Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Plettenberg Bay
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.
Additionally, I have extensive experience with clients experiencing grief, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety and trauma.
The root distress can manifest in so many ways from anxiety to relationship distress and most often a mixture of symptoms. My approach to counselling is to guide in you uncovering and examining the layers of your distress or mental blockages. The understanding of your distress is the healing of it. In understanding, we are liberated.
Additionally, I have extensive experience with clients experiencing grief, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety and trauma.
The root distress can manifest in so many ways from anxiety to relationship distress and most often a mixture of symptoms. My approach to counselling is to guide in you uncovering and examining the layers of your distress or mental blockages. The understanding of your distress is the healing of it. In understanding, we are liberated.
I am here to help you through your difficult times without judgement. No topic is off limits with me, so feel free to be yourself and open up. Let us take a journey together to a better place of understanding, love and acceptance.
I am here to help you through your difficult times without judgement. No topic is off limits with me, so feel free to be yourself and open up. Let us take a journey together to a better place of understanding, love and acceptance.
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.”
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming, but I want you to know that you're not alone on this journey. I believe that the foundation of healing lies in the therapeutic relationship - it is a space built on trust, compassion, and understanding. Each person has within them the ability to heal and grow, and this process begins from within. It’s about reconnecting with ourselves through mind, heart, and intuition.
By cultivating self-compassion and a gentle curiosity toward our own experiences, we start to discover a deeper sense of self, which allows us to embrace a new way of being - led by our true, compassionate selves.
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming, but I want you to know that you're not alone on this journey. I believe that the foundation of healing lies in the therapeutic relationship - it is a space built on trust, compassion, and understanding. Each person has within them the ability to heal and grow, and this process begins from within. It’s about reconnecting with ourselves through mind, heart, and intuition.
By cultivating self-compassion and a gentle curiosity toward our own experiences, we start to discover a deeper sense of self, which allows us to embrace a new way of being - led by our true, compassionate selves.
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
Terri Harford
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
If you are anxious, depressed, confused, dealing with grief or trauma, or just have difficult decisions to make, I can assist you in gaining clarity in a safe space where practical solutions are provided to bring relief through challenging times.
I have combined my qualifications with the practical application of guided projective diagnostic drawings, which allows me to access the subconscious psychological landscape – identifying past issues that are causing current psychological imbalances. I intuitively tap into essential aspects to reveal what needs to shift for transformation.
If you are anxious, depressed, confused, dealing with grief or trauma, or just have difficult decisions to make, I can assist you in gaining clarity in a safe space where practical solutions are provided to bring relief through challenging times.
I have combined my qualifications with the practical application of guided projective diagnostic drawings, which allows me to access the subconscious psychological landscape – identifying past issues that are causing current psychological imbalances. I intuitively tap into essential aspects to reveal what needs to shift for transformation.
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I offer trauma counselling to assist you in overcoming difficult things you have faced.
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
I offer trauma counselling to assist you in overcoming difficult things you have faced.
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma that has deeply impacted their lives, whether it's rooted in childhood experiences, relationships, or other significant life events.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma that has deeply impacted their lives, whether it's rooted in childhood experiences, relationships, or other significant life events.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Hester van Dyk, Educologist and Registered as a Counselor with Counsil for Counselors, working in the field of emotional wellbeing, trauma support, and personal development.
Hester is a Published author of Honeycomb2020 that focus on Mental Health Matters and Family Values. She is Employed as Educologist at HybridAcademy. org in South Africa The Academy assist students to complete their high schooling.
Hester van Dyk, Educologist and Registered as a Counselor with Counsil for Counselors, working in the field of emotional wellbeing, trauma support, and personal development.
Hester is a Published author of Honeycomb2020 that focus on Mental Health Matters and Family Values. She is Employed as Educologist at HybridAcademy. org in South Africa The Academy assist students to complete their high schooling.
Do you desire to let go of anger, depression and/or anxiety or need the confidence to make a career move? I am here to help you transform your life by releasing the negative emotions and self-doubt that is holding you back from being free to live your authentic life to the fullest.
Do you desire to let go of anger, depression and/or anxiety or need the confidence to make a career move? I am here to help you transform your life by releasing the negative emotions and self-doubt that is holding you back from being free to live your authentic life to the fullest.
Christian Psychologist providing therapy Online and In-person (George). I integrate Christian and psychological principles to guide people to experience well-being in body, soul and spirit. I use the Word of God as standard, together with my qualifications and experience. Life is beautiful and I help people to experience the beauty of life despite the situation they are in. Are you facing a challenge in your marriage, work or life in general? Then it’s time for professional assistance to experience joy and meaning in your life. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit it will be possible. Look forward meeting with you!
