Sex Therapists in Cape Town, WC

When it comes to your sexuality: "Are you successful in your career and other areas of your life and yet feel unfulfilled sexually?".
I have more than two decades of international experience in mental health and sex therapy. I am easy-going, non-judgmental and strive to create an atmosphere that feels safe and respectful.
When it comes to your sexuality: "Are you successful in your career and other areas of your life and yet feel unfulfilled sexually?".
I have more than two decades of international experience in mental health and sex therapy. I am easy-going, non-judgmental and strive to create an atmosphere that feels safe and respectful.

Everybody who want to live a better quality of personal-, love-, sex- and family life.
As a Human Being & Behavior Specialist, I am more than willing, capable & qualified to help you with CBT, or what I call: Cognitive-Emotive-Sensorial Behaviour Therapy. If you have relationship challenges - Advanced Relationship Therapy. In exceptional case I'll do Psycho-Sexo-Medico Therapy, Psycho-Dynamic Therapy & Hypnotherapy.
Everybody who want to live a better quality of personal-, love-, sex- and family life.
As a Human Being & Behavior Specialist, I am more than willing, capable & qualified to help you with CBT, or what I call: Cognitive-Emotive-Sensorial Behaviour Therapy. If you have relationship challenges - Advanced Relationship Therapy. In exceptional case I'll do Psycho-Sexo-Medico Therapy, Psycho-Dynamic Therapy & Hypnotherapy.

Human sexuality is a powerful force, woven into every aspect of our being throughout life.
My approach is integrative and humanistic; with emphasis on uncovering, acknowledging and embracing the power of your personal truth.
Human sexuality is a powerful force, woven into every aspect of our being throughout life.
My approach is integrative and humanistic; with emphasis on uncovering, acknowledging and embracing the power of your personal truth.

Marlize Swanepoel
Art Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock 7925
Waitlist for new clients
I run a psychodynamic, trauma-informed, embodied and sex-positive practice online and in-person in Cape Town.
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!
I run a psychodynamic, trauma-informed, embodied and sex-positive practice online and in-person in Cape Town.
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!

Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).
Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).

We specialise in providing counseling to males 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 males 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.

For change to happen, an effort must be made. Counselling isn't so much about what the counsellor has to say. Rather, it's about being committed to doing the work yourself, with someone alongside you as a guide. Growth happens the moment you decide to get to know yourself - faults and all. The journey might not be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. I'd love to be your guide through it all, and together we can uncover a better version of yourself - not for the sake of others, but for yourself.
For change to happen, an effort must be made. Counselling isn't so much about what the counsellor has to say. Rather, it's about being committed to doing the work yourself, with someone alongside you as a guide. Growth happens the moment you decide to get to know yourself - faults and all. The journey might not be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. I'd love to be your guide through it all, and together we can uncover a better version of yourself - not for the sake of others, but for yourself.

As a certified pastoral therapist, I guide individuals and couples to understand and heal their past, recognize and change present negative behaviour patterns, and cope with overwhelming stress and busyness, as well as motivation and addiction issues. I help people rediscover dreams and attain an inspired vision of the future, equipping them to start strategically living this future now.
As a certified pastoral therapist, I guide individuals and couples to understand and heal their past, recognize and change present negative behaviour patterns, and cope with overwhelming stress and busyness, as well as motivation and addiction issues. I help people rediscover dreams and attain an inspired vision of the future, equipping them to start strategically living this future now.

I imagine someone who understands that we cannot avoid emotional pain and suffering in life, as these are both an intrinsic part of the human condition. I enjoy working with people who seek to find ways to continue to find positive meaning and to get the most out of life despite the inevitable difficulties that life may throw their way.
I imagine someone who understands that we cannot avoid emotional pain and suffering in life, as these are both an intrinsic part of the human condition. I enjoy working with people who seek to find ways to continue to find positive meaning and to get the most out of life despite the inevitable difficulties that life may throw their way.

Thobeka Phumlile Mbokazi
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Weltevreden Valley 7785
Often in life we all need someone to call a friend, a pillar and or a right hand person to help you vent; venting for advise or venting to be heard to release emotions and life pressure. Thobeka is a versatile professional and person who interacts well with people of different levels in all spheres of life, different races, culture and or beliefs. She helps for a living! To her, Social work is not a career, but a lifestyle. Her moto is "To serve is to care".
Often in life we all need someone to call a friend, a pillar and or a right hand person to help you vent; venting for advise or venting to be heard to release emotions and life pressure. Thobeka is a versatile professional and person who interacts well with people of different levels in all spheres of life, different races, culture and or beliefs. She helps for a living! To her, Social work is not a career, but a lifestyle. Her moto is "To serve is to care".
I am available for consultation on Saturdays and after hours from 17h00-20h00 during the week.
I am available for consultation on Saturdays and after hours from 17h00-20h00 during the week.
Meet Our Sex Therapy Counsellors

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.

