Therapists in East London
Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London 5241 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
Alexa Bickell
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London 5201
Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress, Concentration Difficulties, Insomnia or other Sleep Disturbances, stress-related illnesses, or relationship issues? Or do you just want to improve your well-being, daily functioning and relationships with loved ones, co-workers or your working environment in general? Today, right now, could be the right day and moment for you to take the 1st step forward towards your goals and wishes and contact me for a chat and an appointment.
Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress, Concentration Difficulties, Insomnia or other Sleep Disturbances, stress-related illnesses, or relationship issues? Or do you just want to improve your well-being, daily functioning and relationships with loved ones, co-workers or your working environment in general? Today, right now, could be the right day and moment for you to take the 1st step forward towards your goals and wishes and contact me for a chat and an appointment.
Soul dynamic healing therapy
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East London 5201
Are you struggling with anger issues, and you feel lonely and worthless. You are sexually, emotionally and physically abused and no one understands you. Your relationship with your partner is stressing and you feel drained. You need someone to listen to you and understand your pain. I am here for you to listen in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space, giving you an opportunity to work through your challenges. I strive to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's trials and challenges. If you are struggling do not hesitate to contact me. I am Zodwa Gwebani ,a Counsellor registered with C4CSA. I am based in Mqanduli.
Are you struggling with anger issues, and you feel lonely and worthless. You are sexually, emotionally and physically abused and no one understands you. Your relationship with your partner is stressing and you feel drained. You need someone to listen to you and understand your pain. I am here for you to listen in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space, giving you an opportunity to work through your challenges. I strive to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's trials and challenges. If you are struggling do not hesitate to contact me. I am Zodwa Gwebani ,a Counsellor registered with C4CSA. I am based in Mqanduli.
Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
East London 5201
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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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.