Christian Psychologist providing therapy Online and In-person (George). I integrate Christian and psychological principles to guide people to experience well-being in body, soul and spirit. I use the Word of God as standard, together with my qualifications and experience. Life is beautiful and I help people to experience the beauty of life despite the situation they are in. Are you facing a challenge in your marriage, work or life in general? Then it’s time for professional assistance to experience joy and meaning in your life. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit it will be possible. Look forward meeting with you!
Online Therapists
For anxiety and trauma our main focus will be to create a sense of safety and security in your body and mind.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your mental health journey? Are you looking for a compassionate yet solution-focused clinical psychologist who can help you overcome barriers and transform your fears into solutions? Then I'm the ideal therapist for you. My mission is to make mental health care accessible and enjoyable for all, breaking down the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health. I believe that with the right tools, roadmap, and support, you can achieve your goals and live a fulfilling, well-lived life. If you've been disappointed or disillusioned by previous psychologists, I dare you to experience different!
For anxiety and trauma our main focus will be to create a sense of safety and security in your body and mind.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your mental health journey? Are you looking for a compassionate yet solution-focused clinical psychologist who can help you overcome barriers and transform your fears into solutions? Then I'm the ideal therapist for you. My mission is to make mental health care accessible and enjoyable for all, breaking down the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health. I believe that with the right tools, roadmap, and support, you can achieve your goals and live a fulfilling, well-lived life. If you've been disappointed or disillusioned by previous psychologists, I dare you to experience different!
With training in trauma debriefing, crisis counseling (including teenage pregnancy), and HIV care and education, I have worked with children and families facing various challenges.
I’m passionate about helping individuals through the process of healing. I offer a range of counselling services and specialize in the field of Play Therapy which is a therapy specifically designed for children. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where your child can express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience.
With training in trauma debriefing, crisis counseling (including teenage pregnancy), and HIV care and education, I have worked with children and families facing various challenges.
I’m passionate about helping individuals through the process of healing. I offer a range of counselling services and specialize in the field of Play Therapy which is a therapy specifically designed for children. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where your child can express themselves, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience.
Anew Life & Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
George 6529
I also teach techniques and tools to help you cope with stress and anxiety and work through past trauma.
Life coach Program 1 - Journey to self. This is a 10 week self discovery course designed to understand your beliefs, values and personality better. Life coach Program 2 is a Dream focused course that help you refine your goals, get unstuck and helping you reach your dream. Life coach programs cost R2500 for 10 sessions. MLNP & Counselling - R500 per session
I also teach techniques and tools to help you cope with stress and anxiety and work through past trauma.
Life coach Program 1 - Journey to self. This is a 10 week self discovery course designed to understand your beliefs, values and personality better. Life coach Program 2 is a Dream focused course that help you refine your goals, get unstuck and helping you reach your dream. Life coach programs cost R2500 for 10 sessions. MLNP & Counselling - R500 per session
A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
Provide on-line psychotherapy sessions and facilitate emotional healing processes.
A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
Provide on-line psychotherapy sessions and facilitate emotional healing processes.
I am experienced in working with trauma, addiction and developmental concerns both with children, adolescents and adults.
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
I am experienced in working with trauma, addiction and developmental concerns both with children, adolescents and adults.
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
With Abandonment, issues come Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma.
Leonie works on the emotional aspects that interfere with your life and influence all levels of your life using Holistic Transforming Methods to create lasting change. Leonie has a 12-step start-up program that sets you on the path of Restoring and Resetting your Core identity in the shortest time possible
With Abandonment, issues come Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma.
Leonie works on the emotional aspects that interfere with your life and influence all levels of your life using Holistic Transforming Methods to create lasting change. Leonie has a 12-step start-up program that sets you on the path of Restoring and Resetting your Core identity in the shortest time possible
Other experience: Trauma-related ( Saartjie Baartman and Jellybeanz Clinic), In-patient substance abuse programmes (KTC, Vincere-Huguenot); South African Military Health Services (SAMHS).
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
Other experience: Trauma-related ( Saartjie Baartman and Jellybeanz Clinic), In-patient substance abuse programmes (KTC, Vincere-Huguenot); South African Military Health Services (SAMHS).
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
Other interests include trauma for which I use Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) and mood and relationship difficulties.
Therapy can be conducted in both English and Afrikaans. I use a person-centered, non-judgemental approach to create a safe environment for my clients to explore their inner most thoughts, emotions and fears. My approach is insight driven working toward self-awareness and building a life that you feel comfortable and safe in.
Other interests include trauma for which I use Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) and mood and relationship difficulties.
Therapy can be conducted in both English and Afrikaans. I use a person-centered, non-judgemental approach to create a safe environment for my clients to explore their inner most thoughts, emotions and fears. My approach is insight driven working toward self-awareness and building a life that you feel comfortable and safe in.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.