Depression Therapists in George

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Christine Adendorff
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Online Only
I specialise in supporting individuals through challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming, but I want you to know that you're not alone on this journey. I believe that the foundation of healing lies in the therapeutic relationship - it is a space built on trust, compassion, and understanding. Each person has within them the ability to heal and grow, and this process begins from within. It’s about reconnecting with ourselves through mind, heart, and intuition. By cultivating self-compassion and a gentle curiosity toward our own experiences, we start to discover a deeper sense of self, which allows us to embrace a new way of being - led by our true, compassionate selves.
I specialise in supporting individuals through challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming, but I want you to know that you're not alone on this journey. I believe that the foundation of healing lies in the therapeutic relationship - it is a space built on trust, compassion, and understanding. Each person has within them the ability to heal and grow, and this process begins from within. It’s about reconnecting with ourselves through mind, heart, and intuition. By cultivating self-compassion and a gentle curiosity toward our own experiences, we start to discover a deeper sense of self, which allows us to embrace a new way of being - led by our true, compassionate selves.
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Life Transformation Coach Isabella
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Do you desire to let go of anger, depression and/or anxiety or need the confidence to make a career move?
I specialise in releasing negative, limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs and fears so that you can experience profound long-term shifts in confidence, inner peace, joy, and self-love.
Do you desire to let go of anger, depression and/or anxiety or need the confidence to make a career move?
I specialise in releasing negative, limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs and fears so that you can experience profound long-term shifts in confidence, inner peace, joy, and self-love.
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Michelle Booth
Art Therapist, MSc
Serves Area
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
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Ashley Wendy Lourens
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Additionally, I have extensive experience with clients experiencing grief, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety and trauma.
The root distress can manifest in so many ways from anxiety to relationship distress and most often a mixture of symptoms. My approach to counselling is to guide in you uncovering and examining the layers of your distress or mental blockages. The understanding of your distress is the healing of it. In understanding, we are liberated.
Additionally, I have extensive experience with clients experiencing grief, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety and trauma.
The root distress can manifest in so many ways from anxiety to relationship distress and most often a mixture of symptoms. My approach to counselling is to guide in you uncovering and examining the layers of your distress or mental blockages. The understanding of your distress is the healing of it. In understanding, we are liberated.
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Candice Stafford
General Counsellor, MPsych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I volunteered many hours to LifeLine and the Alberton Victim Support Unit where our clients required counselling for: Trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, stress and depression.
As a psychologist my aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment for my clients. I am a passionate and committed professional who understands mental and emotional health and its importance to each individual and their community. I celebrate my clients for their uniqueness, and so believe in customising my sessions to build around their specific issues. My main aim is to ensure that they feel heard and supported, leaving them more able to share freely. Together we can address any problems and issues and apply suitable resources and techniques to help improve their sense of wellbeing.
I volunteered many hours to LifeLine and the Alberton Victim Support Unit where our clients required counselling for: Trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, stress and depression.
As a psychologist my aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment for my clients. I am a passionate and committed professional who understands mental and emotional health and its importance to each individual and their community. I celebrate my clients for their uniqueness, and so believe in customising my sessions to build around their specific issues. My main aim is to ensure that they feel heard and supported, leaving them more able to share freely. Together we can address any problems and issues and apply suitable resources and techniques to help improve their sense of wellbeing.
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Infinite Execution
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
Depression.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
Depression.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
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As a Performance & Burnout Prevention Coach, I specialize in helping high achievers overcome exhaustion, stress& lack of motivation (anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, grief, feeling stuck, wanting to improve communication, relationships) to enhance and sustain their performance.
I am particularly and personally invested in your experiencing a significant 'shift' in the direction of your choosing. We don't need to stick to 'office hours' and we custom-design your path.
As a Performance & Burnout Prevention Coach, I specialize in helping high achievers overcome exhaustion, stress& lack of motivation (anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, grief, feeling stuck, wanting to improve communication, relationships) to enhance and sustain their performance.
I am particularly and personally invested in your experiencing a significant 'shift' in the direction of your choosing. We don't need to stick to 'office hours' and we custom-design your path.
