Eating Disorders Therapists in Cape Town City
I work with clients facing challenges like trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship struggles and identity issues.
Looking for a space to figure things out?
You may feel like something is “off” but are not sure how to find yourself again. This is what I am here for - to offer a space where you can rediscover what it means to be you.
I work with clients facing challenges like trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship struggles and identity issues.
Looking for a space to figure things out?
You may feel like something is “off” but are not sure how to find yourself again. This is what I am here for - to offer a space where you can rediscover what it means to be you.
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.
Sometimes life looks fine from the outside, while inside you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply tired of trying to hold everything together. You may be navigating anxiety, grief, heartbreak, relationship struggles, a difficult transition, or questioning what you really want from your life. Perhaps you understand everyone else, but struggle to understand yourself. Therapy can be a space to pause, breathe, and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. I offer a warm, honest and non-judgemental space where you don’t need to have the right words or all the answers. You can simply come as you are.
Sometimes life looks fine from the outside, while inside you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply tired of trying to hold everything together. You may be navigating anxiety, grief, heartbreak, relationship struggles, a difficult transition, or questioning what you really want from your life. Perhaps you understand everyone else, but struggle to understand yourself. Therapy can be a space to pause, breathe, and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. I offer a warm, honest and non-judgemental space where you don’t need to have the right words or all the answers. You can simply come as you are.
I have a particular interest in attachment, relationships, trauma and eating disorders.
I believe that meaningful change begins in a space where you feel safe, understood, and accepted. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, allowing you to explore your experiences at your own pace while feeling supported every step of the way.
I have a particular interest in attachment, relationships, trauma and eating disorders.
I believe that meaningful change begins in a space where you feel safe, understood, and accepted. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, allowing you to explore your experiences at your own pace while feeling supported every step of the way.
Leigh-Anne Alexander is a qualified Art Therapist based in the Helderberg area. Leigh-Anne's approach is empathetic and fosters a non-judgmental atmosphere for self-expression and exploration. She works with diverse groups in individual and group settings, including children and adults in community settings, individuals in private practice, adolescents in psychiatric hospitals, and clients in addiction recovery centers. Leigh-Anne's approach to art therapy is psychodynamic, focusing on the exploration of unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and relational dynamics to promote healing and self-awareness.
Leigh-Anne Alexander is a qualified Art Therapist based in the Helderberg area. Leigh-Anne's approach is empathetic and fosters a non-judgmental atmosphere for self-expression and exploration. She works with diverse groups in individual and group settings, including children and adults in community settings, individuals in private practice, adolescents in psychiatric hospitals, and clients in addiction recovery centers. Leigh-Anne's approach to art therapy is psychodynamic, focusing on the exploration of unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and relational dynamics to promote healing and self-awareness.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Many clients come during life transitions, relationship challenges, or when coping strategies no longer feel effective. In our work, I help you slow down, understand your inner emotional world, and meet difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Using an IFS-informed approach, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress or protection, so patterns begin to soften and you can reconnect with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Many clients come during life transitions, relationship challenges, or when coping strategies no longer feel effective. In our work, I help you slow down, understand your inner emotional world, and meet difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Using an IFS-informed approach, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress or protection, so patterns begin to soften and you can reconnect with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults.
Deciding to start counselling is a very courageous first step on the road to dealing with mental health problems. I believe that it is privilege to be able to provide psychological counselling or assess clients when I meet them and bearing witness to their unique therapeutic journeys.
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults.
Deciding to start counselling is a very courageous first step on the road to dealing with mental health problems. I believe that it is privilege to be able to provide psychological counselling or assess clients when I meet them and bearing witness to their unique therapeutic journeys.
My experience primarily focuses on substances and process addictions, but I also assist individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, providing insight-driven support. With warmth and empathy, I create a safe and connected space for clients to explore their challenges and foster personal growth.
My experience primarily focuses on substances and process addictions, but I also assist individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, providing insight-driven support. With warmth and empathy, I create a safe and connected space for clients to explore their challenges and foster personal growth.
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.
You deserve to have it all—for 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—for 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.
