Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Soweto

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Leepile Thebe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
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TM Counselling Roodepoort
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and disconnected from our inner strength. It's common to hesitate when seeking help, but I am here to support you. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low moods, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenges, I will help you reconnect with your resilience and rise to your best self.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and disconnected from our inner strength. It's common to hesitate when seeking help, but I am here to support you. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low moods, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenges, I will help you reconnect with your resilience and rise to your best self.
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Jossy Mantile Thokolo
Registered Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My specialities include Couples, Marriage, Premarital issues, Family counselling, Bereavement, Trauma, child behavioural issues, Mental health issues, Personal development, Suicide, Trauma & PTSD, Infidelity, communication issues, work-related issues, Spiritual & Religious issues.
I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
My specialities include Couples, Marriage, Premarital issues, Family counselling, Bereavement, Trauma, child behavioural issues, Mental health issues, Personal development, Suicide, Trauma & PTSD, Infidelity, communication issues, work-related issues, Spiritual & Religious issues.
I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
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Lutendo Munyai
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
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Ushmita Nana
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Counselling Psychologist with offices in Little Falls (Roodepoort) and Lenasia (South of Johannesburg). I also consult virtually via the Zoom platform. I focus on providing my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to navigate difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, marital difficulties and to improve general mental well-being. Therapy is aimed at providing clients with effective coping tools and enabling clients to gain new perspective.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with offices in Little Falls (Roodepoort) and Lenasia (South of Johannesburg). I also consult virtually via the Zoom platform. I focus on providing my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to navigate difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, marital difficulties and to improve general mental well-being. Therapy is aimed at providing clients with effective coping tools and enabling clients to gain new perspective.
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Yajna Riya Aheer
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
9 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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Creleisha Moodley
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
My approach is flexible and deeply person-centered, guided by each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals. I draw from a range of counselling techniques, thoughtfully integrating them to create sessions that feel meaningful, supportive, and aligned with your pace of growth and healing.
My approach is flexible and deeply person-centered, guided by each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals. I draw from a range of counselling techniques, thoughtfully integrating them to create sessions that feel meaningful, supportive, and aligned with your pace of growth and healing.
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Ayesha Abdullah
General Counsellor
Online Only
Life is tough, sometimes very tough. Us, as human beings often forget to take care of the most basic of our needs in favor of immediate responsibilities and often put off the things that fuel us - when our fuel runs out, we are left with the wreckage and very little motivation to pick up those pieces. The healing journey offers a space to recuperate and learn to know and love ourselves again and to remember that sometimes its okay to not be okay. I journey with those who come see me, and noting is more beautiful and rewarding for to see someone transform their lives into something they have always wanted.
Life is tough, sometimes very tough. Us, as human beings often forget to take care of the most basic of our needs in favor of immediate responsibilities and often put off the things that fuel us - when our fuel runs out, we are left with the wreckage and very little motivation to pick up those pieces. The healing journey offers a space to recuperate and learn to know and love ourselves again and to remember that sometimes its okay to not be okay. I journey with those who come see me, and noting is more beautiful and rewarding for to see someone transform their lives into something they have always wanted.
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Courtenay Pottow
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
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Simphiwe Hlengwa
Social Worker, SACSSP
Berea 4001
I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life and in different settings, Non-Profit Organizations, Higher Education, Local Municipalities, Private Sectors. Whether its Facilitation or Therapy the goal is to create a safe and a non-judgmental environment for individuals looking to learn healthier ways of managing difficulties, challenges, and be empowered with sustainable tools.
I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life and in different settings, Non-Profit Organizations, Higher Education, Local Municipalities, Private Sectors. Whether its Facilitation or Therapy the goal is to create a safe and a non-judgmental environment for individuals looking to learn healthier ways of managing difficulties, challenges, and be empowered with sustainable tools.
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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Umhlanga 4319
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.
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Shaylene Saville
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Kloof 3640
Hi, my name is Shaylene. Many call me Shay. I am a wife and mom of 2 young daughters. I work with individuals (not couples) and adults. I have a special interest in working with new moms, trauma and grief.
Hi, my name is Shaylene. Many call me Shay. I am a wife and mom of 2 young daughters. I work with individuals (not couples) and adults. I have a special interest in working with new moms, trauma and grief.
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Masego Ngubeni
Social Worker, SACSSP
Serves Area
My name is Masego Ngubeni - Social Worker in Private Practice and a full-time School Counsellor. As a dedicated social worker and counsellor, my goal is to support individuals in overcoming life's challenges by providing counselling that is person-centered, empowering, and solution-focused. Through active listening, empathy, and professional expertise, I assist clients navigate emotional struggle, mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Ultimately, my goal is to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past experiences, and move forward with confidence and resilience.
My name is Masego Ngubeni - Social Worker in Private Practice and a full-time School Counsellor. As a dedicated social worker and counsellor, my goal is to support individuals in overcoming life's challenges by providing counselling that is person-centered, empowering, and solution-focused. Through active listening, empathy, and professional expertise, I assist clients navigate emotional struggle, mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Ultimately, my goal is to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past experiences, and move forward with confidence and resilience.
