Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Bishopscourt

Courtenay Pottow
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
I have over 4 years' experience in helping adults, teens, couples & families.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
I have over 4 years' experience in helping adults, teens, couples & families.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
087 250 0513 x62 View 087 250 0513 x62
Paul Brusser
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer psychotherapy to adults and teenagers.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
I offer psychotherapy to adults and teenagers.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
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Dr. Mariska Pienaar
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I see therapy as a genuine human encounter—one that goes beyond roles or techniques. I aim to be fully present in the room, bringing my whole self into the work, rather than performing as a distant expert. In my view, the most meaningful therapeutic work happens when both of us are able to show up as real people. Within that kind of relationship, deeper understanding, emotional clarity, and lasting change can occur. My work is insight-oriented, helping you to understand not only what you are feeling, but why—tracing patterns, meanings, and experiences across the life course.
I see therapy as a genuine human encounter—one that goes beyond roles or techniques. I aim to be fully present in the room, bringing my whole self into the work, rather than performing as a distant expert. In my view, the most meaningful therapeutic work happens when both of us are able to show up as real people. Within that kind of relationship, deeper understanding, emotional clarity, and lasting change can occur. My work is insight-oriented, helping you to understand not only what you are feeling, but why—tracing patterns, meanings, and experiences across the life course.
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Cebokazi Ngcakani-Mtati
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults to address a wide range of psychological challenges.
I utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including: • BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Mindfulness-Based Strategies • Psychodynamic Techniques
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults to address a wide range of psychological challenges.
I utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including: • BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Mindfulness-Based Strategies • Psychodynamic Techniques
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Steven Garbman
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
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Jolene Naidoo
Registered Counsellor
Not accepting new clients
My clients are often seeking relief from immediate symptoms but also sustainable strategies for maintaining mental clarity and emotional balance. They often seek support in coping with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or uncertainty, and are motivated to find practical solutions to regain control over their lives.
My clients are often seeking relief from immediate symptoms but also sustainable strategies for maintaining mental clarity and emotional balance. They often seek support in coping with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or uncertainty, and are motivated to find practical solutions to regain control over their lives.
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More Therapists Nearby

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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Chantele Taljaard
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Claremont 7708
These therapeutic services offer children, teenagers and young adults facing various social, emotional and behavioural difficulties a safe and supportive environment where their stories, growth and healing can unfold.
Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do - Rumi. My practice is dedicated to our younger generation. I am available for Play Therapy and Talk Therapy as well as School Readiness, Subject Choice and Career Guidance Assessments.
These therapeutic services offer children, teenagers and young adults facing various social, emotional and behavioural difficulties a safe and supportive environment where their stories, growth and healing can unfold.
Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do - Rumi. My practice is dedicated to our younger generation. I am available for Play Therapy and Talk Therapy as well as School Readiness, Subject Choice and Career Guidance Assessments.
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Hilda Msemburi
Social Worker, MSocSci
I offer individual counselling for adults and adolescents facing various mental health and interpersonal challenges using techniques such as CBT; mindfulness techniques and solution focused interventions.
I am a person centred therapist whose primary focus is to assist my clients process and overcome their difficulties. I'm committed to helping my clients journey through personal; work or school related challenges that may impact on their ability to function optimally. Personal challenges ranging from childhood trauma; loss; stress and interpersonal difficulties can result in emotional and psychological distress. Prioritising one's mental heath in order to achieve growth is an invaluable investment. Taking the first step to ask for help is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself.
I offer individual counselling for adults and adolescents facing various mental health and interpersonal challenges using techniques such as CBT; mindfulness techniques and solution focused interventions.
I am a person centred therapist whose primary focus is to assist my clients process and overcome their difficulties. I'm committed to helping my clients journey through personal; work or school related challenges that may impact on their ability to function optimally. Personal challenges ranging from childhood trauma; loss; stress and interpersonal difficulties can result in emotional and psychological distress. Prioritising one's mental heath in order to achieve growth is an invaluable investment. Taking the first step to ask for help is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself.
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Lelani Walters
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I have worked locally and internationally in the field of addiction and trauma. I have supported individuals suffering from addiction and their family's for many years. I also have a special interest in the LGBTQI+ community. I also offer clinical supervision.
I have worked locally and internationally in the field of addiction and trauma. I have supported individuals suffering from addiction and their family's for many years. I also have a special interest in the LGBTQI+ community. I also offer clinical supervision.
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Claire Haggard
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist (PS 0098035), with over 15 years experience offering brief and long term psychotherapeutic intervention, clinical assessment, case management, group psychotherapy and clinical supervision (individual and group therapy). I have practiced in a variety of settings, including the higher education context (including student wellness services at both the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University from 2008-2017), the primary health care setting, the private sector and, more recently, within the context of addiction (Bloemendal Addiction Treatment) and neurodiversity.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist (PS 0098035), with over 15 years experience offering brief and long term psychotherapeutic intervention, clinical assessment, case management, group psychotherapy and clinical supervision (individual and group therapy). I have practiced in a variety of settings, including the higher education context (including student wellness services at both the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University from 2008-2017), the primary health care setting, the private sector and, more recently, within the context of addiction (Bloemendal Addiction Treatment) and neurodiversity.