I work with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating trauma, relationships, and life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers. Sessions are held online, or in-person in Emmarentia Johannesburg. Together we uncover the stories shaping your experiences, trace their roots, and gently reshape them — or create new ones — so you can face challenges with greater strength, insight, and flexibility. My clients recognise that lasting change emerges through honest reflection, imagination and embodied integration.
I work with couples, adults, and adolescents navigating trauma, relationships, and life transitions such as relocating abroad, becoming a parent, or changing careers. Sessions are held online, or in-person in Emmarentia Johannesburg. Together we uncover the stories shaping your experiences, trace their roots, and gently reshape them — or create new ones — so you can face challenges with greater strength, insight, and flexibility. My clients recognise that lasting change emerges through honest reflection, imagination and embodied integration.
Let’s be real, let’s be true to each other. We’ve all been through pain, we’ve experienced struggles and we know what it’s like out there, we’ve had the good and the bad. If you're ready to change your current situation and achieve your goals, then contact me and we'll create a game plan. Tell me more about your story!
Let’s be real, let’s be true to each other. We’ve all been through pain, we’ve experienced struggles and we know what it’s like out there, we’ve had the good and the bad. If you're ready to change your current situation and achieve your goals, then contact me and we'll create a game plan. Tell me more about your story!
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.
Do you find yourself struggling to regulate your emotions? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, angry? Have you been isolating, withdrawing, self-soothing/distracting?
Do you find yourself struggling to regulate your emotions? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, angry? Have you been isolating, withdrawing, self-soothing/distracting?
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Rondebosch and Gardens, Cape Town. I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs. I aim to provide a comfortable and caring space where clients can explore the challenges they face.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Rondebosch and Gardens, Cape Town. I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs. I aim to provide a comfortable and caring space where clients can explore the challenges they face.
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.
Welcome. I'm really glad you're here.
I aim to offer therapy as a space that feels calm, thoughtful, and genuinely human. I’m a warm and curious therapist by nature, and many people I work with are used to coping well on the outside while carrying a lot internally - anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling disconnected from themselves or others. Therapy can be a place to slow things down, reflect, and begin to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Welcome. I'm really glad you're here.
I aim to offer therapy as a space that feels calm, thoughtful, and genuinely human. I’m a warm and curious therapist by nature, and many people I work with are used to coping well on the outside while carrying a lot internally - anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling disconnected from themselves or others. Therapy can be a place to slow things down, reflect, and begin to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
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
I have experience with crisis counselling which allows me to focus on your daily functioning before we begin motivating you to face life with renewed courage. During the process we will develop your values, understand the influences on your choice-making mechanism, and support your ability to achieve your goals. I do not pathologize the human experience.
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
I have experience with crisis counselling which allows me to focus on your daily functioning before we begin motivating you to face life with renewed courage. During the process we will develop your values, understand the influences on your choice-making mechanism, and support your ability to achieve your goals. I do not pathologize the human experience.
Ego Down, Soul Up
RealTalkWithRini / Counselling & Transformative Coaching for Adults & Couples
Life isn’t always tidy, and sometimes, it takes more than just willpower to get through what we’re facing. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship breakdowns, or simply feeling stuck, the truth is: we’re not meant to heal alone.
I’m Rini, a registered counsellor with the HPCSA and a certified transformative life coach. Through RealTalkWithRini, I offer grounded, compassionate, and honest support for adults and couples who are ready to face life’s challenges head-on — with courage, clarity, and purpose.
Ego Down, Soul Up
RealTalkWithRini / Counselling & Transformative Coaching for Adults & Couples
Life isn’t always tidy, and sometimes, it takes more than just willpower to get through what we’re facing. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship breakdowns, or simply feeling stuck, the truth is: we’re not meant to heal alone.
I’m Rini, a registered counsellor with the HPCSA and a certified transformative life coach. Through RealTalkWithRini, I offer grounded, compassionate, and honest support for adults and couples who are ready to face life’s challenges head-on — with courage, clarity, and purpose.
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.
Nearby Eating Disorders Counsellors Searches for Cape Town City
- Camps Bay
- Gardens
- Green Point
- Melkbosstrand
- Milnerton
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Rondebosch
- Sea Point
- Vredehoek
- Woodstock
Eating Disorders Counsellors
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviours, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behaviour affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counselling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioural disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behaviour, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognise they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behaviour has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.