Addiction Therapists in Camps Bay
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, bereavement, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems. I also have a special interest in addiction and recovery, having worked in addiction and mental health clinics for many years.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, bereavement, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems. I also have a special interest in addiction and recovery, having worked in addiction and mental health clinics for many years.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, or a loss of purpose?
Using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed therapy, somatic techniques, and nutrition, I tailor every session to your needs. Together we'll improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, strengthen relationships, overcome addiction, and build lasting resilience.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, or a loss of purpose?
Using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed therapy, somatic techniques, and nutrition, I tailor every session to your needs. Together we'll improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, strengthen relationships, overcome addiction, and build lasting resilience.
My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy.
Besides talk therapy, I love to be practical with my clients and educate them to become empowered for good. My approach is combination of Short term intensive psychotherapy, CBT, Acceptance & Commitment, and Mindfulness practice. I teach self regulation techniques, so clients can learn how to achieve a coherent state of being.
My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy.
Besides talk therapy, I love to be practical with my clients and educate them to become empowered for good. My approach is combination of Short term intensive psychotherapy, CBT, Acceptance & Commitment, and Mindfulness practice. I teach self regulation techniques, so clients can learn how to achieve a coherent state of being.
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.
Substance Abuse.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
Substance Abuse.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
I have worked with people for 30 years. Depending on the person my approach would vary. For some more clearly defined problems a short-term practical approach is suitable. I support the client to deal with his or her difficult situation and to find solutions which will work best in that particular setting. For more complex issues which have persisted over a long time it is necessary to explore and address the underlying issues in order to achieve long-term improvement. Therapy should provide a safe and professional space from where to start a journey with the aim to find more balance and greater enjoyment and meaning in life again.
I have worked with people for 30 years. Depending on the person my approach would vary. For some more clearly defined problems a short-term practical approach is suitable. I support the client to deal with his or her difficult situation and to find solutions which will work best in that particular setting. For more complex issues which have persisted over a long time it is necessary to explore and address the underlying issues in order to achieve long-term improvement. Therapy should provide a safe and professional space from where to start a journey with the aim to find more balance and greater enjoyment and meaning in life again.
Looking for an authentic, compassionate and sometimes light-hearted space to figure things out for you or your child? Let's talk.
Looking for an authentic, compassionate and sometimes light-hearted space to figure things out for you or your child? Let's talk.
Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship breakdowns, or simply feeling stuck, the truth is: we’re not meant to heal alone.
My work is rooted in real talk — no masks, no fluff, no clinical coldness. Just honest, collaborative sessions designed to help you unpack what’s weighing you down, reconnect with your inner truth, and find lasting relief.
You may be navigating:
Trauma (past or recent)
Substance abuse or addictive behaviours
Anxiety, depression, or burnout
Relational Issues
Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship breakdowns, or simply feeling stuck, the truth is: we’re not meant to heal alone.
My work is rooted in real talk — no masks, no fluff, no clinical coldness. Just honest, collaborative sessions designed to help you unpack what’s weighing you down, reconnect with your inner truth, and find lasting relief.
You may be navigating:
Trauma (past or recent)
Substance abuse or addictive behaviours
Anxiety, depression, or burnout
Relational Issues
Interests: Addiction ( substances and behaviours, particularly sex and porn); stress and anxiety management, both cognitive and as body-oriented modalities such as Tension/ Trauma Release Exercise; men’s issues: identity, isolation, and relational challenges; existential concerns: meaning, values, and mortality, the deep melancholy in necessary suffering
Life can be brutal: the past haunts, interferes with the present and imperils the future. Counseling is a place to pause, reflect, and begin again.
I believe there are no “bad” parts to people. Even the painful or overwhelming parts are trying, in their own way, to protect you. In counseling, we make space for all these parts to be seen and understood, while reconnecting with your deeper Self, that steady presence at the centre of it all. Therapy is not about reducing you to your struggles but about discovering new and practical ways to live more fully.
Interests: Addiction ( substances and behaviours, particularly sex and porn); stress and anxiety management, both cognitive and as body-oriented modalities such as Tension/ Trauma Release Exercise; men’s issues: identity, isolation, and relational challenges; existential concerns: meaning, values, and mortality, the deep melancholy in necessary suffering
Life can be brutal: the past haunts, interferes with the present and imperils the future. Counseling is a place to pause, reflect, and begin again.