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Mellissa Sammy-Joe Isaaks
General Counsellor
Online Only
As a compassionate counselor, I'm here to help you and support you in navigating challenges. With a non-judgemental and empathetic approach. I will work with you to navigate thoughts and explore feels and help attain your counseling goal. With your help together we can develop strategies to help your well-being and foster personal growth.
As a compassionate counselor, I'm here to help you and support you in navigating challenges. With a non-judgemental and empathetic approach. I will work with you to navigate thoughts and explore feels and help attain your counseling goal. With your help together we can develop strategies to help your well-being and foster personal growth.
087 250 2293 x75 View 087 250 2293 x75
Noxolo Edith Jiya
Social Worker, SACSSP
Online Only
I am a registered social worker providing evidence‑based psychosocial support to individuals experiencing emotional, psychological, and life challenges. I work with adults who are navigating periods of difficulty and transition, offering a safe, confidential therapeutic space where concerns can be explored openly and without judgement. My aim is to support clients in gaining insight, strengthening coping strategies, and working toward improved wellbeing, healing, and personal growth.
I am a registered social worker providing evidence‑based psychosocial support to individuals experiencing emotional, psychological, and life challenges. I work with adults who are navigating periods of difficulty and transition, offering a safe, confidential therapeutic space where concerns can be explored openly and without judgement. My aim is to support clients in gaining insight, strengthening coping strategies, and working toward improved wellbeing, healing, and personal growth.
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Colette Ann Rodrigues
Social Worker, MA
Hout Bay 7806
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
087 250 2042 x41 View 087 250 2042 x41
Renier Swart
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Bloemhof 7530
On the surface, it seems like things are okay. Objectively you have the things that society says is suppose to make you happy - yet you are not happy. You are overwhelmed with anxiety and dissatisfaction. No matter what you do, or force yourself to do, you just don't find it in anything. The last time you felt true joy was as a child on the playground. It seems as if though everyone around you is doing extremely well, so what is wrong with you for not feeling the same. This feeling is more common than you think. You are not as alone as you might think.
On the surface, it seems like things are okay. Objectively you have the things that society says is suppose to make you happy - yet you are not happy. You are overwhelmed with anxiety and dissatisfaction. No matter what you do, or force yourself to do, you just don't find it in anything. The last time you felt true joy was as a child on the playground. It seems as if though everyone around you is doing extremely well, so what is wrong with you for not feeling the same. This feeling is more common than you think. You are not as alone as you might think.
087 250 2962 x25 View 087 250 2962 x25
Christine Copley
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
I work with adults, adolescents & couples.
You do not have to wait until you are in crisis before you reach out to a counsellor. One thing in life that is certain is change and facing challenges. Just navigating normal life transitions can be stressful and overwhelming. We are made to be in relationship with one another and when you are going through a difficulty there can be such power and healing in being able to express to someone in confidence what you are experiencing on a physical, emotional, mental and social level. We all need that space where we feel safe, we are able to share in confidence and there is no judgment.
I work with adults, adolescents & couples.
You do not have to wait until you are in crisis before you reach out to a counsellor. One thing in life that is certain is change and facing challenges. Just navigating normal life transitions can be stressful and overwhelming. We are made to be in relationship with one another and when you are going through a difficulty there can be such power and healing in being able to express to someone in confidence what you are experiencing on a physical, emotional, mental and social level. We all need that space where we feel safe, we are able to share in confidence and there is no judgment.
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Mia Meiring
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands.
I support teenagers and young adults through online counselling that meets them in their own safe space. Working from home, their room, or wherever they feel most comfortable helps reduce pressure and makes it easier to open up. My approach is collaborative, non-judgemental, and focused on practical tools, emotional understanding, and building confidence.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands.
I support teenagers and young adults through online counselling that meets them in their own safe space. Working from home, their room, or wherever they feel most comfortable helps reduce pressure and makes it easier to open up. My approach is collaborative, non-judgemental, and focused on practical tools, emotional understanding, and building confidence.
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Hannah Kettles
General Counsellor
Online Only
I support adolescents and young adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges.
I offer short-term, faith-based counselling in a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Together, we gently explore your thoughts and emotions, and develop practical, meaningful ways to navigate challenges and move forward with greater clarity and peace.
I support adolescents and young adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges.
I offer short-term, faith-based counselling in a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Together, we gently explore your thoughts and emotions, and develop practical, meaningful ways to navigate challenges and move forward with greater clarity and peace.
087 250 0442 x44 View 087 250 0442 x44
Esther Priscilla Alard
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Athlone 7764
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
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Lynn Judy Fick
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Milnerton 7441
I am a registered counselling psychologist that provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the current challenges you are facing. I use a holistic and integrative approach to fit each client's unique needs. Each client is different; therefore your sessions will be uniquely formulated to meet your specific needs.
I am a registered counselling psychologist that provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the current challenges you are facing. I use a holistic and integrative approach to fit each client's unique needs. Each client is different; therefore your sessions will be uniquely formulated to meet your specific needs.
087 250 2464 x21 View 087 250 2464 x21
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
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.