Grief Therapists in Observatory
My work has included extensive support in loss, grief, and bereavement counselling, helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of mourning and healing.
Loss, grief, and mourning are significant aspects of our lives, and I guide clients through these emotions and the challenges they bring. I am particularly passionate about healing relationships, emphasizing preventative work in premarital counseling, as well as promoting employee wellness and work-life balance through programs like Prepare-Enrich.
My work has included extensive support in loss, grief, and bereavement counselling, helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of mourning and healing.
Loss, grief, and mourning are significant aspects of our lives, and I guide clients through these emotions and the challenges they bring. I am particularly passionate about healing relationships, emphasizing preventative work in premarital counseling, as well as promoting employee wellness and work-life balance through programs like Prepare-Enrich.
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.
I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression.
I am an art therapist, grief educator and therapeutic/ care coach with multiple qualifications and wide experience. I offer a mix of tools and integrative practices that are all beneficial for working through difficulties. I offer a calm, person-centered and welcoming space, providing gentle support to help you improve your health and quality of life.
I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression.
I am an art therapist, grief educator and therapeutic/ care coach with multiple qualifications and wide experience. I offer a mix of tools and integrative practices that are all beneficial for working through difficulties. I offer a calm, person-centered and welcoming space, providing gentle support to help you improve your health and quality of life.
I believe that the power of being witness to and listening attentively to a clients experience is important in creating paths to healing, I work with individuals and groups who have experienced trauma, may be struggling with anxiety, grieving for a loved one, the loss of a pet, are stressed / burnt out or life transitions.
I view each client as unique and therefore use a variety of different techniques that are specific to a client’s goals. I take a solution focused approach to help establish goals for counselling. I enjoy using Brainspotting as a technique and EMDR (critical incidences).
I believe that the power of being witness to and listening attentively to a clients experience is important in creating paths to healing, I work with individuals and groups who have experienced trauma, may be struggling with anxiety, grieving for a loved one, the loss of a pet, are stressed / burnt out or life transitions.
I view each client as unique and therefore use a variety of different techniques that are specific to a client’s goals. I take a solution focused approach to help establish goals for counselling. I enjoy using Brainspotting as a technique and EMDR (critical incidences).
Hi! I'm Jamie!
I believe that when we practice compassion, we can support the people around us.
This means that, within the counselling space I will approach you with openness and understanding. This will allow for the exploration of your personal experiences and the creation of a non-judgmental environment, filled with acceptance and empathy. In this space you will always be acknowledged, and recognize that you deserve to be seen, heard and cared for within a safe space.
I work from a systems approach- wherein various counseling techniques are utilized (specifically, the person-centered technique). I am also trained in ABA.
Hi! I'm Jamie!
I believe that when we practice compassion, we can support the people around us.
This means that, within the counselling space I will approach you with openness and understanding. This will allow for the exploration of your personal experiences and the creation of a non-judgmental environment, filled with acceptance and empathy. In this space you will always be acknowledged, and recognize that you deserve to be seen, heard and cared for within a safe space.
I work from a systems approach- wherein various counseling techniques are utilized (specifically, the person-centered technique). I am also trained in ABA.
I work with individuals who are emotionally overwhelmed, highly self-aware but stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or people-pleasing. Many of my clients are navigating relationship stress, burnout, anxiety, or unprocessed experiences from their upbringing. They come to therapy seeking clarity, boundaries, emotional resilience, and a space to be themselves without judgment. My clients often say they want to understand why they feel the way they do — and how to finally feel in control of their lives again.
I work with individuals who are emotionally overwhelmed, highly self-aware but stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or people-pleasing. Many of my clients are navigating relationship stress, burnout, anxiety, or unprocessed experiences from their upbringing. They come to therapy seeking clarity, boundaries, emotional resilience, and a space to be themselves without judgment. My clients often say they want to understand why they feel the way they do — and how to finally feel in control of their lives again.
