Therapists in Noordhoek

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Ellen Evans
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Noordhoek 7979
Hello all. I work in private practice and see clients of all ages. Those drawn to my practice tend to seek increased self-awareness and healthier ways of being - within themselves and within the world at large. Some clients come to therapy for a short while, others for longer, but regardless of length, processing work is usually encouraged to help people move forward. EMDR is often used to help process trauma, or any areas where one feels fundamentally stuck. Whether you need to simply talk and feel listened to, or need some deeper work, I am able to meet you where you are at.
Hello all. I work in private practice and see clients of all ages. Those drawn to my practice tend to seek increased self-awareness and healthier ways of being - within themselves and within the world at large. Some clients come to therapy for a short while, others for longer, but regardless of length, processing work is usually encouraged to help people move forward. EMDR is often used to help process trauma, or any areas where one feels fundamentally stuck. Whether you need to simply talk and feel listened to, or need some deeper work, I am able to meet you where you are at.
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Candice Nicolo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Noordhoek 7979
Life can be challenging and we may feel lost, overwhelmed or a myriad of other emotions that we do not always understand. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space in which to understand and find ways of understanding and overcoming these challenges. Our lives are unique, and as such the focus of therapy I provide is aligned to your particular needs, whether it is to manage a crisis within yourself, or to better understand and function in relationships with others. I work with teenagers age 15 and up, and adults.
Life can be challenging and we may feel lost, overwhelmed or a myriad of other emotions that we do not always understand. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space in which to understand and find ways of understanding and overcoming these challenges. Our lives are unique, and as such the focus of therapy I provide is aligned to your particular needs, whether it is to manage a crisis within yourself, or to better understand and function in relationships with others. I work with teenagers age 15 and up, and adults.
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Blythe Brigg
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Michael James Leak
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Every person’s life and experience is unique, so I tailor therapy to your needs. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — wanting clarity, relief, or change. I offer a space to reflect, heal, and reconnect with what matters. In individual work, we explore difficult areas with compassion and curiosity, helping you move forward with greater strength and self-awareness. In relationship counselling, I help couples understand patterns, build empathy, resolve conflict, and apply tools to deepen trust and grow together.
Every person’s life and experience is unique, so I tailor therapy to your needs. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — wanting clarity, relief, or change. I offer a space to reflect, heal, and reconnect with what matters. In individual work, we explore difficult areas with compassion and curiosity, helping you move forward with greater strength and self-awareness. In relationship counselling, I help couples understand patterns, build empathy, resolve conflict, and apply tools to deepen trust and grow together.
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Valerie Shayne
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
When you step into counselling, you enter a safe and compassionate environment where your thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be explored openly and without judgment. Our work together focuses on helping you navigate life’s challenges, build deeper self-understanding, and draw on the strengths you already carry within. I walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and guidance, supporting your mental health and empowering you to create meaningful change in your life. My approach is shaped not only by training but also by life experience, which allows me to connect with clients in an authentic and practical way.
When you step into counselling, you enter a safe and compassionate environment where your thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be explored openly and without judgment. Our work together focuses on helping you navigate life’s challenges, build deeper self-understanding, and draw on the strengths you already carry within. I walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and guidance, supporting your mental health and empowering you to create meaningful change in your life. My approach is shaped not only by training but also by life experience, which allows me to connect with clients in an authentic and practical way.
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Susan Joubert
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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Zelma Opland
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hi. I have been in practice for 33 years and continue to be passionate about what I do. I work with high functioning adults using a form of Psychotherapy which I have developed called Therapeutic Coaching. I am interactive in my approach whilst having been trained as a Depth Psychologist. What this means is that I am trained to identify my clients' underlying issues, childhood traumas, depression, anxiety etc. but work in a very interactive way in dealing with these. I work with individuals as well as with couples and have a reputation for working successfully with challenging couples who are in crisis.
Hi. I have been in practice for 33 years and continue to be passionate about what I do. I work with high functioning adults using a form of Psychotherapy which I have developed called Therapeutic Coaching. I am interactive in my approach whilst having been trained as a Depth Psychologist. What this means is that I am trained to identify my clients' underlying issues, childhood traumas, depression, anxiety etc. but work in a very interactive way in dealing with these. I work with individuals as well as with couples and have a reputation for working successfully with challenging couples who are in crisis.
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Kelly Davids
Registered Counsellor, MSocSci, HPCSA - Counsellor
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Kelly - an HPCSA Registered Counsellor offering a non-judgemental, caring and warm environment that is conducive to your healing journey. My vocation as a counsellor comes from my passion for personal and community development. I support adolescents and young adults who are navigating tough emotions, big or small life changes, or feeling uncertain about who they are and where they’re headed. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, grief or self-doubt, you don’t have to face it alone. With the right support and guidance, growth and healing are not only possible—they’re within reach. I’m here to walk that journey with you.
Hi, I'm Kelly - an HPCSA Registered Counsellor offering a non-judgemental, caring and warm environment that is conducive to your healing journey. My vocation as a counsellor comes from my passion for personal and community development. I support adolescents and young adults who are navigating tough emotions, big or small life changes, or feeling uncertain about who they are and where they’re headed. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, grief or self-doubt, you don’t have to face it alone. With the right support and guidance, growth and healing are not only possible—they’re within reach. I’m here to walk that journey with you.
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Julia Noble
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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!
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Caitlin Mason Naiker
General Counsellor
Online Only
