Attachment-based Therapists in Pietermaritzburg
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 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.
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults. Psychological assessment for all ages (cognitive functioning, grade placement, subject choice, career guidance, screening for ADHD, ASD, study skills, etc.)
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults. Psychological assessment for all ages (cognitive functioning, grade placement, subject choice, career guidance, screening for ADHD, ASD, study skills, etc.)
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.
Children, adolescents, and adults may seek support when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally challenging. Through a compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe space where clients can explore their experiences, develop practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and work towards meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where we can work together through anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, academic pressures, and uncertainty around future career choices.
Children, adolescents, and adults may seek support when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally challenging. Through a compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe space where clients can explore their experiences, develop practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and work towards meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where we can work together through anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, academic pressures, and uncertainty around future career choices.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
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.
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Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. 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. I love to teach self mastery.
Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. 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. I love to teach self mastery.
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.
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Lisa Nicholas
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Durban North 4051
Waitlist for new clients
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.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Durban North area. If you are asking the question "Why me, why this, why now?" then therapy is just the kind of transformative space you are looking for. We don't need to wait until we are near collapse before we reach out to a therapist. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and confused or are just needing a safe space to navigate through emotionally turbulent or difficult times. I provide a safe, confidential service and am interested in creating a sacred space in which you can do the self-exploration that will lead to transformation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Durban North area. If you are asking the question "Why me, why this, why now?" then therapy is just the kind of transformative space you are looking for. We don't need to wait until we are near collapse before we reach out to a therapist. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and confused or are just needing a safe space to navigate through emotionally turbulent or difficult times. I provide a safe, confidential service and am interested in creating a sacred space in which you can do the self-exploration that will lead to transformation.
Im a Clinical Psychologist trained both in the UK and South Africa and deal with a variety of mental health issues (ncluding depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, grief,couples therapy, and so on). My multifaceted training allows an edge to the psychotherapeutic field and generally helps in the overall healing process.I am trained in different therapeutic approaches including brain-working recursive therapy, gottman couples therapy, dialectical beahviour therapy, etc. The non-judgemental, empathetic therapeutic space allows for change, growth, improvement in the self and healing.
Im a Clinical Psychologist trained both in the UK and South Africa and deal with a variety of mental health issues (ncluding depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, grief,couples therapy, and so on). My multifaceted training allows an edge to the psychotherapeutic field and generally helps in the overall healing process.I am trained in different therapeutic approaches including brain-working recursive therapy, gottman couples therapy, dialectical beahviour therapy, etc. The non-judgemental, empathetic therapeutic space allows for change, growth, improvement in the self and healing.
Ideal clients are often individuals navigating complex life transitions, emotional challenges, or social hurdles that feel overwhelming to manage alone. They are typically seeking a safe, professional environment where they can be heard without judgment and gain practical tools for stability.
Ideal clients are often individuals navigating complex life transitions, emotional challenges, or social hurdles that feel overwhelming to manage alone. They are typically seeking a safe, professional environment where they can be heard without judgment and gain practical tools for stability.
I am in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist. I run two practices, one in Westville and one on the Bluff, both in Durban.
I am a compassionate and experienced psychologist and work in a variety of settings and across a range and diversity of cultures.
I am in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist. I run two practices, one in Westville and one on the Bluff, both in Durban.
I am a compassionate and experienced psychologist and work in a variety of settings and across a range and diversity of cultures.
Counselling Psychologist with over 25 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
Counselling Psychologist with over 25 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
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.
I provide a safe, non‑judgemental space for young men navigating mental health and behavioural challenges that disrupt daily life. Drawing on cognitive‑behavioural techniques, mindfulness, narrative exploration, somatic work and strengths‑based strategies, I tailor each therapy plan to your unique needs. Together, we shift unhelpful patterns, build healthier routines, and set meaningful goals for self‑awareness, emotional regulation and supportive relationships. Along the way, you’ll receive compassionate feedback, clear guidance and collaborative planning to help you move forward with confidence, purpose and resilience.
I provide a safe, non‑judgemental space for young men navigating mental health and behavioural challenges that disrupt daily life. Drawing on cognitive‑behavioural techniques, mindfulness, narrative exploration, somatic work and strengths‑based strategies, I tailor each therapy plan to your unique needs. Together, we shift unhelpful patterns, build healthier routines, and set meaningful goals for self‑awareness, emotional regulation and supportive relationships. Along the way, you’ll receive compassionate feedback, clear guidance and collaborative planning to help you move forward with confidence, purpose and resilience.
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.
I support individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges, including addiction and recovery, trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, and major life transitions. I also support individuals who are struggling with the demands of everyday life — whether at work, at home, or in their relationships. I provide a safe, judgement-free space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you work towards acceptance, healing, and wellbeing.
I support individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges, including addiction and recovery, trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, and major life transitions. I also support individuals who are struggling with the demands of everyday life — whether at work, at home, or in their relationships. I provide a safe, judgement-free space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you work towards acceptance, healing, and wellbeing.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.