Chronic Pain Therapists in Mowbray
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.
Melissa van Hal
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
13 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Life’s changes can sometimes leave you feeling unsettled, disconnected, or unsure of where you stand. I offer specialised wellness counselling for individuals navigating transitions, emotional overwhelm, or periods of uncertainty who want to restore harmony and connection in everyday life. Together, we explore challenges through my Supportive and Integrative Wellness (c) services, creating space for reflection and meaningful change. You’ll gain practical, proactive ways to care for yourself and move forward with confidence, building a sense of centredness and direction that feels deeply your own.
Life’s changes can sometimes leave you feeling unsettled, disconnected, or unsure of where you stand. I offer specialised wellness counselling for individuals navigating transitions, emotional overwhelm, or periods of uncertainty who want to restore harmony and connection in everyday life. Together, we explore challenges through my Supportive and Integrative Wellness (c) services, creating space for reflection and meaningful change. You’ll gain practical, proactive ways to care for yourself and move forward with confidence, building a sense of centredness and direction that feels deeply your own.
I offer a space where you can meet yourself with kindness and curiosity. Many of us carry experiences of shame, self-judgement, grief, or a general sense of dissatisfaction. At the same time, there is often a deep longing to live a fulfilling and authentic life, and to experience meaningful connection with others.
In my practice, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Others come to counselling with a desire to better understand themselves and to grow into a fuller, more aligned version of who they are.
Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
I offer a space where you can meet yourself with kindness and curiosity. Many of us carry experiences of shame, self-judgement, grief, or a general sense of dissatisfaction. At the same time, there is often a deep longing to live a fulfilling and authentic life, and to experience meaningful connection with others.
In my practice, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Others come to counselling with a desire to better understand themselves and to grow into a fuller, more aligned version of who they are.
Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
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My services may be a good fit if you are struggling to manage stress, anxiety, trauma responses, chronic pain, or life difficulty and could do with some support to live fully and feel like yourself again.
Our sessions allow you to share, unpack, understand your experience and create shifts that extend beyond the counselling room into your daily life. My aim is for you to leave sessions feeling heard and equipped. I am certified in TRE, a body-based method that supports natural stress release
My services may be a good fit if you are struggling to manage stress, anxiety, trauma responses, chronic pain, or life difficulty and could do with some support to live fully and feel like yourself again.
Our sessions allow you to share, unpack, understand your experience and create shifts that extend beyond the counselling room into your daily life. My aim is for you to leave sessions feeling heard and equipped. I am certified in TRE, a body-based method that supports natural stress release
Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness.
Through my research, practical experience, and personal experience, I can offer you understanding, a space to be heard, and evidence-based techniques to empower you, boost your insight into yourself, and stimulate your healing.
Let's talk about how evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques can help you to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, chronic pain and living with chronic illness.
Through my research, practical experience, and personal experience, I can offer you understanding, a space to be heard, and evidence-based techniques to empower you, boost your insight into yourself, and stimulate your healing.
Many are facing the consequences of substance use or carrying pain they've never had space to unpack.
With 15 years of experience as an AOD Recovery & Mental Health Practitioner, I offer individual, couple, and family therapy using CBT, Mindfulness, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused approaches. I also facilitate corporate wellness masterclasses. Every session is tailored to you. My work has been both local and international.
Many are facing the consequences of substance use or carrying pain they've never had space to unpack.
With 15 years of experience as an AOD Recovery & Mental Health Practitioner, I offer individual, couple, and family therapy using CBT, Mindfulness, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused approaches. I also facilitate corporate wellness masterclasses. Every session is tailored to you. My work has been both local and international.
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred.
I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
Hi, I'm Zainab, a clinical psychologist passionate about nurturing mental health and fostering resilience. I provide psychological services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This includes supporting people who are experiencing distress that feels overwhelming, disruptive, or difficult to understand, and working with them to develop healthier ways of coping, improved insight into themselves and their relationships, and pathways forward. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred.
I work with a range of psychological concerns, including:
I today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel overwhelmed, stressed, and constantly on the go. We’re pulled in countless directions, managing the pressures of work, family, and an ever-changing landscape. With the constant demands of work, relationships, and responsibilities, it’s easy to feel scattered, overwhelmed, and disconnected. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we achieve, presence allows us to open to new possibilities of being in our lives, not by tuning out, but by tuning in.
I today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel overwhelmed, stressed, and constantly on the go. We’re pulled in countless directions, managing the pressures of work, family, and an ever-changing landscape. With the constant demands of work, relationships, and responsibilities, it’s easy to feel scattered, overwhelmed, and disconnected. In a world that often measures our worth by how much we achieve, presence allows us to open to new possibilities of being in our lives, not by tuning out, but by tuning in.
Whether you are experiencing day to day stressors, are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing distress or changes in mood or motivation, undergoing change or adjustment, experiencing significant life events (trauma, grief etc), struggling with medical or mental health diagnosis or illness or just feel like you could use some support.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
Whether you are experiencing day to day stressors, are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing distress or changes in mood or motivation, undergoing change or adjustment, experiencing significant life events (trauma, grief etc), struggling with medical or mental health diagnosis or illness or just feel like you could use some support.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
Nazira Kara
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Glencairn Heights 7975
Waitlist for new clients
Humans are inherently whole, however life's traumas and challenges can leave one fragmented and disconnected. I work with individuals, couples and groups to provide an integrative and holistic approach towards healing and meaning-making. I draw from various modalities and apply my approach based on the needs of my clients. My work is firmly grounded in contextual and cultural considerations, which enables me to work consciously with people from all walks of life.
