Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Plattekloof

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Abigail Cornelia Layman
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I am a mature counselor who previously had an established career as a Solo artist. I have a desire to counsel clients who are broken, lonely and has feelings of hopelessness. I focus on healthy self esteems from very young. As I believe that a healthy self esteem is the vehicle that navigates us to our desires in life.
I am a mature counselor who previously had an established career as a Solo artist. I have a desire to counsel clients who are broken, lonely and has feelings of hopelessness. I focus on healthy self esteems from very young. As I believe that a healthy self esteem is the vehicle that navigates us to our desires in life.
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The Tiny Room Therapy for Suicide Prevention
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
The rest of TTR's therapeutic team provide our process to adults and couples.
When you've stopped recognising your own life — when nothing feels worth waking up for — The Tiny Room is where people come to find themselves again. We are a registered private practice in Bellville, Cape Town, specialising in suicide prevention, adolescent therapy, and the cases that feel most hopeless. Our proprietary TTRITF — The Tiny Room Integrated Therapeutic Framework — is an evidence-based eight-week, eight-session process integrating seven established therapeutic modalities into one coherent intervention. One process. Eight consecutive weeks. A life that feels like yours again.
The rest of TTR's therapeutic team provide our process to adults and couples.
When you've stopped recognising your own life — when nothing feels worth waking up for — The Tiny Room is where people come to find themselves again. We are a registered private practice in Bellville, Cape Town, specialising in suicide prevention, adolescent therapy, and the cases that feel most hopeless. Our proprietary TTRITF — The Tiny Room Integrated Therapeutic Framework — is an evidence-based eight-week, eight-session process integrating seven established therapeutic modalities into one coherent intervention. One process. Eight consecutive weeks. A life that feels like yours again.
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Rukaya Smith - Conscious Cove
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I understand that life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore these challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll work to understand the root of your struggles and find clarity in chaos. What sets me apart is my deep empathy and personalized approach. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. You’ll never feel like just another client—each session is designed to help you heal, grow, and regain control over your life.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore these challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll work to understand the root of your struggles and find clarity in chaos. What sets me apart is my deep empathy and personalized approach. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. You’ll never feel like just another client—each session is designed to help you heal, grow, and regain control over your life.
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Josephine Conde
Registered Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a special interest in working with individuals experiencing relationship difficulties.
As an HPCSA-Registered Counsellor, I support clients navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, grief, crises, and times when they feel stuck or unsure of their next step. My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs and goals.
I have a special interest in working with individuals experiencing relationship difficulties.
As an HPCSA-Registered Counsellor, I support clients navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, grief, crises, and times when they feel stuck or unsure of their next step. My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs and goals.
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Ayesha Booley-Schreuder
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I have 20 years of diverse clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups and organisations in both private and public sectors and with student wellness services at the tertiary level.
My experience within varied contexts span across race, class, ethnicity and issues of power and conflict in a broad range of organisations. My clinical work is steeped in a psychodynamic frame which allows for deep insight and meaningful change. I maintain a confidential and ethical service at all times.
I have 20 years of diverse clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups and organisations in both private and public sectors and with student wellness services at the tertiary level.
My experience within varied contexts span across race, class, ethnicity and issues of power and conflict in a broad range of organisations. My clinical work is steeped in a psychodynamic frame which allows for deep insight and meaningful change. I maintain a confidential and ethical service at all times.
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Dr. Ruth Ann Temmers
General Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
I have been counseling, various cases relating to, divorce, relationships, marital issues, depression, grief, suicide, trauma, stress and emotional pain.
Married couples face so many challenges, but after seeking therapy, a stronger bond of love and understanding is restored. When you understand how you are created, know your purpose in life and have clear direction for your future, it's a start to your healing journey and complete well being. Reach out if you seek soul healing and a restored life.
I have been counseling, various cases relating to, divorce, relationships, marital issues, depression, grief, suicide, trauma, stress and emotional pain.
Married couples face so many challenges, but after seeking therapy, a stronger bond of love and understanding is restored. When you understand how you are created, know your purpose in life and have clear direction for your future, it's a start to your healing journey and complete well being. Reach out if you seek soul healing and a restored life.
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Ishara Naidu
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
My focus through therapy is to help you to reflect on unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and to work towards adapting these in order to achieve more harmonious and healthy relationships, work-life balance, and generally a happier and more fulfilled life.