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iSisa Wellness Hub
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Ballito 4399
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
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Dr. Candice Rae Leith
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Ballito 4339
I am a Counselling Psychologist. I offer a diverse range of services, including individual psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and play therapy for children. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to meet the unique needs of those I work with, helping them navigate emotional challenges and heal from life’s difficulties. In addition to my therapeutic work, I hold a PhD specialising in Gender and Sport psychology, and I have a strong passion for the intersection of mental health, and physical health.
I am a Counselling Psychologist. I offer a diverse range of services, including individual psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and play therapy for children. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to meet the unique needs of those I work with, helping them navigate emotional challenges and heal from life’s difficulties. In addition to my therapeutic work, I hold a PhD specialising in Gender and Sport psychology, and I have a strong passion for the intersection of mental health, and physical health.
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Liesel Swartz
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Acknowledging your pain and reaching out is not just brave—it’s a powerful act of self-care and a hopeful step toward a healthier, more empowered future. I specialize in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse who have endured emotional manipulation, gaslighting, invalidation, and trauma. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, helping clients break trauma bonds, rebuild self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their voice in a safe, validating space.
Acknowledging your pain and reaching out is not just brave—it’s a powerful act of self-care and a hopeful step toward a healthier, more empowered future. I specialize in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse who have endured emotional manipulation, gaslighting, invalidation, and trauma. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, helping clients break trauma bonds, rebuild self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their voice in a safe, validating space.
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Mmaphuthi M. Moloi
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Online Only
I offer supportive counselling to deal with emotional challenges, family matters and trauma as well as career guidance. With 8 years of experience in counselling, I have developed a passion in providing supportive therapeutic interventions for individuals, couples and families to promote mental health and facilitate positive life adjustments to allow for a meaningful and fulfilling life.
I offer supportive counselling to deal with emotional challenges, family matters and trauma as well as career guidance. With 8 years of experience in counselling, I have developed a passion in providing supportive therapeutic interventions for individuals, couples and families to promote mental health and facilitate positive life adjustments to allow for a meaningful and fulfilling life.
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Zine Gabada
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Durban 4001
I am a registered counsellor, registered with the HPCSA. I provide solution focused therapy using a person-centered approach to Individuals experiencing distress. I work with cases in the following dimensions: Trauma (Rape, abuse, accidents), Family and relationship issues, HIV/AIDs related distress, stress and anxiety as well as grief and bereavement issues.
I am a registered counsellor, registered with the HPCSA. I provide solution focused therapy using a person-centered approach to Individuals experiencing distress. I work with cases in the following dimensions: Trauma (Rape, abuse, accidents), Family and relationship issues, HIV/AIDs related distress, stress and anxiety as well as grief and bereavement issues.
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Khonzeni Primrose Gutshwa
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Kwamashu 4360
I am specialists in following counselling field, chronic illness, suicidal issues, teens counseling, mental health, trauma debriefing, individual counselling, marriage and couples, intimate partners, loss and death, substance abuse post traumatic sexual abuse and families includes joint sessions.
I am registered as a Private Social Work holding Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Unisa in 2017. I have been in the field of counselling from 2019 till the date. I am looking forward to join each individual to the journey of self-development. I would like to meet each individualisation need through their self journey. I have a experience in providing psychosocial support more related to Gender Based Violence and Domestic Violence case work. Moreover able to advocate for the individual client through the healing process
I am specialists in following counselling field, chronic illness, suicidal issues, teens counseling, mental health, trauma debriefing, individual counselling, marriage and couples, intimate partners, loss and death, substance abuse post traumatic sexual abuse and families includes joint sessions.
I am registered as a Private Social Work holding Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Unisa in 2017. I have been in the field of counselling from 2019 till the date. I am looking forward to join each individual to the journey of self-development. I would like to meet each individualisation need through their self journey. I have a experience in providing psychosocial support more related to Gender Based Violence and Domestic Violence case work. Moreover able to advocate for the individual client through the healing process
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Lisa Comrie
Registered Counsellor
Westville 3629
We all experience life's ups and downs with its different seasons and the accompanying stressors , grief, anxiety and depression. I like to focus on how these things impact on us as individuals and on our marriage and families, sometimes without us even being aware of it. I have been married for 34 years and have two adult married daughters and now a beautiful grandson. I am passionate about helping people, families and marriages to thrive. I am also available to do virtual counseling sessions.
We all experience life's ups and downs with its different seasons and the accompanying stressors , grief, anxiety and depression. I like to focus on how these things impact on us as individuals and on our marriage and families, sometimes without us even being aware of it. I have been married for 34 years and have two adult married daughters and now a beautiful grandson. I am passionate about helping people, families and marriages to thrive. I am also available to do virtual counseling sessions.
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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.