Female Therapists in Thornton, WC
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
People can feel overwhelmed at times by the daily stress of life and problems can seem insurmountable. Speaking to a trained Counsellor like me can help you overcome life's challenges and help you make positive changes in your life and relationships.
Counselling is my life purpose. Whilst working in Corporate Human Resources, I engaged many who had mental health challenges, felt misunderstood & lacked support in their environment. I have empathised, listened to & supported those who shared their concerns, dreams & challenges esp. when they did not exp. fulfillment at work. Helping clients to find their life purpose may reduce symptoms relating to mental health conditions & bring about change that will impact them, their families & communities. Other interests include: Supporting Individuals who are in Toxic Relationships, GBV, End of Life Process, Dementia, Dealing with Change.
Counselling is my life purpose. Whilst working in Corporate Human Resources, I engaged many who had mental health challenges, felt misunderstood & lacked support in their environment. I have empathised, listened to & supported those who shared their concerns, dreams & challenges esp. when they did not exp. fulfillment at work. Helping clients to find their life purpose may reduce symptoms relating to mental health conditions & bring about change that will impact them, their families & communities. Other interests include: Supporting Individuals who are in Toxic Relationships, GBV, End of Life Process, Dementia, Dealing with Change.
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
It takes courage to look within and to consider the experiences, relationships and ways of coping that cause you to feel stuck or in pain. The purpose of psychotherapy is to support you in the process of deepening your self-knowledge and to grow your ability to bear life’s challenges. While living with awareness is not always easy, it can mean a life filled with a greater sense of meaning, wellbeing, and peace. Please feel free to email me at charli@charlipunt.co.za to enquire about an appointment. For more information you can also visit my website: www.charlipunt.co.za
It takes courage to look within and to consider the experiences, relationships and ways of coping that cause you to feel stuck or in pain. The purpose of psychotherapy is to support you in the process of deepening your self-knowledge and to grow your ability to bear life’s challenges. While living with awareness is not always easy, it can mean a life filled with a greater sense of meaning, wellbeing, and peace. Please feel free to email me at charli@charlipunt.co.za to enquire about an appointment. For more information you can also visit my website: www.charlipunt.co.za
Melissa van Hal
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
14 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Pause and Connect. Do you ever feel like life’s winding roads could use a supportive guide? I offer specialised wellness counselling to help you tune into you, find steadiness in change, and develop practical, proactive strategies for daily life. Through an integrative and supportive approach, we navigate life’s transitions in a way that feels grounded and meaningful, progressing in the wellness process with confidence in a direction for you.
Pause and Connect. Do you ever feel like life’s winding roads could use a supportive guide? I offer specialised wellness counselling to help you tune into you, find steadiness in change, and develop practical, proactive strategies for daily life. Through an integrative and supportive approach, we navigate life’s transitions in a way that feels grounded and meaningful, progressing in the wellness process with confidence in a direction for you.
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Feeling disconnected in your relationship? Stuck in the same frustrating cycles? I help individuals and couples break free from unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and rebuild strong, meaningful connections—with themselves, their partners, families, and colleagues.
Do conversations turn into conflicts? Do you struggle with setting boundaries or saying "no" when you need to? Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of dysfunctional thinking and communication patterns, develop effective conflict resolution skills, and learn how to repair and strengthen relationships.
Feeling disconnected in your relationship? Stuck in the same frustrating cycles? I help individuals and couples break free from unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and rebuild strong, meaningful connections—with themselves, their partners, families, and colleagues.
Do conversations turn into conflicts? Do you struggle with setting boundaries or saying "no" when you need to? Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of dysfunctional thinking and communication patterns, develop effective conflict resolution skills, and learn how to repair and strengthen relationships.
I am a registered neuropsychologist based in Cape Town, committed to supporting individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges that come with neurological conditions. I believe that compassionate, evidence-based care can lighten the load of illness and help patients move forward with greater understanding and support.