So you're in your late 20s, somewhere in your thirties or hitting your 40s. And you grew up believing that everything was going to be epic. And now? It may feel like life is a little too difficult to navigate. Perhaps something is holding you back. Perhaps you just don’t feel really in control, or fulfilled or even content. You have so many of the things you wanted, perhaps a committed relationship, kids, a great job… and yet, it’s all feeling kinda hard and a serious juggle. Perhaps you are looking at yourself and still feel like there are so many unknowns - who am I really? What do I actually want to do? Could I be happier?
So you're in your late 20s, somewhere in your thirties or hitting your 40s. And you grew up believing that everything was going to be epic. And now? It may feel like life is a little too difficult to navigate. Perhaps something is holding you back. Perhaps you just don’t feel really in control, or fulfilled or even content. You have so many of the things you wanted, perhaps a committed relationship, kids, a great job… and yet, it’s all feeling kinda hard and a serious juggle. Perhaps you are looking at yourself and still feel like there are so many unknowns - who am I really? What do I actually want to do? Could I be happier?
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Terri Harford
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
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Diaan Bisogno
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
If you have been traumatized or have suffered a loss and are stuck in a cycle of addiction, I am here to help you navigate these issues and experience the change, relief, and lightness you’re looking for.
If you have been traumatized or have suffered a loss and are stuck in a cycle of addiction, I am here to help you navigate these issues and experience the change, relief, and lightness you’re looking for.
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Nazira Kara
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Arise Mental Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Arise Mental Wellness, we offer therapy and counselling for individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, we’re here to walk with you. Blythe Brigg and Christiane Irene are the co-owners and Specialist Wellness Counsellors dedicated to creating a safe, person-centred space where insight, resilience, and connection can grow. Alongside us, we’ve carefully curated a team of passionate counsellors who share our commitment to compassion, integrity, and meaningful therapeutic work.
At Arise Mental Wellness, we offer therapy and counselling for individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, we’re here to walk with you. Blythe Brigg and Christiane Irene are the co-owners and Specialist Wellness Counsellors dedicated to creating a safe, person-centred space where insight, resilience, and connection can grow. Alongside us, we’ve carefully curated a team of passionate counsellors who share our commitment to compassion, integrity, and meaningful therapeutic work.
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Colette Ann Rodrigues
Social Worker, MA
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
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Charné Glinski Psychology
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. I I work to create a warm, genuine space where adults can slow down, understand their world & reconnect with a more grounded, aligned self. My approach is trauma-informed & identity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based practices. I support people navigating life transitions, anxiety, religious trauma, 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, clarity & values-driven change— helping clients move from crisis and confusion toward steadier wellbeing.
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. I I work to create a warm, genuine space where adults can slow down, understand their world & reconnect with a more grounded, aligned self. My approach is trauma-informed & identity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based practices. I support people navigating life transitions, anxiety, religious trauma, 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, clarity & values-driven change— helping clients move from crisis and confusion toward steadier wellbeing.
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Monica Hurn
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Online only as I am relocating up the west coast. Are you experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, ranging from general anxiety which you can't pinpoint, to full on attacks that make you feel as though you are dying? Do you have relationship issues with a family member or loved one, so you feel unappreciated or disrespected? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused, or perhaps you question decisions you made? Does an incident in your past prevent you from moving forward? Do you feel intimidated by life in general, or by the people around you? Are you experiencing burnout and you don't know where to turn? I can help you!
Online only as I am relocating up the west coast. Are you experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, ranging from general anxiety which you can't pinpoint, to full on attacks that make you feel as though you are dying? Do you have relationship issues with a family member or loved one, so you feel unappreciated or disrespected? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused, or perhaps you question decisions you made? Does an incident in your past prevent you from moving forward? Do you feel intimidated by life in general, or by the people around you? Are you experiencing burnout and you don't know where to turn? I can help you!
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Emma Louise Grover
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
I work with women who are navigating the complex landscape of trauma- grief, dissociation, shame, fear, or a deep disconnection from themselves. Trauma tends to leave us feeling cut off from our bodies, from our sense of safety, from parts of who we are. Many people come to me carrying fear of their own inner world. Within the depths, what can feel like endings or deaths of old selves, there is space for rebirth: compassion, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection. My role is to serve as a mirror, reflecting your own inner knowing back to you, so you can begin to trust it again.
I work with women who are navigating the complex landscape of trauma- grief, dissociation, shame, fear, or a deep disconnection from themselves. Trauma tends to leave us feeling cut off from our bodies, from our sense of safety, from parts of who we are. Many people come to me carrying fear of their own inner world. Within the depths, what can feel like endings or deaths of old selves, there is space for rebirth: compassion, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection. My role is to serve as a mirror, reflecting your own inner knowing back to you, so you can begin to trust it again.
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Bob Jean-Jacques
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
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.
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Noordhoek

20+

Average cost per session

R750

Counsellors in Noordhoek who prioritize treating:

85% Relationship Issues
85% Anxiety
85% Self Esteem
75% Stress
70% Trauma and PTSD
65% Depression
65% Grief

Average years in practice

13 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

80% Fedhealth
80% Discovery Health
80% Bonitas

How Counsellors in Noordhoek see their clients

85% In Person and Online
15% Online Only

Gender breakdown

90% Female
10% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Noordhoek?

Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Psychologists listed in the directory are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The majority of General Counsellors featured in the directory align themselves with reputable professional bodies, particularly the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners. All Registered Counsellors listed must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Psychologists, counsellors and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in South Africa.

Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in South Africa could be between R600 and R1,500. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are registered with the HPCSA and professional organisations such as PsySSA or the ASCHP are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client, or as required by law, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.