Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Lansdowne
You may feel that your current situation isn’t where you want to be and that’s okay. My aim is to help you begin building the foundation for a healthier you, using up-to-date, evidence-based practices to guide and support your journey.
You may feel that your current situation isn’t where you want to be and that’s okay. My aim is to help you begin building the foundation for a healthier you, using up-to-date, evidence-based practices to guide and support your journey.
Clients have different needs that they would seek assistance with from a competent professional. The client needs to be heard and their feelings validated. I provide a safe and confidential space for clients 14 years old and above to engage with me. My specialist Counselling knowledge and approach will put the client at ease and allow the therapy to take its course. I acknowledge that each individual requires different levels of support and based on that, I apply my technique of empathetic listening and appropriate counselling as required.
Clients have different needs that they would seek assistance with from a competent professional. The client needs to be heard and their feelings validated. I provide a safe and confidential space for clients 14 years old and above to engage with me. My specialist Counselling knowledge and approach will put the client at ease and allow the therapy to take its course. I acknowledge that each individual requires different levels of support and based on that, I apply my technique of empathetic listening and appropriate counselling as required.
I am a social worker with over four years experience working with adults (20 - 60yrs ) and adolescents (14 -19yrs). I have specifically worked with young people with academic and emotional challenges. As well in the employee wellness space assisting adults with challenges such as grief, depression/anxiety, relationship/marital and parental or family challenges.
I am a social worker with over four years experience working with adults (20 - 60yrs ) and adolescents (14 -19yrs). I have specifically worked with young people with academic and emotional challenges. As well in the employee wellness space assisting adults with challenges such as grief, depression/anxiety, relationship/marital and parental or family challenges.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
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Going through changes in life can feel overwhelming. You might feel anxious, stuck, or no longer like yourself. During times of transition—such as midlife shifts, relocation, relationship changes, or burnout—it’s easy to lose your sense of direction. Counselling offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin to find your footing again.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, including peri-menopause, identity shifts, and uncertainty. I also work with couples and teenagers, supporting them through developmental and relational shifts.
Going through changes in life can feel overwhelming. You might feel anxious, stuck, or no longer like yourself. During times of transition—such as midlife shifts, relocation, relationship changes, or burnout—it’s easy to lose your sense of direction. Counselling offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin to find your footing again.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, including peri-menopause, identity shifts, and uncertainty. I also work with couples and teenagers, supporting them through developmental and relational shifts.
Therapy and Life Coaching. Life is full of both practical and emotional challenges. If you are finding that insight alone is not moving you forward, you may need to focus more on Life Coaching and behavior change. If you need deeper insight into why you are stuck or why you do or feel certain things, you will need to lean more into Therapy for deeper work. Most often we need a combination of both at different times for progress and lasting change.
Therapy and Life Coaching. Life is full of both practical and emotional challenges. If you are finding that insight alone is not moving you forward, you may need to focus more on Life Coaching and behavior change. If you need deeper insight into why you are stuck or why you do or feel certain things, you will need to lean more into Therapy for deeper work. Most often we need a combination of both at different times for progress and lasting change.
I support adults and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, identity exploration, confidence, purpose, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. I also have extensive experience supporting career-focused clients with career planning, decision-making, professional confidence, and coaching. Sessions are tailored, practical, and supportive, with flexible online and selected after-hours availability.
I support adults and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, identity exploration, confidence, purpose, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. I also have extensive experience supporting career-focused clients with career planning, decision-making, professional confidence, and coaching. Sessions are tailored, practical, and supportive, with flexible online and selected after-hours availability.
Life often presents challenges that can be perplexing and unpredictable. If you are feeling anxious, sad, angry, overwhelmed, or even a confusing mix of them all, I am here to help. Each individual's journey through their challenges, as well as their needs, is unique, sometimes requiring personalized support. In my practice, I provide a secure and nonjudgmental space that we can tailor together to fit your specific needs. We can explore, understand, and find solutions to the things that hold you back and cause you distress.
Life often presents challenges that can be perplexing and unpredictable. If you are feeling anxious, sad, angry, overwhelmed, or even a confusing mix of them all, I am here to help. Each individual's journey through their challenges, as well as their needs, is unique, sometimes requiring personalized support. In my practice, I provide a secure and nonjudgmental space that we can tailor together to fit your specific needs. We can explore, understand, and find solutions to the things that hold you back and cause you distress.
Caretakers, Leaders, High Profile people & all Professional people. Health Professionals, Academics, Students & Businessmen. Typical & A-typical people of all religions, orientations & cultures. People who are struggling to cope with the high demands of their job, their marriage, their relationship or their family life. Professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression & personal or relationship issues/trauma. Professionals who are traumatised by burn-outs physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Everybody who want to live a better quality of personal-, love-, sex- and family life.
Caretakers, Leaders, High Profile people & all Professional people. Health Professionals, Academics, Students & Businessmen. Typical & A-typical people of all religions, orientations & cultures. People who are struggling to cope with the high demands of their job, their marriage, their relationship or their family life. Professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression & personal or relationship issues/trauma. Professionals who are traumatised by burn-outs physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Everybody who want to live a better quality of personal-, love-, sex- and family life.
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
As a dedicated professional in wellness counseling, education, and community engagement, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to fostering social and emotional growth through empathy, effective communication, and strategic planning.
As a dedicated professional in wellness counseling, education, and community engagement, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to fostering social and emotional growth through empathy, effective communication, and strategic planning.
I am an experienced clinical neuropsychologist working with all ages for diagnostic as well as intervention purposes, with a special interest in neurodiversity. I am based at Stone Village Wellness in Lakeside.