I am a registered neuropsychologist based in Cape Town, committed to supporting individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges that come with neurological conditions. I believe that compassionate, evidence-based care can lighten the load of illness and help patients move forward with greater understanding and support.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for—and receive—support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
Being human is hard. Perhaps you’re wrestling with grief after a loss, struggling to adapt to big life changes, or feeling the weight of anxiety, dread, sadness, or heartbreak. You might find yourself alone in a crowded room, uncertain of how to express your needs or maintain meaningful connections. You want relief from the relentless inner critic, clarity on the next step, and the confidence to ask for—and receive—support. Ultimately, you’re craving a sense of stability, self‑understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s twists and turns without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
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 provide a space for clients to feel safe and to allow them to loosen their defences they needed to protect themselves and to understand their inner world and change old repetitive and obstructive patterns of being and relating. My focus is in working with young and older adults. I also include expressive therapy approaches, where needed, as a means to access emotions and experiences that are difficult to verbalise.
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 provide a space for clients to feel safe and to allow them to loosen their defences they needed to protect themselves and to understand their inner world and change old repetitive and obstructive patterns of being and relating. My focus is in working with young and older adults. I also include expressive therapy approaches, where needed, as a means to access emotions and experiences that are difficult to verbalise.
Are you experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, ranging from general anxiety which you can't pinpoint, to full on attacks that make you feel as though you are dying? Do you have relationship issues with a family member or loved one, so you feel unappreciated or disrespected? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused, or perhaps you question decisions you made? Does an incident in your past prevent you from moving forward? Do you feel intimidated by life in general, or by the people around you? Are you experiencing burnout and you don't know where to turn? I can help you!
Are you experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, ranging from general anxiety which you can't pinpoint, to full on attacks that make you feel as though you are dying? Do you have relationship issues with a family member or loved one, so you feel unappreciated or disrespected? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused, or perhaps you question decisions you made? Does an incident in your past prevent you from moving forward? Do you feel intimidated by life in general, or by the people around you? Are you experiencing burnout and you don't know where to turn? I can help you!
I strive to help each client develop self-understanding and to make changes in their life. Change happens in life, but we are not always equipped with the tools to adapt to change. These change may have taken place in childhoods, adolescence or adulthood. It may have been a gradual or sudden change. I help my clients to adapt to their 'new normal' without judgement. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning.
I strive to help each client develop self-understanding and to make changes in their life. Change happens in life, but we are not always equipped with the tools to adapt to change. These change may have taken place in childhoods, adolescence or adulthood. It may have been a gradual or sudden change. I help my clients to adapt to their 'new normal' without judgement. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning.
Hi. I have been in practice for 33 years and continue to be passionate about what I do. I work with high functioning adults using a form of Psychotherapy which I have developed called Therapeutic Coaching. I am interactive in my approach whilst having been trained as a Depth Psychologist. What this means is that I am trained to identify my clients' underlying issues, childhood traumas, depression, anxiety etc. but work in a very interactive way in dealing with these. I work with individuals as well as with couples and have a reputation for working successfully with challenging couples who are in crisis.
Hi. I have been in practice for 33 years and continue to be passionate about what I do. I work with high functioning adults using a form of Psychotherapy which I have developed called Therapeutic Coaching. I am interactive in my approach whilst having been trained as a Depth Psychologist. What this means is that I am trained to identify my clients' underlying issues, childhood traumas, depression, anxiety etc. but work in a very interactive way in dealing with these. I work with individuals as well as with couples and have a reputation for working successfully with challenging couples who are in crisis.
I believe that people are complex and that it is important to understand how they interact within themselves and with the wider environment. I aim to understand how clients are impacted by various factors such as biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental. My aim is to build an understanding and collaborative relationship with my clients as well as tailoring therapy to the needs of my clients.
I believe that people are complex and that it is important to understand how they interact within themselves and with the wider environment. I aim to understand how clients are impacted by various factors such as biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental. My aim is to build an understanding and collaborative relationship with my clients as well as tailoring therapy to the needs of my clients.
