Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Newlands East
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.
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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With extensive experience in palliative care, trauma counselling, and working with diverse populations—including abandoned children, GBV survivors, and individuals at risk of suicide— I offer a holistic approach to mental health.
My specialization include trauma and crisis counselling, addiction recovery, and support for gender-based violence. I offer tailored prenatal and postnatal emotional support, couples counselling and career guidance.
With extensive experience in palliative care, trauma counselling, and working with diverse populations—including abandoned children, GBV survivors, and individuals at risk of suicide— I offer a holistic approach to mental health.
My specialization include trauma and crisis counselling, addiction recovery, and support for gender-based violence. I offer tailored prenatal and postnatal emotional support, couples counselling and career guidance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Durban 4001
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
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.
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.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or a sense of disconnection—from themselves, their relationships, or their purpose. They may be navigating major life transitions, dealing with trauma or grief. They long to feel more grounded, empowered, and authentic in how they live and relate to others. What makes this therapeutic approach unique is a blend of evidence-based practices with deep, compassionate presence—meeting clients where they are with curiosity.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or a sense of disconnection—from themselves, their relationships, or their purpose. They may be navigating major life transitions, dealing with trauma or grief. They long to feel more grounded, empowered, and authentic in how they live and relate to others. What makes this therapeutic approach unique is a blend of evidence-based practices with deep, compassionate presence—meeting clients where they are with curiosity.
Professional encounter that pays more attention to person's wholistic wellbeing and diverse cultural background. Listen with empathy and none judgemental. Helping individual to achieve sense of emotional stability, self motivation and empowerment.
Professional encounter that pays more attention to person's wholistic wellbeing and diverse cultural background. Listen with empathy and none judgemental. Helping individual to achieve sense of emotional stability, self motivation and empowerment.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
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.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I believe in a holistic approach to wellness, which addresses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I'll provide support to help you navigate life's complexities, build self-awareness, and cultivate sustainable lifestyle changes. With a safe and non-judgmental space, we'll collaboratively explore your concerns, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience. My goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take control of your life. Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I believe in a holistic approach to wellness, which addresses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I'll provide support to help you navigate life's complexities, build self-awareness, and cultivate sustainable lifestyle changes. With a safe and non-judgmental space, we'll collaboratively explore your concerns, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience. My goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take control of your life. Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
My clients, face personal and social problems. These includes, stress and depression, emotional meltdown, relationship issues, marital problems, family conflicts, divorce, what happens to children during separation/ divorce. Domestic abuse, gender base violence. Trauma, loss and grief.
Single mothers are struggling to handle the behavior of their teens.
My job is to equip my clients with skills and knowledge so that they can deal with these problems.
My clients, face personal and social problems. These includes, stress and depression, emotional meltdown, relationship issues, marital problems, family conflicts, divorce, what happens to children during separation/ divorce. Domestic abuse, gender base violence. Trauma, loss and grief.
Single mothers are struggling to handle the behavior of their teens.
My job is to equip my clients with skills and knowledge so that they can deal with these problems.
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities and traumas. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Find your safe space paired with action-based counselling that creates a real-life impact.
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities and traumas. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Find your safe space paired with action-based counselling that creates a real-life impact.
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.
My specialities include couples and marriage counselling, premarital preparation, family counselling, bereavement and grief support, trauma and PTSD, suicide intervention, child behavioural difficulties, mental health concerns, personal development, infidelity recovery, communication challenges, work-related stress, and spiritual or religious matters.
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out.
You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
My specialities include couples and marriage counselling, premarital preparation, family counselling, bereavement and grief support, trauma and PTSD, suicide intervention, child behavioural difficulties, mental health concerns, personal development, infidelity recovery, communication challenges, work-related stress, and spiritual or religious matters.
Sometimes the hardest step is not healing, it is reaching out.
You may have been carrying the weight of your struggles quietly for months/ even years. Perhaps your relationship feels distant, filled with unresolved conflict. Maybe you are lying awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about your child’s behaviour, grieving a loss that still feels raw or battling trauma that refuses to loosen its grip. You might be exhausted from work-related stress, overwhelmed by emotional pressure, or silently fighting thoughts you are afraid to share with anyone. The truth is, you do not have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
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.
Most people are faced with mental health issues as the result of childhood traumas, family background , spirituality and cultural issues and poor socio-economic conditions. People need to be assisted in understanding how childhood experiences influences their coping skills. They need to be able to identify, acknowledge and manage emotions associated with past memories and thoughts. They need someone to listen to them without judging them, understanding their cultural background and relationships dynamics.
Most people are faced with mental health issues as the result of childhood traumas, family background , spirituality and cultural issues and poor socio-economic conditions. People need to be assisted in understanding how childhood experiences influences their coping skills. They need to be able to identify, acknowledge and manage emotions associated with past memories and thoughts. They need someone to listen to them without judging them, understanding their cultural background and relationships dynamics.
Depression is real,anxiety is also real
But addressing our daily life struggles with the therapist can assist with the way forward, lessen the burden
Whilst remaining positive that things can still change for better
Depression is real,anxiety is also real
But addressing our daily life struggles with the therapist can assist with the way forward, lessen the burden
Whilst remaining positive that things can still change for better
Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.