The clients who enjoy working with me are usually interested in an approach that looks beyond the simple management of symptoms and the accompanying diagnosis. They enjoy a space that attempts to hold the complexities and contradictions of life and how we go about pursuing the things we want from it. If you are looking for a less conventional approach to therapy, based on methods from secular Buddhism, Existential Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis, then you may enjoy this kind of therapeutic relationship.
The clients who enjoy working with me are usually interested in an approach that looks beyond the simple management of symptoms and the accompanying diagnosis. They enjoy a space that attempts to hold the complexities and contradictions of life and how we go about pursuing the things we want from it. If you are looking for a less conventional approach to therapy, based on methods from secular Buddhism, Existential Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis, then you may enjoy this kind of therapeutic relationship.
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
Do you find yourself in a season of multi-demands or overwhelm in a work/life balance or a relationship crises? Is worry, stress and anxiety causing mental health or wellbeing challenges? Today is the day to make that call I am here for you.
Do you find yourself in a season of multi-demands or overwhelm in a work/life balance or a relationship crises? Is worry, stress and anxiety causing mental health or wellbeing challenges? Today is the day to make that call I am here for you.
Life presents us all with challenges. You may be entering a new phase in your life. You may see repeated patterns that negatively impact you, your work and your relationships. Perhaps global crises have left you contemplating your identity and seeking meaning and purpose in your place in the world. You wish to make sense of the intersectional influences of belief, race, class or other systems and the accompanying feelings these evoke. However much (or little) you desire a change or a fresh perspective on life, it's natural to want someone to help you navigate the discomfort and achieve your goals.
Life presents us all with challenges. You may be entering a new phase in your life. You may see repeated patterns that negatively impact you, your work and your relationships. Perhaps global crises have left you contemplating your identity and seeking meaning and purpose in your place in the world. You wish to make sense of the intersectional influences of belief, race, class or other systems and the accompanying feelings these evoke. However much (or little) you desire a change or a fresh perspective on life, it's natural to want someone to help you navigate the discomfort and achieve your goals.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.
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.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
My interests includes: Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Depression, Self-Esteem Difficulties, Personality Disorders and Trauma
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Rondebosch and Gardens, Cape Town. I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs. I aim to provide a comfortable and caring space where clients can explore the challenges they face.
My interests includes: Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Depression, Self-Esteem Difficulties, Personality Disorders and Trauma
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Rondebosch and Gardens, Cape Town. I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs. I aim to provide a comfortable and caring space where clients can explore the challenges they face.
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
Cerise Rabie
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
2 Endorsed
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They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, or major life transitions.
I am a Psychologist with a special interest in neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional wellbeing, and identity development. My approach is warm, collaborative, and neuroaffirming, drawing on CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, creative approaches, play-based techniques, and practical skills-building tailored to each person's needs.
They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, or major life transitions.
I am a Psychologist with a special interest in neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional wellbeing, and identity development. My approach is warm, collaborative, and neuroaffirming, drawing on CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, creative approaches, play-based techniques, and practical skills-building tailored to each person's needs.
I am a registered counselling psychologist that provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the current challenges you are facing. I use a holistic and integrative approach to fit each client's unique needs. Each client is different; therefore your sessions will be uniquely formulated to meet your specific needs.
I am a registered counselling psychologist that provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the current challenges you are facing. I use a holistic and integrative approach to fit each client's unique needs. Each client is different; therefore your sessions will be uniquely formulated to meet your specific needs.
Part of the therapy process includes a healing journey within a therapeutic relationship that encourages insight, understanding and personal growth. I am passionate about this healing journey, and feel honoured to explore my clients’ mental health needs and concerns alongside them.
Part of the therapy process includes a healing journey within a therapeutic relationship that encourages insight, understanding and personal growth. I am passionate about this healing journey, and feel honoured to explore my clients’ mental health needs and concerns alongside them.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
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.
Nearby Grief Counsellors Searches for Observatory
- Cape Town City
- Gardens
- Green Point
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Oranjezicht
- Pinelands
- Rondebosch
- Rosebank
- Tamboerskloof
- Vredehoek
- Woodstock
Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.