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Bibi Farnham
General Counsellor
Online Only
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression/ grief or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Hallo I am Bibi, How can I support you? With my qualifications and experience over 25 years we can work through your challenges. I am specialising in Grief Counselling. I also absolutely love using EFT/Tapping, play and art tools, the Journey Method and other protocols like NLP and Hypnotherapy in my counselling sessions. I am also an accredited Relationship Coach and can therefore couples are very welcome to book a session with me. I support you further by giving you additional science based exercises after our counselling session to anchor the work deeper. This way we can work together to a better and emotional healthier u
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression/ grief or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Hallo I am Bibi, How can I support you? With my qualifications and experience over 25 years we can work through your challenges. I am specialising in Grief Counselling. I also absolutely love using EFT/Tapping, play and art tools, the Journey Method and other protocols like NLP and Hypnotherapy in my counselling sessions. I am also an accredited Relationship Coach and can therefore couples are very welcome to book a session with me. I support you further by giving you additional science based exercises after our counselling session to anchor the work deeper. This way we can work together to a better and emotional healthier u
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Tracey Norton
General Counsellor
Serves Area
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or poor self-esteem related to their relationships, family or past experiences.
I work primarily with women who are experiencing stress and overwhelm, anxiety, challenging relationships, abuse, divorce and those wanting to heal from recent or past trauma. By providing a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space, I help my clients express their inner turmoil, gain insight and self-understanding, explore options and identify personal goals. My aim is to support each client's unique journey towards healing and recovery. At the heart of my work is the understanding that most people deeply desire to be seen, heard, understood, and supported—so they can step into their own empowerment and growth.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or poor self-esteem related to their relationships, family or past experiences.
I work primarily with women who are experiencing stress and overwhelm, anxiety, challenging relationships, abuse, divorce and those wanting to heal from recent or past trauma. By providing a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space, I help my clients express their inner turmoil, gain insight and self-understanding, explore options and identify personal goals. My aim is to support each client's unique journey towards healing and recovery. At the heart of my work is the understanding that most people deeply desire to be seen, heard, understood, and supported—so they can step into their own empowerment and growth.
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Safe Space Therapy- Ms Emma Gibbons
Social Worker, MA
Serves Area
In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving professional mental health counselling. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving professional mental health counselling. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
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Izak Malan
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
George 6529
Christian Psychologist providing therapy Online and In-person (George). I integrate Christian and psychological principles to guide people to experience well-being in body, soul and spirit. I use the Word of God as standard, together with my qualifications and experience. Life is beautiful and I help people to experience the beauty of life despite the situation they are in. Are you facing a challenge in your marriage, work or life in general? Then it’s time for professional assistance to experience joy and meaning in your life. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit it will be possible. Look forward meeting with you!
Christian Psychologist providing therapy Online and In-person (George). I integrate Christian and psychological principles to guide people to experience well-being in body, soul and spirit. I use the Word of God as standard, together with my qualifications and experience. Life is beautiful and I help people to experience the beauty of life despite the situation they are in. Are you facing a challenge in your marriage, work or life in general? Then it’s time for professional assistance to experience joy and meaning in your life. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit it will be possible. Look forward meeting with you!
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Dr. Christina van der Merwe
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
George 6529
I am a clinical (child) psychologist specializing in helping young people and their families face a wide range of mental health challenges. My aim in our engagement is to create a nurturing, compassionate, and safe environment where you can feel truly supported. Employing evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, we will collaborate to address the challenges you're encountering, fostering resilience, and facilitating lasting positive change. I have a specific interest and experience in treating individuals with disordered eating.
I am a clinical (child) psychologist specializing in helping young people and their families face a wide range of mental health challenges. My aim in our engagement is to create a nurturing, compassionate, and safe environment where you can feel truly supported. Employing evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, we will collaborate to address the challenges you're encountering, fostering resilience, and facilitating lasting positive change. I have a specific interest and experience in treating individuals with disordered eating.
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Dr. Mariska Carter
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
George 6529
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
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Christine Annandale
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
George 6529
I provide therapeutic services to adolescents and adults to assist them in dealing with moderate to severe mental illness as well as expected day-to-day stressors and personal difficulties. I also have a special interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers during the postpartum period. I believe that providing support to mothers during this fulfilling, yet challenging period will ultimately facilitate a healthy parent-infant relationship which provides the foundation for psychological health during childhood and eventually adulthood.