Humans are inherently whole, however life's traumas and challenges can leave one fragmented and disconnected. I work with individuals, couples and groups to provide an integrative and holistic approach towards healing and meaning-making. I draw from various modalities and apply my approach based on the needs of my clients. My work is firmly grounded in contextual and cultural considerations, which enables me to work consciously with people from all walks of life.
I really enjoy working with clients who are feeling frustrated or stuck in their lives/ relationships and keep bumping up against the same obstacles in one way or another. Their aim for therapy is to understand why this keeps happening and to grow and develop beyond it. There are usually patterns in a person's life and it's so liberating when a client is able to see and understand them
I really enjoy working with clients who are feeling frustrated or stuck in their lives/ relationships and keep bumping up against the same obstacles in one way or another. Their aim for therapy is to understand why this keeps happening and to grow and develop beyond it. There are usually patterns in a person's life and it's so liberating when a client is able to see and understand them
Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.
Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.
Hello. Id like to warmly invite you to book a session with me. You may have gone through trauma or are in addiction or just be seeking relief from stress- looking for actual tools to live well. I use many different brain based, somatic modalities (think "mind body") to help you achieve your goals. I have 20 yrs of counselling experience and 40 odd yrs of life experience. Bring your dog, favourite blanket or cuppa so you're comfortable whilst we relax in the beauty of the Deep South of Cape Town, or from your own home! Medical aid savings can be accessed, not PMB.
Hello. Id like to warmly invite you to book a session with me. You may have gone through trauma or are in addiction or just be seeking relief from stress- looking for actual tools to live well. I use many different brain based, somatic modalities (think "mind body") to help you achieve your goals. I have 20 yrs of counselling experience and 40 odd yrs of life experience. Bring your dog, favourite blanket or cuppa so you're comfortable whilst we relax in the beauty of the Deep South of Cape Town, or from your own home! Medical aid savings can be accessed, not PMB.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may be navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or academic and career-related uncertainty. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to cope with current demands.
I support clients in building practical coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and developing healthier thinking patterns and behaviours. Together, we work toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and confidence in managing life’s challenges, using a supportive, collaborative, and tailored approach.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may be navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or academic and career-related uncertainty. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to cope with current demands.
I support clients in building practical coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and developing healthier thinking patterns and behaviours. Together, we work toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and confidence in managing life’s challenges, using a supportive, collaborative, and tailored approach.
Do you feel that the weight of life's challenges are becoming too burdensome to carry on your own? Are you struggling to navigate past trauma, emotional difficulties, family, relational, occupational, personal difficulties or undiagnosed physical problems? Do you want to achieve sustainable healing and growth? Live life to the fullest and feel comfortable in your own skin? My specialised (psychology) approach treats an array of symptoms including depression, anxiety, anger issues, relational difficulties, trauma, panic attacks, grief and self-esteem issues.
Do you feel that the weight of life's challenges are becoming too burdensome to carry on your own? Are you struggling to navigate past trauma, emotional difficulties, family, relational, occupational, personal difficulties or undiagnosed physical problems? Do you want to achieve sustainable healing and growth? Live life to the fullest and feel comfortable in your own skin? My specialised (psychology) approach treats an array of symptoms including depression, anxiety, anger issues, relational difficulties, trauma, panic attacks, grief and self-esteem issues.
While we are more connected than ever these days, it is a very superficial connection. Depression and anxiety rates are soaring and people have never felt so alone. I have 20 years’ experience in the field of Equine Assisted Therapy & Learning and I ran a non-profit organisation for 11 years, with a focus on women’s trauma. I now run "Soul Connections", which aims to help you reconnect - to yourself, to others and to the natural world.
While we are more connected than ever these days, it is a very superficial connection. Depression and anxiety rates are soaring and people have never felt so alone. I have 20 years’ experience in the field of Equine Assisted Therapy & Learning and I ran a non-profit organisation for 11 years, with a focus on women’s trauma. I now run "Soul Connections", which aims to help you reconnect - to yourself, to others and to the natural world.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
We are emotional beings who often need support, understanding someone to witness different aspects of our lives. As a therapist, I am able to offer a safe and containing space to help you journey through difficult aspects of your life.
We are emotional beings who often need support, understanding someone to witness different aspects of our lives. As a therapist, I am able to offer a safe and containing space to help you journey through difficult aspects of your life.
I obtained my MA Degree in Clinical Psychology (Cum Laude) from the University of Stellenbosch in 1995 and I have been registered with the HPCSA since 1996. In 2000, while working in the United Kingdom, I was awarded the Statement of Equivalence by the British Psychological Society. I have worked in private practice for several years, offering evidence-based therapy to adults seeking growth, healing, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
I obtained my MA Degree in Clinical Psychology (Cum Laude) from the University of Stellenbosch in 1995 and I have been registered with the HPCSA since 1996. In 2000, while working in the United Kingdom, I was awarded the Statement of Equivalence by the British Psychological Society. I have worked in private practice for several years, offering evidence-based therapy to adults seeking growth, healing, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
In medical psychology I have experience with chronic illness, amputee patients, and pain conditions.
Hello! I’m Alexa. I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Rosebank, Cape Town. I provide individual therapy for adult and adolescent clients. I enjoy supporting my clients through their growth and therapeutic journeys by applying a compassionate and attuned approach to each session.
In medical psychology I have experience with chronic illness, amputee patients, and pain conditions.
Hello! I’m Alexa. I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Rosebank, Cape Town. I provide individual therapy for adult and adolescent clients. I enjoy supporting my clients through their growth and therapeutic journeys by applying a compassionate and attuned approach to each session.
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Chronic Pain Counsellors
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.