Therapists in Cape Town City

Dr Siya Mjwara
Social Worker, PhD
Verified
Cape Town City 8001
I offer counselling and coaching mostly in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family matters. I work with individuals, couples and families. Having been in the field for over 15 years; I have a passion for assisting clients to overcome challenges; seeing them become the best version of themselves and living within their purpose.
I offer counselling and coaching mostly in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family matters. I work with individuals, couples and families. Having been in the field for over 15 years; I have a passion for assisting clients to overcome challenges; seeing them become the best version of themselves and living within their purpose.

Shani Senekal
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Town City 8000
Waitlist for new clients
Throughout my training and work experience, I've come to develop admiration for the resilience, wisdom & strength clients carry within themselves. I've learned that we all carry our own life stories and experiences. Some of these experiences may have contributed to unconscious emotional wounds and unhelpful beliefs which can contribute to disconnection, pain and pain and unhelpful ways of coping. By developing awareness of our stories and wounds we can start a process of healing which can equip us to take better care of ourselves and live full and healthy lives.
Throughout my training and work experience, I've come to develop admiration for the resilience, wisdom & strength clients carry within themselves. I've learned that we all carry our own life stories and experiences. Some of these experiences may have contributed to unconscious emotional wounds and unhelpful beliefs which can contribute to disconnection, pain and pain and unhelpful ways of coping. By developing awareness of our stories and wounds we can start a process of healing which can equip us to take better care of ourselves and live full and healthy lives.

Rona Linde
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8000
Not accepting new clients
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people! This Maori proverb strongly reflects my life and work philosophy. Healing and recovery is a journey of facing and living through challenges. Therapy isn't all about pain & sadness - it's also a space of Hope, Upliftment and Transformation. Together we'll gain insight into the factors which contribute and maintain the challenges you face. We will focus on developing skills to manage stress/distress by adjusting thoughts, fully processing emotions and changing self-defeating behaviours thereby enabling you to live LIFE to the fullest.
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people! This Maori proverb strongly reflects my life and work philosophy. Healing and recovery is a journey of facing and living through challenges. Therapy isn't all about pain & sadness - it's also a space of Hope, Upliftment and Transformation. Together we'll gain insight into the factors which contribute and maintain the challenges you face. We will focus on developing skills to manage stress/distress by adjusting thoughts, fully processing emotions and changing self-defeating behaviours thereby enabling you to live LIFE to the fullest.

Teri Olivier
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8000
Not accepting new clients
In therapy, I aim to create a therapeutic environment where all clients can feel free to be themselves and work on therapeutic goals in a thoughtful and constructive manner. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients in order to reach their goals. These goals may include establishing meaningful relationships with themselves and others, personal development, working through difficulties, or symptom reduction. I regard establishing therapeutic relationships with my clients as one of life’s greatest privileges.
In therapy, I aim to create a therapeutic environment where all clients can feel free to be themselves and work on therapeutic goals in a thoughtful and constructive manner. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients in order to reach their goals. These goals may include establishing meaningful relationships with themselves and others, personal development, working through difficulties, or symptom reduction. I regard establishing therapeutic relationships with my clients as one of life’s greatest privileges.

Charné Glinski Psychology
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8001 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Charné and I’m so glad you’re here! My practice currently offers psychotherapy for adults (18 yrs +) who are struggling with emotion regulation, stress, anxiety or big life changes. There are many reasons so seek therapeutic support. Talking to a therapist is an opportunity to make sense of the challenges we face. I help people find relief from anxiety, manage stress, and gain confidence in pursuing a healthy life - emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Hello, I’m Charné and I’m so glad you’re here! My practice currently offers psychotherapy for adults (18 yrs +) who are struggling with emotion regulation, stress, anxiety or big life changes. There are many reasons so seek therapeutic support. Talking to a therapist is an opportunity to make sense of the challenges we face. I help people find relief from anxiety, manage stress, and gain confidence in pursuing a healthy life - emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Dr. Graham Kingma
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8001
Not accepting new clients
I consult with individuals or couples over the age of 18 years. Most of the time the individuals seek insight and solutions to personal, professional or life challenges. These challenges may include anxiety or depression that is associated to internal or interpersonal conflict. Notably, individuals seek empathy and compassion with a therapist who tends to be more interactive and collaborative.
I consult with individuals or couples over the age of 18 years. Most of the time the individuals seek insight and solutions to personal, professional or life challenges. These challenges may include anxiety or depression that is associated to internal or interpersonal conflict. Notably, individuals seek empathy and compassion with a therapist who tends to be more interactive and collaborative.