I provide therapeutic services to adolescents and adults to assist them in dealing with moderate to severe mental illness as well as expected day-to-day stressors and personal difficulties. I also have a special interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers during the postpartum period. I believe that providing support to mothers during this fulfilling, yet challenging period will ultimately facilitate a healthy parent-infant relationship which provides the foundation for psychological health during childhood and eventually adulthood.
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Chanté Kruger
General Counsellor
George 6529
Hi, I’m Chanté Kruger, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Play Therapist passionate about helping children navigate their emotions in a safe and supportive space. I’m registered with ASCHP (SWC22/1336) and PTISA (2023006050), fully insured, and committed to safeguarding and child protection policies. With training in trauma debriefing, crisis counseling (including teenage pregnancy), and HIV care and education, I have worked with children and families facing various challenges. I’ve also volunteered with Life Community Center, CANSA, and Options and currently support students at Mountview and Rosemoor Primary.
Hi, I’m Chanté Kruger, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Play Therapist passionate about helping children navigate their emotions in a safe and supportive space. I’m registered with ASCHP (SWC22/1336) and PTISA (2023006050), fully insured, and committed to safeguarding and child protection policies. With training in trauma debriefing, crisis counseling (including teenage pregnancy), and HIV care and education, I have worked with children and families facing various challenges. I’ve also volunteered with Life Community Center, CANSA, and Options and currently support students at Mountview and Rosemoor Primary.
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Jodi Tromp Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
George 6529
I am Jodi Tromp practicing as a Clinical Psychologist in George, South Africa. My training and work experience includes providing assessments and psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds and walks of life. I have work experience at Stikland Psychiatric Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital as well as Steve Biko Tertiary Hospital and Akeso Clinic in George. I have post graduate training in Addiction treatment, which is a special interest of mine. Other interests include trauma for which I use Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) and mood and relationship difficulties.
I am Jodi Tromp practicing as a Clinical Psychologist in George, South Africa. My training and work experience includes providing assessments and psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds and walks of life. I have work experience at Stikland Psychiatric Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital as well as Steve Biko Tertiary Hospital and Akeso Clinic in George. I have post graduate training in Addiction treatment, which is a special interest of mine. Other interests include trauma for which I use Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) and mood and relationship difficulties.
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Cindy Oudshoorn
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
George 6529
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
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Carel Pj Mouton
Social Worker, MA
George 6530
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
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HybridAcademy.org
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, PsySSA Counsellor
George 6529
Hester van Dyk, Educologist and Registered as a Counselor with Counsil for Counselors, working in the field of emotional wellbeing, trauma support, and personal development. Her practice is grounded in evidence-informed approaches. Her qualifications are: BHSc Social Services Psychological Counseling. Her work focuses on providing supportive, non-clinical mental health interventions, wellness coaching, and psychoeducation. Where needed, she refer clients to other registered professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, or social workers. My practice is guided by ethical standards, confidentiality.
Hester van Dyk, Educologist and Registered as a Counselor with Counsil for Counselors, working in the field of emotional wellbeing, trauma support, and personal development. Her practice is grounded in evidence-informed approaches. Her qualifications are: BHSc Social Services Psychological Counseling. Her work focuses on providing supportive, non-clinical mental health interventions, wellness coaching, and psychoeducation. Where needed, she refer clients to other registered professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, or social workers. My practice is guided by ethical standards, confidentiality.
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Wayne Kelsall Hadley
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Hi thank you for your interest in my profile, my speciality in counselling lie in addiction, infidelity, marriage, relationships, loss / grief & bereavement. I do however generalise in all round holistic counselling. Let’s address the issue and the crippling effects and how to best move forward in a constructive sensitively planned manner with selected tools and knowledge of available copping mechanisms to overcome or better the situation you find yourself in today - goal being a newly empowered liberating lifestyle. Let’s explore the option together and work toward your needs and ability to address the issue with new found hope.
Hi thank you for your interest in my profile, my speciality in counselling lie in addiction, infidelity, marriage, relationships, loss / grief & bereavement. I do however generalise in all round holistic counselling. Let’s address the issue and the crippling effects and how to best move forward in a constructive sensitively planned manner with selected tools and knowledge of available copping mechanisms to overcome or better the situation you find yourself in today - goal being a newly empowered liberating lifestyle. Let’s explore the option together and work toward your needs and ability to address the issue with new found hope.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.