Somatic 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.
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.
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.
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I enjoy deepening the talk therapy space by bringing in different modalities, such as: meditation, breathwork and somatic practices as well as journaling.
We would be a good therapeutic fit if you are someone who is feeling: overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’ve been holding it all together on the outside, while inside, something is calling for deeper healing.
You’re not looking for quick fixes—you’re ready to gently explore what’s beneath the surface, to feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with who you truly are.
If you're seeking a supportive container to reconnect with yourself and navigate life with more ease and clarity, you're in the right place. I offer a safe space for healing, softening, and coming home to yourself.
I enjoy deepening the talk therapy space by bringing in different modalities, such as: meditation, breathwork and somatic practices as well as journaling.
We would be a good therapeutic fit if you are someone who is feeling: overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you’ve been holding it all together on the outside, while inside, something is calling for deeper healing.
You’re not looking for quick fixes—you’re ready to gently explore what’s beneath the surface, to feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with who you truly are.
If you're seeking a supportive container to reconnect with yourself and navigate life with more ease and clarity, you're in the right place. I offer a safe space for healing, softening, and coming home to yourself.
I use many different brain based, somatic modalities (think "mind body") to help you achieve your goals.
After our initial conversation, we will decide together how to proceed safely. I offer a range of Integrative processes and somatic (body) work such as TRE, Eye Movement/ Position Protocols, Hypnotherapy, Parts work, Emotional Freedom Technique "tapping", Quantum Energy coaching, addiction counselling, along with other mindfulness modalities.
I use many different brain based, somatic modalities (think "mind body") to help you achieve your goals.
After our initial conversation, we will decide together how to proceed safely. I offer a range of Integrative processes and somatic (body) work such as TRE, Eye Movement/ Position Protocols, Hypnotherapy, Parts work, Emotional Freedom Technique "tapping", Quantum Energy coaching, addiction counselling, along with other mindfulness modalities.
My integrative, client-centred approach weaves together many modalities including inner-child exploration, somatic work, parts-based therapy (Internal Family Systems), Gestalt practices, and narrative therapy to meet the needs of each client's unique journey.
We all need help at different points in our lives. This is not because we're broken, but because we're - temporarily - lost or stuck. As a counsellor, this is where I come in.
My skills of active listening, curious questioning and unique counselling modalities enable me to help you move through challenges. All along, being guided by your feelings and thoughts. Imagine me as the lantern alongside you as you navigate your way through the darkness.
My integrative, client-centred approach weaves together many modalities including inner-child exploration, somatic work, parts-based therapy (Internal Family Systems), Gestalt practices, and narrative therapy to meet the needs of each client's unique journey.
We all need help at different points in our lives. This is not because we're broken, but because we're - temporarily - lost or stuck. As a counsellor, this is where I come in.
My skills of active listening, curious questioning and unique counselling modalities enable me to help you move through challenges. All along, being guided by your feelings and thoughts. Imagine me as the lantern alongside you as you navigate your way through the darkness.
If you find yourself caught in difficult thoughts, emotions, reactions, or patterns that no longer feel helpful, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. My role is to help you gently loosen what’s keeping you there, so that clarity, vitality, and a greater sense of ease can emerge. In a collaborative and focused practice borrowing from Rogerian and experiential paradigms, I hope to provide a space from which hope and change can emerge.
If you find yourself caught in difficult thoughts, emotions, reactions, or patterns that no longer feel helpful, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. My role is to help you gently loosen what’s keeping you there, so that clarity, vitality, and a greater sense of ease can emerge. In a collaborative and focused practice borrowing from Rogerian and experiential paradigms, I hope to provide a space from which hope and change can emerge.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
Life can be brutal: the past haunts, interferes with the present and imperils the future. Counseling is a place to pause, reflect, and begin again.
I believe there are no “bad” parts to people. Even the painful or overwhelming parts are trying, in their own way, to protect you. In counseling, we make space for all these parts to be seen and understood, while reconnecting with your deeper Self, that steady presence at the centre of it all. Therapy is not about reducing you to your struggles but about discovering new and practical ways to live more fully.