I am an experienced clinical neuropsychologist working with all ages for diagnostic as well as intervention purposes, with a special interest in neurodiversity. I am based at Stone Village Wellness in Lakeside.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Many clients come during life transitions, relationship challenges, or when coping strategies no longer feel effective. In our work, I help you slow down, understand your inner emotional world, and meet difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Using an IFS-informed approach, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress or protection, so patterns begin to soften and you can reconnect with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Many clients come during life transitions, relationship challenges, or when coping strategies no longer feel effective. In our work, I help you slow down, understand your inner emotional world, and meet difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Using an IFS-informed approach, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress or protection, so patterns begin to soften and you can reconnect with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
Life presents us all with challenges. You may be entering a new phase in your life. You may see repeated patterns that negatively impact you, your work and your relationships. Perhaps global crises have left you contemplating your identity and seeking meaning and purpose in your place in the world. You wish to make sense of the intersectional influences of belief, race, class or other systems and the accompanying feelings these evoke. However much (or little) you desire a change or a fresh perspective on life, it's natural to want someone to help you navigate the discomfort and achieve your goals.
Life presents us all with challenges. You may be entering a new phase in your life. You may see repeated patterns that negatively impact you, your work and your relationships. Perhaps global crises have left you contemplating your identity and seeking meaning and purpose in your place in the world. You wish to make sense of the intersectional influences of belief, race, class or other systems and the accompanying feelings these evoke. However much (or little) you desire a change or a fresh perspective on life, it's natural to want someone to help you navigate the discomfort and achieve your goals.
I want to work with individuals who are going through a difficult life challenge, like mental health challenges, substance use, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, those who are seeking to grow and better themselves. I love working with people who are searching for their true identity and meaning in a world that often seems so confusing and challenging. I also love working with couples and families, I love exploring ways to enhance communication and build long lasting trust, love and respect.
I want to work with individuals who are going through a difficult life challenge, like mental health challenges, substance use, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, those who are seeking to grow and better themselves. I love working with people who are searching for their true identity and meaning in a world that often seems so confusing and challenging. I also love working with couples and families, I love exploring ways to enhance communication and build long lasting trust, love and respect.
Marinda Reynecke — Counselling Psychologist
Marinda Reynecke is a Qualified Counselling Psychologist who has been working in Private Practice for the past 25 years. On completing her Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology she had the opportunity to work in England. During her stay abroad she gained Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society.
She worked at the Wellington Hospital in London for 2 years and thereafter started up her own private practice. During 2007 Marinda and her family decided to return to their home country of birth , South Africa.
In Private Practice : Online and In person
Marinda Reynecke — Counselling Psychologist
Marinda Reynecke is a Qualified Counselling Psychologist who has been working in Private Practice for the past 25 years. On completing her Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology she had the opportunity to work in England. During her stay abroad she gained Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society.
She worked at the Wellington Hospital in London for 2 years and thereafter started up her own private practice. During 2007 Marinda and her family decided to return to their home country of birth , South Africa.
In Private Practice : Online and In person
Hi, I’m Chanté Kruger, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor Trained in Play Based Therapy 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 completed 200 clinical hours at Mountview and Rosemoor Primary, George.
Hi, I’m Chanté Kruger, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor Trained in Play Based Therapy 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 completed 200 clinical hours at Mountview and Rosemoor Primary, George.
As a fellow traveller on life's journey, I'm here to walk alongside you as your trusted guide. With my HPCSA certification and passion for empowering individuals, I'm committed to nurturing your holistic well-being. In our sessions, you'll find not just a counselor, but a compassionate ally who values your unique experiences and perspectives. Together, we'll craft a roadmap towards growth and healing, where your voice shapes every step of the way. Beyond the counselling room, you'll find me embracing the beauty of the outdoors, indulging in the art of baking, and cherishing moments with my loved ones.
As a fellow traveller on life's journey, I'm here to walk alongside you as your trusted guide. With my HPCSA certification and passion for empowering individuals, I'm committed to nurturing your holistic well-being. In our sessions, you'll find not just a counselor, but a compassionate ally who values your unique experiences and perspectives. Together, we'll craft a roadmap towards growth and healing, where your voice shapes every step of the way. Beyond the counselling room, you'll find me embracing the beauty of the outdoors, indulging in the art of baking, and cherishing moments with my loved ones.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
Lulu (Louisa) Lascaris
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Constantia 7806
Hi, I’m Louisa, better known as Lulu. I’m a counsellor & coach for all women wanting change, growth & help. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, traumatized, disempowered, or just plain stuck? Do you feel reluctant to divulge this to friends or colleagues? You are not alone. I strive to give my clients a safe, genuine and non-judgmental space to be able to release feelings that are holding them back from living their best life possible. Past or present emotional struggles or negative thoughts so often prevent us from moving forward. Counseling and coaching may just shift that dial and positively change your life.
Hi, I’m Louisa, better known as Lulu. I’m a counsellor & coach for all women wanting change, growth & help. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, traumatized, disempowered, or just plain stuck? Do you feel reluctant to divulge this to friends or colleagues? You are not alone. I strive to give my clients a safe, genuine and non-judgmental space to be able to release feelings that are holding them back from living their best life possible. Past or present emotional struggles or negative thoughts so often prevent us from moving forward. Counseling and coaching may just shift that dial and positively change your life.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Lansdowne
- Athlone
- Claremont
- Kenilworth
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Pinelands
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Rondebosch East
- Rosebank
- Wynberg
FAQ - About Therapy for Elders
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.