Self Esteem Therapists in Mossel Bay

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Feeling weighed down by uncertainty, overwhelmed by your emotions, or struggling with self-confidence?
My work focuses on helping clients identify and shift these limiting belief systems and emotional patterns. By working at this deeper level the goal is to support sustainable change in areas such as confidence, emotional balance, self-worth, and overall life direction.
Feeling weighed down by uncertainty, overwhelmed by your emotions, or struggling with self-confidence?
My work focuses on helping clients identify and shift these limiting belief systems and emotional patterns. By working at this deeper level the goal is to support sustainable change in areas such as confidence, emotional balance, self-worth, and overall life direction.
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Tanja Van Niekerk
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Women often reach out for support when emotional strain, anxiety, overwhelmness, or significant life changes begin to affect their daily functioning and sense of self. I provide a calm, supportive therapeutic space where you can explore these experiences safely and without pressure. My approach is integrative, person-centred, and humanistic, focusing on self-awareness, emotional balance, and practical coping strategies. Through online counselling in Afrikaans and English, I support you in navigating challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and grounding.
Women often reach out for support when emotional strain, anxiety, overwhelmness, or significant life changes begin to affect their daily functioning and sense of self. I provide a calm, supportive therapeutic space where you can explore these experiences safely and without pressure. My approach is integrative, person-centred, and humanistic, focusing on self-awareness, emotional balance, and practical coping strategies. Through online counselling in Afrikaans and English, I support you in navigating challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and grounding.
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Photo of Irene Strydom - Dr Irene Strydom On-line Psychologist, Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Dr Irene Strydom On-line Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
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.
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Terri Harford
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
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Dr. Mariska Carter
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
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Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Online Only
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
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Izak Malan
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
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!
083 258 9936 View 083 258 9936
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Clarina Du Plessis Psychotherapist
General Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
You can call on me when you feel low or anxious - maybe you suffered a loss; you're unsure about the future of a relationship; or just feel that you not living the life you were meant to. I am here to help. I utilize various methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Since opening the doors of my practice, I have provided clients with a wide range of services. From less complicated circumstances, to extremely traumatic and complex crisis situations- my services are individualized to suit everyone’s needs.
You can call on me when you feel low or anxious - maybe you suffered a loss; you're unsure about the future of a relationship; or just feel that you not living the life you were meant to. I am here to help. I utilize various methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Since opening the doors of my practice, I have provided clients with a wide range of services. From less complicated circumstances, to extremely traumatic and complex crisis situations- my services are individualized to suit everyone’s needs.
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Carin Olwagen
Registered Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
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.
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Kerri Powell
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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Carel Pj Mouton
Social Worker, MA
Bergsig 6525
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.
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Suzette Roberts
General Counsellor
Online Only
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Often, these experiences are not signs of weakness, but reflections of a nervous system that has been under strain for a long time.
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Often, these experiences are not signs of weakness, but reflections of a nervous system that has been under strain for a long time.
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Elzaan Vermeulen
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
George 6529
Are you withholding something from yourself and those you love? Struggling to solve conflict - in yourself or with others? Maybe your are facing big life-changes or you have to make big-life decisions that overwhelms you? You might experience a sense of purposelessness. Or you are struggling to keep up with all the demands and responsibilities of life. Well, do not fear. You might be here because this is your last resort. You might have tried denying your situation, maybe solving it yourself or even reaching out to others for help, but all to your dismay. You might ask, 'Who am I', 'Why am I here', 'Where am I heading in life'?
Are you withholding something from yourself and those you love? Struggling to solve conflict - in yourself or with others? Maybe your are facing big life-changes or you have to make big-life decisions that overwhelms you? You might experience a sense of purposelessness. Or you are struggling to keep up with all the demands and responsibilities of life. Well, do not fear. You might be here because this is your last resort. You might have tried denying your situation, maybe solving it yourself or even reaching out to others for help, but all to your dismay. You might ask, 'Who am I', 'Why am I here', 'Where am I heading in life'?
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Estea Fourie
General Counsellor, MSc
Serves Area
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.
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Lukha Horn
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Much of my work is with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodiverse clients, and those navigating sex and intimacy. These can be very sensitive topics, which is why creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely comfortable is one of my highest priorities. For anyone who doesn't have all the words yet, for anyone who feels different - let's create a space where you can put down the mask and focus on the journey forward.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Much of my work is with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodiverse clients, and those navigating sex and intimacy. These can be very sensitive topics, which is why creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely comfortable is one of my highest priorities. For anyone who doesn't have all the words yet, for anyone who feels different - let's create a space where you can put down the mask and focus on the journey forward.
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Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many are navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, or self-worth struggles.
I create a safe, nurturing space where you can be fully yourself, feel heard, and explore your story with compassion. Using an IFS-informed approach, I help you gently connect with and understand different parts of yourself, supporting emotional healing, clarity, and a more grounded, authentic way of being.
Many are navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, or self-worth struggles.
I create a safe, nurturing space where you can be fully yourself, feel heard, and explore your story with compassion. Using an IFS-informed approach, I help you gently connect with and understand different parts of yourself, supporting emotional healing, clarity, and a more grounded, authentic way of being.
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Pearl Wellness Counselling Services
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and family or teen-related concerns.
I support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted as they navigate life’s challenges. Many clients seek therapy because they want relief from stress or anxiety, greater clarity during life transitions, or a safe space to better understand themselves and their experiences. Together, we focus on understanding your experiences, strengthening coping skills, and supporting meaningful healing that aligns with your goals and values. I aim to promote lasting change, helping clients feel more empowered, balanced, and capable of moving forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and family or teen-related concerns.
I support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted as they navigate life’s challenges. Many clients seek therapy because they want relief from stress or anxiety, greater clarity during life transitions, or a safe space to better understand themselves and their experiences. Together, we focus on understanding your experiences, strengthening coping skills, and supporting meaningful healing that aligns with your goals and values. I aim to promote lasting change, helping clients feel more empowered, balanced, and capable of moving forward with clarity and confidence.
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Mandy Perkins
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
My focus is on helping people find calm, clarity, and confidence again, while rebuilding self-worth and connection - both with themselves and those they love.
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma. Many are strong on the outside but tired of holding it all in. Some have walked away from emotionally harmful relationships and are trying to rebuild their sense of self. Others feel stuck, lost, or like they’ve quietly disappeared under the weight of life. What they long for most is space to breathe, to feel safe, and to begin coming home to themselves again.
My focus is on helping people find calm, clarity, and confidence again, while rebuilding self-worth and connection - both with themselves and those they love.
The people I work with are often holding so much anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or the aftershocks of emotional trauma. Many are strong on the outside but tired of holding it all in. Some have walked away from emotionally harmful relationships and are trying to rebuild their sense of self. Others feel stuck, lost, or like they’ve quietly disappeared under the weight of life. What they long for most is space to breathe, to feel safe, and to begin coming home to themselves again.
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Dr. Angelic Nespola
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, or low self-worth.
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 be experiencing anxiety, low mood, or low self-worth.
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.
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Palesa Monkhe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
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When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.

What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.

What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.

How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.