Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in La Lucia
As a medical doctor, counsellor, and coach with specialised trauma training, I bring a holistic perspective honouring the connection between physical and mental well-being.
My approach is gentle and integrative, drawing from ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, EmotionAid, and mindful practices. As a certified yoga practitioner, I incorporate embodied techniques that support healing and self-awareness.
Together, we'll explore how your past shapes your present, identify areas for meaningful change, and reconnect you with your values and goals. My aim is to help you build resilience, AND to truly flourish.
As a medical doctor, counsellor, and coach with specialised trauma training, I bring a holistic perspective honouring the connection between physical and mental well-being.
My approach is gentle and integrative, drawing from ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, EmotionAid, and mindful practices. As a certified yoga practitioner, I incorporate embodied techniques that support healing and self-awareness.
Together, we'll explore how your past shapes your present, identify areas for meaningful change, and reconnect you with your values and goals. My aim is to help you build resilience, AND to truly flourish.
Hi I'm Lisa. I know it can be hard to get the momentum to make that first call or send that first email out, especially if you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, anxious, unfulfilled or unchallenged in life. You don't need to feel this way any longer. Investing in yourself and your relationships are always wise investments. I offer face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk therapy. LGBTQ+ allied.
Hi I'm Lisa. I know it can be hard to get the momentum to make that first call or send that first email out, especially if you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, anxious, unfulfilled or unchallenged in life. You don't need to feel this way any longer. Investing in yourself and your relationships are always wise investments. I offer face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk therapy. LGBTQ+ allied.
Hi, I'm Bianca (and I'm so glad you're here).
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in trauma and nervous system regulation.
Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or childhood trauma, I aim to support you in finding clarity and resilience. I also aim to help you rediscover feeling safe in your body - something many of us lose after stress or trauma. In the therapy space, I ensure I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of each client.
I'm authentic, human and relatable. I take a non-judgmental stance, and guide clients toward empowerment, connection and integration.
Hi, I'm Bianca (and I'm so glad you're here).
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in trauma and nervous system regulation.
Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or childhood trauma, I aim to support you in finding clarity and resilience. I also aim to help you rediscover feeling safe in your body - something many of us lose after stress or trauma. In the therapy space, I ensure I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of each client.
I'm authentic, human and relatable. I take a non-judgmental stance, and guide clients toward empowerment, connection and integration.
More Therapists Nearby
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.
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
My client seeks emotional healing, self-discovery, and balance in life. They struggle with stress, trauma, or relationship challenges and need a safe space to express themselves. Their goals include building resilience, gaining clarity, and enhancing their well-being. They want support, validation, and practical tools to navigate life’s complexities and unlock their full potential.
My client seeks emotional healing, self-discovery, and balance in life. They struggle with stress, trauma, or relationship challenges and need a safe space to express themselves. Their goals include building resilience, gaining clarity, and enhancing their well-being. They want support, validation, and practical tools to navigate life’s complexities and unlock their full potential.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
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.
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
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I am very passionate about mental health and working with people of all ages to improve their mental well-being and balance life's pressures.
I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I am very passionate about mental health and working with people of all ages to improve their mental well-being and balance life's pressures.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I like to work with individuals that realise that they need and deserve help, and someone who is ready and willing to work on themselves. Someone who wants to improve their coping mechanisms, their ability to manage stress, to manage their emotions, to deal with adjustment, to deal with change, to deal with past and current trauma, to learn to love and nurture themselves and improve their relationships wit others. People who want to shift old patterns that no longer serve them.
I like to work with individuals that realise that they need and deserve help, and someone who is ready and willing to work on themselves. Someone who wants to improve their coping mechanisms, their ability to manage stress, to manage their emotions, to deal with adjustment, to deal with change, to deal with past and current trauma, to learn to love and nurture themselves and improve their relationships wit others. People who want to shift old patterns that no longer serve them.
