Psychodynamic Therapists in Fish Hoek
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 am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist. For the past twelve years, I have worked at UCT as well as in my private practice. I am on the provider networks of most medical aids, and can apply for PMB benefits where applicable. I have had the privilege of assisting many clients to find ways to manage the challenges in their lives and to build their resilience. I am a gentle therapist and you can expect a non-judgemental space in which you will hopefully feel comfortable and safe. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am passionate about my work.
I offer some after hours and Saturday morning appointments.
I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist. For the past twelve years, I have worked at UCT as well as in my private practice. I am on the provider networks of most medical aids, and can apply for PMB benefits where applicable. I have had the privilege of assisting many clients to find ways to manage the challenges in their lives and to build their resilience. I am a gentle therapist and you can expect a non-judgemental space in which you will hopefully feel comfortable and safe. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am passionate about my work.
I offer some after hours and Saturday morning appointments.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
Informed by psychodynamic therapies, my practice acknowledges the individual, developmental and systemic influences within your life.
Life presents us all with challenges. You may be entering a new phase in your life. You may see repeated patterns that negatively impact you, your work and your relationships. Perhaps global crises have left you contemplating your identity and seeking meaning and purpose in your place in the world. You wish to make sense of the intersectional influences of belief, race, class or other systems and the accompanying feelings these evoke. However much (or little) you desire a change or a fresh perspective on life, it's natural to want someone to help you navigate the discomfort and achieve your goals.
Informed by psychodynamic therapies, my practice acknowledges the individual, developmental and systemic influences within your life.
Life presents us all with challenges. You may be entering a new phase in your life. You may see repeated patterns that negatively impact you, your work and your relationships. Perhaps global crises have left you contemplating your identity and seeking meaning and purpose in your place in the world. You wish to make sense of the intersectional influences of belief, race, class or other systems and the accompanying feelings these evoke. However much (or little) you desire a change or a fresh perspective on life, it's natural to want someone to help you navigate the discomfort and achieve your goals.
Humans are inherently whole, however life's traumas and challenges can leave one fragmented and disconnected. I work with individuals, couples and groups to provide an integrative and holistic approach towards healing and meaning-making. I draw from various modalities and apply my approach based on the needs of my clients. My work is firmly grounded in contextual and cultural considerations, which enables me to work consciously with people from all walks of life.
Humans are inherently whole, however life's traumas and challenges can leave one fragmented and disconnected. I work with individuals, couples and groups to provide an integrative and holistic approach towards healing and meaning-making. I draw from various modalities and apply my approach based on the needs of my clients. My work is firmly grounded in contextual and cultural considerations, which enables me to work consciously with people from all walks of life.
Hi, I’m Blythe – a Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) with a B.Soc.Sc (Hons) in Psychology and a passion for supporting people through life’s messy, meaningful moments. If you’re feeling burnt out, anxious, disconnected, or weighed down by past or present experiences, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to stay stuck or weighed down. I offer a person-centred space where you can explore what’s really going on, reconnect with yourself, and find practical tools that make everyday life feel more manageable and more you. No cookie-cutter therapy here. Just real, personalized support – for the real you.
Hi, I’m Blythe – a Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) with a B.Soc.Sc (Hons) in Psychology and a passion for supporting people through life’s messy, meaningful moments. If you’re feeling burnt out, anxious, disconnected, or weighed down by past or present experiences, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to stay stuck or weighed down. I offer a person-centred space where you can explore what’s really going on, reconnect with yourself, and find practical tools that make everyday life feel more manageable and more you. No cookie-cutter therapy here. Just real, personalized support – for the real you.
The foundation of my practice lies in a psychodynamic approach, which allows for an awareness and understanding of the dynamics that contribute to the issue at hand.
Life can be challenging and we may feel lost, overwhelmed or a myriad of other emotions that we do not always understand. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space in which to understand and find ways of understanding and overcoming these challenges. Our lives are unique, and as such the focus of therapy I provide is aligned to your particular needs, whether it is to manage a crisis within yourself, or to better understand and function in relationships with others. I work with teenagers age 15 and up, and adults.
