Geriatric Therapists in Cape Town

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Lynette Woodberg Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
N1 City 7460
Other interests include: Supporting Individuals who are in Toxic Relationships, GBV, End of Life Process, Dementia, Dealing with Change.
Individual Counselling, Trauma Counselling, Grief & Loss, End of Life Counselling, Career Counselling. Dealing with Org. Restructure & Change, Retrenchments & Retirement. Anxiety, Stress, Burnout & Depression. Life Coaching & Mentoring.
Other interests include: Supporting Individuals who are in Toxic Relationships, GBV, End of Life Process, Dementia, Dealing with Change.
Individual Counselling, Trauma Counselling, Grief & Loss, End of Life Counselling, Career Counselling. Dealing with Org. Restructure & Change, Retrenchments & Retirement. Anxiety, Stress, Burnout & Depression. Life Coaching & Mentoring.
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Charity Hlongwane
Social Worker, SACSSP
Parklands 7441
Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities
Your Goals are my priority. Together, we can work toward: • Gaining clarity about your situation. • Improving mental health and emotional balance. • Strengthening interpersonal and family relationships. • Building resilience to face future challenges with confidence. • Supporting older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and connection.
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Cameron McDermott
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
My clients often face challenges such as symptoms of anxiety, addiction, or a lack of purpose. They need support in understanding their emotions, building resilience, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Their goals typically include achieving balance, healing relationships, and finding fulfillment. I provide pragmatic suggestions and focus on skill-building to empower them with tools for long-term growth and stability, helping them improve their quality of life and create meaningful change.
My clients often face challenges such as symptoms of anxiety, addiction, or a lack of purpose. They need support in understanding their emotions, building resilience, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Their goals typically include achieving balance, healing relationships, and finding fulfillment. I provide pragmatic suggestions and focus on skill-building to empower them with tools for long-term growth and stability, helping them improve their quality of life and create meaningful change.
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Helené de Klerk
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
4 Endorsed
When life feels overwhelming or out of sync, it’s often an invitation to pause and reconnect. I believe meaningful change happens through compassion, understanding your unique context, and moving at your own pace. I commit to offering a supportive space where you can find clarity, restore balance, and shape a way forward that feels right for you.
When life feels overwhelming or out of sync, it’s often an invitation to pause and reconnect. I believe meaningful change happens through compassion, understanding your unique context, and moving at your own pace. I commit to offering a supportive space where you can find clarity, restore balance, and shape a way forward that feels right for you.
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Me Therapy
General Counsellor
We specialise in providing counseling to people ranging between the ages of 15 and 65+ that are struggling with identity and intimacy, lack of purpose, feelings of inadequacy and depression, looking for meaning in their lives, as well as meaning in their future and current relationships. We have a passion for working with couples and families who have conflict or communication problems and we also have extensive experience in working with career-driven clients as coaches and counselors.
We specialise in providing counseling to people ranging between the ages of 15 and 65+ that are struggling with identity and intimacy, lack of purpose, feelings of inadequacy and depression, looking for meaning in their lives, as well as meaning in their future and current relationships. We have a passion for working with couples and families who have conflict or communication problems and we also have extensive experience in working with career-driven clients as coaches and counselors.
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Aluta Ngantweni
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I am a clinical psychologist who combines both Western and Traditional Healing methods. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is ubunt "humanness". I have a special interest in African Indegenous Knowledge system and how it is applied to improve health and well-being. Therapy is adjusted to suit the individual's need with specific to gender, age, cultural background, identity, etc. I mainly focus on GBV, couples, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship, and cultural presentations.
I am a clinical psychologist who combines both Western and Traditional Healing methods. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is ubunt "humanness". I have a special interest in African Indegenous Knowledge system and how it is applied to improve health and well-being. Therapy is adjusted to suit the individual's need with specific to gender, age, cultural background, identity, etc. I mainly focus on GBV, couples, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship, and cultural presentations.
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Elma Retha Bartlett
Psychotherapist, MA
Claremont 7708
I believe that meaning can be found in any situation whether it is loss, trauma or a transitional phase. I’m a spiritual person and I have a deep respect for all people and believe that each person has the potential to grow and to be great. I love my work and have a positive outlook on life. I work hard and am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients. In my private practice, I’m actively involved in supporting people in finding balance, resilience and meaning in times of turbulence and loss. My practice focus on relationships, loss, bereavement, trauma and complex family issues.
I believe that meaning can be found in any situation whether it is loss, trauma or a transitional phase. I’m a spiritual person and I have a deep respect for all people and believe that each person has the potential to grow and to be great. I love my work and have a positive outlook on life. I work hard and am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients. In my private practice, I’m actively involved in supporting people in finding balance, resilience and meaning in times of turbulence and loss. My practice focus on relationships, loss, bereavement, trauma and complex family issues.
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ZB Counselling
Social Worker, SACSSP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
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Jordan Kidwell
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
5 Endorsed
Sea Point 8005
Although I provide psychological support and intervention to most adults who present with a variety of challenges and concerns, I have special interest in supporting younger males struggling with regulating anger, emotions, and interpersonal effectiveness. However, I continue to provide psychological intervention for challenges such as grief, stress, trauma, life transitions, adjustment, etc. I also provide psychometric assessments to children, teenagers, and adults with an orientation towards academia and occupation.
Although I provide psychological support and intervention to most adults who present with a variety of challenges and concerns, I have special interest in supporting younger males struggling with regulating anger, emotions, and interpersonal effectiveness. However, I continue to provide psychological intervention for challenges such as grief, stress, trauma, life transitions, adjustment, etc. I also provide psychometric assessments to children, teenagers, and adults with an orientation towards academia and occupation.
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Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Gardens 8001
Are you feeling stuck in familiar emotional patterns or struggling to connect with others? Do past experiences shape how you handle stress, express emotions, or navigate change? Are you looking to strengthen relationships and feel more at ease in yourself? I help individuals and families understand how past experiences influence present challenges—whether you’re adjusting to change, feeling caught in old patterns, or seeking deeper connections. Through insight and reflection, we’ll work together to create meaningful shifts for your emotional well-being.
