Relationship Issues Therapists in Cape Town
The systemic approach sees us in the context of our relationships.
I have worked with people for 25 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.
The systemic approach sees us in the context of our relationships.
I have worked with people for 25 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.
They may be navigating relationship difficulties, divorce or separation, family conflict, grief and loss, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, or a growing sense that life is no longer working in the way it once did.
I work with adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, family difficulties, grief, stress and emotional overwhelm. Alongside my professional training, I bring many years of life experience, having grown up in Zimbabwe and later built a life and family in South Africa. My approach is person-centred and integrative.
They may be navigating relationship difficulties, divorce or separation, family conflict, grief and loss, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, or a growing sense that life is no longer working in the way it once did.
I work with adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, family difficulties, grief, stress and emotional overwhelm. Alongside my professional training, I bring many years of life experience, having grown up in Zimbabwe and later built a life and family in South Africa. My approach is person-centred and integrative.
The quality of our relationships has a significant impact on our happiness and physical health.
● Couples Therapy ●Individual Therapy ● Family Therapy ●Parent Counselling ●Counselling Workshops for couples ●Additional training in Psychoanalytic Couple Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy, Imago Couples Therapy & Workshop Presenter, Encounter-Centred Couples Therapy, Relational Life therapy, Parent & Family Therapy.
The quality of our relationships has a significant impact on our happiness and physical health.
● Couples Therapy ●Individual Therapy ● Family Therapy ●Parent Counselling ●Counselling Workshops for couples ●Additional training in Psychoanalytic Couple Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy, Imago Couples Therapy & Workshop Presenter, Encounter-Centred Couples Therapy, Relational Life therapy, Parent & Family Therapy.
These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological.
My practice focuses on adolescents and adults, and offers brief (supportive) and long-term therapy. I aim to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore themselves, while giving the necessary attention to other aspects that impact their mental health and overall functioning.
These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological.
My practice focuses on adolescents and adults, and offers brief (supportive) and long-term therapy. I aim to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore themselves, while giving the necessary attention to other aspects that impact their mental health and overall functioning.
Whether it is stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or trauma, you can bounce back by taking the first step and choosing to look for the better things life can offer you.
Your journey can sometimes become heavy but you do not have to walk it alone. This is a safe space for you to express yourself and rediscover the strength you already have. Counselling does not always have to be hard or scary, it can also be fun and enlightening. Every life story is worth hearing and every heart is worth healing. Your own well-being should be valued and it is crucial that we prioritise our mental health.
Whether it is stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or trauma, you can bounce back by taking the first step and choosing to look for the better things life can offer you.
Your journey can sometimes become heavy but you do not have to walk it alone. This is a safe space for you to express yourself and rediscover the strength you already have. Counselling does not always have to be hard or scary, it can also be fun and enlightening. Every life story is worth hearing and every heart is worth healing. Your own well-being should be valued and it is crucial that we prioritise our mental health.
I foster a therapeutic relationship as a collaborative journey of personal growth, guiding clients toward a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Psychological evaluations are also an important part of my practice. Through scientifically recognized assessments, I explore cognitive abilities, aptitudes, personality functioning, and emotional wellbeing. These tools not only help diagnose challenges but also highlight personal strengths and areas for development.
I foster a therapeutic relationship as a collaborative journey of personal growth, guiding clients toward a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Psychological evaluations are also an important part of my practice. Through scientifically recognized assessments, I explore cognitive abilities, aptitudes, personality functioning, and emotional wellbeing. These tools not only help diagnose challenges but also highlight personal strengths and areas for development.
Are you struggling with mental and emotional challenges, feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck in your current circumstances? Do you need a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, to feel heard, accepted, and understood without judgment? Look no further. I am here to hold your hand while navigating your difficulties and empower you to heal, gain insight into your problems, manage emotional triggers, shift negative thinking patterns, let go of unhelpful behaviors and create the life you desire.
Are you struggling with mental and emotional challenges, feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck in your current circumstances? Do you need a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, to feel heard, accepted, and understood without judgment? Look no further. I am here to hold your hand while navigating your difficulties and empower you to heal, gain insight into your problems, manage emotional triggers, shift negative thinking patterns, let go of unhelpful behaviors and create the life you desire.
I am a dynamic professional with four psychology degrees (Including a Masters), as well as extensive experience and training working with adults, teenagers and couples with varying struggles (trauma, addiction, relationships and much more).
Feeling uncertain or apprehensive about seeing a professional? That is completely normal. Please know that you have nothing to fear, as I will ensure you feel as comfortable as possible and that this experience is a stress-free one (life is stressful enough!). Our sessions will both challenge and support your mental growth and journey to attain some sense of normal. Allow me to guide you as you face the overwhelming storms of life.
