Psychoanalytic Therapists in Mowbray
Psychotherapy regarding depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma and other life crises.
Professional supervision for Psychologists and Counsellors. Focus areas include insight into therapeutic alliance; Case management; Ethics in Clinical Practice; and Support and Burnout prevention. I have over 30 yrs experience including managing programs and lecturing/supervision for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care.
Psychotherapy regarding depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma and other life crises.
Professional supervision for Psychologists and Counsellors. Focus areas include insight into therapeutic alliance; Case management; Ethics in Clinical Practice; and Support and Burnout prevention. I have over 30 yrs experience including managing programs and lecturing/supervision for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care.
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
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I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I am a clinical psychologist who combines both Western and Traditional Healing methods. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is ubunt "humanness". I have a special interest in African Indegenous Knowledge system and how it is applied to improve health and well-being. Therapy is adjusted to suit the individual's need with specific to gender, age, cultural background, identity, etc. I mainly focus on GBV, couples, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship, and cultural presentations.
I am a clinical psychologist who combines both Western and Traditional Healing methods. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is ubunt "humanness". I have a special interest in African Indegenous Knowledge system and how it is applied to improve health and well-being. Therapy is adjusted to suit the individual's need with specific to gender, age, cultural background, identity, etc. I mainly focus on GBV, couples, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship, and cultural presentations.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults to address a wide range of psychological challenges. My primary focus is on helping individuals navigate and recover from trauma, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and emotional distress.
Whether working with adolescents navigating complex life transitions or adults seeking to process past experiences, I am committed to helping my clients achieve emotional well-being and long-term success.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults to address a wide range of psychological challenges. My primary focus is on helping individuals navigate and recover from trauma, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and emotional distress.
Whether working with adolescents navigating complex life transitions or adults seeking to process past experiences, I am committed to helping my clients achieve emotional well-being and long-term success.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
Towards well-being and mental health: Below the surface is depth in our human experience -in ourselves and each other. How can we listen to this more? Being aware of one's needs and feelings, next to others', with calm assertiveness, centered in warm-hearted values is arguably one useful way. Briefer work available over a few sessions, or longer-term meetings. Sessions are scheduled according patients' own needs and pace. Being conscious of one's feelings, contemplations and values is arguably useful, and is central to therapy. I try to provide a down-to-earth, respectful and encouraging psychotherapy atmosphere.
Towards well-being and mental health: Below the surface is depth in our human experience -in ourselves and each other. How can we listen to this more? Being aware of one's needs and feelings, next to others', with calm assertiveness, centered in warm-hearted values is arguably one useful way. Briefer work available over a few sessions, or longer-term meetings. Sessions are scheduled according patients' own needs and pace. Being conscious of one's feelings, contemplations and values is arguably useful, and is central to therapy. I try to provide a down-to-earth, respectful and encouraging psychotherapy atmosphere.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
My ideal client is usually someone needing professional help for the first time and is hesitant to take that first step. Their needs, issues and goals are usually themselves, their partner, their kids or life in general.
My ideal client is usually someone needing professional help for the first time and is hesitant to take that first step. Their needs, issues and goals are usually themselves, their partner, their kids or life in general.
Life stressors seem to be amplified at the moment, while anxiety and depression are on the rise. Issues of mental health do not have to be dealt with on one's own. A psychotherapy process can offer support by exploring issues, unlearning destructive patterns and creatively replacing them with ones that promote well-being.
Life stressors seem to be amplified at the moment, while anxiety and depression are on the rise. Issues of mental health do not have to be dealt with on one's own. A psychotherapy process can offer support by exploring issues, unlearning destructive patterns and creatively replacing them with ones that promote well-being.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services, and our social justice commitment is to seeing you thrive in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services, and our social justice commitment is to seeing you thrive in the community.
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.
Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).
Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).