Are you feeling stuck in familiar emotional patterns or struggling to connect with others? Do past experiences shape how you handle stress, express emotions, or navigate change? Are you looking to strengthen relationships and feel more at ease in yourself? I help individuals and families understand how past experiences influence present challenges—whether you’re adjusting to change, feeling caught in old patterns, or seeking deeper connections. Through insight and reflection, we’ll work together to create meaningful shifts for your emotional well-being.
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Bronwyn Pepperell
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
2 Endorsed
As a registered counsellor based in the Helderberg area, I offer a compassionate, grounded space where clients can feel truly seen and heard. My work is shaped not only by professional training but also by real-life experience, which has deepened my understanding of the complexities, resilience, and vulnerability that are part of being human. I have worked across a variety of settings, including hospitals and schools, and with individuals at different stages of life. My experience includes supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges.
As a registered counsellor based in the Helderberg area, I offer a compassionate, grounded space where clients can feel truly seen and heard. My work is shaped not only by professional training but also by real-life experience, which has deepened my understanding of the complexities, resilience, and vulnerability that are part of being human. I have worked across a variety of settings, including hospitals and schools, and with individuals at different stages of life. My experience includes supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges.
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Lea-Ann Pileggi
Psychologist, PhD
Lakeside 7945
I am an experienced clinical neuropsychologist working with all ages for diagnostic as well as intervention purposes, with a special interest in neurodiversity. I am based at Stone Village Wellness in Lakeside.
I am an experienced clinical neuropsychologist working with all ages for diagnostic as well as intervention purposes, with a special interest in neurodiversity. I am based at Stone Village Wellness in Lakeside.
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Nan Elizabeth Sauer
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Sea Point 8060
I am a mature,exprienced therapist. I bring warmth, skill and empathy to my clients . I help them to set manageable goals and to achieve these by working on the things that stop them being who they want to be in the world. Every person I see is important to me and and I feel privileged to be part of my clients' journeys.
I am a mature,exprienced therapist. I bring warmth, skill and empathy to my clients . I help them to set manageable goals and to achieve these by working on the things that stop them being who they want to be in the world. Every person I see is important to me and and I feel privileged to be part of my clients' journeys.
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Ilze Van Zyl Psychological Services
Registered Counsellor
4 Endorsed
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.
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Tanya Oosthuyzen
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Bergvliet 7945
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.
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Kelly Jacobs
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
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Donita Rodrigues
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Claremont 7708
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering online psychotherapy. I offer short and long-term psychotherapy and psychological assessments to adolescents, adults and families dealing with psychological distress or clinical conditions. I also offer psychotherapy to facilitate personal growth during life transitions.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering online psychotherapy. I offer short and long-term psychotherapy and psychological assessments to adolescents, adults and families dealing with psychological distress or clinical conditions. I also offer psychotherapy to facilitate personal growth during life transitions.
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Thea Felmore
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Thea — a Specialist Wellness Counsellor who has a geniune passion for working with a diverse range of clients and psychological difficulties. I strive to provide a safe, caring and non-judgemental space in which you can freely express yourself while we walk together through the healing process. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-focused. I believe that each person holds the capacity for growth and healing, and I’m here to support that journey. I work primarily from a solution-focused and person-centred perspective, which means we explore your concerns together and tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs.
Hi, I’m Thea — a Specialist Wellness Counsellor who has a geniune passion for working with a diverse range of clients and psychological difficulties. I strive to provide a safe, caring and non-judgemental space in which you can freely express yourself while we walk together through the healing process. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-focused. I believe that each person holds the capacity for growth and healing, and I’m here to support that journey. I work primarily from a solution-focused and person-centred perspective, which means we explore your concerns together and tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs.
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Nicole Jansen Van Rensburg
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I work with both adult and adolescent in-patients and out-patients with a wide range of psychological challenges. I have experience in treating unipolar and bipolar mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, personality disorders, substance related disorders, postpartum health, the impact of medical conditions on psychological wellbeing, bereavement, gender and sexuality challenges and relational challenges.
I work with both adult and adolescent in-patients and out-patients with a wide range of psychological challenges. I have experience in treating unipolar and bipolar mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, personality disorders, substance related disorders, postpartum health, the impact of medical conditions on psychological wellbeing, bereavement, gender and sexuality challenges and relational challenges.
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Dr. Lynn Valerie Dunstan
Psychologist, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
As an experienced Counselling Psychologist, registered with the HPCSA, I believe that we are all vulnerable to emotional harm and that we all go through times when we need emotional support. This makes sense given the stress and challenge of everyday life and the complexity of our lives, relationships and transitions like marriage, relocation and retirement. Clients have often told me how much they have valued being deeply listened to during their therapy sessions, how feeling heard, seen understood and "felt" really mattered ... and how being compassionately supported towards positive change made all the difference in their lives.
As an experienced Counselling Psychologist, registered with the HPCSA, I believe that we are all vulnerable to emotional harm and that we all go through times when we need emotional support. This makes sense given the stress and challenge of everyday life and the complexity of our lives, relationships and transitions like marriage, relocation and retirement. Clients have often told me how much they have valued being deeply listened to during their therapy sessions, how feeling heard, seen understood and "felt" really mattered ... and how being compassionately supported towards positive change made all the difference in their lives.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.

Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.

What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.

Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.