You will look back after a few sessions and not understand why you were so worried about starting counselling with me. I look forward to working with you.
Reach out today.
I am a dynamic professional with four psychology degrees (Including a Masters), as well as extensive experience and training working with adults, teenagers and couples with varying struggles (trauma, addiction, relationships and much more).
Feeling uncertain or apprehensive about seeing a professional? That is completely normal. Please know that you have nothing to fear, as I will ensure you feel as comfortable as possible and that this experience is a stress-free one (life is stressful enough!). Our sessions will both challenge and support your mental growth and journey to attain some sense of normal. Allow me to guide you as you face the overwhelming storms of life.
You will look back after a few sessions and not understand why you were so worried about starting counselling with me. I look forward to working with you.
Reach out today.
I identify as a young, black, female and psychologist; these many identities have helped me to understand how one's intersecting identities can affect one's work, friendship and relationship dynamics.
I have specialist training in diagnostic assessment, intervention and psychotherapy. I thus use evidence based methods to ensure that each individuals therapeutic goal is achieved. I use an eclectic approach in psychotherapy, this means that each therapy process is tailored according to the needs of an individual/couple/ family.
I identify as a young, black, female and psychologist; these many identities have helped me to understand how one's intersecting identities can affect one's work, friendship and relationship dynamics.
I have specialist training in diagnostic assessment, intervention and psychotherapy. I thus use evidence based methods to ensure that each individuals therapeutic goal is achieved. I use an eclectic approach in psychotherapy, this means that each therapy process is tailored according to the needs of an individual/couple/ family.
Many of my clients are navigating relationship stress, burnout, anxiety, or unprocessed experiences from their upbringing.
I offer a gentle but grounded space where we can unpack emotional wounds, develop coping tools, and reconnect with your authentic self. My approach is trauma-informed and culturally aware — guided by psychoeducation, emotional regulation, and real-life insight. Healing is not one-size-fits-all, and together, we’ll honour your pace.
Many of my clients are navigating relationship stress, burnout, anxiety, or unprocessed experiences from their upbringing.
I offer a gentle but grounded space where we can unpack emotional wounds, develop coping tools, and reconnect with your authentic self. My approach is trauma-informed and culturally aware — guided by psychoeducation, emotional regulation, and real-life insight. Healing is not one-size-fits-all, and together, we’ll honour your pace.
My approach combines counselling techniques with coaching exercises, to start actively working on the area of your life that you would like more from.
Coaching is usually short-term and goal-directed - approx. 3 - 6 sessions. This depends on your needs and investment.
My passion is empowering people who want to get more from life. Areas include - confidence coaching, financial coaching, intergity coaching, achieving goals, sobriety coaching, dealing with burn out, and anxiety
My approach combines counselling techniques with coaching exercises, to start actively working on the area of your life that you would like more from.
Coaching is usually short-term and goal-directed - approx. 3 - 6 sessions. This depends on your needs and investment.
My passion is empowering people who want to get more from life. Areas include - confidence coaching, financial coaching, intergity coaching, achieving goals, sobriety coaching, dealing with burn out, and anxiety
I’m a therapist and relationship specialist working with individuals, couples, families and teams to improve how people relate, communicate, navigate conflict, and function under pressure.
We cannot change our past life experience or necessarily our present reality but, we most certainly can adjust our thoughts and the story we attach to those thoughts. Specialisation (but not exclusive to), relationship/ marriage counselling, anxiety, depression, mid-life transitions, mindfulness meditation, wellness techniques and cognitive behavioural work.
I’m a therapist and relationship specialist working with individuals, couples, families and teams to improve how people relate, communicate, navigate conflict, and function under pressure.
We cannot change our past life experience or necessarily our present reality but, we most certainly can adjust our thoughts and the story we attach to those thoughts. Specialisation (but not exclusive to), relationship/ marriage counselling, anxiety, depression, mid-life transitions, mindfulness meditation, wellness techniques and cognitive behavioural work.
Therapy and Life Coaching. Life is full of both practical and emotional challenges. If you are finding that insight alone is not moving you forward, you may need to focus more on Life Coaching and behavior change. If you need deeper insight into why you are stuck or why you do or feel certain things, you will need to lean more into Therapy for deeper work. Most often we need a combination of both at different times for progress and lasting change.
Therapy and Life Coaching. Life is full of both practical and emotional challenges. If you are finding that insight alone is not moving you forward, you may need to focus more on Life Coaching and behavior change. If you need deeper insight into why you are stuck or why you do or feel certain things, you will need to lean more into Therapy for deeper work. Most often we need a combination of both at different times for progress and lasting change.
