Weight Loss Therapists in George
I am a registered Psychological counsellor busy with my PhD, providing short term, solution-focused counselling and mental healthcare for all problems including anxiety, symptoms of depression, trauma, mental health challenges, relationships, suicidal ideation etc. I see clients 6 years and above as well as adults and family/groups. I also provide career assessment tests for 13 y and above. I provide trauma debriefing to individuals and groups, are able to do locum work as well as hospital visits. I am also affiliated with employee wellness companies. Medical aid or cash/card for sessions R900. Pastoral counselling on request only.
I am a registered Psychological counsellor busy with my PhD, providing short term, solution-focused counselling and mental healthcare for all problems including anxiety, symptoms of depression, trauma, mental health challenges, relationships, suicidal ideation etc. I see clients 6 years and above as well as adults and family/groups. I also provide career assessment tests for 13 y and above. I provide trauma debriefing to individuals and groups, are able to do locum work as well as hospital visits. I am also affiliated with employee wellness companies. Medical aid or cash/card for sessions R900. Pastoral counselling on request only.
Anew Life, Health & Wellness (Ciska Botha)
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
George 6529
My name is Ciska and I am based in George, a beautiful town in Western Cape. I started my career as a registered nurse but studied further in Life Coaching, Wellness Counselling & Career coaching, My desire is to help people on whatever journey they are on and giving hope, love and support. Each one of us in their innermost being are perfect, whole and complete. We are here to navigate through life and each have different experiences, ideas and concepts on life. Whether you are in need of career guidance, better health, understanding yourself or working through trauma, I am here to support you in your journey.
My name is Ciska and I am based in George, a beautiful town in Western Cape. I started my career as a registered nurse but studied further in Life Coaching, Wellness Counselling & Career coaching, My desire is to help people on whatever journey they are on and giving hope, love and support. Each one of us in their innermost being are perfect, whole and complete. We are here to navigate through life and each have different experiences, ideas and concepts on life. Whether you are in need of career guidance, better health, understanding yourself or working through trauma, I am here to support you in your journey.
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.
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or at a point of transition in their lives. Many are seeking deeper understanding, healing, or a stronger connection to themselves. My approach offers a safe, supportive space where we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together. By combining counselling with a holistic, mind-body-soul perspective, I help you uncover patterns, gain clarity, and move forward with greater balance, self-awareness, and confidence.
I work with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or at a point of transition in their lives. Many are seeking deeper understanding, healing, or a stronger connection to themselves. My approach offers a safe, supportive space where we explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences together. By combining counselling with a holistic, mind-body-soul perspective, I help you uncover patterns, gain clarity, and move forward with greater balance, self-awareness, and confidence.
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.
Online Therapists
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
Weight Loss Counsellors
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.