Johrine Cronjé
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
Cape Town City 8001 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate registered counselor, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life. I work with trauma, addiction in teenagers and adults, familiy restructuring and parenting, marrige and adjustment counselling, anger management ect. I have a person - centered approach and I am trained in Brainspotting (trauma reprocessing), solution focused, IMAGO couples counselling techniques, EQ development etc and ready to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
I am a compassionate registered counselor, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life. I work with trauma, addiction in teenagers and adults, familiy restructuring and parenting, marrige and adjustment counselling, anger management ect. I have a person - centered approach and I am trained in Brainspotting (trauma reprocessing), solution focused, IMAGO couples counselling techniques, EQ development etc and ready to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!

Marianda Eras
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8000 (Online Only)
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 offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.
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 offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.

Ayesha Abdullah
General Counsellor
Verified
Cape Town City 8000 (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.

Dewald Louw
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8000
Not accepting new clients
As human beings, we strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life often throws several curveballs at us which can lead to difficult times and severe emotional distress. However, it is never too late to practice the necessary self-care and reach out for guidance and support.
As human beings, we strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life often throws several curveballs at us which can lead to difficult times and severe emotional distress. However, it is never too late to practice the necessary self-care and reach out for guidance and support.

René Chikwira
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8000 (Online Only)
My practice focuses on individual adult therapy. As resilient as we are as individuals, sometimes our psychological, social and emotions difficulties become really overwhelming and it becomes difficult to cope. During those times, one can develop mental health challenges, that impact on one’s day to day functioning. When that happens, for a time in our lives, we may need professional assistance in our healing and recovery journeys to better psychological health. This can be daunting or scary, but a brave choice to make.
My practice focuses on individual adult therapy. As resilient as we are as individuals, sometimes our psychological, social and emotions difficulties become really overwhelming and it becomes difficult to cope. During those times, one can develop mental health challenges, that impact on one’s day to day functioning. When that happens, for a time in our lives, we may need professional assistance in our healing and recovery journeys to better psychological health. This can be daunting or scary, but a brave choice to make.
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Lara Rust
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
Cape Town City 8001
I am committed to providing accessible psychological services which focuses on support and promoting well-being to individuals, families and groups. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process and I use interventions that best suit the needs of the client to focus on what will bring about the most meaningful change in their lives. Areas of interest include personal growth and identity development, family relationship struggles, adjustments difficulties, loss and bereavement, trauma, self-esteem, bullying, stress, burnout and lifestyle management, self-development, dealing with divorce, and step-family integration.
I am committed to providing accessible psychological services which focuses on support and promoting well-being to individuals, families and groups. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process and I use interventions that best suit the needs of the client to focus on what will bring about the most meaningful change in their lives. Areas of interest include personal growth and identity development, family relationship struggles, adjustments difficulties, loss and bereavement, trauma, self-esteem, bullying, stress, burnout and lifestyle management, self-development, dealing with divorce, and step-family integration.

Ruan Swanepoel | Me Therapy
General Counsellor
Cape Town City 8000
Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Zelma Opland
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8001
Hi. I have been in practice for 33 years and continue to be passionate about what I do. I work with high functioning adults using a form of Psychotherapy which I have developed called Therapeutic Coaching. I am interactive in my approach whilst having been trained as a Depth Psychologist. What this means is that I am trained to identify my clients' underlying issues, childhood traumas, depression, anxiety etc. but work in a very interactive way in dealing with these. I work with individuals as well as with couples and have a reputation for working successfully with challenging couples who are in crisis.
Hi. I have been in practice for 33 years and continue to be passionate about what I do. I work with high functioning adults using a form of Psychotherapy which I have developed called Therapeutic Coaching. I am interactive in my approach whilst having been trained as a Depth Psychologist. What this means is that I am trained to identify my clients' underlying issues, childhood traumas, depression, anxiety etc. but work in a very interactive way in dealing with these. I work with individuals as well as with couples and have a reputation for working successfully with challenging couples who are in crisis.

