Personality Disorders Therapists in Pinelands

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Roxanne Appleby
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Pinelands 7405
My focus areas include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders and substance-related disorders.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Roxanne and I am a clinical psychologist based in both the Southern Suburbs & the Helderberg (Cape Town). Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and I am glad that you are here. Change often begins with small steps – moments of insight, perseverance, and self-compassion that gradually build into meaningful transformation. Whether for healing, deeper understanding or growth, my role is to meet you where you are, and walk alongside you in aims of uncovering your strengths, broadening perspectives, and creating a space where you feel empowered and heard.
My focus areas include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders and substance-related disorders.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Roxanne and I am a clinical psychologist based in both the Southern Suburbs & the Helderberg (Cape Town). Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and I am glad that you are here. Change often begins with small steps – moments of insight, perseverance, and self-compassion that gradually build into meaningful transformation. Whether for healing, deeper understanding or growth, my role is to meet you where you are, and walk alongside you in aims of uncovering your strengths, broadening perspectives, and creating a space where you feel empowered and heard.
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Nondumiso Gqomfa
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Pinelands 7405
Are you struggling to put your life together after a traumatic event? Or are you remembering upsetting details about your past that are causing you to questing everything you've known? Is grief threatening to swallow you up and you just don't know how to go on without the other person? It could be you are dealing with depression or anxiety and you want someone who will not only listen but will walk with you through your pain into a place of healing and growth!
Are you struggling to put your life together after a traumatic event? Or are you remembering upsetting details about your past that are causing you to questing everything you've known? Is grief threatening to swallow you up and you just don't know how to go on without the other person? It could be you are dealing with depression or anxiety and you want someone who will not only listen but will walk with you through your pain into a place of healing and growth!
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Timmy Joji
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I've worked with multiple age groups and populations - informing me of the differences, and the commonalities in the human experience. I take an eclectic approach- looking at personality dynamics, thought patterns and the resulting behaviours.
I've worked with multiple age groups and populations - informing me of the differences, and the commonalities in the human experience. I take an eclectic approach- looking at personality dynamics, thought patterns and the resulting behaviours.
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Samke Okonkwo_Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
If you’re going through a difficult time, therapy can be a place to pause and feel supported. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know where to start. This is a neurodiversity-affirming space for children, adolescents and adults, offering a calm, respectful environment where you can unmask and be yourself. Therapy is shaped around your needs and how your mind works, with a strengths-based approach to managing ongoing challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or changes in how you see yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We can take things one step at a time.
If you’re going through a difficult time, therapy can be a place to pause and feel supported. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know where to start. This is a neurodiversity-affirming space for children, adolescents and adults, offering a calm, respectful environment where you can unmask and be yourself. Therapy is shaped around your needs and how your mind works, with a strengths-based approach to managing ongoing challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or changes in how you see yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We can take things one step at a time.
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Dr. Aqeela Mahomed
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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.
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Carinda van Tonder
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Haruki Murakami said "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." In therapy I aim to help relieve suffering, guide you through the difficult times, and celebrate the joys that come with having a life worth living. I work with adults, teenagers, and children who struggle with a variety of psychological difficulties.
Haruki Murakami said "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." In therapy I aim to help relieve suffering, guide you through the difficult times, and celebrate the joys that come with having a life worth living. I work with adults, teenagers, and children who struggle with a variety of psychological difficulties.
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Dr. Alex Carter
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Claremont 7708
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
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Dr Seleme Melato PhD (Clincal Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Are you in need of professional help or clarity with regards to your personal life, relationships, or your mental health? Do you have any life goals, needs or challenges, wherein you need guidance, support, towards understanding yourself and others? Your holistic mental health is my passion. I will help you navigate your journey towards self-discovery and understanding, as well as improving your relationships on a personal or professional level. Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
Are you in need of professional help or clarity with regards to your personal life, relationships, or your mental health? Do you have any life goals, needs or challenges, wherein you need guidance, support, towards understanding yourself and others? Your holistic mental health is my passion. I will help you navigate your journey towards self-discovery and understanding, as well as improving your relationships on a personal or professional level. Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
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JP Theron Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I offer a reflective space and collaborate relationship for individuals, couples and families who are willing to engage in a process to better understand and think about their emotional and inner lives. Goals therefore does not only include symptom reduction, but longer term understanding and change.
I offer a reflective space and collaborate relationship for individuals, couples and families who are willing to engage in a process to better understand and think about their emotional and inner lives. Goals therefore does not only include symptom reduction, but longer term understanding and change.
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Candice Wakelin
