Cancer Therapists in Sunningdale
I have a special interest in working with individuals that are navigating life with life-limiting illnesses such as Cystic Fibrosis or those affected by the death of a loved one or those living with illnesses such as cancer.
I am committed to providing accessible psychological services which focuses on support and promoting well-being to individuals, families and groups. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process and I use interventions that best suit the needs of the client to focus on what will bring about the most meaningful change in their lives. Areas of interest include personal growth and identity development, family relationship struggles, adjustments difficulties, loss and bereavement, trauma, self-esteem, bullying, stress, burnout and lifestyle management, self-development, dealing with divorce, and step-family integration.
I have a special interest in working with individuals that are navigating life with life-limiting illnesses such as Cystic Fibrosis or those affected by the death of a loved one or those living with illnesses such as cancer.
I am committed to providing accessible psychological services which focuses on support and promoting well-being to individuals, families and groups. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process and I use interventions that best suit the needs of the client to focus on what will bring about the most meaningful change in their lives. Areas of interest include personal growth and identity development, family relationship struggles, adjustments difficulties, loss and bereavement, trauma, self-esteem, bullying, stress, burnout and lifestyle management, self-development, dealing with divorce, and step-family integration.
Are you struggling with emotional issues?
As a Counsellor and Journey Practitioner, I can assist with depression, anxiety, bereavement or relationship issues. Maybe you have unresolved conflicting issues from childhood? It is time to address these stresses, that are playing havoc with your mind. Make time to navigate through your concerns through 'Mind Shifting' which will assist you to find inner healing and healthy solutions! Sharing your challenges, will definitely lighten your burden, no-matter what you are experiencing! I look forward to supporting you through your struggles, to find solutions and stability in your life.
Are you struggling with emotional issues?
As a Counsellor and Journey Practitioner, I can assist with depression, anxiety, bereavement or relationship issues. Maybe you have unresolved conflicting issues from childhood? It is time to address these stresses, that are playing havoc with your mind. Make time to navigate through your concerns through 'Mind Shifting' which will assist you to find inner healing and healthy solutions! Sharing your challenges, will definitely lighten your burden, no-matter what you are experiencing! I look forward to supporting you through your struggles, to find solutions and stability in your life.
Feeling uncertain or apprehensive about seeing a professional? That is completely normal. Please know that you have nothing to fear, as I will ensure you feel as comfortable as possible and that this experience is a stress-free one (life is stressful enough!). Our sessions will both challenge and support your mental growth and journey to attain some sense of normal. Allow me to guide you as you face the overwhelming storms of life.
You will kick yourself after a few sessions for not having started sooner. I look forward to working with you.
Reach out today.
Feeling uncertain or apprehensive about seeing a professional? That is completely normal. Please know that you have nothing to fear, as I will ensure you feel as comfortable as possible and that this experience is a stress-free one (life is stressful enough!). Our sessions will both challenge and support your mental growth and journey to attain some sense of normal. Allow me to guide you as you face the overwhelming storms of life.
You will kick yourself after a few sessions for not having started sooner. I look forward to working with you.
Reach out today.
Your story matters. Ilze is based in Bloubergstrand, CPT with a passion for trauma counselling. Her mission is to help adults navigate the emotional complexities of trauma and everyday life. She has a knack for spotting what’s holding someone back and guiding them with compassion toward a clearer path. She believes in the power of Trauma-Informed Care and use evidence-based practices to create a safe and supportive space for growth and mental well-being. She draws from various counselling methods to empower you to discover your inner strength, helping you move forward with new perspective. You deserve to feel heard and understood.
Your story matters. Ilze is based in Bloubergstrand, CPT with a passion for trauma counselling. Her mission is to help adults navigate the emotional complexities of trauma and everyday life. She has a knack for spotting what’s holding someone back and guiding them with compassion toward a clearer path. She believes in the power of Trauma-Informed Care and use evidence-based practices to create a safe and supportive space for growth and mental well-being. She draws from various counselling methods to empower you to discover your inner strength, helping you move forward with new perspective. You deserve to feel heard and understood.
