Addiction Therapists in Mowbray
My work focuses on addiction recovery, family system challenges, marriage and relationship support, as well as anxiety and depression.
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.
My work focuses on addiction recovery, family system challenges, marriage and relationship support, as well as anxiety and depression.
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.
I have over 30 yrs experience including managing programs and lecturing/supervision for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental, solution-focussed therapy space, for clients to gain self-awareness, bring about change, and thus improve their quality of life.
In supervision, I assist professionals in deepening their insight into their therapeutic role, build confidence, and idenitfy helpful practical skills.
I have over 30 yrs experience including managing programs and lecturing/supervision for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental, solution-focussed therapy space, for clients to gain self-awareness, bring about change, and thus improve their quality of life.
In supervision, I assist professionals in deepening their insight into their therapeutic role, build confidence, and idenitfy helpful practical skills.
I have many years of experience in supporting people from all walks of life and backgrounds. I render individual support, couple sessions and group therapy. My experience includes and is not limited to: Situational Crises, Adjustment Disorder, Separation, Employee Health and Wellness, Mentorship, Bereavement, Stress, Trauma counselling and coping.
I have many years of experience in supporting people from all walks of life and backgrounds. I render individual support, couple sessions and group therapy. My experience includes and is not limited to: Situational Crises, Adjustment Disorder, Separation, Employee Health and Wellness, Mentorship, Bereavement, Stress, Trauma counselling and coping.
My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative and I value the therapeutic relationship as a tool for meaningful change.
My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative and I value the therapeutic relationship as a tool for meaningful change.
Life presents all of us with complex challenges which are sometimes difficult to manage. E.g. what may be troubling is a recent interpersonal difficulty, or perhaps something unpleasant has happened or is still happening in your workplace (or school/college/university). You may have lost someone you were close to, or perhaps you were the victim of a crime. Alternatively, what may be troubling may be of a more long-standing nature, causing unresolved unhappiness. Or you may feel that life could be more fulfilling than it has been up to now, that it could be a happier, richer experience, with a sense of more well-being and freedom.
Life presents all of us with complex challenges which are sometimes difficult to manage. E.g. what may be troubling is a recent interpersonal difficulty, or perhaps something unpleasant has happened or is still happening in your workplace (or school/college/university). You may have lost someone you were close to, or perhaps you were the victim of a crime. Alternatively, what may be troubling may be of a more long-standing nature, causing unresolved unhappiness. Or you may feel that life could be more fulfilling than it has been up to now, that it could be a happier, richer experience, with a sense of more well-being and freedom.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
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I have a passion for working with people. It is an honour when clients trust you and allow you to be part of their journey. As part of my private practice, I offer psychotherapy as well as neuropsychological and medico-legal assessments.
I have a passion for working with people. It is an honour when clients trust you and allow you to be part of their journey. As part of my private practice, I offer psychotherapy as well as neuropsychological and medico-legal assessments.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, bereavement, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems. I also have a special interest in addiction and recovery, having worked in addiction and mental health clinics for many years.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, bereavement, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems. I also have a special interest in addiction and recovery, having worked in addiction and mental health clinics for many years.
I aim to provide a safe and warm space where individuals who are experiencing challenges feel comfortable to share, explore and move toward self-knowledge and personal growth. The most helpful therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one and my goal is to collaborate with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their situations so that they can create a more fulfilled life.
I aim to provide a safe and warm space where individuals who are experiencing challenges feel comfortable to share, explore and move toward self-knowledge and personal growth. The most helpful therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one and my goal is to collaborate with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their situations so that they can create a more fulfilled life.
Need help with major life transitions, struggling with overwhelming emotions and situations? Or are you needing support with mental health issues related to symptoms of anxiety, depression or other conditions?
Need help with major life transitions, struggling with overwhelming emotions and situations? Or are you needing support with mental health issues related to symptoms of anxiety, depression or other conditions?
I have experience with addiction disorders and can be supportive during the recovery phase.
I work Eclectically and have a Person Centred approach. Understanding influences from the past can be very helpful towards understanding repetitive patterns. I often make use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT) techniques to facilitate change.
