Female Psychologists and Therapists in Cape Town City
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.
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’m a Cape Town based clinical psychologist offering online therapy for individuals across South Africa. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by current psychological research. I draw on a range of effective therapeutic methods, tailoring each process to suit the unique needs and goals of the individual. People come to therapy for many different reasons, and because of this, I believe in a flexible approach. I aim to work in a focused, time-sensitive way when possible, but also offer longer-term therapy when deeper or ongoing support is needed.
I’m a Cape Town based clinical psychologist offering online therapy for individuals across South Africa. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by current psychological research. I draw on a range of effective therapeutic methods, tailoring each process to suit the unique needs and goals of the individual. People come to therapy for many different reasons, and because of this, I believe in a flexible approach. I aim to work in a focused, time-sensitive way when possible, but also offer longer-term therapy when deeper or ongoing support is needed.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Cape Town, offering online therapy and online EMDR therapy for adults throughout South Africa. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship difficulties, burnout, work-related stress and major life transitions. I am an EMDR practitioner and frequently use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help clients process traumatic experiences and move beyond patterns that may be keeping them stuck. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practice.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Cape Town, offering online therapy and online EMDR therapy for adults throughout South Africa. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship difficulties, burnout, work-related stress and major life transitions. I am an EMDR practitioner and frequently use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help clients process traumatic experiences and move beyond patterns that may be keeping them stuck. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practice.
I'm a social worker in Private Practice offering individual counseling services, Family counseling services, Bereavement counseling services, Debriefings and Skills development Trainings, Team buildings,Trauma, Anxiety, Domestic Violence and Mental health matters.
I'm a social worker in Private Practice offering individual counseling services, Family counseling services, Bereavement counseling services, Debriefings and Skills development Trainings, Team buildings,Trauma, Anxiety, Domestic Violence and Mental health matters.
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.
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.
Melanie Stein is a registered Organisational Psychologist and holds a Masters Degree (MCom) from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Prior to completing her BCom Honours degree she obtained her BSocSci in Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies. Prior to completion of her Masters degree she obtained her registration as a Psychometrist (Independent Practice). With over 16 years experience in the corporate sector, Melanie has a wealth of knowledge spanning areas relating to Training & Development; Recruitment & Selection as well as Org Development
Melanie Stein is a registered Organisational Psychologist and holds a Masters Degree (MCom) from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Prior to completing her BCom Honours degree she obtained her BSocSci in Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies. Prior to completion of her Masters degree she obtained her registration as a Psychometrist (Independent Practice). With over 16 years experience in the corporate sector, Melanie has a wealth of knowledge spanning areas relating to Training & Development; Recruitment & Selection as well as Org Development
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.
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 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 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 can fracture suddenly through violence, loss, relationship rupture, or overwhelming events. In those moments, people need grounding, clarity, and skilled support to stabilise and regain control.
I am an HPCSA-registered counsellor with more than 20 years’ experience supporting adults and helpers through acute trauma, crisis and post-incident recovery.
I work with individuals and organisations who require structured, practical intervention after disruptive life events.
I offer online consultations and work with clients and organisations across Africa.
Life can fracture suddenly through violence, loss, relationship rupture, or overwhelming events. In those moments, people need grounding, clarity, and skilled support to stabilise and regain control.
I am an HPCSA-registered counsellor with more than 20 years’ experience supporting adults and helpers through acute trauma, crisis and post-incident recovery.
I work with individuals and organisations who require structured, practical intervention after disruptive life events.
I offer online consultations and work with clients and organisations across Africa.
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 work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or at a point of transition in their lives. Many are seeking deeper understanding, healing, or a stronger connection to themselves. My approach offers a safe, supportive space where we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together. By combining counselling with a holistic, mind-body-soul perspective, I help you uncover patterns, gain clarity, and move forward with greater balance, self-awareness, and confidence.
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or at a point of transition in their lives. Many are seeking deeper understanding, healing, or a stronger connection to themselves. My approach offers a safe, supportive space where we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together. By combining counselling with a holistic, mind-body-soul perspective, I help you uncover patterns, gain clarity, and move forward with greater balance, self-awareness, and confidence.
My ideal client feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed—longing for clarity, healing, and purpose. They may be navigating life transitions, burnout, or emotional patterns that repeat. They crave depth, authenticity, and support that honors both their psychological and spiritual needs. Ready for real change, they seek tools, not just talk, someone to guide them back to their true self with insight, compassion, and practical steps for transformation. Their goals include emotional healing, healthy relationships, spiritual connection, and aligned decision-making. Ultimately, they want to come home to themselves.