The foundation of my practice lies in a psychodynamic approach, which allows for an awareness and understanding of the dynamics that contribute to the issue at hand.
Life can be challenging and we may feel lost, overwhelmed or a myriad of other emotions that we do not always understand. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space in which to understand and find ways of understanding and overcoming these challenges. Our lives are unique, and as such the focus of therapy I provide is aligned to your particular needs, whether it is to manage a crisis within yourself, or to better understand and function in relationships with others. I work with teenagers age 15 and up, and adults.
I work with a wide variety of clients that may benefit from a creative and accessible approach to therapy. Those wanting to access a life of vitality, focus and creative flow (how ever challenging that may seem), seeking new ways of understanding and expressing themselves, may benefit especially.
I work with a wide variety of clients that may benefit from a creative and accessible approach to therapy. Those wanting to access a life of vitality, focus and creative flow (how ever challenging that may seem), seeking new ways of understanding and expressing themselves, may benefit especially.
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I offer psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
The thought of starting therapy can be a scaring one. We often wonder about suitability and ask ourselves will the therapist and I get along, will he understand me, or will he judge me? All these are relevant and real questions that are born when looking for a therapist to connect with. I strongly believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is a very vulnerable and sacred kind of relationship, where the two travel together to explore and access vulnerable parts of the client.
I offer psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
The thought of starting therapy can be a scaring one. We often wonder about suitability and ask ourselves will the therapist and I get along, will he understand me, or will he judge me? All these are relevant and real questions that are born when looking for a therapist to connect with. I strongly believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is a very vulnerable and sacred kind of relationship, where the two travel together to explore and access vulnerable parts of the client.
Mutual respect is one of the qualities I regard as an important element of the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with adults (men and woman) from any cultural background. Languages I am proficient in includes Afrikaans and English. We all experience challenges through our life’s journey and sometimes they become obstacles that are seemingly unbearable or impossible to overcome. Especially when the issue(s) are not concrete and difficult to articulate. Together we can evaluate and identify them, in order to address and find a process suitable to alleviate the hurt and suffering.
Mutual respect is one of the qualities I regard as an important element of the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with adults (men and woman) from any cultural background. Languages I am proficient in includes Afrikaans and English. We all experience challenges through our life’s journey and sometimes they become obstacles that are seemingly unbearable or impossible to overcome. Especially when the issue(s) are not concrete and difficult to articulate. Together we can evaluate and identify them, in order to address and find a process suitable to alleviate the hurt and suffering.
My method of working is informed by various models including but not limited to various trauma-informed methods such as somatic psychotherapy and EMDR, parts work (IFS and ego state therapy), psychodynamic theory as well as contemplative wisdom traditions.
I make use of a holistic approach to fit my client’s unique needs and circumstances. My psychotherapeutic method facilitates healing through a process of integration of distressing past life events and traumas.
In addition to the typical scope of a clinical psychologist, I have a keen interest in health psychology and working with autoimmune conditions, having published a book here: Autoimmune Survival Guide.
My method of working is informed by various models including but not limited to various trauma-informed methods such as somatic psychotherapy and EMDR, parts work (IFS and ego state therapy), psychodynamic theory as well as contemplative wisdom traditions.
I make use of a holistic approach to fit my client’s unique needs and circumstances. My psychotherapeutic method facilitates healing through a process of integration of distressing past life events and traumas.
In addition to the typical scope of a clinical psychologist, I have a keen interest in health psychology and working with autoimmune conditions, having published a book here: Autoimmune Survival Guide.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and accepting space where you can show up exactly as you are; no shame, no pressure. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or working through past experiences, we’ll move at your pace. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying and find a way forward that feels manageable and true to you.
Please see my website linked on my profile.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and accepting space where you can show up exactly as you are; no shame, no pressure. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or working through past experiences, we’ll move at your pace. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying and find a way forward that feels manageable and true to you.
Please see my website linked on my profile.
I am skilled in various therapeutic modalities, and while I work holistically and integratively, I am oriented toward psychodynamic therapies and schema therapy in particular.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply searching for a space where you can make sense of things. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a general sense of unhappiness, therapy can offer a way forward.
