Grief Therapists in La Lucia Ridge

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Adolf Lowies
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
A mature and highly experienced and qualified therapist with warmth, humor, compassion, wisdom and personal strength.
A mature and highly experienced and qualified therapist with warmth, humor, compassion, wisdom and personal strength.
083 899 4240 View 083 899 4240
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Gina Sim Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
My name is Gina, I offer a warm and open environment in which I treat moderate to severe psychological issues. This includes anxiety, depression, grief, behavioural problems and suicidal thoughts. Mental healthcare issues manifest in various ways, they can prohibit one from functioning effectively at home / work or in a personal relationships. My approach is to build at trusting relationship in order to explore the source of your difficulties. Taking the step to seek therapy is daunting, it is due to this that i adopt a gentle and nurturing approach to ensure you are at ease.
My name is Gina, I offer a warm and open environment in which I treat moderate to severe psychological issues. This includes anxiety, depression, grief, behavioural problems and suicidal thoughts. Mental healthcare issues manifest in various ways, they can prohibit one from functioning effectively at home / work or in a personal relationships. My approach is to build at trusting relationship in order to explore the source of your difficulties. Taking the step to seek therapy is daunting, it is due to this that i adopt a gentle and nurturing approach to ensure you are at ease.
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Mandy Perkins
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or depleted, whether from trauma, burnout, relationship strain, or a sense of having lost themselves along the way. My approach is person-centred and compassionate, drawing on emotional insight, body-based awareness, practical tools, and the Enneagram.
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or depleted, whether from trauma, burnout, relationship strain, or a sense of having lost themselves along the way. My approach is person-centred and compassionate, drawing on emotional insight, body-based awareness, practical tools, and the Enneagram.
087 250 0412 x99 View 087 250 0412 x99
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Nomkhosi MaNgwabe Qwabe
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Serves Area
Within us there is power of GOD that transcends any darkness, any loss or hurt that comes into our lives.
My PURPOSE is to offer guidance and provide a warm, supportive and compassionate place to my clients. To process, face and overcome. Increasing their level of awareness on HOW to live victoriously OVER all life circumstances, like temptations, addictions, bitterness, betrayal, anger, unforgiveness, Rejection, self-hatred, self-rejection, low self-esteem, identity confusion, terminal illness diagnosis like cancer, divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking or over thinking, infidelity in marriage, conflict resolution, generational trauma, or those simply seeking coaching and guidance to move forward in their journey.
Within us there is power of GOD that transcends any darkness, any loss or hurt that comes into our lives.
My PURPOSE is to offer guidance and provide a warm, supportive and compassionate place to my clients. To process, face and overcome. Increasing their level of awareness on HOW to live victoriously OVER all life circumstances, like temptations, addictions, bitterness, betrayal, anger, unforgiveness, Rejection, self-hatred, self-rejection, low self-esteem, identity confusion, terminal illness diagnosis like cancer, divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, negative thinking or over thinking, infidelity in marriage, conflict resolution, generational trauma, or those simply seeking coaching and guidance to move forward in their journey.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Sanda Maps Consulting
Social Worker
Serves Area
Are you a man feeling overwhelmed by grief, shame, anger, or emotional pressure you don’t quite know how to express?
I specialize in supporting men and boys navigating grief, emotional suppression, behavioral challenges, identity development, and father-child reconciliation. I also guide single mothers raising sons. My work moves beyond insight toward restoration, helping men reconnect with their values, responsibility, and relationships.
Are you a man feeling overwhelmed by grief, shame, anger, or emotional pressure you don’t quite know how to express?
I specialize in supporting men and boys navigating grief, emotional suppression, behavioral challenges, identity development, and father-child reconciliation. I also guide single mothers raising sons. My work moves beyond insight toward restoration, helping men reconnect with their values, responsibility, and relationships.
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Mfundokayise Lundi Muthwa
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Umlazi 4066
Many face work-related stress, depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles.
I provide counselling for trauma, suicide, addiction, relationships, childhood abuse, and emotional distress using a person-centered, solution-focused approach. I offer trauma debriefing, crisis intervention, and GBV support for children. Trained in teletherapy and Indigenous African practices, I create inclusive, affirming spaces for the LGBTQI+ community.
Many face work-related stress, depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles.
I provide counselling for trauma, suicide, addiction, relationships, childhood abuse, and emotional distress using a person-centered, solution-focused approach. I offer trauma debriefing, crisis intervention, and GBV support for children. Trained in teletherapy and Indigenous African practices, I create inclusive, affirming spaces for the LGBTQI+ community.