I believe there are no “bad” parts to people. Even the painful or overwhelming parts are trying, in their own way, to protect you. In counseling, we make space for all these parts to be seen and understood, while reconnecting with your deeper Self, that steady presence at the centre of it all. Therapy is not about reducing you to your struggles but about discovering new and practical ways to live more fully.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
At times life may leave you feeling stressed or overwhelmed, seeking to find wellness as you feel unable to cope with daily demands, financial stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, bereavement or life adjustments (relationship, employment, or health changes). Struggling with intra- and interpersonal difficulties and looking for personal development and a way to achieve holistic wellness. This can be done through supportive therapy which assists clients to gain new insights into themselves & current difficulties and equips them with skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
At times life may leave you feeling stressed or overwhelmed, seeking to find wellness as you feel unable to cope with daily demands, financial stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, bereavement or life adjustments (relationship, employment, or health changes). Struggling with intra- and interpersonal difficulties and looking for personal development and a way to achieve holistic wellness. This can be done through supportive therapy which assists clients to gain new insights into themselves & current difficulties and equips them with skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
Please note: I am currently transitioning away from platform-based booking systems. Please contact me directly via email for enquiries and appointments.
You may be feeling anxious, grieving, or overwhelmed by life changes. Perhaps you’re carrying trauma, facing relationship struggles, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again. My clients often want steadier ground and someone who sees them beyond their struggles. They’re looking for a space where they can breathe, pause, and start to take BAC their life — one step at a time.
Please note: I am currently transitioning away from platform-based booking systems. Please contact me directly via email for enquiries and appointments.
You may be feeling anxious, grieving, or overwhelmed by life changes. Perhaps you’re carrying trauma, facing relationship struggles, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again. My clients often want steadier ground and someone who sees them beyond their struggles. They’re looking for a space where they can breathe, pause, and start to take BAC their life — one step at a time.
If you have been traumatized or have suffered a loss and are stuck in a cycle of addiction, I am here to help you navigate these issues and experience the change, relief, and lightness you’re looking for.
Trauma work is my passion and addiction are often closely related to past traumas. Addiction by its very nature is often complicated by various other co-morbid diagnoses such as depression and anxiety and PTSD and personality issues and it affects both the individual and their families and very often wreaks havoc in everybody’s lives.
If you have been traumatized or have suffered a loss and are stuck in a cycle of addiction, I am here to help you navigate these issues and experience the change, relief, and lightness you’re looking for.
Trauma work is my passion and addiction are often closely related to past traumas. Addiction by its very nature is often complicated by various other co-morbid diagnoses such as depression and anxiety and PTSD and personality issues and it affects both the individual and their families and very often wreaks havoc in everybody’s lives.
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported.
My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
I specialize in addressing Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression, and I will customize my approach to meet your individual needs.
For over 15 years, I’ve been helping people work through life’s toughest challenges. I know it can feel overwhelming to take that first step, but I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space where you’ll always feel heard and supported.
My approach is warm and compassionate, focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, using proven tools to help you feel more balanced and in control.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Let’s start this journey together and move toward a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and fulfilling.
Services offered include : Family therapy Marriage counselling , Trauma counselling, Individual therapy, Addiction Consulting Play therapy ,Transformational work, Intergenerational Trauma, Islamic Psychology, Dealing with anxiety and mental health.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
Services offered include : Family therapy Marriage counselling , Trauma counselling, Individual therapy, Addiction Consulting Play therapy ,Transformational work, Intergenerational Trauma, Islamic Psychology, Dealing with anxiety and mental health.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
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.
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.
My areas of interest include addiction, eating disorders, treating deep seated trauma, and couple counselling.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
My areas of interest include addiction, eating disorders, treating deep seated trauma, and couple counselling.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
Many of the people who come to counselling feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. They may be struggling with anxiety, the impact of past trauma, or relationship difficulties that keep repeating familiar patterns. Often they are simply tired of carrying things alone and are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to make sense of their experiences.
In counselling we slow the process down, explore what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to understand the patterns that keep you feeling trapped. Together we work towards healthier ways of coping, stronger emotional resilience, and a clearer sense of direct
Many of the people who come to counselling feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. They may be struggling with anxiety, the impact of past trauma, or relationship difficulties that keep repeating familiar patterns. Often they are simply tired of carrying things alone and are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to make sense of their experiences.
In counselling we slow the process down, explore what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to understand the patterns that keep you feeling trapped. Together we work towards healthier ways of coping, stronger emotional resilience, and a clearer sense of direct
I have been working in mental health since 2008; and my focus areas are Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Perimenopause and Menopause Counselling.
My guiding belief ever since I started working in mental health, is that everyone can heal. Some challenges are smaller; others feel too big to carry alone, and needing support sometimes is human. I see each client as a unique individual—not a diagnosis—and my aim is to understand their situation as fully as possible, and to work out a way forward together.
I have been working in mental health since 2008; and my focus areas are Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Perimenopause and Menopause Counselling.
My guiding belief ever since I started working in mental health, is that everyone can heal. Some challenges are smaller; others feel too big to carry alone, and needing support sometimes is human. I see each client as a unique individual—not a diagnosis—and my aim is to understand their situation as fully as possible, and to work out a way forward together.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.