Grief Therapists in Knysna
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.
My therapeutic approach is shaped by Jungian thinking, Process Oriented Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and embodied practices that are trauma informed.
Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression that helps us work with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict..
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.
My therapeutic approach is shaped by Jungian thinking, Process Oriented Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and embodied practices that are trauma informed.
Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression that helps us work with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict..
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.
The people I work with are often going through life’s messier moments- grief, relationship ups and downs, or big life transitions like moving, changing careers, becoming a parent, or starting over after a breakup.
If that sounds familiar, you’re probably not looking for someone to give you a to-do list or “fix” anything. I offer support that’s thoughtful, down-to-earth, and respectful.
The goals? They’re yours to set. We’ll work together to explore what’s going on and find ways to help you reconnect with your own inner clarity and strength.
The people I work with are often going through life’s messier moments- grief, relationship ups and downs, or big life transitions like moving, changing careers, becoming a parent, or starting over after a breakup.
If that sounds familiar, you’re probably not looking for someone to give you a to-do list or “fix” anything. I offer support that’s thoughtful, down-to-earth, and respectful.
The goals? They’re yours to set. We’ll work together to explore what’s going on and find ways to help you reconnect with your own inner clarity and strength.
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!
Perhaps you're holding grief, burnout, anxiety, or the quiet weight of not feeling “enough
I offer a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to untangle your thoughts and reconnect with yourself. As a wellness counsellor, I integrate mindfulness-based practices, self-compassion techniques, and trauma-informed approaches to help you feel more empowered and emotionally balanced.
Perhaps you're holding grief, burnout, anxiety, or the quiet weight of not feeling “enough
I offer a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to untangle your thoughts and reconnect with yourself. As a wellness counsellor, I integrate mindfulness-based practices, self-compassion techniques, and trauma-informed approaches to help you feel more empowered and emotionally balanced.
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals and couples who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or depleted, whether from trauma, burnout, relationship strain, or a sense of having lost themselves along the way. My approach is person-centred and compassionate, drawing on emotional insight, body-based awareness, practical tools, and the Enneagram.
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals and couples who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or depleted, whether from trauma, burnout, relationship strain, or a sense of having lost themselves along the way. My approach is person-centred and compassionate, drawing on emotional insight, body-based awareness, practical tools, and the Enneagram.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
Hi thank you for your interest in my profile, my speciality in counselling lie in addiction, infidelity, marriage, relationships, loss / grief & bereavement.
Explore choices which can be made by educating &equipping yourself with new coping mechanisms and a safe starting point on how to go about change. You will be equipped with a range of tools to productively address your current issue.
My belief is “ No one shoe fits all” therefore your program and therapy is tailored to suit your specific needs.
Hi thank you for your interest in my profile, my speciality in counselling lie in addiction, infidelity, marriage, relationships, loss / grief & bereavement.
Explore choices which can be made by educating &equipping yourself with new coping mechanisms and a safe starting point on how to go about change. You will be equipped with a range of tools to productively address your current issue.
My belief is “ No one shoe fits all” therefore your program and therapy is tailored to suit your specific needs.
I am a warm, passionate and professional Counselling Psychologist. I work with teens, adults and couples online. I have worked with a vast array of presenting difficulties in varied contexts, and tailor therapy to your needs.
I am a warm, passionate and professional Counselling Psychologist. I work with teens, adults and couples online. I have worked with a vast array of presenting difficulties in varied contexts, and tailor therapy to your needs.
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I have over 5 years of experience in coaching and lay counselling, working with stress, grief, loss, career transition and self-esteem.
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 have over 5 years of experience in coaching and lay counselling, working with stress, grief, loss, career transition and self-esteem.
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.
You may need to process a loss or a trauma.
Seeking therapy can be daunting, so I'd like to tell you about my therapeutic approach and what you can expect. Through psychotherapy I journey with you in the pursuit of self-awareness and healing. In my sessions I promote gaining insight into yourself and processing emotions linked to past and present experiences. We will work to explore current difficulties and I will provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. In your first session you and I will discuss your needs and treatment goals to assist in personalising your therapeutic experience.
You may need to process a loss or a trauma.
Seeking therapy can be daunting, so I'd like to tell you about my therapeutic approach and what you can expect. Through psychotherapy I journey with you in the pursuit of self-awareness and healing. In my sessions I promote gaining insight into yourself and processing emotions linked to past and present experiences. We will work to explore current difficulties and I will provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. In your first session you and I will discuss your needs and treatment goals to assist in personalising your therapeutic experience.
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.
I’m Karusha Pather, a qualified Social Worker (MSW) and Trauma-Informed Therapist with a special interest in addiction recovery, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. My approach blends evidence-based therapeutic methods with empathy, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Whether you’re navigating burnout, trauma, loss, or self-esteem struggles, I meet you exactly where you are without judgment, without pressure.
Sessions are available online and in-person. Let's connect.
I’m Karusha Pather, a qualified Social Worker (MSW) and Trauma-Informed Therapist with a special interest in addiction recovery, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. My approach blends evidence-based therapeutic methods with empathy, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Whether you’re navigating burnout, trauma, loss, or self-esteem struggles, I meet you exactly where you are without judgment, without pressure.
Sessions are available online and in-person. Let's connect.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist that works from an integrative perspective. I assist adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychological challenges and endeavor to provide a compassionate and meaningful therapeutic experience for those I work with.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist that works from an integrative perspective. I assist adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychological challenges and endeavor to provide a compassionate and meaningful therapeutic experience for those I work with.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life adjustments.
I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy in a warm, collaborative space. I work with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, addiction recovery, and life transitions, with a special interest in work-related stress and adjustment. Therapy is tailored to help you build resilience, insight, and meaningful change.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life adjustments.
I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy in a warm, collaborative space. I work with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, addiction recovery, and life transitions, with a special interest in work-related stress and adjustment. Therapy is tailored to help you build resilience, insight, and meaningful change.
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
Online Therapists
Do you feel weighed down by grief, guilt, shame, or abandonment?
I help clients who have carried trauma, loss, or years of self-doubt. to:
Release the past without years of therapy
Reset deep subconscious patterns that fuel anxiety, trauma, or destructive coping habits
Rebuild confidence, inner peace, and a joyful, purposeful life
Do you feel weighed down by grief, guilt, shame, or abandonment?
I help clients who have carried trauma, loss, or years of self-doubt. to:
Release the past without years of therapy
Reset deep subconscious patterns that fuel anxiety, trauma, or destructive coping habits
Rebuild confidence, inner peace, and a joyful, purposeful life
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.
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!
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?
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.