My ideal client feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed—longing for clarity, healing, and purpose. They may be navigating life transitions, burnout, or emotional patterns that repeat. They crave depth, authenticity, and support that honors both their psychological and spiritual needs. Ready for real change, they seek tools, not just talk, someone to guide them back to their true self with insight, compassion, and practical steps for transformation. Their goals include emotional healing, healthy relationships, spiritual connection, and aligned decision-making. Ultimately, they want to come home to themselves.
Hi, I’m Hayley. I work with adolescents and adults, offering psychotherapy from a systemic perspective. This means I understand that we don’t exist in isolation, but within the contexts of our relationships, families, work, and wider environments.
I aim to meet you where you are, considering the many factors that shape your experiences and how challenges show up in your life.
Hi, I’m Hayley. I work with adolescents and adults, offering psychotherapy from a systemic perspective. This means I understand that we don’t exist in isolation, but within the contexts of our relationships, families, work, and wider environments.
I aim to meet you where you are, considering the many factors that shape your experiences and how challenges show up in your life.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
If you’ve ever felt held back by self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of failure, or feeling like you’re never quite enough - you’re not alone.
Confidence isn’t simply about positive thinking or trying harder. It’s shaped by the subconscious beliefs and emotional patterns that influence how you see yourself every day.
My coaching goes beyond developing awareness and insight: I help you identify and transform those deeper patterns so you can build genuine confidence, trust yourself more fully and approach life with greater clarity, resilience and self-belief.
If you’ve ever felt held back by self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of failure, or feeling like you’re never quite enough - you’re not alone.
Confidence isn’t simply about positive thinking or trying harder. It’s shaped by the subconscious beliefs and emotional patterns that influence how you see yourself every day.
My coaching goes beyond developing awareness and insight: I help you identify and transform those deeper patterns so you can build genuine confidence, trust yourself more fully and approach life with greater clarity, resilience and self-belief.
Seeking help can be one of the hardest and most rewarding things we as humans can do. Life events can present us with so many new and unexpected events that may challenge our ways of coping or exacerbate difficulties we were already experiencing. My aim as a psychologist is to provide you with a safe space in which we can make sense together of what is happening for you. Together, we can understand your unique experience in this world and think about what is needed to support you in reaching your goals or gaining what you would like from life.
Seeking help can be one of the hardest and most rewarding things we as humans can do. Life events can present us with so many new and unexpected events that may challenge our ways of coping or exacerbate difficulties we were already experiencing. My aim as a psychologist is to provide you with a safe space in which we can make sense together of what is happening for you. Together, we can understand your unique experience in this world and think about what is needed to support you in reaching your goals or gaining what you would like from life.
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Many of my clients experience deep spiritual questions and struggle to express it, thus carry it in silence. Sometimes they feel confused, ashamed, or disconnected from their faith. Some are unsure if it's even safe to ask some faith related questions or speak openly about their doubts. They often have guilt or spiritual pain from past events. People are searching for clarity, and reconnection—with themselves, with others, and God. I offer a safe, respectful space for them to talk without being judged and help them to rediscover a sense of spiritual grounding. Contact me if you need to reconnect.
Hi There!
Many of my clients experience deep spiritual questions and struggle to express it, thus carry it in silence. Sometimes they feel confused, ashamed, or disconnected from their faith. Some are unsure if it's even safe to ask some faith related questions or speak openly about their doubts. They often have guilt or spiritual pain from past events. People are searching for clarity, and reconnection—with themselves, with others, and God. I offer a safe, respectful space for them to talk without being judged and help them to rediscover a sense of spiritual grounding. Contact me if you need to reconnect.
I am a registered Christian counselor, with over 25 years of experience, with a Masters Degree in counseling and a doctorate degree in Theology. I have been counseling, various cases relating to, divorce, relationships, marital issues, depression, grief, suicide, trauma, stress and emotional pain. I adapt various counseling techniques including CBT, to clear your life's pathway ahead from confusion and empower you to cope and overcome your challenges. The psychology therapy is set on faith based principles . We aquire soul wounds, when we experience any trauma, but we can receive inner soul healing, through counseling.
I am a registered Christian counselor, with over 25 years of experience, with a Masters Degree in counseling and a doctorate degree in Theology. I have been counseling, various cases relating to, divorce, relationships, marital issues, depression, grief, suicide, trauma, stress and emotional pain. I adapt various counseling techniques including CBT, to clear your life's pathway ahead from confusion and empower you to cope and overcome your challenges. The psychology therapy is set on faith based principles . We aquire soul wounds, when we experience any trauma, but we can receive inner soul healing, through counseling.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.