Psychodynamic Therapists in Muizenberg
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
Hi, I’m Blythe – a Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) with a B.Soc.Sc (Hons) in Psychology and a passion for supporting people through life’s messy, meaningful moments. If you’re feeling burnt out, anxious, disconnected, or weighed down by past or present experiences, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to stay stuck or weighed down. I offer a person-centred space where you can explore what’s really going on, reconnect with yourself, and find practical tools that make everyday life feel more manageable and more you. No cookie-cutter therapy here. Just real, personalized support – for the real you.
Hi, I’m Blythe – a Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) with a B.Soc.Sc (Hons) in Psychology and a passion for supporting people through life’s messy, meaningful moments. If you’re feeling burnt out, anxious, disconnected, or weighed down by past or present experiences, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to stay stuck or weighed down. I offer a person-centred space where you can explore what’s really going on, reconnect with yourself, and find practical tools that make everyday life feel more manageable and more you. No cookie-cutter therapy here. Just real, personalized support – for the real you.
I have been a therapist for 29yrs and have been privileged to share many patients stories of sadness, loneliness, anxiety fear and tragedy. I have witnessed courage, perseverance and the untangling of the recent past and the deeper past in order to live more healthily with themselves and in relationship to others. I believe the quality of the relationship between myself and my patients creates a safe space in which to explore both the conscious and unconscious factors that lead to the breakdown or impediments to the above relationships.
I have been a therapist for 29yrs and have been privileged to share many patients stories of sadness, loneliness, anxiety fear and tragedy. I have witnessed courage, perseverance and the untangling of the recent past and the deeper past in order to live more healthily with themselves and in relationship to others. I believe the quality of the relationship between myself and my patients creates a safe space in which to explore both the conscious and unconscious factors that lead to the breakdown or impediments to the above relationships.
I enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life. I've worked with clients from a diverse range of settings - from townships & rural clinics, to psychiatric facilities & now private practice. Life can be incredibly overwhelming, which is why it's crucial to find a supportive space to let it all out & find healthy, effective ways to cope. If you're wanting to learn more about yourself & how to promote your mental health, needing practical skills to improve your relationships, mindfulness skills to deal with your thoughts or ways to manage emotions, so that you're in control - look no further! I'm only working online at the moment.
I enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life. I've worked with clients from a diverse range of settings - from townships & rural clinics, to psychiatric facilities & now private practice. Life can be incredibly overwhelming, which is why it's crucial to find a supportive space to let it all out & find healthy, effective ways to cope. If you're wanting to learn more about yourself & how to promote your mental health, needing practical skills to improve your relationships, mindfulness skills to deal with your thoughts or ways to manage emotions, so that you're in control - look no further! I'm only working online at the moment.
Drawing from existential psychology, psychodynamic theory, cognitive neuroscience, and the insights offered through literature, poetry, music, film, and the arts, I work collaboratively with clients to develop deeper understanding, resilience, and purposeful change.
I work with individuals, couples, and groups navigating identity, relationships, emotional wellbeing, life transitions, and personal growth. I have an interest in men’s mental health, supporting men who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, isolation, emotional expression, or relational difficulties. I work with people who are open to reflection and wanting to understand themselves more deeply. I hold a warm, collaborative, and meaningful space where we can build clarity, resilience, connection, and honest steps forward.
Drawing from existential psychology, psychodynamic theory, cognitive neuroscience, and the insights offered through literature, poetry, music, film, and the arts, I work collaboratively with clients to develop deeper understanding, resilience, and purposeful change.
I work with individuals, couples, and groups navigating identity, relationships, emotional wellbeing, life transitions, and personal growth. I have an interest in men’s mental health, supporting men who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, isolation, emotional expression, or relational difficulties. I work with people who are open to reflection and wanting to understand themselves more deeply. I hold a warm, collaborative, and meaningful space where we can build clarity, resilience, connection, and honest steps forward.
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.
I have a psychodynamic background & a research interest in attachment theory.
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. I work to create a warm, genuine space where adults can slow down, understand their world & reconnect with a more grounded self. My approach is trauma-informed & identity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based practices. I support people navigating life transitions, anxiety, neurodivergence & gender identity journeys, with care for how these experiences overlap in real human ways. My practice is LGBTQIA+ safe space. At the heart of my work is a belief in collaboration and compassion. I come from an intersectional framework and the belief in person-centred care.
I have a psychodynamic background & a research interest in attachment theory.
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. I work to create a warm, genuine space where adults can slow down, understand their world & reconnect with a more grounded self. My approach is trauma-informed & identity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based practices. I support people navigating life transitions, anxiety, neurodivergence & gender identity journeys, with care for how these experiences overlap in real human ways. My practice is LGBTQIA+ safe space. At the heart of my work is a belief in collaboration and compassion. I come from an intersectional framework and the belief in person-centred care.
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
Studies show that the relationship between therapist and client is a stronger predictor of successful outcomes than the specific type of therapy used.
But how can you know what kind of counsellor you'll 'click' with, or who you'll feel safe with?
As a starting point, know that you've come to the right place, and that there IS support out there.
