Domestic Abuse Therapists in Plumstead
Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.
Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019.
Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019.
Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present.
I work with various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood traumas and neglect, parenting, relationship problems, poor self-esteem and self-confidence, anger issues, phobias, bereavement and loss, race and identity dynamics, performance anxiety, burn-out, addictive behaviour, personality problems as well as spiritual emptiness.
My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present.
I work with various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood traumas and neglect, parenting, relationship problems, poor self-esteem and self-confidence, anger issues, phobias, bereavement and loss, race and identity dynamics, performance anxiety, burn-out, addictive behaviour, personality problems as well as spiritual emptiness.
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As a dedicated and compassionate therapist and life coach with over five years of experience, I understand the profound impact that our thoughts and experiences can have on our lives. I focus on addressing on the root causes of challenges, rather than just the symptoms. My approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, empowers clients to transform their thoughts and behaviours, leading to a lasting change.
This philosophy has allowed me to achieve an extremely high success rate with my clients.
II am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgemental space, and for the LGBTQ+ community, where everyone feels valued and understood.
As a dedicated and compassionate therapist and life coach with over five years of experience, I understand the profound impact that our thoughts and experiences can have on our lives. I focus on addressing on the root causes of challenges, rather than just the symptoms. My approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, empowers clients to transform their thoughts and behaviours, leading to a lasting change.
This philosophy has allowed me to achieve an extremely high success rate with my clients.
II am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgemental space, and for the LGBTQ+ community, where everyone feels valued and understood.
I specialize in Divorce, Domestic Abuse and Relationship Issues
As a dedicated professional in wellness counseling, education, and community engagement, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to fostering social and emotional growth through empathy, effective communication, and strategic planning.
I specialize in Divorce, Domestic Abuse and Relationship Issues
As a dedicated professional in wellness counseling, education, and community engagement, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to fostering social and emotional growth through empathy, effective communication, and strategic planning.
I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
I am mostly a systems theorist. I believe if we can heal the system that impact you (past, present, family, health, spirituality, trauma, relationships) you will be able to move at your own healthy pace toward strength and victory. I work attachment-based as I believe our family or origin is the classroom where we were taught how to do life and relationships.
I am mostly a systems theorist. I believe if we can heal the system that impact you (past, present, family, health, spirituality, trauma, relationships) you will be able to move at your own healthy pace toward strength and victory. I work attachment-based as I believe our family or origin is the classroom where we were taught how to do life and relationships.
I help my clients to feel more empowered, more connected, and more at peace. Even when they’re unsure or hesitant, I meet them there with warmth, curiosity, and respect. My role is to walk alongside them, offering reflection and evidence-based support. Some of the people I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, depressed, burnt out, or low in self-worth. Others are working through major life transitions like divorce, loss, or changes in relationships. Some just feel "off" and want a safe space to unpack their thoughts. Many are looking to build resilience, gain clarity, and develop practical tools for coping with everyday life.
I help my clients to feel more empowered, more connected, and more at peace. Even when they’re unsure or hesitant, I meet them there with warmth, curiosity, and respect. My role is to walk alongside them, offering reflection and evidence-based support. Some of the people I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, depressed, burnt out, or low in self-worth. Others are working through major life transitions like divorce, loss, or changes in relationships. Some just feel "off" and want a safe space to unpack their thoughts. Many are looking to build resilience, gain clarity, and develop practical tools for coping with everyday life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You could be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, or work-related stress, and finding it harder to cope on your own. You want relief, clarity, and emotional balance, but also practical support that fits your real-life context. Your goal is not just to survive, but to feel more grounded, empowered, and capable of managing life with confidence and self-awareness.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You could be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, or work-related stress, and finding it harder to cope on your own. You want relief, clarity, and emotional balance, but also practical support that fits your real-life context. Your goal is not just to survive, but to feel more grounded, empowered, and capable of managing life with confidence and self-awareness.
I want to work with individuals who are going through a difficult life challenge, like mental health challenges, substance use, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, those who are seeking to grow and better themselves. I love working with people who are searching for their true identity and meaning in a world that often seems so confusing and challenging. I also love working with couples and families, I love exploring ways to enhance communication and build long lasting trust, love and respect.
I want to work with individuals who are going through a difficult life challenge, like mental health challenges, substance use, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, those who are seeking to grow and better themselves. I love working with people who are searching for their true identity and meaning in a world that often seems so confusing and challenging. I also love working with couples and families, I love exploring ways to enhance communication and build long lasting trust, love and respect.
The clients who enjoy working with me are usually interested in an approach that looks beyond the simple management of symptoms and the accompanying diagnosis. They enjoy a space that attempts to hold the complexities and contradictions of life and how we go about pursuing the things we want from it. If you are looking for a less conventional approach to therapy, based on methods from secular Buddhism, Existential Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis, then you may enjoy this kind of therapeutic relationship.
The clients who enjoy working with me are usually interested in an approach that looks beyond the simple management of symptoms and the accompanying diagnosis. They enjoy a space that attempts to hold the complexities and contradictions of life and how we go about pursuing the things we want from it. If you are looking for a less conventional approach to therapy, based on methods from secular Buddhism, Existential Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis, then you may enjoy this kind of therapeutic relationship.
I believe that meaning can be found in any situation whether it is loss, trauma or a transitional phase. I’m a spiritual person and I have a deep respect for all people and believe that each person has the potential to grow and to be great. I love my work and have a positive outlook on life. I work hard and am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients. In my private practice, I’m actively involved in supporting people in finding balance, resilience and meaning in times of turbulence and loss. My practice focus on relationships, loss, bereavement, trauma and complex family issues.
