Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in George
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your mental health journey? Are you looking for a compassionate yet solution-focused clinical psychologist who can help you overcome barriers and transform your fears into solutions? Then I'm the ideal therapist for you. My mission is to make mental health care accessible and enjoyable for all, breaking down the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health. I believe that with the right tools, roadmap, and support, you can achieve your goals and live a fulfilling, well-lived life. If you've been disappointed or disillusioned by previous psychologists, I dare you to experience different!
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your mental health journey? Are you looking for a compassionate yet solution-focused clinical psychologist who can help you overcome barriers and transform your fears into solutions? Then I'm the ideal therapist for you. My mission is to make mental health care accessible and enjoyable for all, breaking down the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health. I believe that with the right tools, roadmap, and support, you can achieve your goals and live a fulfilling, well-lived life. If you've been disappointed or disillusioned by previous psychologists, I dare you to experience different!
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.
Hi! I am Ashley Lourens, a mental health and wellbeing counsellor. I graduated from Stellenbosch University with an Honours (Cum Laude) degree in Psychology and have been working as a counsellor for more than 7 years. I work with men, women and teens struggling with relationships, trauma, addiction, burnout, anxiety, depression and chronic illness. I have a special interest in women's health. Particularly, women struggling with PMDD.
Hi! I am Ashley Lourens, a mental health and wellbeing counsellor. I graduated from Stellenbosch University with an Honours (Cum Laude) degree in Psychology and have been working as a counsellor for more than 7 years. I work with men, women and teens struggling with relationships, trauma, addiction, burnout, anxiety, depression and chronic illness. I have a special interest in women's health. Particularly, women struggling with PMDD.
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.
Do you feel weighed down by grief, guilt, shame, or abandonment?
Does anxiety, fear, or old destructive habits keep sabotaging your happiness and relationships?
Do you sometimes feel unheard, stuck, and hopeless—like real change will never come?
If this sounds like you, you are not broken—your mind and body are simply running outdated survival programs.
I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Master Mindset Coach & Therapist, blending modern behavioral science (BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology) with spiritual and holistic healing methods like hypnotherapy, inner child healing, and more
Do you feel weighed down by grief, guilt, shame, or abandonment?
Does anxiety, fear, or old destructive habits keep sabotaging your happiness and relationships?
Do you sometimes feel unheard, stuck, and hopeless—like real change will never come?
If this sounds like you, you are not broken—your mind and body are simply running outdated survival programs.
I’m Leonie Dippenaar, a Transformative Master Mindset Coach & Therapist, blending modern behavioral science (BWRT, CBT, Positive Psychology) with spiritual and holistic healing methods like hypnotherapy, inner child healing, and more
I practise as an Honours-qualified Counselling Psychologist working with teenagers, adults and couples. If you're feeling overwhelmed and are in need of empathetic, confidential and insightful support, let me assist you in reclaiming your strength, inner harmony and ability to navigate through problems that feel insurmountable.
Methodology: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focussed Therapy (SFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Imago Relationship Support, Existential Therapy.
I practise as an Honours-qualified Counselling Psychologist working with teenagers, adults and couples. If you're feeling overwhelmed and are in need of empathetic, confidential and insightful support, let me assist you in reclaiming your strength, inner harmony and ability to navigate through problems that feel insurmountable.
Methodology: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focussed Therapy (SFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Imago Relationship Support, Existential Therapy.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
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.
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 consult with individuals and families, focusing on adolescents and their world. My clients mostly seek insight and solutions to personal or life challenges, including anxiety and stress.
I consult with individuals and families, focusing on adolescents and their world. My clients mostly seek insight and solutions to personal or life challenges, including anxiety and stress.
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 work with professionals to regain their energy, passion, and purpose, ensuring they can maintain peak performance without sacrificing their well- Dramatic shifts are possible. Together we will show you and teach you tools to step out, forward and into a future of your choosing.
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 work with professionals to regain their energy, passion, and purpose, ensuring they can maintain peak performance without sacrificing their well- Dramatic shifts are possible. Together we will show you and teach you tools to step out, forward and into a future of your choosing.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
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.
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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I am a registered clinical psychologist in George/Wilderness on the Garden route. I have extensive experience working in an integrative framework with adults and adolescents. Together we can explore feelings, thoughts and actions so as to optimize growth and development towards a more authentic way of being.
I am a registered clinical psychologist in George/Wilderness on the Garden route. I have extensive experience working in an integrative framework with adults and adolescents. Together we can explore feelings, thoughts and actions so as to optimize growth and development towards a more authentic way of being.
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
Online Therapists
I believe every individual has their own unique reality composed of life experiences, personality, knowledge and emotions that shape their perspectives of the world. I offer a safe, non judgemental space where you are able to deeply explore and process stressful life events and times of transition. A space where you are able to discover parts of yourself, seek meaning, recognise your personal power and honour your life story. My approach is firmly rooted in deep compassion, unconditional positive regard and a genuine openheartedness. “People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.”
I believe every individual has their own unique reality composed of life experiences, personality, knowledge and emotions that shape their perspectives of the world. I offer a safe, non judgemental space where you are able to deeply explore and process stressful life events and times of transition. A space where you are able to discover parts of yourself, seek meaning, recognise your personal power and honour your life story. My approach is firmly rooted in deep compassion, unconditional positive regard and a genuine openheartedness. “People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.”
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.