Sexual Abuse Therapists in Hout Bay
I work with women and teenagers (15+) who are navigating the complex landscape of trauma, grief, loss, dissociation, shame. Trauma tends to leave us feeling cut off from our bodies, from our sense of safety, from parts of who we are. Many people come to me carrying fear of their own inner world. Within the depths, what can feel like endings or deaths of old selves, there is space for rebirth: compassion, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection. My role is to serve as a mirror, reflecting your own inner knowing back to you, for you to find safety in trusting it again.
I work with women and teenagers (15+) who are navigating the complex landscape of trauma, grief, loss, dissociation, shame. Trauma tends to leave us feeling cut off from our bodies, from our sense of safety, from parts of who we are. Many people come to me carrying fear of their own inner world. Within the depths, what can feel like endings or deaths of old selves, there is space for rebirth: compassion, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection. My role is to serve as a mirror, reflecting your own inner knowing back to you, for you to find safety in trusting it again.
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.
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.
I work especially in the treatment of anxiety disorders (OCD, social phobia, and panic attacks), chronic depression, and complex PTSD.
I work especially in the treatment of anxiety disorders (OCD, social phobia, and panic attacks), chronic depression, and complex PTSD.
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Somerset West and Raithby (Western Cape). I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Somerset West and Raithby (Western Cape). I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
My approach is holistic and integrative—recognizing the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and personal values as interconnected parts of wellness. I hold space for you to understand your experiences, discover your strengths, and finding wellness. My practice is grounded in three core values: genuine empathy, unconditional acceptance, and wholehearted authenticity. Whether you’re facing emotional burnout, relationship difficulties, low mood, or need support through life transitions or trauma support, I’m here to walk that journey with you.
My approach is holistic and integrative—recognizing the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and personal values as interconnected parts of wellness. I hold space for you to understand your experiences, discover your strengths, and finding wellness. My practice is grounded in three core values: genuine empathy, unconditional acceptance, and wholehearted authenticity. Whether you’re facing emotional burnout, relationship difficulties, low mood, or need support through life transitions or trauma support, I’m here to walk that journey with you.
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Our trauma and abuse counselling service offers expert care and compassion to anyone who has suffered trauma or abuse and for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of gender-based violence, our counselling service provides a secure and private setting.
We are committed to assisting people in realizing their greatest potential and leading the best lives possible. The goal of the individualized counselling services is to improve clients’ general wellbeing and quality of life. We support a holistic strategy that considers a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Our trauma and abuse counselling service offers expert care and compassion to anyone who has suffered trauma or abuse and for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of gender-based violence, our counselling service provides a secure and private setting.
We are committed to assisting people in realizing their greatest potential and leading the best lives possible. The goal of the individualized counselling services is to improve clients’ general wellbeing and quality of life. We support a holistic strategy that considers a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
I specialize in Trauma Counseling & Debriefings, Marriage Counseling, Sex & Pornography Addiction, Domestic Violence Advocacy & Sexual Assault Counselling.
I work from the principle that people were created to have an abundant life in which they can unlock their God-given potential and discover their gifting, purpose, and calling. Abundant life is possible for all clients, however, each client has their own understanding of what this looks like for them. My goal is to help you experience your abundant life.
I specialize in Trauma Counseling & Debriefings, Marriage Counseling, Sex & Pornography Addiction, Domestic Violence Advocacy & Sexual Assault Counselling.
I work from the principle that people were created to have an abundant life in which they can unlock their God-given potential and discover their gifting, purpose, and calling. Abundant life is possible for all clients, however, each client has their own understanding of what this looks like for them. My goal is to help you experience your abundant life.
Zehira-Kedesh Trauma and Addiction
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Zehira-Kedesh assists clients with sex addiction, betrayal trauma, marriage counselling, sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, general trauma and more.
Specialises in Trauma Counseling & Debriefings, Marriage Counseling, Sex & Pornography Addiction, Domestic Violence Advocacy & Sexual Assault Counselling. Assists people in understanding & navigating sex addiction and problematic or compulsive sexual behaviors. Supports people in finding healing after the devastating trauma of the betrayal trauma.
Zehira-Kedesh assists clients with sex addiction, betrayal trauma, marriage counselling, sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, general trauma and more.
Specialises in Trauma Counseling & Debriefings, Marriage Counseling, Sex & Pornography Addiction, Domestic Violence Advocacy & Sexual Assault Counselling. Assists people in understanding & navigating sex addiction and problematic or compulsive sexual behaviors. Supports people in finding healing after the devastating trauma of the betrayal trauma.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and move forward. I provide a warm, supportive environment where we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface and find practical ways to cope.
Seeking counselling is a sign of strength as you have admitted that you need assistance. I provide a safe space, where you can feel heard and understood. I am a big advocate for mental health and breaking the stigma. My services are also offered in Afrikaans. My dienste is ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and move forward. I provide a warm, supportive environment where we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface and find practical ways to cope.