I am skilled in various therapeutic modalities, and while I work holistically and integratively, I am oriented toward psychodynamic therapies and schema therapy in particular.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply searching for a space where you can make sense of things. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a general sense of unhappiness, therapy can offer a way forward.
I am a psychodynamic and behavioural therapist.
I work especially in the treatment of anxiety disorders (OCD, social phobia, and panic attacks), chronic depression, and complex PTSD.
I am a psychodynamic and behavioural therapist.
I work especially in the treatment of anxiety disorders (OCD, social phobia, and panic attacks), chronic depression, and complex PTSD.
My name is Masego Ngubeni - Social Worker in Private Practice and a full-time School Counsellor. As a dedicated social worker and counsellor, my goal is to support individuals in overcoming life's challenges by providing counselling that is person-centered, empowering, and solution-focused.
Through active listening, empathy, and professional expertise, I assist clients navigate emotional struggle, mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Ultimately, my goal is to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past experiences, and move forward with confidence and resilience.
My name is Masego Ngubeni - Social Worker in Private Practice and a full-time School Counsellor. As a dedicated social worker and counsellor, my goal is to support individuals in overcoming life's challenges by providing counselling that is person-centered, empowering, and solution-focused.
Through active listening, empathy, and professional expertise, I assist clients navigate emotional struggle, mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Ultimately, my goal is to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, heal from past experiences, and move forward with confidence and resilience.
My name is Candice, I am a Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with personality, mood and anxiety disorders. Whether it be with adolescents or adults.
My name is Candice, I am a Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with personality, mood and anxiety disorders. Whether it be with adolescents or adults.
If you have found yourself scrolling here, I understand that you may be grappling with something in your life that is causing you to feel down, worried & maybe stuck. Maybe it is a lifelong challenge, traumas you have experienced or maybe you are struggling with the loss of a loved one or adjusting to a new life change. Perhaps your relationships are suffering or you feel stuck in your personal growth. You are not alone. I am here to walk this journey with you by providing a safe space & connection that can allow you to explore, heal, overcome & flourish. " Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls..."- Kahil Gibran
If you have found yourself scrolling here, I understand that you may be grappling with something in your life that is causing you to feel down, worried & maybe stuck. Maybe it is a lifelong challenge, traumas you have experienced or maybe you are struggling with the loss of a loved one or adjusting to a new life change. Perhaps your relationships are suffering or you feel stuck in your personal growth. You are not alone. I am here to walk this journey with you by providing a safe space & connection that can allow you to explore, heal, overcome & flourish. " Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls..."- Kahil Gibran
I work with a diverse range of clients, all of whom, carry their own unique story and life experience. The common theme connecting them to my way of working is a clear desire to let go of the limitations of the past and embrace the wonderful possibilities of change in the present.
I work with a diverse range of clients, all of whom, carry their own unique story and life experience. The common theme connecting them to my way of working is a clear desire to let go of the limitations of the past and embrace the wonderful possibilities of change in the present.
Drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, somatic, trauma-focused, feminist, humanistic, and culturally sensitive therapies, I support clients in exploring patterns, building self-awareness, processing difficult experiences, and reconnecting with themselves in a way that feels safe and empowering.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
Grounded in active, engaged, and empathic listening, my work is centered on deeply acknowledging the intrinsic value, resilience, and power each person brings into the room.
As a Queer intersectional counsellor, I am body- and sex-positive, Queer-affirming, gender-affirming, kink-aware, and sex-worker safe. I am committed to providing an inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome.
Drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, somatic, trauma-focused, feminist, humanistic, and culturally sensitive therapies, I support clients in exploring patterns, building self-awareness, processing difficult experiences, and reconnecting with themselves in a way that feels safe and empowering.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
Grounded in active, engaged, and empathic listening, my work is centered on deeply acknowledging the intrinsic value, resilience, and power each person brings into the room.
As a Queer intersectional counsellor, I am body- and sex-positive, Queer-affirming, gender-affirming, kink-aware, and sex-worker safe. I am committed to providing an inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.