Life is full of challenges, transitions, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating relationship dynamics, supporting an adolescent, or adjusting to parenthood, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions can make all the difference.
Janine offers professional and compassionate counselling with a client-centred approach, she creates a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, gain deeper insights, and develop practical strategies for healing.
Helping you navigate this crazy thing called life!
Life is full of challenges, transitions, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating relationship dynamics, supporting an adolescent, or adjusting to parenthood, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions can make all the difference.
Janine offers professional and compassionate counselling with a client-centred approach, she creates a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, gain deeper insights, and develop practical strategies for healing.
Helping you navigate this crazy thing called life!
Cornell Pretorius Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Somerset West 7130
Waitlist for new clients
Life presents each one of us with many challenges & some very daunting circumstances at times. It may seem that you are in a maze, surrounded with several doors out. You have tried this door & that door, but to no avail. Sometimes you may just need another key as the keys you hold just would not turn the lock.
Life presents each one of us with many challenges & some very daunting circumstances at times. It may seem that you are in a maze, surrounded with several doors out. You have tried this door & that door, but to no avail. Sometimes you may just need another key as the keys you hold just would not turn the lock.
As a Specialist Counsellor and Life Coach, I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, relationship challenges, ADHD, and general life stress with practical strategies and genuine care.
My ideal client is someone who has never had an easy start in life. They’ve faced challenge after challenge and often feel like life has dealt them an unfair hand. This has left them with a negative mindset at times, expecting things to always be tough. And yet — there is a part of them that refuses to give up. Despite the obstacles, they keep moving forward, even when it’s hard. Their goal is to shift their mindset, to see situations differently and to believe in the possibility of change. They know that cultivating a more positive outlook is the foundation for greater resilience, success, and a life that finally feels lighter.
As a Specialist Counsellor and Life Coach, I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, relationship challenges, ADHD, and general life stress with practical strategies and genuine care.
My ideal client is someone who has never had an easy start in life. They’ve faced challenge after challenge and often feel like life has dealt them an unfair hand. This has left them with a negative mindset at times, expecting things to always be tough. And yet — there is a part of them that refuses to give up. Despite the obstacles, they keep moving forward, even when it’s hard. Their goal is to shift their mindset, to see situations differently and to believe in the possibility of change. They know that cultivating a more positive outlook is the foundation for greater resilience, success, and a life that finally feels lighter.
Do you feel hurt or emotional unsafe in your relationship with your partner or anybody else?
Applied meta-psychology, individual psychotherapy, couple counselling, traumatic incident reduction (TIR) and therapeutic child-centered play therapy are used in the practice. Applications are also completed for old age homes, independent living, assisted care and frail care.
Do you feel hurt or emotional unsafe in your relationship with your partner or anybody else?
Applied meta-psychology, individual psychotherapy, couple counselling, traumatic incident reduction (TIR) and therapeutic child-centered play therapy are used in the practice. Applications are also completed for old age homes, independent living, assisted care and frail care.
My approach is grounded in curiosity about the inner world, unconscious patterns, and relational experiences that shape how clients understand themselves and engage with others.
My speciality lies in helping adults, students and adolescents understand the deeper emotional and relational patterns that underlie their difficulties. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to explore how past experiences, internal conflicts, and ways of relating may be shaping their present emotional state.
My approach is grounded in curiosity about the inner world, unconscious patterns, and relational experiences that shape how clients understand themselves and engage with others.
My speciality lies in helping adults, students and adolescents understand the deeper emotional and relational patterns that underlie their difficulties. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to explore how past experiences, internal conflicts, and ways of relating may be shaping their present emotional state.
Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
Whatever brings you here, making the decision to come to therapy, choosing a psychologist, and starting the therapeutic journey can be daunting. Well done on taking the first step. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have a special interest in sandplay therapy and the expressive arts therapies.
Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
Whatever brings you here, making the decision to come to therapy, choosing a psychologist, and starting the therapeutic journey can be daunting. Well done on taking the first step. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have a special interest in sandplay therapy and the expressive arts therapies.
Perhaps you are struggling with relationships, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and confused.
I am a qualified general counsellor with a special interest in grief counselling. Your grief experience is unique to you, it is shaped by your personal context. You are not expected to get over the loss of a loved one but rather to work through it. I offer emotional support and assist clients to work through the different stages of grief.
Perhaps you are struggling with relationships, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and confused.
I am a qualified general counsellor with a special interest in grief counselling. Your grief experience is unique to you, it is shaped by your personal context. You are not expected to get over the loss of a loved one but rather to work through it. I offer emotional support and assist clients to work through the different stages of grief.
Relationship Issues Counsellors
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.