Arise Mental Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Da Gama 7945
At Arise Mental Wellness we provide comprehensive therapy, counselling, and psycho-educational services, and strive to eliminate the barriers that people may face when seeking help. We provide a safe space for individuals, couples, families and groups to receive the tools, education, and services needed in order to develop personal insight and resilience; to create a personal toolbox that you can carry with you for the rest of your life; and to establish and maintain healthier connections with oneself and others.
At Arise Mental Wellness we provide comprehensive therapy, counselling, and psycho-educational services, and strive to eliminate the barriers that people may face when seeking help. We provide a safe space for individuals, couples, families and groups to receive the tools, education, and services needed in order to develop personal insight and resilience; to create a personal toolbox that you can carry with you for the rest of your life; and to establish and maintain healthier connections with oneself and others.

I listen to those in distress. We talk, explore, question, discuss and share. The space created permits insight, relief, catharsis, protest, acceptance, adaptation and options..... Psycho-sexual therapy is offered for people that present with problems of a sexual nature.
I listen to those in distress. We talk, explore, question, discuss and share. The space created permits insight, relief, catharsis, protest, acceptance, adaptation and options..... Psycho-sexual therapy is offered for people that present with problems of a sexual nature.

My speciality is all types of addictions or compulsive behaviours. These behaviours are usually accompanied by huge amounts of shame which makes individuals reluctant to ask for help. Sometimes individuals are hopeless due to attempting many solutions with little results. It takes couradge and motivation to change your current situation. Where the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change. Well done for taking the first step in living more effectively.
My speciality is all types of addictions or compulsive behaviours. These behaviours are usually accompanied by huge amounts of shame which makes individuals reluctant to ask for help. Sometimes individuals are hopeless due to attempting many solutions with little results. It takes couradge and motivation to change your current situation. Where the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change. Well done for taking the first step in living more effectively.

Taking this step can feel so daunting, but you are not alone in this. I am here to walk this journey alongside you. My name is Ky and I work with young adults who are needing a safe space to navigate life's challenges. I believe that nobody knows you better than yourself, and the only professional in this space is: You. My goal is to work with you and tap into that inner voice (that has been silenced over the years), hear what it has to say, and help you to trust it again. You are safe here
Taking this step can feel so daunting, but you are not alone in this. I am here to walk this journey alongside you. My name is Ky and I work with young adults who are needing a safe space to navigate life's challenges. I believe that nobody knows you better than yourself, and the only professional in this space is: You. My goal is to work with you and tap into that inner voice (that has been silenced over the years), hear what it has to say, and help you to trust it again. You are safe here

I welcome individuals, couples and families, while accommodating clients with sessions after office hours and over weekends. I specialise in providing counselling and tools to men & women ranging between the ages of 15 and 65+ who are struggling with identity, intimacy, lack of purpose, feelings of inadequacy, depression, looking for meaning in their lives, and a lack of meaning relationships. I have a passion for working with couples & families who have conflict or communication problems. I have extensive experience in working with career focused clients, conducting career planning, coaching & counselling.
I welcome individuals, couples and families, while accommodating clients with sessions after office hours and over weekends. I specialise in providing counselling and tools to men & women ranging between the ages of 15 and 65+ who are struggling with identity, intimacy, lack of purpose, feelings of inadequacy, depression, looking for meaning in their lives, and a lack of meaning relationships. I have a passion for working with couples & families who have conflict or communication problems. I have extensive experience in working with career focused clients, conducting career planning, coaching & counselling.

Carline Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rondebosch 7700
As a counsellor, I believe we can flourish when we view adversity through a growth lens. I believe that by using DBT coaching techniques, we can all overcome the challenges in our lives. I enjoy supporting couples by helping them improve their communication, reframing conflict with strategies and tools to allow for connection, and focusing on repairing well when a rupture has taken place.
As a counsellor, I believe we can flourish when we view adversity through a growth lens. I believe that by using DBT coaching techniques, we can all overcome the challenges in our lives. I enjoy supporting couples by helping them improve their communication, reframing conflict with strategies and tools to allow for connection, and focusing on repairing well when a rupture has taken place.

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.

The pain of continued relational conflict, that just never seems to be resolved can eat at your soul, leaving you feeling alone and exhausted. The desire to have your partner know your pain and see your hurt is what you long for. Whether the pain has been caused by them, or whether you suffer from the pain of abuse at the hands of caregivers or others in your childhood, you want someone to know and understand what you are going through. You want the pain to stop and become free and whole. Sometimes you just wish you could run away.
The pain of continued relational conflict, that just never seems to be resolved can eat at your soul, leaving you feeling alone and exhausted. The desire to have your partner know your pain and see your hurt is what you long for. Whether the pain has been caused by them, or whether you suffer from the pain of abuse at the hands of caregivers or others in your childhood, you want someone to know and understand what you are going through. You want the pain to stop and become free and whole. Sometimes you just wish you could run away.
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Sex Therapy Counsellors
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.