Teen Therapists in Athlone
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New Leaf Counselling
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Clients have different needs that they would seek assistance with from a competent professional. The client needs to be heard and their feelings validated. I provide a safe and confidential space for clients 14 years old and above to engage with me. My specialist Counselling knowledge and approach will put the client at ease and allow the therapy to take its course. I acknowledge that each individual requires different levels of support and based on that, I apply my technique of empathetic listening and appropriate counselling as required.
Shenaaz Moos
Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
Verified
We all desire better relationships with our spouses, children and loved ones but are unsure how to begin this journey. The most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. Let’s begin here. I would love to walk alongside you on this beautiful awakening.
Janine Liedeman
Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
Verified
I am an individual, like any other, who has experienced many challenges in my life. These experiences have built a desire in me to help and coach others through life’s trauma and stress. I focus on inner healing, self-growth, identity and success.
Maryam Khan Waglay
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hi, My name is Maryam Waglay, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Career Coach Brainworking Recursive Therapist(Trauma) & Wellness Counsellor. Do you feel that you reached a crossroad and unsure which direction to take in terms of your career or personal life? Allow me to apply my specialist knowledge in organizational development, HR consulting, career development and assessments, counselling and coaching, rooted in psychological principles. I offer psychometric assessments and career guidance to high school students, subject choice and career guidance for matriculants, university students and anyone entering the world of work.
Emily Sheard
Verified
Verified
If you are feeling unable to cope, or are struggling to break out of old habits or self-defeating patterns, you don't have to navigate the journey to well-being alone. Together, we can find and integrate the tools you need to reconnect with a valued life, and to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. I am well equipped to help individuals with a variety of conditions including mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, and the autism spectrum; however, you do not need a diagnosis to need support. We all get stuck in unhelpful ways of thinking and doing; it's part of being human.
Foundation Care: Social Worker in Private Practice
Counsellor, MA
Verified
Verified
Your current situation in life most probably is not where you would want to be. My aim is to help you start the process of ' laying the foundation to a HEALTHIER you'. I am always updating my knowledge and skills so that i can provide evidence based practices that would assist you in your journey.
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Sumayyah Khan
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in child,
adolescent
and family therapy. Therapy aims at assisting children and adolescents experiencing problems of everyday living and helping facilitate positive growth through a variety of therapeutic techniques. The services provided include both short- and long-term therapy. My therapeutic style is holistic and integrative and I use a variety of techniques all proven to help facilitate positive change and growth in my clients’ lives. I believe in honesty and integrity, and providing the best service for every person I see.
Kim Annette Charles
My speciality areas include
adolescent
challenges, anxiety/depression; parenting challenges; relationships and dysfunctional behaviour that results in unhealthy soothing methods.
ARE YOU FEELING OVER WHELMED BY LIFE CHALLENGES? ARE CONFLICTS WITHIN IN YOUR FAMILY UNIT CAUSING YOU TO FEEL DSYREGULATED AND POWERLESS? I work in a collaborative manner with my clients to build their mental immunity by developing skills and coping mechanisms to assist them to navigate a more effective path through life obstacles. I offer affordable and accessible rates, which fill the gap in the mental health space. I have been married for 28 years and have 3 young adult daughters, and have therefore had both the personal, and counselling experience of maintaining healthy and functional family interactions.
Kim Abrahams
Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified
Verified
Whether you are a parent looking for help for your
teenager
or an adult facing life challenges, your therapy sessions are designed to strengthen your confidence and assist you in being the best version of who you are.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I understand how difficult it is to access therapy and I pride myself in providing a welcoming, safe and inclusive therapeutic experience. I believe in using evidence-based therapeutic interventions and the primary modalities which I incorporate include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Individual Trauma-Focused Treatment. I have a special interest in supporting adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.
Thomas Geffen Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Life can be full of important, painful and challenging relationships, and for me psychological support is a relationship experience that can lead to insight and positive change. I have a diverse range of interests, and I enjoy working with infants, children, adolescents and adults. I have experience in providing both psychotherapy and psychological assessment. Please contact me for more information or you can book your first session directly on my website at www.thomasgeffen.com/book-online
Tharwat Julius
Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have three years of experience with face-to-face counseling, specifically with adolescents. I thrive within the field of learning and development with a goal to assist clients to determine their power and individualist skills to overcome their difficulties. I am a pleasantly vibrant and honest woman with strong career ambitions. I realize the importance of continuous learning to enable one to equip oneself with the necessary skills to deliver at the required professional level.
Tanya Oosthuyzen
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.
Siphelele Msawenkosi Nguse
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Clinical Psychologist focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma, stress-related difficulties, suicidality, substance use and addiction, interpersonal and relational difficulties, and behavioural challenges. I also conduct forensic psychology assessments for court-related matters and employee wellness interventions. I conduct psychotherapy with individuals and groups from 11 years old, adults and the elderly. I work from a psychodynamic perspective to develop insight, optimize personal growth and healing. I am competent in different modalities; therefore, therapy is tailored according to your needs. This is your space!
Colette Ann Rodrigues
Counsellor, MA
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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.
Yasmin Moosagie-Gaibie
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Are your kids acting up? Is your mother in law overly toxic? want to start but just can't! struggling to stay motivated?
Alexander Pennington
MSc
One of the main wellsprings of therapy is love. People arrive with spilling pockets and framed seams from various forms of love gone wrong, each with their own story: of love that has nowhere to go; a love lost or denied, twisted or betrayed, perverted and shackled to violence. These broken attachments are what I work with. Having studied the science, history, philosophy and art of therapy for 10 years, I know that when people get enough exposure to kindness, sanity, and care, we can empty those pockets and knit seams together.
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Bill Petrie
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
People come to see me for many reasons: They may find themselves feeling confused or overwhelmed and longing to find clarity about a particular issue. They may have achieved a great deal in their lives but are still feeling that something vital is missing. They may have lost their passion and purpose – their mojo – and yearn to find it again. They may want to discover how to tap into their deepest wisdom so that they can find the best way forward in their lives. Some are motivated to find a way of liberating their creativity. And many others long to discover or deepen their spiritual lives.
Start to Stop
I have a passion for working with clients, providing them with tools to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of early recovery. Support is also provided to families to deal with the impact of addiction and learning how to support their love one's in recovery.
Kerrin van Schalkwyk
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
All of us have at least one thing in our lives that we wish we could overcome or conquer. As a registered wellness counsellor, my goal is to help clients navigate their way to climbing and conquering the mountain that they face. We often feel alone and like nobody understands us and what we are going through, but my aim is to offer you a space to be heard, to be vulnerable and to encourage you to take the first step toward having autonomy over your own life.
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Teen Counsellors
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.