If you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands and sense that you've lost touch with your inner voice, strength or agency, reach out. I am happy to offer a free 10 minute chat for you to simply feel into if you'd like to work together or not.
Studies show that the relationship between therapist and client is a stronger predictor of successful outcomes than the specific type of therapy used.
But how can you know what kind of counsellor you'll 'click' with, or who you'll feel safe with?
As a starting point, know that you've come to the right place, and that there IS support out there.
If you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands and sense that you've lost touch with your inner voice, strength or agency, reach out. I am happy to offer a free 10 minute chat for you to simply feel into if you'd like to work together or not.
Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness, Gestalt, and Psychodynamic Therapy, I help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
I have a genuine passion for people and a deep belief in the power of connection and healing. This forms the foundation of my work as a Registered Counsellor. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional experiences. My focus is on creating a compassionate and professional environment where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating emotional difficulties, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness, Gestalt, and Psychodynamic Therapy, I help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
I have a genuine passion for people and a deep belief in the power of connection and healing. This forms the foundation of my work as a Registered Counsellor. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional experiences. My focus is on creating a compassionate and professional environment where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating emotional difficulties, adjusting to life changes, or seeking clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Individuals who are willing to explore their experiences and thoughts to optimally navigate life's challenges will benefit from counselling. Being able to identify what it is you want to change or improve is essential to feeling "better" and in control.
Individuals who are willing to explore their experiences and thoughts to optimally navigate life's challenges will benefit from counselling. Being able to identify what it is you want to change or improve is essential to feeling "better" and in control.
As a general counsellor, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. I understand that seeking help takes courage, and I honour that bravery by listening with empathy, responding with care, and working collaboratively with you to find practical ways forward. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate it.
As a general counsellor, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. I understand that seeking help takes courage, and I honour that bravery by listening with empathy, responding with care, and working collaboratively with you to find practical ways forward. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate it.
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.
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I'm Nic, a Registered Counsellor based in South Africa, working online with adults and adolescents to offer fatigue-sensitive support. I have a true curiosity and love for people and the stories they carry, which is why I prioritise creating a space in which your story can unfold at your own pace. I work with a range of lived experiences, with focused areas in long-term health conditions, grief and loss, and adolescent wellbeing. My counselling approach is adaptive and holistic, with three key principles grounding and guiding every session: collaboration, creativity and connection.
I'm Nic, a Registered Counsellor based in South Africa, working online with adults and adolescents to offer fatigue-sensitive support. I have a true curiosity and love for people and the stories they carry, which is why I prioritise creating a space in which your story can unfold at your own pace. I work with a range of lived experiences, with focused areas in long-term health conditions, grief and loss, and adolescent wellbeing. My counselling approach is adaptive and holistic, with three key principles grounding and guiding every session: collaboration, creativity and connection.
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.
Whether you are struggling with a mental health issue or looking for support for a loved one, you have made the brave first step of seeking help. People seek psychotherapy for various reasons. Some need treatment for a mental illness, others use therapy to gain insight and self-awareness or to grow as a person.
Whether you are struggling with a mental health issue or looking for support for a loved one, you have made the brave first step of seeking help. People seek psychotherapy for various reasons. Some need treatment for a mental illness, others use therapy to gain insight and self-awareness or to grow as a person.
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are.
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are.
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
I’m a integrative therapist, relationship specialist and wellness coach working with individuals, couples, families and teams to improve how people relate, communicate, navigate conflict, and function under pressure. At the core of my work is noticing nervous system dysregulation - through thought (mind), body (somatic awareness), feeling (emotions) & automatic reactions.
I support individuals & couples in breaking unhelpful patterns to rebuild connection, tenderness and find the tools to communicate more effectively. We learn who we are through the mirror of the other in all our relationships. The first one is to ourselves.
I’m a integrative therapist, relationship specialist and wellness coach working with individuals, couples, families and teams to improve how people relate, communicate, navigate conflict, and function under pressure. At the core of my work is noticing nervous system dysregulation - through thought (mind), body (somatic awareness), feeling (emotions) & automatic reactions.
I support individuals & couples in breaking unhelpful patterns to rebuild connection, tenderness and find the tools to communicate more effectively. We learn who we are through the mirror of the other in all our relationships. The first one is to ourselves.
I work with different modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR).
We all have habitual ways of responding to what happens in our lives. These patterns were often shaped by our experiences; both more recent events and those we experienced in childhood. We learn to survive. At times our old ways of coping become less functional as our lives and circumstances change and it becomes necessary pause and re-evaluate. Often this is a point where someone feels very stuck or overwhelmed and they need the support of a therapist. Let me help you connect, grow and heal.
I work with different modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR).
We all have habitual ways of responding to what happens in our lives. These patterns were often shaped by our experiences; both more recent events and those we experienced in childhood. We learn to survive. At times our old ways of coping become less functional as our lives and circumstances change and it becomes necessary pause and re-evaluate. Often this is a point where someone feels very stuck or overwhelmed and they need the support of a therapist. Let me help you connect, grow and heal.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.