Jonathan Gilberg
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8001 (Online Only)
Do you feel that the weight of life's challenges are becoming too burdensome to carry on your own? Are you struggling to navigate past trauma, emotional difficulties, family, relational, occupational, personal difficulties or undiagnosed physical problems? Do you want to achieve sustainable healing and growth? Live life to the fullest and feel comfortable in your own skin? My specialised (psychology) approach treats an array of symptoms including depression, anxiety, anger issues, relational difficulties, trauma, panic attacks, grief and self-esteem issues.
Do you feel that the weight of life's challenges are becoming too burdensome to carry on your own? Are you struggling to navigate past trauma, emotional difficulties, family, relational, occupational, personal difficulties or undiagnosed physical problems? Do you want to achieve sustainable healing and growth? Live life to the fullest and feel comfortable in your own skin? My specialised (psychology) approach treats an array of symptoms including depression, anxiety, anger issues, relational difficulties, trauma, panic attacks, grief and self-esteem issues.

Cathy Karassellos
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8001
Professional counsellors seeking supervision in the focus areas of Addiction and general adult psychotherapy, to address the areas of Therapeutic alliance i.e. transference & counter-transference; Case management; Ethics in Clinical Practice; Support and Burnout prevention. To build self-awareness and confidence. 30 yrs experience including managing addiction programs and teaching for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions. Adult Psychotherapy also offered in addictions, depression and other trauma.
Professional counsellors seeking supervision in the focus areas of Addiction and general adult psychotherapy, to address the areas of Therapeutic alliance i.e. transference & counter-transference; Case management; Ethics in Clinical Practice; Support and Burnout prevention. To build self-awareness and confidence. 30 yrs experience including managing addiction programs and teaching for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions. Adult Psychotherapy also offered in addictions, depression and other trauma.

Jemma Kahn
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified
Cape Town City 8001
I work with individuals and couples in distress. My main areas of focus are identity issues (disharmony between how you feel and how you are perceived by those around you), relational issues (friction between people) and life transitions (adjusting to significant change). As a therapist my guiding principles are: that everyone's natural tendency is toward getting better, that respect is fundamental to the counselling process and that people are powerfully affected by their close relationships.
I work with individuals and couples in distress. My main areas of focus are identity issues (disharmony between how you feel and how you are perceived by those around you), relational issues (friction between people) and life transitions (adjusting to significant change). As a therapist my guiding principles are: that everyone's natural tendency is toward getting better, that respect is fundamental to the counselling process and that people are powerfully affected by their close relationships.

Sadia Southgate
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
Cape Town City 8000
Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.
Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.

Ellie Zoe Lawrence
BSocSci Hons
Cape Town City 8000
Are you feeling Depressed, Anxious or Feeling stuck? "Do you have unresolved or conflict issues from childhood, or are current stresses playing havoc with your mind? Make time to discuss these issues, to find solutions to move on in your life! Sharing your issues will definitely free you to start enjoying your life again, no-matter what your problems are! You are not alone, we are here to help you offload and find solutions. Looking forward to help you reach clarity and freedom. Awaiting your call or email. Ellie Lawrence, Counsellor, Life Coach and Journey Practitioner
Are you feeling Depressed, Anxious or Feeling stuck? "Do you have unresolved or conflict issues from childhood, or are current stresses playing havoc with your mind? Make time to discuss these issues, to find solutions to move on in your life! Sharing your issues will definitely free you to start enjoying your life again, no-matter what your problems are! You are not alone, we are here to help you offload and find solutions. Looking forward to help you reach clarity and freedom. Awaiting your call or email. Ellie Lawrence, Counsellor, Life Coach and Journey Practitioner

Jana Lazarus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cape Town City 8001
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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