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Nokukhanya Nomfundo Ndaba
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
I am a dedicated Social Worker/Therapist, who uses a holistic approach in her therapeutic interventions. I deal with patients/ clients with Stress & depression, Bereavement- providing a process of self-rediscovery & self-actualisation. Couples therapy as well as pre & post marriage counseling. Family therapy. These clients need a professional person with skills to assist them in firstly self awareness, acceptance and assist in facilitating change in the individuals, couples and or groups.
I am a dedicated Social Worker/Therapist, who uses a holistic approach in her therapeutic interventions. I deal with patients/ clients with Stress & depression, Bereavement- providing a process of self-rediscovery & self-actualisation. Couples therapy as well as pre & post marriage counseling. Family therapy. These clients need a professional person with skills to assist them in firstly self awareness, acceptance and assist in facilitating change in the individuals, couples and or groups.
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Maxine Grimett
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Essenwood 4001
Have you lost someone and are finding it difficult to not let the loss affect your daily functioning?
At my practice, I endeavour to offer psychotherapy tailored to your needs, to assist you to work through your challenges and move towards personal growth and fulfilment. I offer a mix of Mindfulness-based therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy and Positive Psychology; depending on the client and the situation.
Have you lost someone and are finding it difficult to not let the loss affect your daily functioning?
At my practice, I endeavour to offer psychotherapy tailored to your needs, to assist you to work through your challenges and move towards personal growth and fulfilment. I offer a mix of Mindfulness-based therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy and Positive Psychology; depending on the client and the situation.
078 446 7864 View 078 446 7864
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Zabiwa Therapy House
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Durban 4001
I hold a bachelor of Psychology and I am registered with HPCSA as a registered counselor. I am running my practice as a counsellor, rendering psychological services to adult and children in a variety of problems. I was worked in different organizations rendering my services as a psychological counselor for more than 8 years. Furthermore, I am an effective communicator and listener, I am accurate and goal oriented.
I hold a bachelor of Psychology and I am registered with HPCSA as a registered counselor. I am running my practice as a counsellor, rendering psychological services to adult and children in a variety of problems. I was worked in different organizations rendering my services as a psychological counselor for more than 8 years. Furthermore, I am an effective communicator and listener, I am accurate and goal oriented.
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Charity Hlongwane
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
I Work with: • Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
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Cynthia Morgan Seepe
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
My work focuses on trauma, grief, group debriefing, mental health challenges, and supporting individuals through life-changing events.
My focus areas include trauma, grief, group debriefing, mental health challenges, and supporting individuals as they cope with life-changing events. I offer a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to self and others in a supportive, respectful, culturally sensitive counselling environment!
My work focuses on trauma, grief, group debriefing, mental health challenges, and supporting individuals through life-changing events.
My focus areas include trauma, grief, group debriefing, mental health challenges, and supporting individuals as they cope with life-changing events. I offer a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to self and others in a supportive, respectful, culturally sensitive counselling environment!
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Jackie Van Breda
General Counsellor
Serves Area
Every one of us is a professional athlete, intent on achieving personal greatness, whether this entails a balanced lifestyle, a more fulfilling relationship, a new business venture, a career change or promotion at work, retirement, the birth of a child, rehabilitation following surgery, diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition, an exercise programme or a goal in sport at any level. All aspects of life that we experience as personally meaningful require that we feel empowered, confident in our abilities and skills, committed to achieving our goals, while perceiving challenges as opportunities for growth and success.
Every one of us is a professional athlete, intent on achieving personal greatness, whether this entails a balanced lifestyle, a more fulfilling relationship, a new business venture, a career change or promotion at work, retirement, the birth of a child, rehabilitation following surgery, diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition, an exercise programme or a goal in sport at any level. All aspects of life that we experience as personally meaningful require that we feel empowered, confident in our abilities and skills, committed to achieving our goals, while perceiving challenges as opportunities for growth and success.
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Sanelisiwe Ndlovu-Khuzwayo
Social Worker, PhD, SACSSP
Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by relationship stress or disconnected from their sense of self. They are caring, capable people who have often been the “strong one” for others but now find themselves wondering, “Who supports me?” Others are navigating life transitions, identity questions or family conflicts, wanting to understand themselves and their relationships more deeply. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone and you don’t have to do it alone.
Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by relationship stress or disconnected from their sense of self. They are caring, capable people who have often been the “strong one” for others but now find themselves wondering, “Who supports me?” Others are navigating life transitions, identity questions or family conflicts, wanting to understand themselves and their relationships more deeply. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone and you don’t have to do it alone.