Life can be brutal: the past haunts, interferes with the present and imperils the future. Counseling is a place to pause, reflect, and begin again.
I believe there are no “bad” parts to people. Even the painful or overwhelming parts are trying, in their own way, to protect you. In counseling, we make space for all these parts to be seen and understood, while reconnecting with your deeper Self, that steady presence at the centre of it all. Therapy is not about reducing you to your struggles but about discovering new and practical ways to live more fully.
By blending the clarity of cognitive counseling with the depth of somatic therapy, it reaches the true root cause.
Welcome! I’m Grace (Seung-yon). Are you feeling weighed down by emotional struggles or chronic health challenges? Have you tried many methods without lasting relief? You’re not alone. For over 10 years, I’ve helped people like you achieve deep healing and transformation through Conscious Coding. As president of the Korean Legion of Conscious Code Psychotherapy Academy, I specialize in integrating subconscious and conscious work. This holistic method goes to the root, fostering profound healing, resilience, and lasting change.
By blending the clarity of cognitive counseling with the depth of somatic therapy, it reaches the true root cause.
Welcome! I’m Grace (Seung-yon). Are you feeling weighed down by emotional struggles or chronic health challenges? Have you tried many methods without lasting relief? You’re not alone. For over 10 years, I’ve helped people like you achieve deep healing and transformation through Conscious Coding. As president of the Korean Legion of Conscious Code Psychotherapy Academy, I specialize in integrating subconscious and conscious work. This holistic method goes to the root, fostering profound healing, resilience, and lasting change.
I work with a large variety of clients from 16 years to retired persons, couple sessions as well as one-on-one sessions. Most of my clients are dealing with some of the following: trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, lack of direction, eating disorders, performance problems, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem or are just generally demotivated and tired! Some just need to talk through their grief or anger. They all come with the need to heal, manage the world and find the joy in their lives again.
I work with a large variety of clients from 16 years to retired persons, couple sessions as well as one-on-one sessions. Most of my clients are dealing with some of the following: trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, lack of direction, eating disorders, performance problems, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem or are just generally demotivated and tired! Some just need to talk through their grief or anger. They all come with the need to heal, manage the world and find the joy in their lives again.
We specialise in providing counseling to people ranging between the ages of 15 and 65+ that are struggling with identity and intimacy, lack of purpose, feelings of inadequacy and depression, looking for meaning in their lives, as well as meaning in their future and current relationships. We have a passion for working with couples and families who have conflict or communication problems and we also have extensive experience in working with career-driven clients as coaches and counselors.
We specialise in providing counseling to people ranging between the ages of 15 and 65+ that are struggling with identity and intimacy, lack of purpose, feelings of inadequacy and depression, looking for meaning in their lives, as well as meaning in their future and current relationships. We have a passion for working with couples and families who have conflict or communication problems and we also have extensive experience in working with career-driven clients as coaches and counselors.
Apart from my counselling training at Rhodes University and the South African College of Applied psychology, I have been trained in mindfulness, meditation, qigong and hypnotherapy, facilitating deeper self-awareness and mind-body harmony. Whether you simply need someone to talk to - to better explore and unpack your current situation or past circumstances - or whether you are actively wanting to engage in changing certain thought, emotional and behavioural patterns that may be limiting you in your life, my approach can be of great value to you.
Apart from my counselling training at Rhodes University and the South African College of Applied psychology, I have been trained in mindfulness, meditation, qigong and hypnotherapy, facilitating deeper self-awareness and mind-body harmony. Whether you simply need someone to talk to - to better explore and unpack your current situation or past circumstances - or whether you are actively wanting to engage in changing certain thought, emotional and behavioural patterns that may be limiting you in your life, my approach can be of great value to you.
Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Waterfront 8002
We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy.
We are experts on trauma and mental health. We offer registered clinical physiologists and counselors to complete evaluations and therapy. We also have educational psychologists which can provide educational assessment and therapy services. Together with our social justice team we help community members heal and thrive!
We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy.
