Female Psychologists and Therapists in Plettenberg Bay
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
I offer trauma‑informed counselling for adults, couples, and families seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical ways forward. My work is compassionate, collaborative, and ethically grounded. Clients often arrive feeling overwhelmed or stuck while navigating stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, or major life transitions. Together we build awareness, resilience, and healthier ways of relating, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I offer trauma‑informed counselling for adults, couples, and families seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical ways forward. My work is compassionate, collaborative, and ethically grounded. Clients often arrive feeling overwhelmed or stuck while navigating stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, or major life transitions. Together we build awareness, resilience, and healthier ways of relating, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I believe every individual has their own unique reality composed of life experiences, personality, knowledge and emotions that shape their perspectives of the world. I offer a safe, non judgemental space where you are able to deeply explore and process stressful life events and times of transition. A space where you are able to discover parts of yourself, seek meaning, recognise your personal power and honour your life story. My approach is firmly rooted in deep compassion, unconditional positive regard and a genuine openheartedness. “People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.”
I believe every individual has their own unique reality composed of life experiences, personality, knowledge and emotions that shape their perspectives of the world. I offer a safe, non judgemental space where you are able to deeply explore and process stressful life events and times of transition. A space where you are able to discover parts of yourself, seek meaning, recognise your personal power and honour your life story. My approach is firmly rooted in deep compassion, unconditional positive regard and a genuine openheartedness. “People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.”
I’m Karusha Pather, a qualified Social Worker (MSW) and Trauma-Informed Therapist with a special interest in addiction recovery, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. My approach blends evidence-based therapeutic methods with empathy, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Whether you’re navigating burnout, trauma, loss, or self-esteem struggles, I meet you exactly where you are without judgment, without pressure.
Sessions are available online and in-person. Let's connect.
I’m Karusha Pather, a qualified Social Worker (MSW) and Trauma-Informed Therapist with a special interest in addiction recovery, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. My approach blends evidence-based therapeutic methods with empathy, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Whether you’re navigating burnout, trauma, loss, or self-esteem struggles, I meet you exactly where you are without judgment, without pressure.
Sessions are available online and in-person. Let's connect.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, grieving, emotionally exhausted, or simply unsure why life feels harder than it should. Many of the people I work with appear strong on the outside while quietly carrying the weight of difficult experiences, ongoing stress, or challenges they no longer know how to navigate alone.
Together, we explore the connection between your past experiences, current struggles, and future choices, helping you better understand what you’re experiencing and identify a way forward with greater clarity, confidence, and hope.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, grieving, emotionally exhausted, or simply unsure why life feels harder than it should. Many of the people I work with appear strong on the outside while quietly carrying the weight of difficult experiences, ongoing stress, or challenges they no longer know how to navigate alone.
Together, we explore the connection between your past experiences, current struggles, and future choices, helping you better understand what you’re experiencing and identify a way forward with greater clarity, confidence, and hope.
I offer therapy for adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating relationship patterns. Many of my clients are navigating grief, identity questions, life transitions, self worth, or old wounds that still shape the present.
I offer therapy for adults who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating relationship patterns. Many of my clients are navigating grief, identity questions, life transitions, self worth, or old wounds that still shape the present.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with many years experience working with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I also have a great deal of experience working with families and groups. I have facilitated groups where drugs and/or alcohol addiction is a familial problem for many years. I have also worked with mood disorders such as Depression and Bipolar. My doctoral thesis was on the mediating effect of Art Therapy for the treatment of Trauma and Bereavement, as I believe in the benefits of working with many different modalities in psychotherapy.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with many years experience working with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I also have a great deal of experience working with families and groups. I have facilitated groups where drugs and/or alcohol addiction is a familial problem for many years. I have also worked with mood disorders such as Depression and Bipolar. My doctoral thesis was on the mediating effect of Art Therapy for the treatment of Trauma and Bereavement, as I believe in the benefits of working with many different modalities in psychotherapy.
I have worked locally and internationally in the field of addiction and trauma. I have supported individuals suffering from addiction and their family's for many years. I also have a special interest in the LGBTQI+ community.
I also offer clinical supervision.
I have worked locally and internationally in the field of addiction and trauma. I have supported individuals suffering from addiction and their family's for many years. I also have a special interest in the LGBTQI+ community.
I also offer clinical supervision.
Humans are social beings, and we need safe, supportive connection in order to live harmonious, joyful, fulfilling and meaningful lives. I help my clients navigate life's challenges and transition periods with grace, guiding them to embrace and use their personal strengths to uplift those areas that need improvement. I incorporate various tools, strategies and techniques from the Holistic Awareness Supportive and Integrative Wellness (c) methodology to empower my clients to embody their authenticity and autonomy and to take ownership of their own mental, emotional and physical wellness.
