Self-Harming Therapists in Pretoria South

I am a Counselling Psychologist with a passion for human relationships and supporting people. I am devoted to promoting the mental health of others and empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. It is deeply fulfilling for me to witness people thrive and grow personally. I feel privileged to experience and to have the opportunity to provide a safe, holding space for people to share in their joys and achievements but also collaborate with them to explore aspects of themselves and resolve their challenges.

Relationships, families and individuals are affected by many events that happen in daily lives. Events like, death, divorce, infidelity, work pressure, lack of communication, children issues, mental illness etc. have an impact on individuals, relationships and families. I help individuals, relationships and families to cope with daily events, impart coping skills and improve psychological well being.

Are you tired of searching for the ideal therapist to help you work through past trauma and other mental health challenges? If you are and are open to try a different approach to mental health, give me a go. I have been practicing since 2013 and have substantial experience working with adults and children who struggle with moderate to severe mental health challenges. Therapy&Art was established in 2018 after a need for the use of non-verbal mediums during therapy was identified when working with people dealing with trauma. I specialized in trauma and utilize psychotherapy, TIR, and art therapy to help clients work through trauma.

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.

Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.

“ Therapy is a dress rehearsal to life”- Ivirn Yalom. Psychotherapy is therefore a great preparatory and supportive space to address whatever life challenges a person may face such as; personal, relationship/ marital difficulties, work related stressors, parenting issues, school related issues etc. Through psychotherapy we engage client in systematic and humanistic approaches to promote self-awareness, growth and interpersonal understanding. Our therapeutic point of departure is embedded in the fact that mental health difficulties are mostly relational.

Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.

Working with trauma presents as a space that can be messy and produce multiple forms of obstacles, but it is through working with some history that may be hurtful and confusing that growth takes place not only for the client but for me as a counsellor. Identifying that the need is to firstly speak and be heard, held in the moment, guided in understanding their current physical and psychological reactions due to their traumas. Goals align around either a physical need or psychological motivation to have better/healthier coping mechanisms. As said in their needs, being heard and held in a space allows for a sense of freedom to let go.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about my work. I am inspired by diversity and the strength of the human psyche. Every day brings new people into my life that enriches me as a person and therapist. The relationship I have with my patient is of great importance to me. My aim is to help the individuals find a sense of self amongst the disarray of their symptoms. The self so easily gets misrepresented by symptoms and the true person does not have a voice. I want help you to find your voice! Let me join you in your process.

Life can present with difficulties at an individual, couple, family, group, organisation, and community levels. These difficulties and their impact on clients present in different ways. My approach to client service is person-centred, which considers the diverse needs and the contexts of each client. I also use a systems approach to psychotherapy, which addresses clients’ difficulties in the context of their relationships.

I work with people of all ages – children, adolescents and adults – dealing with a range of psychological and psychiatric difficulties that include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma and changes in mood. My passion lies in working with adolescents and young adults, providing a space where my clients are able to engage freely from a position of safety. I also have a keen interest in working with victims of cybercrime related to extortion. My belief around running my practice is quality over quantity, as I place significant value on both the time I can offer my clients and a deep engagement in the overall process.

My name is Danica Freimond (pictured on the right with my husband, Sean). I am a registered social worker with a passion to leave people better than I found them. I work from the person-centred approach and place a high value on your innate ability to change and grow. Just because we cannot see a mental health problem, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Mental health should carry the exact same weight as a broken leg; you wouldn't walk around on a broken leg, don't walk around with untreated mental health problems; reach out for help! "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" C. R. Rogers

As a clinical psychologist, my role is to assess, diagnose and facilitate a healing/treatment process for people who are struggling with personal challenges and mental health conditions that are causing psychological distress. My approach involves using an evidence-based integrative approach, which is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools to fit the unique needs of my clients/patients.

I am a Clinical Psychologist who works integratively. I offer support, presence and understanding with the hope of helping the clients to get insight into their psychological processes with regards to emotional functioning within the context of their situation.

Counselling Psychologist in Private Practice & Consultant. Interventions are tailored based on the individual's needs. Life is full of trials, tribulations, and unending humankind responsibilities. To function at your optimal level in all aspects of life, it is important to prioritize your mental health and overall well-being. Personal therapy can be overwhelming at the beginning; however, the process can be filled with rich learnings of personal, interpersonal and professional development. Rewarding you with the coping skills necessary to deal with life adversities/ challenges.

I understand that you are at a point in your life where you probably feel like your problems are out of control due to circumstances or perhaps choices that you or others have made that have affected you in a bad way. Be that as a result of trauma in your current relationships or trauma from past relationships or direct trauma you have experienced. I want to help you gain back control of yourself, your life, and find your own way of dealing with the problems that got you here in the first place.

I believe that my role is to facilitate healing, growth and increased self awareness in my clients. This comes from my understanding that as people we face different life challenges and are often in conflict with the everchanging circumstances of our lives. We all use different coping skills to adapt to life and at times our coping skills are not sufficient and we are left feeling overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. Mine is to journey with you through your process in identifying obstacles, removing of symptoms and lessening the pain while positioning yourself well within important social systems for self fulfilment.