I have experience with addiction disorders and can be supportive during the recovery phase.
I work Eclectically and have a Person Centred approach. Understanding influences from the past can be very helpful towards understanding repetitive patterns. I often make use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT) techniques to facilitate change.
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems. I also have a special interest in addiction and recovery, having worked in addiction and mental health clinics for over 20 years
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems. I also have a special interest in addiction and recovery, having worked in addiction and mental health clinics for over 20 years
My experience primarily focuses on substances and process addictions, but I also assist individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, providing insight-driven support.
My counselling approach combines person-centred principles with practical skills from CBT and DBT, empowering clients to apply what they learn in their daily lives.
My experience primarily focuses on substances and process addictions, but I also assist individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, providing insight-driven support.
My counselling approach combines person-centred principles with practical skills from CBT and DBT, empowering clients to apply what they learn in their daily lives.
I am able to help those seeking extra support, especially in areas such as Grief & Loss, Substance Use, Stress Management, Adult ADHD support and general wellbeing.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am here to support you and help you discover the power and tools you possess in your mental health journey. I use a person-centered approach in my practice. Which means that you, as the client, are the expert in your own life. My focus is to empower clients to develop coping skills, and find meaning and purpose.
I am able to help those seeking extra support, especially in areas such as Grief & Loss, Substance Use, Stress Management, Adult ADHD support and general wellbeing.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am here to support you and help you discover the power and tools you possess in your mental health journey. I use a person-centered approach in my practice. Which means that you, as the client, are the expert in your own life. My focus is to empower clients to develop coping skills, and find meaning and purpose.
Chanel Bianca De Waal
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
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I have worked with many clients with diverse backgrounds within my private practice as well at Rehabilitation Centres. Prior to registering as a Registered Counsellor I had completed my Honours degree in Psychology. I have completed 250+ practical counselling hours in the field. I have a Certified Diploma in nutrition as well as various other beneficial qualifications in subjects such as CBT and Life Coaching. No matter what situation, our minds are always involved. We all sometimes require assistance in reconnecting and changing our thought patterns and behaviours. You live in your mind - let’s make it a nice place to be.
I have worked with many clients with diverse backgrounds within my private practice as well at Rehabilitation Centres. Prior to registering as a Registered Counsellor I had completed my Honours degree in Psychology. I have completed 250+ practical counselling hours in the field. I have a Certified Diploma in nutrition as well as various other beneficial qualifications in subjects such as CBT and Life Coaching. No matter what situation, our minds are always involved. We all sometimes require assistance in reconnecting and changing our thought patterns and behaviours. You live in your mind - let’s make it a nice place to be.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, addiction, abuse, depression, grief, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and evidence-based. Together, we work toward understanding patterns, improving emotional regulation, building healthier coping strategies, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, addiction, abuse, depression, grief, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and evidence-based. Together, we work toward understanding patterns, improving emotional regulation, building healthier coping strategies, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change.
I offer an understanding, experienced and professional perspective where reflection, meaning and effort are encouraged. With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you. Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and
My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change.
I offer an understanding, experienced and professional perspective where reflection, meaning and effort are encouraged. With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you. Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and
Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
I hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and specialize in mental health and addiction.
You’re functioning on the outside—but privately, something feels out of control. You’ve told yourself “this is the last time,” or "hold on just a bit longer," yet the same patterns return—especially with addictive behaviours, emotional overwhelm, anxiety or stress/burnout.
I specialise in helping high-functioning individuals break these cycles, regain control, and build lasting consistency by addressing both the behaviour and/or the underlying mental health patterns driving it in a structured, practical way.
If this resonates, reach out via Email to book a free consultation. Let's take the next step together.
I hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and specialize in mental health and addiction.
You’re functioning on the outside—but privately, something feels out of control. You’ve told yourself “this is the last time,” or "hold on just a bit longer," yet the same patterns return—especially with addictive behaviours, emotional overwhelm, anxiety or stress/burnout.
I specialise in helping high-functioning individuals break these cycles, regain control, and build lasting consistency by addressing both the behaviour and/or the underlying mental health patterns driving it in a structured, practical way.
If this resonates, reach out via Email to book a free consultation. Let's take the next step together.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.