We are experts on trauma and mental health. We offer registered clinical physiologists and counselors to complete evaluations and therapy. We also have educational psychologists which can provide educational assessment and therapy services. Together with our social justice team we help community members heal and thrive!
Welcome to The Mind Lab, where therapy meets curiosity, neuroscience, and practical change. I work with individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply, calm their overwhelmed nervous systems, and build emotional resilience that lasts. My approach combines analysis — understanding the “why” behind your patterns — with tools for change that help you shift the “how” in your everyday life. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, I help clients recognise how the body holds experiences of trauma, stress, or relationship difficulties, and how learning to regulate the nervous system opens the door to clarity, connection, calm, and healing.
Welcome to The Mind Lab, where therapy meets curiosity, neuroscience, and practical change. I work with individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply, calm their overwhelmed nervous systems, and build emotional resilience that lasts. My approach combines analysis — understanding the “why” behind your patterns — with tools for change that help you shift the “how” in your everyday life. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, I help clients recognise how the body holds experiences of trauma, stress, or relationship difficulties, and how learning to regulate the nervous system opens the door to clarity, connection, calm, and healing.
My services are a good fit for clients who want support and guidance to improve their quality of life and who are interested in a body-mind approach. This might mean working through one or more of the following areas: interpersonal social relationships, personal development, healthy boundaries, emotional regulation and coping skills, parental relationships, stress management, trauma, lifestyle management in prevention of chronic diseases, domestic violence, work related issues, management of anxiety and depression, substance abuse, improvement of employment prospects, and general life challenges.
My services are a good fit for clients who want support and guidance to improve their quality of life and who are interested in a body-mind approach. This might mean working through one or more of the following areas: interpersonal social relationships, personal development, healthy boundaries, emotional regulation and coping skills, parental relationships, stress management, trauma, lifestyle management in prevention of chronic diseases, domestic violence, work related issues, management of anxiety and depression, substance abuse, improvement of employment prospects, and general life challenges.
If you’re carrying the impact of past experiences or navigating stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can create a safe space where you can soften into yourself, reconnect with what has always been within you, and gently unravel the patterns that no longer serve you. This work is not about changing who you are—it’s about remembering, reclaiming, and embracing your resilience with compassion and care.
If you’re carrying the impact of past experiences or navigating stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can create a safe space where you can soften into yourself, reconnect with what has always been within you, and gently unravel the patterns that no longer serve you. This work is not about changing who you are—it’s about remembering, reclaiming, and embracing your resilience with compassion and care.
I believe every person carries the strength to flourish. My approach combines genuine care, authenticity, and complete acceptance — a no-judgement space where we build self-understanding and find practical tools to help you cope and grow.
I believe every person carries the strength to flourish. My approach combines genuine care, authenticity, and complete acceptance — a no-judgement space where we build self-understanding and find practical tools to help you cope and grow.
My approach is integrative and holistic, which means I use a variety of therapeutic methods as well as holistic wellness practices like somatic release and mindfulness.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
My approach is integrative and holistic, which means I use a variety of therapeutic methods as well as holistic wellness practices like somatic release and mindfulness.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
I offer a warm and compassionate therapeutic space grounded in respect for your lived experience. My approach is both holistic - considering the interconnection of psyche, body, spirit, and context - and integrative, drawing on a variety of psychological theories and methods, to support your mental health. My areas of interest include gender and sexuality, ADHD and autism in adulthood, and supportive therapy for those in treatment or recovery from gynaecological cancers.
I offer a warm and compassionate therapeutic space grounded in respect for your lived experience. My approach is both holistic - considering the interconnection of psyche, body, spirit, and context - and integrative, drawing on a variety of psychological theories and methods, to support your mental health. My areas of interest include gender and sexuality, ADHD and autism in adulthood, and supportive therapy for those in treatment or recovery from gynaecological cancers.
Nearby Somatic Counsellors Searches for Mowbray
- Cape Town City
- Century City
- Claremont
- Constantia
- Gardens
- Kenilworth
- Newlands
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Sea Point
- Woodstock
- Wynberg
Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.