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Profile Introduction
I am a Marriage and Relationship Coach, Bereavement Counsellor, and Workshop Facilitator dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal, grow, and rediscover their strength. Over the years, I’ve guided clients through divorce, relationship struggles, grief, and end‑of‑life transitions, always with a holistic approach that addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of healing.
I believe that many people remain stuck because they don’t understand the deeper reasons behind their pain.
Marriage & Relationship Coaching
Divorce Recovery & Couple Counselling
Grief & Bereavement Support
End‑of‑Life Guidance & Death Doula Services Cancer
Relationships, Bereavement, Couple Counseling, Health Care Guidance,
Profile Introduction
I am a Marriage and Relationship Coach, Bereavement Counsellor, and Workshop Facilitator dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal, grow, and rediscover their strength. Over the years, I’ve guided clients through divorce, relationship struggles, grief, and end‑of‑life transitions, always with a holistic approach that addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of healing.
I believe that many people remain stuck because they don’t understand the deeper reasons behind their pain.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating chronic illness, serious medical diagnoses, or palliative care journeys. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about the future, and need a supportive space to process emotions, make sense of difficult decisions, and regain stability. Many are also caregivers carrying heavy responsibilities. They want compassionate guidance and meaningful conversations that help them find clarity, resilience, and a sense of purpose during challenging times.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating chronic illness, serious medical diagnoses, or palliative care journeys. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about the future, and need a supportive space to process emotions, make sense of difficult decisions, and regain stability. Many are also caregivers carrying heavy responsibilities. They want compassionate guidance and meaningful conversations that help them find clarity, resilience, and a sense of purpose during challenging times.
I am currently not accepting new clients.
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Century City 7441
Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy. I love to teach self mastery.
Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy. I love to teach self mastery.
You do not have to wait until you are in crisis before you reach out to a counsellor. One thing in life that is certain is change and facing challenges. Just navigating normal life transitions can be stressful and overwhelming. 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. We all need that space where we feel safe, we are able to share in confidence and there is no judgment.
You do not have to wait until you are in crisis before you reach out to a counsellor. One thing in life that is certain is change and facing challenges. Just navigating normal life transitions can be stressful and overwhelming. 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. We all need that space where we feel safe, we are able to share in confidence and there is no judgment.
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
I offer a respectful, informal and comfortable but confidential space for individuals, families or groups to explore what is unsaid. The explorations can be in Afrikaans, English or Xhosa. I get on well with a wide spread of people from young to mature and from any gender.
I offer a respectful, informal and comfortable but confidential space for individuals, families or groups to explore what is unsaid. The explorations can be in Afrikaans, English or Xhosa. I get on well with a wide spread of people from young to mature and from any gender.
As a counselor and social worker with nearly 50 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting many individuals, couples and families, through various life transitions and challenges. I strive to help all clients recognize and uncover their resilience, embracing each person’s unique coping mechanisms in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. My work has included extensive support in loss, grief, and bereavement counselling, helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of mourning and healing.
As a counselor and social worker with nearly 50 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting many individuals, couples and families, through various life transitions and challenges. I strive to help all clients recognize and uncover their resilience, embracing each person’s unique coping mechanisms in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. My work has included extensive support in loss, grief, and bereavement counselling, helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of mourning and healing.
My ideal client is usually someone needing professional help for the first time and is hesitant to take that first step. Their needs, issues and goals are usually themselves, their partner, their kids or life in general.
My ideal client is usually someone needing professional help for the first time and is hesitant to take that first step. Their needs, issues and goals are usually themselves, their partner, their kids or life in general.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience in London and Cape Town in both schools and community mental health. My focus is on creating a supportive relationship and offering a space to explore and reflect on a range of experiences and difficulties. I am committed to co-creating dialogue to bring about change and growth whether your needs be for short or long term counselling.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience in London and Cape Town in both schools and community mental health. My focus is on creating a supportive relationship and offering a space to explore and reflect on a range of experiences and difficulties. I am committed to co-creating dialogue to bring about change and growth whether your needs be for short or long term counselling.