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Gardens 8001
My name is Candice, I am a Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with personality, mood and anxiety disorders. Whether it be with adolescents or adults.
My name is Candice, I am a Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with personality, mood and anxiety disorders. Whether it be with adolescents or adults.
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Lekuka Masipa
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Parklands 7441
The thought of starting therapy can be a scaring one. We often wonder about suitability and ask ourselves will the therapist and I get along, will he understand me, or will he judge me? All these are relevant and real questions that are born when looking for a therapist to connect with. I strongly believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is a very vulnerable and sacred kind of relationship, where the two travel together to explore and access vulnerable parts of the client.
The thought of starting therapy can be a scaring one. We often wonder about suitability and ask ourselves will the therapist and I get along, will he understand me, or will he judge me? All these are relevant and real questions that are born when looking for a therapist to connect with. I strongly believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is a very vulnerable and sacred kind of relationship, where the two travel together to explore and access vulnerable parts of the client.
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Stephan Nel
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Claremont 7708
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
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Sue Spencer
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Claremont 7708
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
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Jandré van der Merwe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Woodstock 7915
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.
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Wehan Smit
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
My approach is well suited for Students and Adults who are interested in self-awareness and identity formation as a means to deal with problems associated with every day life including depression, anxiety, and other low to medium risk pathologies. I also have experience with addiction, and offer aftercare treatment for those busy with recovery or recently finished treatment at a recovery institution.
My approach is well suited for Students and Adults who are interested in self-awareness and identity formation as a means to deal with problems associated with every day life including depression, anxiety, and other low to medium risk pathologies. I also have experience with addiction, and offer aftercare treatment for those busy with recovery or recently finished treatment at a recovery institution.
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Linsy Willemse
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
1 Endorsed
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by our mental health, which includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. A person's capacity to connect with others, manage stress, and make smart decisions are all influenced by their mental health. Since no two people are alike, no two clients are alike. For this reason, we want to provide each of our clients the best possible counselling experience by giving them the opportunity to share their own stories at whatever pace they choose.
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by our mental health, which includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. A person's capacity to connect with others, manage stress, and make smart decisions are all influenced by their mental health. Since no two people are alike, no two clients are alike. For this reason, we want to provide each of our clients the best possible counselling experience by giving them the opportunity to share their own stories at whatever pace they choose.
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Photo of Maite Rabothata, Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Maite Rabothata
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
It is part of life’s journey to go through difficult, and painful moments. During such times we may find ourselves feeling lost, confused and alone. This can be as a result of multiple causes such as the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakup or divorce, childhood trauma, anxiety, academic problems, substance abuse, parenting difficulties and depression. Learning how to get through these dark moments is a healthy life process.In therapy I will provide you with a safe, confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic space that will enable you to realise your inner resilience.
It is part of life’s journey to go through difficult, and painful moments. During such times we may find ourselves feeling lost, confused and alone. This can be as a result of multiple causes such as the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakup or divorce, childhood trauma, anxiety, academic problems, substance abuse, parenting difficulties and depression. Learning how to get through these dark moments is a healthy life process.In therapy I will provide you with a safe, confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic space that will enable you to realise your inner resilience.
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Dr. Esmarilda Dankaert
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sea Point 8060
Are you at a stage in your life where you feel like you are stuck in a rut, or tired of self-sabotaging your own happiness and success, or tired of being tired? Feeling overly anxious all the time, depressed and disconnected, yet still showing up to all your responsibilities? This is where I can help! I work therapeutically with high strivers who feel like they have become disconnected from themselves, others, and their internal drive. What used to help them cope in the past, no longer works. I combine methods strategically and practically, but all with an underpinning in philosophy and neuroscience.
Are you at a stage in your life where you feel like you are stuck in a rut, or tired of self-sabotaging your own happiness and success, or tired of being tired? Feeling overly anxious all the time, depressed and disconnected, yet still showing up to all your responsibilities? This is where I can help! I work therapeutically with high strivers who feel like they have become disconnected from themselves, others, and their internal drive. What used to help them cope in the past, no longer works. I combine methods strategically and practically, but all with an underpinning in philosophy and neuroscience.
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Arise Mental Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
5 Endorsed
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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Nicola Frew
General Counsellor, MSc
1 Endorsed
Tokai 7945
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, experiential, and somatic 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, experiential, and somatic paradigms, I hope to provide a space from which hope and change can emerge..
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Personality Disorders Counsellors
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.

When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.

How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.

Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.