Leigh-Anne Alexander is a qualified Art Therapist based in the Helderberg area. Leigh-Anne's approach is empathetic and fosters a non-judgmental atmosphere for self-expression and exploration. She works with diverse groups in individual and group settings, including children and adults in community settings, individuals in private practice, adolescents in psychiatric hospitals, and clients in addiction recovery centers. Leigh-Anne's approach to art therapy is psychodynamic, focusing on the exploration of unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and relational dynamics to promote healing and self-awareness.
Leigh-Anne Alexander is a qualified Art Therapist based in the Helderberg area. Leigh-Anne's approach is empathetic and fosters a non-judgmental atmosphere for self-expression and exploration. She works with diverse groups in individual and group settings, including children and adults in community settings, individuals in private practice, adolescents in psychiatric hospitals, and clients in addiction recovery centers. Leigh-Anne's approach to art therapy is psychodynamic, focusing on the exploration of unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and relational dynamics to promote healing and self-awareness.
My ideal client meets me at a point where they are struggling emotionally in all aspects of their life. Their needs right now is to gain a sense of independence through establishing boundaries and strengthening their self esteem. Their goals is to be free! A sense of freedom and being able to be authentically themselves is what they want and NEED.
My ideal client meets me at a point where they are struggling emotionally in all aspects of their life. Their needs right now is to gain a sense of independence through establishing boundaries and strengthening their self esteem. Their goals is to be free! A sense of freedom and being able to be authentically themselves is what they want and NEED.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy; BodyMind Somatic therapy; mindfulness-based therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); Trauma-informed Yoga including Yoga Nidra.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present. I provide a space for clients to feel safe and to allow them to loosen their defences they needed to protect themselves and to understand their inner world and change old repetitive and obstructive patterns of being and relating. My focus is in working with young and older adults. I also include expressive therapy approaches, where needed, as a means to access emotions and experiences that are difficult to verbalise.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy; BodyMind Somatic therapy; mindfulness-based therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); Trauma-informed Yoga including Yoga Nidra.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present. I provide a space for clients to feel safe and to allow them to loosen their defences they needed to protect themselves and to understand their inner world and change old repetitive and obstructive patterns of being and relating. My focus is in working with young and older adults. I also include expressive therapy approaches, where needed, as a means to access emotions and experiences that are difficult to verbalise.
At Cape Town Psychologists, we strive to provide world-class psychological support and care. Are you having difficulty surviving a crisis? Are you riding an emotional roller-coaster? Are you struggling with intense or erratic emotions? Phobias? Hopelessness? Addictions? We are a team of responsible practitioners who want to help you be the best person you can be. Our Team consists of a clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, registered counsellors, and a clinical social worker. We offer a diverse range of services including individual and group therapy and psychometric assessments.
At Cape Town Psychologists, we strive to provide world-class psychological support and care. Are you having difficulty surviving a crisis? Are you riding an emotional roller-coaster? Are you struggling with intense or erratic emotions? Phobias? Hopelessness? Addictions? We are a team of responsible practitioners who want to help you be the best person you can be. Our Team consists of a clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, registered counsellors, and a clinical social worker. We offer a diverse range of services including individual and group therapy and psychometric assessments.
Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Waterfront 8002
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed therapists provide quality care, and our social justice team is committed to helping you thrive.
I work with a wide variety of clients that may benefit from a creative and accessible approach to therapy. Those wanting to access a life of vitality, focus and creative flow (how ever challenging that may seem), seeking new ways of understanding and expressing themselves, may benefit especially.
I work with a wide variety of clients that may benefit from a creative and accessible approach to therapy. Those wanting to access a life of vitality, focus and creative flow (how ever challenging that may seem), seeking new ways of understanding and expressing themselves, may benefit especially.
Nearby Psychoanalytic Counsellors Searches for Mowbray
- Cape Town City
- Century City
- Claremont
- Constantia
- Gardens
- Green Point
- Kenilworth
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Rondebosch
- Sea Point
- Wynberg
Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.