Humans are social beings, and we need safe, supportive connection in order to live harmonious, joyful, fulfilling and meaningful lives. I help my clients navigate life's challenges and transition periods with grace, guiding them to embrace and use their personal strengths to uplift those areas that need improvement. I incorporate various tools, strategies and techniques from the Holistic Awareness Supportive and Integrative Wellness (c) methodology to empower my clients to embody their authenticity and autonomy and to take ownership of their own mental, emotional and physical wellness.
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system.
Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Often, these experiences are not signs of weakness, but reflections of a nervous system that has been under strain for a long time.
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system.
Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Often, these experiences are not signs of weakness, but reflections of a nervous system that has been under strain for a long time.
Karen Davidson - Well I Am Counselling
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
You woke up one day and didn’t quite recognise yourself. Maybe it was a career that disappeared, children leaving home, a move to a new country, or a body changing through perimenopause.
Maybe you’ve spent so long being everything to everyone else that you’ve lost sight of who you actually are.
I work with women standing at life’s crossroads - navigating transitions that shake their sense of identity and purpose. Together we slow down the noise, untangle what you’re feeling, and begin the work of rediscovering who you are. Not who you were. Who you are - right now, going forward.
You woke up one day and didn’t quite recognise yourself. Maybe it was a career that disappeared, children leaving home, a move to a new country, or a body changing through perimenopause.
Maybe you’ve spent so long being everything to everyone else that you’ve lost sight of who you actually are.
I work with women standing at life’s crossroads - navigating transitions that shake their sense of identity and purpose. Together we slow down the noise, untangle what you’re feeling, and begin the work of rediscovering who you are. Not who you were. Who you are - right now, going forward.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
I believe therapy is a journey of reconnection with your true self — the part of you that has never been broken, only hidden beneath pain, fear, loss, or the demands of life. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges with curiosity rather than judgment, uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, and reconnect with your inner wisdom, resilience, and capacity for change. I support lasting transformation through insight, self-compassion, and embodied awareness. My trauma-informed approach integrates art therapy, Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and embodied practices.
I believe therapy is a journey of reconnection with your true self — the part of you that has never been broken, only hidden beneath pain, fear, loss, or the demands of life. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges with curiosity rather than judgment, uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, and reconnect with your inner wisdom, resilience, and capacity for change. I support lasting transformation through insight, self-compassion, and embodied awareness. My trauma-informed approach integrates art therapy, Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and embodied practices.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
Love and patience isn't enough.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
Love and patience isn't enough.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Many clients come during life transitions, relationship challenges, or when coping strategies no longer feel effective. In our work, I help you slow down, understand your inner emotional world, and meet difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Using an IFS-informed approach, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress or protection, so patterns begin to soften and you can reconnect with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Many clients come during life transitions, relationship challenges, or when coping strategies no longer feel effective. In our work, I help you slow down, understand your inner emotional world, and meet difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Using an IFS-informed approach, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress or protection, so patterns begin to soften and you can reconnect with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
Terri Harford
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
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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Therapy with me is an open, reflective space to explore the challenges, questions, and life experiences that matter to you. Whether you’re navigating trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, or a sense of being overwhelmed or disconnected, you’ll find a calm, culturally attuned environment to make sense of your story. My approach blends existential exploration with trauma‑focused DBT skills, helping you build insight, stability, and resilience. Together we work toward grounded, meaningful, and sustainable change.
Therapy with me is an open, reflective space to explore the challenges, questions, and life experiences that matter to you. Whether you’re navigating trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, or a sense of being overwhelmed or disconnected, you’ll find a calm, culturally attuned environment to make sense of your story. My approach blends existential exploration with trauma‑focused DBT skills, helping you build insight, stability, and resilience. Together we work toward grounded, meaningful, and sustainable change.
I’m a registered social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from Stellenbosch University and a Master’s in Social Work specialising in Play Therapy (with distinction) from the University of Pretoria. I believe in the power of play, storytelling and safe spaces to help children process big feelings and hard things.
I’m a registered social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from Stellenbosch University and a Master’s in Social Work specialising in Play Therapy (with distinction) from the University of Pretoria. I believe in the power of play, storytelling and safe spaces to help children process big feelings and hard things.
Hello everyone, I’m Irini, a counselling psychologist based in George. I offer a warm, supportive space for adolescents and adults facing challenges such as substance use, depression, burnout, trauma, emotional dysregulation, personality-related difficulties, and pain management concerns. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. Using CBT and DBT, I work collaboratively with clients to build healthier coping skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.
Hello everyone, I’m Irini, a counselling psychologist based in George. I offer a warm, supportive space for adolescents and adults facing challenges such as substance use, depression, burnout, trauma, emotional dysregulation, personality-related difficulties, and pain management concerns. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. Using CBT and DBT, I work collaboratively with clients to build healthier coping skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.