Focusing on our mental wellbeing is just as important as ensuring we are physically healthy. Using therapeutic techniques and coaching models, I am passionate about helping people find ways to manage and cope with life and work so they can focus their energy on things they love and enjoy.
My focus through therapy is to help you to reflect on unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and to work towards adapting these in order to achieve more harmonious and healthy relationships, work-life balance, and generally a happier and more fulfilled life.
Focusing on our mental wellbeing is just as important as ensuring we are physically healthy. Using therapeutic techniques and coaching models, I am passionate about helping people find ways to manage and cope with life and work so they can focus their energy on things they love and enjoy.
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Mamta Govind
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Perhaps your relationships are suffering or you feel stuck in your personal growth.
Every individual is unique & this demands a therapy that is tailored & unique to your individual needs & experiences. I therefore choose to work from an integrative framework that draws from numerous psychological schools. My aim is always to create a safe space characterized by warmth, empathy, & understanding & that fosters thinking & processing together.
Perhaps your relationships are suffering or you feel stuck in your personal growth.
Every individual is unique & this demands a therapy that is tailored & unique to your individual needs & experiences. I therefore choose to work from an integrative framework that draws from numerous psychological schools. My aim is always to create a safe space characterized by warmth, empathy, & understanding & that fosters thinking & processing together.
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Christine Copley
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are made to be in relationship with one another and when you are going through a difficulty there can be such power and healing in being able to express to someone in confidence what you are experiencing on a physical, emotional, mental and social level.
As a Registered Counsellor I seek to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's trials and tribulations, striving to tap into their innate ability to persevere and overcome any challenges they may be facing. I also have experience counselling survivors of sexual trauma/rape. I work with adults, adolescents & couples.
We are made to be in relationship with one another and when you are going through a difficulty there can be such power and healing in being able to express to someone in confidence what you are experiencing on a physical, emotional, mental and social level.
As a Registered Counsellor I seek to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's trials and tribulations, striving to tap into their innate ability to persevere and overcome any challenges they may be facing. I also have experience counselling survivors of sexual trauma/rape. I work with adults, adolescents & couples.
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Agnes Steenkamp
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
They may be struggling with anxiety, the impact of past trauma, or relationship difficulties that keep repeating familiar patterns.
I support individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what keeps you feeling stuck and develop healthier ways of coping. I use a person-centred approach and BWRT, a neuroscience-based method that helps interrupt automatic thought patterns.
They may be struggling with anxiety, the impact of past trauma, or relationship difficulties that keep repeating familiar patterns.
I support individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what keeps you feeling stuck and develop healthier ways of coping. I use a person-centred approach and BWRT, a neuroscience-based method that helps interrupt automatic thought patterns.
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Arnfried Klein-Werner
General Counsellor
Serves Area
The desire to have your partner know your pain and see your hurt is what you long for.
I specialize in helping couples resolve the issues that cause conflict in their relationship, and connect again emotionally. I also help individuals deal with past traumas that affect their relationship now - traumas such as emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Lastly, I help couples work through the devastation of infidelity - emotional or physical.
The desire to have your partner know your pain and see your hurt is what you long for.
I specialize in helping couples resolve the issues that cause conflict in their relationship, and connect again emotionally. I also help individuals deal with past traumas that affect their relationship now - traumas such as emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Lastly, I help couples work through the devastation of infidelity - emotional or physical.
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Kim Konings
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I value a collaborative relationship with my clients.
Whether you are looking for support for specific issues or want a process of exploratory deep work for self-growth, I am honoured that you are considering me to journey alongside you. I provide support for people struggling with depression, anxiety, traumas, life transitions, existential and spiritual concerns and numerous other concerns of the human condition. As an integrative therapist, I draw from various therapy modalities to support my clients. The approach we use will depend on your specific needs and preferences. I value a collaborative approach to therapy and welcome your feedback throughout our work together.
I value a collaborative relationship with my clients.
Whether you are looking for support for specific issues or want a process of exploratory deep work for self-growth, I am honoured that you are considering me to journey alongside you. I provide support for people struggling with depression, anxiety, traumas, life transitions, existential and spiritual concerns and numerous other concerns of the human condition. As an integrative therapist, I draw from various therapy modalities to support my clients. The approach we use will depend on your specific needs and preferences. I value a collaborative approach to therapy and welcome your feedback throughout our work together.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Bella Staines
General Counsellor, MA, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
Whether we are untangling relationship patterns or navigating a life transition, my focus is on helping you find a sense of internal clarity and steadiness.