I believe that meaning can be found in any situation whether it is loss, trauma or a transitional phase. I’m a spiritual person and I have a deep respect for all people and believe that each person has the potential to grow and to be great. I love my work and have a positive outlook on life. I work hard and am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients. In my private practice, I’m actively involved in supporting people in finding balance, resilience and meaning in times of turbulence and loss. My practice focus on relationships, loss, bereavement, trauma and complex family issues.
In my practice, I see clients from all walks of life, they often have one thing in common, trauma. Each individual’s experience with trauma is unique, just like our DNA is unique to us. There is no one size fits all method to unpacking and processing what has been traumatic to you. Therefore, it is a collaboration between myself, the counsellor and you, the client, to ensure that the therapeutic process is successful in reaching the goals you have set out to reach. Clients who want to gain control over disempowering moments and memories in a safe environment will feel at home in my office.
In my practice, I see clients from all walks of life, they often have one thing in common, trauma. Each individual’s experience with trauma is unique, just like our DNA is unique to us. There is no one size fits all method to unpacking and processing what has been traumatic to you. Therefore, it is a collaboration between myself, the counsellor and you, the client, to ensure that the therapeutic process is successful in reaching the goals you have set out to reach. Clients who want to gain control over disempowering moments and memories in a safe environment will feel at home in my office.
I provide medium to long term integrative evidence-based psychotherapy, seeking to support children, adolescents and adults with neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD) related matters, LGBTQIA+ experiences, trauma, abuse, relational or familial difficulties, occupational stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and/or loss.
In a world where it so often feels as though our stories are written for us, it may become hard to believe that we have the power to change our narratives. Yet, I believe that psychotherapy allows us to do that. I aim to provide a safe, trusting and compassionate environment in which clients of all ages may explore who they are, process pain, hurt, and loss, attain different perspectives, access previously unknown resources and build specific skills to help them navigate circumstances.
I provide medium to long term integrative evidence-based psychotherapy, seeking to support children, adolescents and adults with neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD) related matters, LGBTQIA+ experiences, trauma, abuse, relational or familial difficulties, occupational stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and/or loss.
In a world where it so often feels as though our stories are written for us, it may become hard to believe that we have the power to change our narratives. Yet, I believe that psychotherapy allows us to do that. I aim to provide a safe, trusting and compassionate environment in which clients of all ages may explore who they are, process pain, hurt, and loss, attain different perspectives, access previously unknown resources and build specific skills to help them navigate circumstances.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
I've been a psychologist for 24 years, after a long business career. I'm committed to fostering a trusting relationship where individuals feel safe to open up and share their true selves. Together, we create a space where people discover inner qualities, strengths, and resilience, make sense of challenging situations and often painful pasts, and build a future where they maintain a strong sense of well-being. My experience shows that clients seek an open, honest, practical and future-focused therapist. I’m also a trained and experienced coach and can blend therapy and coaching.
My ideal client would be someone who is looking to discover their true self and potential. At some point in your life, you've perhaps felt invalidated, judged, or misunderstood by others (or even yourself). Perhaps you're neurodiverse and are looking for guidance, understanding, compassion, and support. You want to become comfortable with and accepting of who you truly are. You're willing to put in the work both inside and outside of the therapy room to achieve your goals.
My ideal client would be someone who is looking to discover their true self and potential. At some point in your life, you've perhaps felt invalidated, judged, or misunderstood by others (or even yourself). Perhaps you're neurodiverse and are looking for guidance, understanding, compassion, and support. You want to become comfortable with and accepting of who you truly are. You're willing to put in the work both inside and outside of the therapy room to achieve your goals.
People today are carrying heavy emotional, mental, and social burdens while trying to juggle work, family, and personal aspirations. My ideal clients are individuals, families, and organisations who know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin. Those seeking to improve their mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and find practical solutions to life’s challenges. Here if you have workplace stress/burnout, struggling with a new medical diagnosis, navigating personal loss, adapting to new environments, or looking for a safe, understanding, and results-driven space to move forward with clarity and confidence.
People today are carrying heavy emotional, mental, and social burdens while trying to juggle work, family, and personal aspirations. My ideal clients are individuals, families, and organisations who know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin. Those seeking to improve their mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and find practical solutions to life’s challenges. Here if you have workplace stress/burnout, struggling with a new medical diagnosis, navigating personal loss, adapting to new environments, or looking for a safe, understanding, and results-driven space to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults. Psychological assessment for all ages (cognitive functioning, grade placement, subject choice, career guidance, screening for ADHD, ASD, study skills, etc.)
Counselling for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief/loss for teenagers and adults. Psychological assessment for all ages (cognitive functioning, grade placement, subject choice, career guidance, screening for ADHD, ASD, study skills, etc.)
Are you lonely or dissatisfied with your life? Do you fear connection with yourself and others? When we feel more connected to ourselves and others, we live with more authenticity, contentment and confidence. My approach aims to help you feel more connected to yourself again - your values, needs, wants, and strengths. We'll work through what is in the way of asserting these valuable, important parts of who you are. When you are more connected to yourself, you often experience relief from symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
Are you lonely or dissatisfied with your life? Do you fear connection with yourself and others? When we feel more connected to ourselves and others, we live with more authenticity, contentment and confidence. My approach aims to help you feel more connected to yourself again - your values, needs, wants, and strengths. We'll work through what is in the way of asserting these valuable, important parts of who you are. When you are more connected to yourself, you often experience relief from symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
Nearby Domestic Abuse Counsellors Searches for Plumstead
- Bergvliet
- Camps Bay
- Cape Town City
- Claremont
- Constantia
- Gardens
- Kenilworth
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Rondebosch
- Tokai
- Wynberg
Domestic Abuse Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.