing and collaborative therapeutic space aimed at helping clients build resilience & re-discover their existing resources to navigate challenges such as grief/loss; anxiety; depression; women's health; trauma/life changing experiences (disability; chronic health); parents raising differently abled children so they thrive psychologically.
I am Nolwazi P. Maidi, is a registered Clinical Psychologist living with paraplegia, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents and adults through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I specialize in working with mood and personality disorders. I strive to offer a therapeutic space that is warm, inclusive and grounded in genuine understanding. Living with a disability (paraplegia) has shaped my perspective in meaningful ways, strengthening my empathy and resilience. This lived experience enriches my practice allowing me to connect deeply and authentically with clients as they navigate their own journeys in life.
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Ashleigh de Beer
General Counsellor, MSocSci, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
3 Endorsed
I meet my clients where they are at, with unconditional acceptance and positive regard, with the safe space I create and hold. I primarily make use of two modalities- favoring the Person Centered Approach as well as DBT. If you have suffered from a traumatic experience, are experiencing difficult emotions, or perhaps want to set out and achieve some goals, but are unsure of where or how to start - I invite you to step into the safe space I create, together we can address any difficulties you may be experiencing. Each one of my clients are a priority and are well supported - expect to receive quality care and service.
I meet my clients where they are at, with unconditional acceptance and positive regard, with the safe space I create and hold. I primarily make use of two modalities- favoring the Person Centered Approach as well as DBT. If you have suffered from a traumatic experience, are experiencing difficult emotions, or perhaps want to set out and achieve some goals, but are unsure of where or how to start - I invite you to step into the safe space I create, together we can address any difficulties you may be experiencing. Each one of my clients are a priority and are well supported - expect to receive quality care and service.
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Letta Selamolela: Letta Consulting Solutions
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress.
We offer psychotherapy, assessments. Child psychotherapy, trauma debriefing, couple psychotherapy, any form psychotherapy. Online and onsite
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress.
We offer psychotherapy, assessments. Child psychotherapy, trauma debriefing, couple psychotherapy, any form psychotherapy. Online and onsite
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Zuziwe Bekwa
Social Worker, SACSSP
Hi, my name is Zuziwe a qualified social worker, I help clients meet their fundamental needs. I provide services that create an impact.
Hi, my name is Zuziwe a qualified social worker, I help clients meet their fundamental needs. I provide services that create an impact.
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CVR Counselling
Psychometrist , HPCSA - Psychometrist
4 Endorsed
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults.
Deciding to start counselling is a very courageous first step on the road to dealing with mental health problems. I believe that it is privilege to be able to provide psychological counselling or assess clients when I meet them and bearing witness to their unique therapeutic journeys.
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults.
Deciding to start counselling is a very courageous first step on the road to dealing with mental health problems. I believe that it is privilege to be able to provide psychological counselling or assess clients when I meet them and bearing witness to their unique therapeutic journeys.
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Tammy Styles Psychologist
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
Therapy for anxiety, depression emotional and behavioural disorders.
I work therapeutically with children and adolescents for emotional and psychological difficulties. I adopt a systems approach when working with children and adolescents since they are embedded within their family and school contexts. I provide psychological assessment services for investigating challenges in and barriers to learning, neurodevelopment and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Therapy for anxiety, depression emotional and behavioural disorders.
I work therapeutically with children and adolescents for emotional and psychological difficulties. I adopt a systems approach when working with children and adolescents since they are embedded within their family and school contexts. I provide psychological assessment services for investigating challenges in and barriers to learning, neurodevelopment and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Mrs. Mthembu Mensah & Associates at Turning Point
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Struggle no more, my aim is to alleviate suffering and prevent depression, anxiety and suicidality from debilitating & ending your life.
13 years work experience extends from the Dept. of Health, Student Counseling Services, Correctional Facility & Private Practice.
Struggle no more, my aim is to alleviate suffering and prevent depression, anxiety and suicidality from debilitating & ending your life.
13 years work experience extends from the Dept. of Health, Student Counseling Services, Correctional Facility & Private Practice.
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You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
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iSisa Wellness Hub
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
"As a wellness therapist specialising in personal growth and problem solving, I can help you: - Identify and overcome limiting beliefs and patterns - Develop coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and overwhelm - Improve relationships and communication skills - Set and achieve goals aligned with your values and passions - Cultivating.
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
"As a wellness therapist specialising in personal growth and problem solving, I can help you: - Identify and overcome limiting beliefs and patterns - Develop coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and overwhelm - Improve relationships and communication skills - Set and achieve goals aligned with your values and passions - Cultivating.
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
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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.