My counselling practice is shaped by a career history spanning South Africa, the UK, and the US. My previous career provided a practical understanding of high-pressure environments, interpersonal dynamics and cultural adaptation. I bring this lived perspective to our work, offering a grounded, intuitive space to find clarity in your life and relationships.
Whether we are untangling relationship patterns or navigating a life transition, my focus is on helping you find a sense of internal clarity and steadiness.
My counselling practice is shaped by a career history spanning South Africa, the UK, and the US. My previous career provided a practical understanding of high-pressure environments, interpersonal dynamics and cultural adaptation. I bring this lived perspective to our work, offering a grounded, intuitive space to find clarity in your life and relationships.
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Ann Laing
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
As someone who taught at a high-school for 4 years, I know the effect that low self-image, trauma, relationship troubles between parents etc can have on their kids and on the parents.
I want to create a safe and supportive space for clients to maintain good mental health. As someone who struggled with trauma and a low self-esteem I know that this can cause unnecessary worry, self- doubt and fear of failure. I can help you to become your best version to be happy and positive by working thought any type of challenge the client may face.
As someone who taught at a high-school for 4 years, I know the effect that low self-image, trauma, relationship troubles between parents etc can have on their kids and on the parents.
I want to create a safe and supportive space for clients to maintain good mental health. As someone who struggled with trauma and a low self-esteem I know that this can cause unnecessary worry, self- doubt and fear of failure. I can help you to become your best version to be happy and positive by working thought any type of challenge the client may face.
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Pathways Wellness Hub
Social Worker, SACSSP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in providing personalized support to individuals and families facing a variety of challenges, including mental health issues, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My services include: grief counseling, addiction, work performance issues, marital difficulties, financial stress, or past trauma.
I specialize in providing personalized support to individuals and families facing a variety of challenges, including mental health issues, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My services include: grief counseling, addiction, work performance issues, marital difficulties, financial stress, or past trauma.
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Ilse Jordaan
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Gardens 8001
In this process, the therapeutic relationship provides a space for working through unresolved conflicts in order to develop healthier relationship patterns and behaviour over time.
Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).
In this process, the therapeutic relationship provides a space for working through unresolved conflicts in order to develop healthier relationship patterns and behaviour over time.
Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).
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Megan Rose Hussey
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Online Only
I have a special interest in identity development, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and communication, all grounded in an affirming, psychologically informed approach.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
I have a special interest in identity development, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and communication, all grounded in an affirming, psychologically informed approach.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for and receive support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
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Liesel Swartz
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP), Mentor, and Supervisor, supporting adults through trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
I help adults heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse, anxiety, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also mentor and supervise student and experienced counsellors, walking alongside them through support, reflection, and constructive challenge to foster ethical practice, lifelong growth, and professional excellence.
I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP), Mentor, and Supervisor, supporting adults through trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
I help adults heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse, anxiety, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also mentor and supervise student and experienced counsellors, walking alongside them through support, reflection, and constructive challenge to foster ethical practice, lifelong growth, and professional excellence.
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Timmy Joji
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Ndabeni 7405
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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Maryam Khan Waglay
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Looking forward to building a trusting relationship with you.
Hi, My name is Maryam Khan Waglay, Psychologist, specializing in various forms of Counselling with individuals and groups. My client issues stem from personal and work related problems. My interest is Employee wellness, Organizational challenges, Career Coaching and Trauma therapy using specialist knowledge in Counselling and coaching, rooted in psychological principles; organizational development, HR consulting, career development & assessments. I offer counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem and confidence building utilizing various assessments and psychometric evaluations.
Looking forward to building a trusting relationship with you.
Hi, My name is Maryam Khan Waglay, Psychologist, specializing in various forms of Counselling with individuals and groups. My client issues stem from personal and work related problems. My interest is Employee wellness, Organizational challenges, Career Coaching and Trauma therapy using specialist knowledge in Counselling and coaching, rooted in psychological principles; organizational development, HR consulting, career development & assessments. I offer counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem and confidence building utilizing various assessments and psychometric evaluations.
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.