Trauma Focused Therapists in Pietermaritzburg
Mr. Hadebe is Social Worker with 10 years' experience registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).
My field of work is on Individual Therapy, Premarital and post marital counselling programs and community. Self-development, Psychosocial counselling, Anger management, addiction, substance abuse and Employee Wellness.
Mr. Hadebe is Social Worker with 10 years' experience registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).
My field of work is on Individual Therapy, Premarital and post marital counselling programs and community. Self-development, Psychosocial counselling, Anger management, addiction, substance abuse and Employee Wellness.
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.
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.
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.
My clients are individuals, couples and families who seek assistance with mental health issues, relationship problems and are often faced with depression, anxiety, traumatic responses, grief, illness and chronic pain.
I use a narrative and holistic approach in therapy as well as expressive arts and play therapy with children.
My special interest is in sexual health related to individuals and couples living with chronic illness, recognizing the importance of intimacy and quality of life.
I provide face to face as well as virtual counselling and facilitate group therapy for cancer patients as well as patients with chronic pain.
My clients are individuals, couples and families who seek assistance with mental health issues, relationship problems and are often faced with depression, anxiety, traumatic responses, grief, illness and chronic pain.
I use a narrative and holistic approach in therapy as well as expressive arts and play therapy with children.
My special interest is in sexual health related to individuals and couples living with chronic illness, recognizing the importance of intimacy and quality of life.
I provide face to face as well as virtual counselling and facilitate group therapy for cancer patients as well as patients with chronic pain.
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.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational challenges that affect their wellbeing and daily life. These may include difficulties such as family conflict, parenting struggles, behavioural problems, school adjustment issues, grief and loss, or the effects of trauma and neglect.
Many of my clients are parents who feel concerned, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support their child effectively. They want to strengthen their relationship with their children, improve communication within the family, and find positive ways to manage conflict or challenging behaviour.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational challenges that affect their wellbeing and daily life. These may include difficulties such as family conflict, parenting struggles, behavioural problems, school adjustment issues, grief and loss, or the effects of trauma and neglect.
Many of my clients are parents who feel concerned, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support their child effectively. They want to strengthen their relationship with their children, improve communication within the family, and find positive ways to manage conflict or challenging behaviour.
Person Centred Approach (PCE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Family/Group Therapy.
As a dedicated and compassionate social worker, I am driven by a passion to empower individuals, families, and communities to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. I have developed a strong foundation in counselling practice, case management, and community engagement. I believe that every individual deserves respect, dignity & compassion. I am excited to work collaboratively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to promote healing, growth & positive change. Provide guidance in exploration, goal setting, strategies and techniques. Personal growth & development skills, practice support to clients in need
Person Centred Approach (PCE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Family/Group Therapy.
As a dedicated and compassionate social worker, I am driven by a passion to empower individuals, families, and communities to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. I have developed a strong foundation in counselling practice, case management, and community engagement. I believe that every individual deserves respect, dignity & compassion. I am excited to work collaboratively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to promote healing, growth & positive change. Provide guidance in exploration, goal setting, strategies and techniques. Personal growth & development skills, practice support to clients in need
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.
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.
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.
Sometimes, our usual ways of coping no longer feel like enough. I work with school-aged children, adolescents and adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, stuck or uncertain about how to move forward. Others come to therapy while navigating difficulties in relationships, family life, school or work, or adjusting to changes in their lives. I take time to understand each person within the context of their experiences, relationships and strengths, so that together we can make sense of what is happening and find a meaningful way forward.
Sometimes, our usual ways of coping no longer feel like enough. I work with school-aged children, adolescents and adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, stuck or uncertain about how to move forward. Others come to therapy while navigating difficulties in relationships, family life, school or work, or adjusting to changes in their lives. I take time to understand each person within the context of their experiences, relationships and strengths, so that together we can make sense of what is happening and find a meaningful way forward.
A Trauma-Focused model for PTSD).
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.
A Trauma-Focused model for PTSD).
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.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our 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. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our 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. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
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.
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