Chronic Illness Therapists in Cape Town City
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating chronic illness, serious medical diagnoses, or palliative care journeys.
I provide counselling for individuals and families facing chronic illness, serious diagnoses, and palliative care journeys. My approach helps clients process difficult emotions, cope with uncertainty, and find grounding during medical and life transitions, while strengthening resilience, communication, and meaning in challenging circumstances.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating chronic illness, serious medical diagnoses, or palliative care journeys.
I provide counselling for individuals and families facing chronic illness, serious diagnoses, and palliative care journeys. My approach helps clients process difficult emotions, cope with uncertainty, and find grounding during medical and life transitions, while strengthening resilience, communication, and meaning in challenging circumstances.
Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness.
Through my research, practical experience, and personal experience, I can offer you understanding, a space to be heard, and evidence-based techniques to empower you, boost your insight into yourself, and stimulate your healing.
Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness.
Through my research, practical experience, and personal experience, I can offer you understanding, a space to be heard, and evidence-based techniques to empower you, boost your insight into yourself, and stimulate your healing.
I work with adults living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm — including those who feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from themselves, or repeating patterns in relationships and self-worth. Many feel they have lost their identity or never fully developed a sense of who they are.
I also work with women who feel lost — through motherhood, divorce, or simply years of putting everyone else first. My clients want more than insight. They want emotional stability, practical tools, healthier coping, and a grounded sense of direction and purpose — working with both the mind and body.
I work with adults living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm — including those who feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from themselves, or repeating patterns in relationships and self-worth. Many feel they have lost their identity or never fully developed a sense of who they are.
I also work with women who feel lost — through motherhood, divorce, or simply years of putting everyone else first. My clients want more than insight. They want emotional stability, practical tools, healthier coping, and a grounded sense of direction and purpose — working with both the mind and body.
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, angry, low energy/exhaustion/chronic fatigue etc., could be signs that you may need psychological support. We provide a safe, supportive, space to help you navigate various aspects of life such as: •Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety: We help you develop self-awareness, resilience etc
•Relationship & Family: Couples, Interpersonal Conflict, Parenting, Separation
•Workplace: Disciplinary, Retrenchment, Conflict with Co-Workers/Management, Career Change, Career Mobility, Poor Performance, Burnout
•Child/Teen/Adolescent: ADHD, Career Counselling, Subject Choice guidance & Scholastic support
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, angry, low energy/exhaustion/chronic fatigue etc., could be signs that you may need psychological support. We provide a safe, supportive, space to help you navigate various aspects of life such as: •Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety: We help you develop self-awareness, resilience etc
•Relationship & Family: Couples, Interpersonal Conflict, Parenting, Separation
•Workplace: Disciplinary, Retrenchment, Conflict with Co-Workers/Management, Career Change, Career Mobility, Poor Performance, Burnout
•Child/Teen/Adolescent: ADHD, Career Counselling, Subject Choice guidance & Scholastic support
I work with adults, children and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or unsure how to move forward. People often come to therapy during times of change, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, low self-esteem or when life feels difficult to manage. I offer a safe, supportive space to slow down, make sense of what is happening and find practical ways forward, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I work with adults, children and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or unsure how to move forward. People often come to therapy during times of change, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, low self-esteem or when life feels difficult to manage. I offer a safe, supportive space to slow down, make sense of what is happening and find practical ways forward, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Your story matters. Ilze is based in Bloubergstrand, CPT with a passion for trauma counselling. Her mission is to help adults navigate the emotional complexities of trauma and everyday life. She has a knack for spotting what’s holding someone back and guiding them with compassion toward a clearer path. She believes in the power of Trauma-Informed Care and use evidence-based practices to create a safe and supportive space for growth and mental well-being. She draws from various counselling methods to empower you to discover your inner strength, helping you move forward with new perspective. You deserve to feel heard and understood.
Your story matters. Ilze is based in Bloubergstrand, CPT with a passion for trauma counselling. Her mission is to help adults navigate the emotional complexities of trauma and everyday life. She has a knack for spotting what’s holding someone back and guiding them with compassion toward a clearer path. She believes in the power of Trauma-Informed Care and use evidence-based practices to create a safe and supportive space for growth and mental well-being. She draws from various counselling methods to empower you to discover your inner strength, helping you move forward with new perspective. You deserve to feel heard and understood.
If you found your way here, you may be feeling hurt, stuck, alone, overwhelmed, burnt out, or uncertain of who you are and where you belong. In a world where it can so often feel as though our stories are written for us, therapy offers a space to reconnect with ourselves and rediscover our own voices. I aim to provide a safe, affirming, and warm environment where we can make sense of your experiences, better understand your needs, and move towards a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and sustainable.
