Personality Disorders Therapists in Plumstead

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Karen Iris Rowland
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Plumstead 7801
As a general counsellor, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. I understand that seeking help takes courage, and I honour that bravery by listening with empathy, responding with care, and working collaboratively with you to find practical ways forward. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate it.
As a general counsellor, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. I understand that seeking help takes courage, and I honour that bravery by listening with empathy, responding with care, and working collaboratively with you to find practical ways forward. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate it.
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Tanya Oosthuyzen
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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Kelly Davids
Registered Counsellor, MSocSci, HPCSA - Counsellor
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Kelly - an HPCSA Registered Counsellor offering a non-judgemental, caring and warm environment that is conducive to your healing journey. I support adolescents and young adults who are experiencing difficulties with decision-making, navigating tough emotions, big or small life changes, or feeling uncertain about who they are and where they’re headed. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, grief or self-doubt, you don’t have to face it alone. With the right support and guidance, growth and healing are not only possible—they’re within reach. I’m here to walk that journey with you.
Hi, I'm Kelly - an HPCSA Registered Counsellor offering a non-judgemental, caring and warm environment that is conducive to your healing journey. I support adolescents and young adults who are experiencing difficulties with decision-making, navigating tough emotions, big or small life changes, or feeling uncertain about who they are and where they’re headed. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, grief or self-doubt, you don’t have to face it alone. With the right support and guidance, growth and healing are not only possible—they’re within reach. I’m here to walk that journey with you.
084 621 2887 View 084 621 2887
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Elretha Bartlett
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Somerset West and Raithby (Western Cape). I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Somerset West and Raithby (Western Cape). I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Stephan Nel
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Claremont 7708
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
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Jandré van der Merwe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Woodstock 7915
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
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Candice Wakelin
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Gardens 8001
My name is Candice, I am a Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with personality, mood and anxiety disorders. Whether it be with adolescents or adults.
My name is Candice, I am a Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with personality, mood and anxiety disorders. Whether it be with adolescents or adults.
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Lekuka Masipa
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Parklands 7441
The thought of starting therapy can be a scaring one. We often wonder about suitability and ask ourselves will the therapist and I get along, will he understand me, or will he judge me? All these are relevant and real questions that are born when looking for a therapist to connect with. I strongly believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is a very vulnerable and sacred kind of relationship, where the two travel together to explore and access vulnerable parts of the client.
The thought of starting therapy can be a scaring one. We often wonder about suitability and ask ourselves will the therapist and I get along, will he understand me, or will he judge me? All these are relevant and real questions that are born when looking for a therapist to connect with. I strongly believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is a very vulnerable and sacred kind of relationship, where the two travel together to explore and access vulnerable parts of the client.
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Dr. Alex Carter
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Claremont 7708
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
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Sue Spencer
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Claremont 7708
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
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JP Theron Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
I offer a reflective space and collaborate relationship for individuals, couples and families who are willing to engage in a process to better understand and think about their emotional and inner lives. Goals therefore does not only include symptom reduction, but longer term understanding and change.
I offer a reflective space and collaborate relationship for individuals, couples and families who are willing to engage in a process to better understand and think about their emotional and inner lives. Goals therefore does not only include symptom reduction, but longer term understanding and change.
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Dr Seleme Melato PhD (Clincal Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Are you in need of professional help or clarity with regards to your personal life, relationships, or your mental health? Do you have any life goals, needs or challenges, wherein you need guidance, support, towards understanding yourself and others? Your holistic mental health is my passion. I will help you navigate your journey towards self-discovery and understanding, as well as improving your relationships on a personal or professional level. Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
Are you in need of professional help or clarity with regards to your personal life, relationships, or your mental health? Do you have any life goals, needs or challenges, wherein you need guidance, support, towards understanding yourself and others? Your holistic mental health is my passion. I will help you navigate your journey towards self-discovery and understanding, as well as improving your relationships on a personal or professional level. Sessions are tailor made for the youth, adults, couples and families striving for psychosocial wellbeing.
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Carinda van Tonder
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Haruki Murakami said "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." In therapy I aim to help relieve suffering, guide you through the difficult times, and celebrate the joys that come with having a life worth living. I work with adults, teenagers, and children who struggle with a variety of psychological difficulties.
Haruki Murakami said "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." In therapy I aim to help relieve suffering, guide you through the difficult times, and celebrate the joys that come with having a life worth living. I work with adults, teenagers, and children who struggle with a variety of psychological difficulties.
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Brett van der Schyff
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
In today’s fast-paced world, prioritising mental wellness is essential. I provide a supportive, confidential space where you can work through life’s challenges, overcome adversity, and move towards becoming a healthier, more resilient version of yourself.
In today’s fast-paced world, prioritising mental wellness is essential. I provide a supportive, confidential space where you can work through life’s challenges, overcome adversity, and move towards becoming a healthier, more resilient version of yourself.
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Photo of Annelien Jessy Van der Mescht - Annelien Counselling and Integrated psychotherapy , General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
At Annelien Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy our aim is to help you overcome problems that are causing emotional pain such as but not limited to, depression, bipolar mood disorder, loss and bereavement anxiety, grief, anger, psychosomatic concerns, trauma and day to day stress, eating disorder and relationship difficulties, work difficulties, separation issues, loneliness, behavioural problems and addiction, various forms of abuse and personal emotional growth and development.
At Annelien Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy our aim is to help you overcome problems that are causing emotional pain such as but not limited to, depression, bipolar mood disorder, loss and bereavement anxiety, grief, anger, psychosomatic concerns, trauma and day to day stress, eating disorder and relationship difficulties, work difficulties, separation issues, loneliness, behavioural problems and addiction, various forms of abuse and personal emotional growth and development.
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Paul Brusser
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
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Aquila Counseling Services
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
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.
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Natasha Merlo
Social Worker, MSocSci, SACSSP
I also provide therapy for people dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar and personality disorders.
Sometimes the greatest source of distress isn't a single event, it's the feeling that you keep living the same story. The same self-doubt. The same relationships. The same ways of coping that no longer serve you. You may know these patterns well, yet still feel unable to change them. You may have spent years trying to understand yourself. You've read the books, listened to the podcasts, talked things through with friends, and perhaps even been to therapy before. Meaningful change begins with understanding. Therapy offers the opportunity to slow down and make sense of those patterns.
I also provide therapy for people dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar and personality disorders.
Sometimes the greatest source of distress isn't a single event, it's the feeling that you keep living the same story. The same self-doubt. The same relationships. The same ways of coping that no longer serve you. You may know these patterns well, yet still feel unable to change them. You may have spent years trying to understand yourself. You've read the books, listened to the podcasts, talked things through with friends, and perhaps even been to therapy before. Meaningful change begins with understanding. Therapy offers the opportunity to slow down and make sense of those patterns.
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Dana Rozanne Tadmor
General Counsellor
Sea Point 8060
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Foreshore 8001
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services, and our social justice commitment is to seeing you thrive in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services, and our social justice commitment is to seeing you thrive in the community.
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Personality Disorders Counsellors
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.

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

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

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