Operating from Stellenbosch, nestled in the heart of the historic Cape Winelands, I am an experienced clinical psychologist qualified to diagnose and treat a host of mental health issues. Passionate about working with adolescents, adults, couples and families; services range from managing day-to-day life stresses to treating severe mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. My focus is on working with clients in a way that best suits their unique needs. I am dedicated to providing client-centered interventions within a warm and tranquil setting.
Operating from Stellenbosch, nestled in the heart of the historic Cape Winelands, I am an experienced clinical psychologist qualified to diagnose and treat a host of mental health issues. Passionate about working with adolescents, adults, couples and families; services range from managing day-to-day life stresses to treating severe mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. My focus is on working with clients in a way that best suits their unique needs. I am dedicated to providing client-centered interventions within a warm and tranquil setting.
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.
I offer hypnotherapy in Cape Town and am a qualified Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT). Trained Counsellor - B.Psych Hon and Trauma. Stuck in a constant anxious loop, bombarded with your own negative thoughts - I can't do this, I am not good enough. Self-esteem issues having you constantly apologizing to others and not taking up the space you deserve. Feelings of dread making it difficult to experience life. You want to live life feeling capable, confident, enough, adequate, worthy - this is your birth right. You haven't lost it; it's buried under negative beliefs. Transform yourself to free - you know you deserve it!
I offer hypnotherapy in Cape Town and am a qualified Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT). Trained Counsellor - B.Psych Hon and Trauma. Stuck in a constant anxious loop, bombarded with your own negative thoughts - I can't do this, I am not good enough. Self-esteem issues having you constantly apologizing to others and not taking up the space you deserve. Feelings of dread making it difficult to experience life. You want to live life feeling capable, confident, enough, adequate, worthy - this is your birth right. You haven't lost it; it's buried under negative beliefs. Transform yourself to free - you know you deserve it!
Life may leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. If you find yourself in the middle of a life-transition, crisis or experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, I can help you navigate through that process. I offer a safe space to work through these issues, ultimately leading to a positive and renewed outlook on life, personal growth and healthy relationships.
Life may leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. If you find yourself in the middle of a life-transition, crisis or experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, I can help you navigate through that process. I offer a safe space to work through these issues, ultimately leading to a positive and renewed outlook on life, personal growth and healthy relationships.
I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist. For the past twelve years, I have worked at UCT as well as in my private practice. I am on the provider networks of most medical aids, and can apply for PMB benefits where applicable. I have had the privilege of assisting many clients to find ways to manage the challenges in their lives and to build their resilience. I am a gentle therapist and you can expect a non-judgemental space in which you will hopefully feel comfortable and safe. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am passionate about my work. I also offer online therapy sessions if you prefer this.
I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist. For the past twelve years, I have worked at UCT as well as in my private practice. I am on the provider networks of most medical aids, and can apply for PMB benefits where applicable. I have had the privilege of assisting many clients to find ways to manage the challenges in their lives and to build their resilience. I am a gentle therapist and you can expect a non-judgemental space in which you will hopefully feel comfortable and safe. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am passionate about my work. I also offer online therapy sessions if you prefer this.
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.
Efficient, organised Social Work Proffesional with over 15 years experience in Social Work and a record of working towards very high standards. I have a methodical, analytical client-focussed approach and a strong drive to see things through to completion. I’m very optimistic as to what life has to offer as well as having tremendous drive,I am results orientated and enthusiasm for whatever I do.
Efficient, organised Social Work Proffesional with over 15 years experience in Social Work and a record of working towards very high standards. I have a methodical, analytical client-focussed approach and a strong drive to see things through to completion. I’m very optimistic as to what life has to offer as well as having tremendous drive,I am results orientated and enthusiasm for whatever I do.
Nearby Cancer Counsellors Searches for Sunningdale
- Bellville
- Bloubergstrand
- Cape Town City
- Claremont
- Durbanville
- Kenilworth
- Melkbosstrand
- Milnerton
- Panorama
- Parklands
- Rondebosch
- Table View
Cancer Counsellors
How does cancer affect mental health?
A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.
What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?
The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?
Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counselling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.
How long does cancer therapy typically last?
The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.