Seeking counselling is a sign of strength as you have admitted that you need assistance. I provide a safe space, where you can feel heard and understood. I am a big advocate for mental health and breaking the stigma. My services are also offered in Afrikaans. My dienste is ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.
I am a registered counsellor with a special focus on supporting individuals and/or families through trauma, loss, grief and other life transitions and challenges.
This is a grace-filled space where light is invited into even the most tender places, allowing restoration to unfold at its own pace.
Together, we explore new pathways toward connection, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness. everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and add to their toolbox through professional support.
"Grace meets us where we are, but it doesn’t leave us where it found us." Bob Goff
I am a registered counsellor with a special focus on supporting individuals and/or families through trauma, loss, grief and other life transitions and challenges.
This is a grace-filled space where light is invited into even the most tender places, allowing restoration to unfold at its own pace.
Together, we explore new pathways toward connection, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness. everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and add to their toolbox through professional support.
"Grace meets us where we are, but it doesn’t leave us where it found us." Bob Goff
Healing begins when you no longer have to carry life’s burdens alone. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP), Mentor, and Supervisor, supporting adults through trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Together, we rebuild confidence, strengthen boundaries, regulate emotions, and reclaim identity and purpose. I also provide mentoring and professional supervision to student and experienced counsellors, and facilitate support groups that foster healing, growth, and connection.
Healing begins when you no longer have to carry life’s burdens alone. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP), Mentor, and Supervisor, supporting adults through trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Together, we rebuild confidence, strengthen boundaries, regulate emotions, and reclaim identity and purpose. I also provide mentoring and professional supervision to student and experienced counsellors, and facilitate support groups that foster healing, growth, and connection.
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by our mental health, which includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. A person's capacity to connect with others, manage stress, and make smart decisions are all influenced by their mental health.
Since no two people are alike, no two clients are alike. For this reason, we want to provide each of our clients the best possible counselling experience by giving them the opportunity to share their own stories at whatever pace they choose.
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by our mental health, which includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. A person's capacity to connect with others, manage stress, and make smart decisions are all influenced by their mental health.
Since no two people are alike, no two clients are alike. For this reason, we want to provide each of our clients the best possible counselling experience by giving them the opportunity to share their own stories at whatever pace they choose.
Hello, I am Janet, a qualified and HPCSA registered Art Psychotherapist. I offer a warm, compassionate, and creative therapeutic space where children, adolescents, and adults can safely explore emotional challenges, trauma, anxiety, identity, and life transitions through both conversation and art-making. I believe that creativity can give voice to experiences that are often difficult to put into words, supporting healing, self-understanding, and emotional growth. Central to my work is the importance of establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in attunement, empathy, and emotional containment.
Hello, I am Janet, a qualified and HPCSA registered Art Psychotherapist. I offer a warm, compassionate, and creative therapeutic space where children, adolescents, and adults can safely explore emotional challenges, trauma, anxiety, identity, and life transitions through both conversation and art-making. I believe that creativity can give voice to experiences that are often difficult to put into words, supporting healing, self-understanding, and emotional growth. Central to my work is the importance of establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in attunement, empathy, and emotional containment.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
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.
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
Are you lonely or dissatisfied with your life? Do you fear connection with yourself and others? When we feel more connected to ourselves and others, we live with more authenticity, contentment and confidence. My approach aims to help you feel more connected to yourself again - your values, needs, wants, and strengths. We'll work through what is in the way of asserting these valuable, important parts of who you are. When you are more connected to yourself, you often experience relief from symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
Are you lonely or dissatisfied with your life? Do you fear connection with yourself and others? When we feel more connected to ourselves and others, we live with more authenticity, contentment and confidence. My approach aims to help you feel more connected to yourself again - your values, needs, wants, and strengths. We'll work through what is in the way of asserting these valuable, important parts of who you are. When you are more connected to yourself, you often experience relief from symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
You feel physically and emotionally exhausted by the weight of grief, relationship distance, or a persistent sense of "survival mode." You’re not just looking for a listener; you’re looking for a way back to yourself. My clients often feel a disconnect between their mind, body, and soul, and they are ready to bridge that gap. Whether you are processing a deep loss, navigating couples' conflict, or seeking personal growth, you want a space that honours your unique story while providing the clarity and tools needed to move from overwhelm into a life of purpose and balance.
You feel physically and emotionally exhausted by the weight of grief, relationship distance, or a persistent sense of "survival mode." You’re not just looking for a listener; you’re looking for a way back to yourself. My clients often feel a disconnect between their mind, body, and soul, and they are ready to bridge that gap. Whether you are processing a deep loss, navigating couples' conflict, or seeking personal growth, you want a space that honours your unique story while providing the clarity and tools needed to move from overwhelm into a life of purpose and balance.
Nearby Sexual Abuse Counsellors Searches for Hout Bay
- Bergvliet
- Constantia
- Kenilworth
- Mowbray
- Muizenberg
- Newlands
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Tamboerskloof
- Tokai
- Vredehoek
- Wynberg
Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.