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Kajal Ramlugan
General Counsellor
Umhlanga 4319
My approach integrates empathy, active listening and practical tools to guide clients through life’s challenges — whether they're facing stress, trauma, grief, or seeking personal growth.
I offer individual, group, and couples counselling, online or in-person, 1-hour sessions. Support includes trauma, grief & loss counselling, stress, anxiety & depression management, addiction recovery, academic & workplace adjustment, children & adolescents with disabilities, lifestyle coaching, personal development and general life challenges.
My approach integrates empathy, active listening and practical tools to guide clients through life’s challenges — whether they're facing stress, trauma, grief, or seeking personal growth.
I offer individual, group, and couples counselling, online or in-person, 1-hour sessions. Support includes trauma, grief & loss counselling, stress, anxiety & depression management, addiction recovery, academic & workplace adjustment, children & adolescents with disabilities, lifestyle coaching, personal development and general life challenges.
082 526 0214 x27 View 082 526 0214 x27
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Danieyella Rodin Drama Therapy
Art Therapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m a trauma-informed drama therapist working with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating relationship conflicts, anxiety, grief, chronic health conditions (including scoliosis and autoimmune conditions), as well as life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers.
Drama therapy is a creative, somatic approach that integrates with other therapeutic frameworks. My work focuses on bodily experience and draws on modern neuroscience to understand the impacts of trauma and adverse experiences, alongside psychodynamic developmental perspectives—exploring how the past impacts the present and how to transform these patterns.
I’m a trauma-informed drama therapist working with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating relationship conflicts, anxiety, grief, chronic health conditions (including scoliosis and autoimmune conditions), as well as life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers.
Drama therapy is a creative, somatic approach that integrates with other therapeutic frameworks. My work focuses on bodily experience and draws on modern neuroscience to understand the impacts of trauma and adverse experiences, alongside psychodynamic developmental perspectives—exploring how the past impacts the present and how to transform these patterns.
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Philisiwe Portia Kubheka
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Pinetown 3620
I provide counselling services on the issues of Trauma, Loss and Grief, Couples Therapy, Divorce, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Bullying, Family Conflicts, Relationships, Teenage Pregnancy and a Variety of Awareness Programs.
My services cater for men, women, youth and children. With a focus to empower victims to regain their strength. People seeking to be healed from emotional wounds, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and loneliness or battling low self-esteem. Everyone deserves to be respected, heard, empowered and restored to their true self.
I provide counselling services on the issues of Trauma, Loss and Grief, Couples Therapy, Divorce, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Bullying, Family Conflicts, Relationships, Teenage Pregnancy and a Variety of Awareness Programs.
My services cater for men, women, youth and children. With a focus to empower victims to regain their strength. People seeking to be healed from emotional wounds, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and loneliness or battling low self-esteem. Everyone deserves to be respected, heard, empowered and restored to their true self.
087 250 0412 x79 View 087 250 0412 x79
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Sehorane Mavis Lehlomela
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Serves Area
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
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Henning Gericke
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating chronic illness, serious medical diagnoses, or palliative care journeys. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about the future, and need a supportive space to process emotions, make sense of difficult decisions, and regain stability. Many are also caregivers carrying heavy responsibilities. They want compassionate guidance and meaningful conversations that help them find clarity, resilience, and a sense of purpose during challenging times.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating chronic illness, serious medical diagnoses, or palliative care journeys. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about the future, and need a supportive space to process emotions, make sense of difficult decisions, and regain stability. Many are also caregivers carrying heavy responsibilities. They want compassionate guidance and meaningful conversations that help them find clarity, resilience, and a sense of purpose during challenging times.
084 209 5930 View 084 209 5930
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Lisa Comrie
Registered Counsellor
Westville 3629
We all experience life's ups and downs with its different seasons and the accompanying stressors , grief, anxiety and depression.
All too often we don't have a safe and confidential place to share our emotions , stresses and life challenges. I offer a relaxed and safe emotional space to explore these issues, and help you the client, to chart a way forward.
We all experience life's ups and downs with its different seasons and the accompanying stressors , grief, anxiety and depression.
All too often we don't have a safe and confidential place to share our emotions , stresses and life challenges. I offer a relaxed and safe emotional space to explore these issues, and help you the client, to chart a way forward.
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Ntobeko Robyn Sithole
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Durban 4001
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) .I have completed my academic training at the University of Zululand, and my psychology internship at Central University of Technology, Free State . I provide evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling aimed at dealing with complex emotional, mental health, and personal problems. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) .I have completed my academic training at the University of Zululand, and my psychology internship at Central University of Technology, Free State . I provide evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling aimed at dealing with complex emotional, mental health, and personal problems. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.