I'm an educational psychologist dedicated to empowering individuals through a unique blend of therapeutic practices. With a specialization in hypnotherapy, Neurofeedback, emotional intelligence, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and spiritual growth, I bring a holistic approach to mental wellness. My experience spans various settings, including schools, colleges, universities, crisis centers, hospitals, and private practice, allowing me to understand the diverse challenges people face.
As the owner of EQ Advantedges Networx, I am passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles. I also offer retreats in Egypt.
I'm an educational psychologist dedicated to empowering individuals through a unique blend of therapeutic practices. With a specialization in hypnotherapy, Neurofeedback, emotional intelligence, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and spiritual growth, I bring a holistic approach to mental wellness. My experience spans various settings, including schools, colleges, universities, crisis centers, hospitals, and private practice, allowing me to understand the diverse challenges people face.
As the owner of EQ Advantedges Networx, I am passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles. I also offer retreats in Egypt.
Veronique Charles Minds-Matter-Counselling
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Sea View 4094
Affordable Online Counselling ALSO offered via Zoom /Video Calls /Telephonic. Are You Feeling overwhelmed and stressed, battling to cope with daily life and it's challenges. Are you depressed or living with anxiety or abuse. At Minds Matter Counselling I offer effective counselling. My aim is to help you live a more fulfilled life. I offer a Holistic Approach to Therapy, which is based on you as a whole, mind, body & spirit. At the end of each session, my aim is to help you feel empowered. I act with integrity, honesty and truth. I am here to help you feel better and enjoy your life again
Affordable Online Counselling ALSO offered via Zoom /Video Calls /Telephonic. Are You Feeling overwhelmed and stressed, battling to cope with daily life and it's challenges. Are you depressed or living with anxiety or abuse. At Minds Matter Counselling I offer effective counselling. My aim is to help you live a more fulfilled life. I offer a Holistic Approach to Therapy, which is based on you as a whole, mind, body & spirit. At the end of each session, my aim is to help you feel empowered. I act with integrity, honesty and truth. I am here to help you feel better and enjoy your life again
I am a Counselling Psychologist offering professional and compassionate psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and adolescents. My approach is client-centred and integrative, meaning that I draw on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial. My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviour while developing coping skills and deeper self-understanding.
I am a Counselling Psychologist offering professional and compassionate psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and adolescents. My approach is client-centred and integrative, meaning that I draw on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial. My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviour while developing coping skills and deeper self-understanding.
Nicole Van Wyk
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Durban North 4051
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist working with clients who feel stuck with their current patterns in life in need of help getting "unstuck". If you need some help getting unstuck, whether it's relational concerns, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help you on your healing journey. I work with a wide range of clients from children to adults. I am a warm and empathic clinical psychologist, with a high standard of care and competence. Remember: Change is difficult, but nothing is as difficult as being stuck somewhere you don't belong.
I am a clinical psychologist working with clients who feel stuck with their current patterns in life in need of help getting "unstuck". If you need some help getting unstuck, whether it's relational concerns, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help you on your healing journey. I work with a wide range of clients from children to adults. I am a warm and empathic clinical psychologist, with a high standard of care and competence. Remember: Change is difficult, but nothing is as difficult as being stuck somewhere you don't belong.
Hello, I'm Jodie!
You might be coping on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside.
Life can feel heavy, uncertain or demanding and it can be difficult to make sense of everything being carried, especially when expectations continue to pile up. Anxiety, low mood, stress, grief, or significant life changes such as shifts in relationships, work, identity, or relocating can quietly add to this sense of strain. What is often needed is a space to slow down, speak openly, and feel understood without judgement, alongside support that helps bring clarity, steadiness, and a clearer way forward.
Hello, I'm Jodie!
You might be coping on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside.
Life can feel heavy, uncertain or demanding and it can be difficult to make sense of everything being carried, especially when expectations continue to pile up. Anxiety, low mood, stress, grief, or significant life changes such as shifts in relationships, work, identity, or relocating can quietly add to this sense of strain. What is often needed is a space to slow down, speak openly, and feel understood without judgement, alongside support that helps bring clarity, steadiness, and a clearer way forward.
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.
Nearby Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors Searches for La Lucia
See More Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.