My practice focuses on adult individual therapy. I believe that human beings have an inherent need to connect with others. When these connections and ways in which we relate to others are challenged or compromised it can often lead to psychological pain. Psychological and emotional difficulties in turn may translate into mental health issues. Hence, the core of my therapeutic approach is to develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients where corrective experiences or new ways of relating can occur.
My practice focuses on adult individual therapy. I believe that human beings have an inherent need to connect with others. When these connections and ways in which we relate to others are challenged or compromised it can often lead to psychological pain. Psychological and emotional difficulties in turn may translate into mental health issues. Hence, the core of my therapeutic approach is to develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients where corrective experiences or new ways of relating can occur.
Your story matters. Ilze is based in Cape Town 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, understood & empowered.
Your story matters. Ilze is based in Cape Town 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, understood & empowered.
I qualified as a Educational Psychologist from the University of Pretoria and registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I am the founder of Psychological Services and Wellbeing which is a psychological private practice that provides Psychological wellbeing as well as Learning Support services. I work with a team of Psychologists; Educational, Counselling, Clinical and Industrial psychologists as well as Learning Support professionals
I qualified as a Educational Psychologist from the University of Pretoria and registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I am the founder of Psychological Services and Wellbeing which is a psychological private practice that provides Psychological wellbeing as well as Learning Support services. I work with a team of Psychologists; Educational, Counselling, Clinical and Industrial psychologists as well as Learning Support professionals
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.
I am a mature counselor who previously had an established career as a Solo artist. I have a desire to counsel clients who are broken, lonely and has feelings of hopelessness. I focus on healthy self esteems from very young. As I believe that a healthy self esteem is the vehicle that navigates us to our desires in life.
I am a mature counselor who previously had an established career as a Solo artist. I have a desire to counsel clients who are broken, lonely and has feelings of hopelessness. I focus on healthy self esteems from very young. As I believe that a healthy self esteem is the vehicle that navigates us to our desires in life.
How is your internal environment? Are you stressed out by the incessant demands life is placing on you? Are you living on autopilot in order to cope, never feeling like you are truly alive? Is your mind full of anxious, negative, self-defeating thoughts & self-talk? Are you tossed about by waves of emotion, reacting to life, leaving you feeling regretful & distressed? How are your energy levels? And your body? Is it well or can you feel the impact of prolonged stress? How are your relationships? How would it be to feel different? To feel energetic & alive. To have choices. To enjoy peace in your relationships with yourself & others?
How is your internal environment? Are you stressed out by the incessant demands life is placing on you? Are you living on autopilot in order to cope, never feeling like you are truly alive? Is your mind full of anxious, negative, self-defeating thoughts & self-talk? Are you tossed about by waves of emotion, reacting to life, leaving you feeling regretful & distressed? How are your energy levels? And your body? Is it well or can you feel the impact of prolonged stress? How are your relationships? How would it be to feel different? To feel energetic & alive. To have choices. To enjoy peace in your relationships with yourself & others?
I am an experienced and empathic integrative counsellor with a bias towards attachment-based and narrative approaches. I have special interest in the areas of grief and loss, trauma (arising from physical/sexual/emotional neglect, abuse and/or betrayal), and couples/relationship work. I counsel adults of all ages, and practice from rooms in Claremont, and at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town's CBD.
I am an experienced and empathic integrative counsellor with a bias towards attachment-based and narrative approaches. I have special interest in the areas of grief and loss, trauma (arising from physical/sexual/emotional neglect, abuse and/or betrayal), and couples/relationship work. I counsel adults of all ages, and practice from rooms in Claremont, and at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town's CBD.
Nearby Female Counsellors Searches for Thornton
- Bishopscourt
- Bothasig
- Century City
- Edgemead
- Goodwood
- Kirstenbosch
- Monte Vista
- N1 City
- Panorama
- Parow
- Pinelands
- Plattekloof
Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.