If you found your way here, you may be feeling hurt, stuck, alone, overwhelmed, burnt out, or uncertain of who you are and where you belong. In a world where it can so often feel as though our stories are written for us, therapy offers a space to reconnect with ourselves and rediscover our own voices. I aim to provide a safe, affirming, and warm environment where we can make sense of your experiences, better understand your needs, and move towards a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and sustainable.
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.
You deserve to have it all. To the career women, mothers, students, or daughters; welcome—this space is for every anxious, stressed out woman navigating life's challenges.
As a woman, I understand how overwhelming life can become. My goal is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible support in a space rooted in hope, acceptance, and compassion. I work best with women ready to invest in their mental well-being, embrace growth, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change. With a gentle, structured approach, personalized exercises, and practical resources, we'll create a healing journey that is both empowering and sustainable.
You deserve to have it all. To the career women, mothers, students, or daughters; welcome—this space is for every anxious, stressed out woman navigating life's challenges.
As a woman, I understand how overwhelming life can become. My goal is to provide quality, affordable, and flexible support in a space rooted in hope, acceptance, and compassion. I work best with women ready to invest in their mental well-being, embrace growth, and take meaningful steps toward lasting change. With a gentle, structured approach, personalized exercises, and practical resources, we'll create a healing journey that is both empowering and sustainable.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
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.
As a Clinical and Neuropsychologist, I offer psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessments, and parental support. Blending neuroscience with deep compassion, I provide practical support to reduce emotional overwhelm and help you build resilience. I look beyond labels to understand the whole person, translating complex neuroscience into accessible guidance to reduce overwhelm and foster resilience and meaningful growth.
As a Clinical and Neuropsychologist, I offer psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessments, and parental support. Blending neuroscience with deep compassion, I provide practical support to reduce emotional overwhelm and help you build resilience. I look beyond labels to understand the whole person, translating complex neuroscience into accessible guidance to reduce overwhelm and foster resilience and meaningful growth.
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.
Jennifer Armstrong
General Counsellor, MSc, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
11 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to my space, where individuals can connect with themselves and safely express and explore their inner world. As a Counsellor I provide a warm and empathetic holding space with a high regard for ethical practice. My main goal with clients is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment that fosters personal growth, exploration and healing. I use a systems approach which considers each individual holistically considering the interconnectedness of mind, body and soul. Lets work together to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and support your journey towards healing, growth and self-discovery.
Welcome to my space, where individuals can connect with themselves and safely express and explore their inner world. As a Counsellor I provide a warm and empathetic holding space with a high regard for ethical practice. My main goal with clients is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment that fosters personal growth, exploration and healing. I use a systems approach which considers each individual holistically considering the interconnectedness of mind, body and soul. Lets work together to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and support your journey towards healing, growth and self-discovery.
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.
My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative and I value the therapeutic relationship as a tool for meaningful change.
My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative and I value the therapeutic relationship as a tool for meaningful change.
People today are carrying heavy emotional, mental, and social burdens while trying to juggle work, family, and personal aspirations. My ideal clients are individuals, families, and organisations who know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin. Those seeking to improve their mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and find practical solutions to life’s challenges. Here if you have workplace stress/burnout, struggling with a new medical diagnosis, navigating personal loss, adapting to new environments, or looking for a safe, understanding, and results-driven space to move forward with clarity and confidence.
People today are carrying heavy emotional, mental, and social burdens while trying to juggle work, family, and personal aspirations. My ideal clients are individuals, families, and organisations who know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin. Those seeking to improve their mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and find practical solutions to life’s challenges. Here if you have workplace stress/burnout, struggling with a new medical diagnosis, navigating personal loss, adapting to new environments, or looking for a safe, understanding, and results-driven space to move forward with clarity and confidence.
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
My philosophy is that all of us have the necessary abilities to overcome any challenges in life with the right support. I offer an integrative approach to counselling that draws on Gestalt, existential and cognitive theories. I view counselling as a creative process of discovering the masterpiece in each client. I work within an interpersonal framework that places the relationship between the client and the therapist at the heart of the process.
Feeling lost and hopeless? Need someone to talk to and help you navigate life with better understanding, self awareness and self-discovery? Look no further I am your Social Worker who can help you achieve your emotional and mental well-being.
Feeling lost and hopeless? Need someone to talk to and help you navigate life with better understanding, self awareness and self-discovery? Look no further I am your Social Worker who can help you achieve your emotional and mental well-being.
Nearby Chronic Illness Counsellors Searches for Cape Town City
- Claremont
- Gardens
- Kenilworth
- Milnerton
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Parklands
- Rondebosch
- Sea Point
- Table View
- Tamboerskloof
Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.