Therapists in Pietermaritzburg

I am a registered Educational Psychologist in Private Practice based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. My training is in the field of Special Needs relating to the Education environment; my Master's Degree was obtained at UKZN Pietermaritzburg and my internship was carried out through service at St. Christopher's Special Needs School and Newton Pre-Vocational High School. I have 5 years experience working in the Special Needs Education environment.

I deal with anxiety ,adjustment to new situations,grief counseling and trauma debriefing

At a time like this when the world is in lock-down due to Covid-19, anxiety, stress, depression, economic meltdowns, insecurities, in-decisions, trauma, illness and death are changing the face of the earth as we knew it. The study of psychology has prepared me to help you to regain physical, emotional, psychological, mental and spiritual balance to form and shape a new you with a new reality to pick up the pieces of life and to become functional again.

I currently offer a wide range of services including/full psycho educational assessments, Adolescent therapy, Trauma Counseling

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.

Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.

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. Going through significant events such as exams, starting at university, thinking about getting married, getting divorced, changing jobs, or even moving house or country can bring up all sorts of emotions and struggles. At the end of the day, we all want to be able to navigate all of life's challenges with the least stress possible, feeling grounded and supported and ready to face the day.

Depression, Trauma, Adjustment issues, Relationship issues, Grief & Bereavement issues, Marital problems, Substance Abuse issues, Parenting skills

Thokozani Sithole is a Counselling Psychologist registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Postgraduate Diploma in HIV and AIDS Management from the Stellenbosch University. I am currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Consulting Psychology from the University of South Africa. I started working as a Psychologist in the year 2014.

I work with children and adolescents, parents and families for emotional and psychological difficulties. I conduct Psycho-Legal Evaluation in matters of parental disputes over residence, care and contact. I provide both face to face and online therapy.

Wellness is our greatest tool in preventing illness. It is our greatest asset to achieving happiness. So why is wellness not something we all strive for on a daily basis? And I don't mean to be well in the sense that we are free from disease- I mean to be free, healthy and happy in all aspects of our lives: be it social, occupational, physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological. My role will be to assist you in your wellness journey by assessing areas that may need improvement, while always remembering what you are doing right. I also hope to be a sounding board on days that you may need clarity or when it all feels too much.

I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.

You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. In fact, there is much to be gained by working through your 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. My ideal client is someone who needs a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through their difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what they have experienced.