Depression Therapists in Windsor Park
I am a Counselling Psychologist, currently working in private practice. I have supervised professional experience in therapy, including individual therapy with adolescents and adults, couple counselling with adults, and play therapy with children. Various issues are addressed in therapy, encompassing developmental challenges, stress, emotional distress, mental health disorders, and relationship challenges. I believe in the wholistic development of a person and follow an integrative approach to psychotherapy specifically tailored for each individual client.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, currently working in private practice. I have supervised professional experience in therapy, including individual therapy with adolescents and adults, couple counselling with adults, and play therapy with children. Various issues are addressed in therapy, encompassing developmental challenges, stress, emotional distress, mental health disorders, and relationship challenges. I believe in the wholistic development of a person and follow an integrative approach to psychotherapy specifically tailored for each individual client.
No matter where you're starting, therapy with us is about creating space for what’s real and working to what's possible . Welcome, I’m Cindy-Lee Visagie, a counsellor who walks alongside children, adults, teens, and couples navigating trauma, burnout, grief, and relationship challenges. I partner with wellness-focused companies to support high-stress teams through therapy and debriefing. My integrative approach blends narrative therapy, solution-focused work, and faith-based support (if welcomed). My style is direct but warm, structured yet flexible — always attuned to your story..
No matter where you're starting, therapy with us is about creating space for what’s real and working to what's possible . Welcome, I’m Cindy-Lee Visagie, a counsellor who walks alongside children, adults, teens, and couples navigating trauma, burnout, grief, and relationship challenges. I partner with wellness-focused companies to support high-stress teams through therapy and debriefing. My integrative approach blends narrative therapy, solution-focused work, and faith-based support (if welcomed). My style is direct but warm, structured yet flexible — always attuned to your story..
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I am a Clinical and Neuropsychologist with passion for adult mental health. Navigating life’s challenges often requires both compassion and experience. My approach to therapy is holistic and aim to create a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals and families are equipped with tools and understanding to navigate life’s challenges
I am a Clinical and Neuropsychologist with passion for adult mental health. Navigating life’s challenges often requires both compassion and experience. My approach to therapy is holistic and aim to create a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals and families are equipped with tools and understanding to navigate life’s challenges
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, bereavement, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems.
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.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, bereavement, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems.
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.
Life presents all of us with complex challenges which are sometimes difficult to manage. E.g. what may be troubling is a recent interpersonal difficulty, or perhaps something unpleasant has happened or is still happening in your workplace (or school/college/university). You may have lost someone you were close to, or perhaps you were the victim of a crime. Alternatively, what may be troubling may be of a more long-standing nature, causing unresolved unhappiness. Or you may feel that life could be more fulfilling than it has been up to now, that it could be a happier, richer experience, with a sense of more well-being and freedom.
Life presents all of us with complex challenges which are sometimes difficult to manage. E.g. what may be troubling is a recent interpersonal difficulty, or perhaps something unpleasant has happened or is still happening in your workplace (or school/college/university). You may have lost someone you were close to, or perhaps you were the victim of a crime. Alternatively, what may be troubling may be of a more long-standing nature, causing unresolved unhappiness. Or you may feel that life could be more fulfilling than it has been up to now, that it could be a happier, richer experience, with a sense of more well-being and freedom.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depressive symptoms?
I want you to know it's ok not to be ok and your journey to well being will be uniquely yours. 'Wellness' is different for everyone. I would like to walk alongside you and champion you on as you get back up on your feet.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depressive symptoms?
I want you to know it's ok not to be ok and your journey to well being will be uniquely yours. 'Wellness' is different for everyone. I would like to walk alongside you and champion you on as you get back up on your feet.
Hi, I'm Tara. I am a counsellor registered with the ASCHP (Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners) as a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I have a deep passion for assisting individuals, couples and teens in their journeys of healing, connection, processing and self discovery.
Hi, I'm Tara. I am a counsellor registered with the ASCHP (Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners) as a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. I have a deep passion for assisting individuals, couples and teens in their journeys of healing, connection, processing and self discovery.
For anxiety and depression, I primarily use Metacognitive Therapy (MCT).
Each session is collaborative, compassionate and tailored to your individual needs. Together we aim to develop new insights, strengthen resilience and create meaningful, lasting change.
For anxiety and depression, I primarily use Metacognitive Therapy (MCT).
Each session is collaborative, compassionate and tailored to your individual needs. Together we aim to develop new insights, strengthen resilience and create meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression.
I am an art therapist, grief educator and therapeutic/ care coach with multiple qualifications and wide experience. I offer a mix of tools and integrative practices that are all beneficial for working through difficulties. I offer a calm, person-centered and welcoming space, providing gentle support to help you improve your health and quality of life.
I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression.
I am an art therapist, grief educator and therapeutic/ care coach with multiple qualifications and wide experience. I offer a mix of tools and integrative practices that are all beneficial for working through difficulties. I offer a calm, person-centered and welcoming space, providing gentle support to help you improve your health and quality of life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA and EAPA-SA. I have 20 years of diverse clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups and organisations in both private and public sectors and with student wellness services at the tertiary level. I have consulted for the University of Cape Town for 9 years and in 2017, I co-founded Impilo Consulting, which is a specialist organisational development and support consultancy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA and EAPA-SA. I have 20 years of diverse clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups and organisations in both private and public sectors and with student wellness services at the tertiary level. I have consulted for the University of Cape Town for 9 years and in 2017, I co-founded Impilo Consulting, which is a specialist organisational development and support consultancy.
Feeling overly anxious all the time, depressed and disconnected, yet still showing up to all your responsibilities?
I help individuals become their best selves through doing deep emotional work, reconnecting with their inner passions and strengths, and gaining a deeper level of self-awareness. I make use of science-based tools and practical ways of achieving this. I can assist individuals virtually as well as in-person. I thrive on seeing others thrive!
Feeling overly anxious all the time, depressed and disconnected, yet still showing up to all your responsibilities?
I help individuals become their best selves through doing deep emotional work, reconnecting with their inner passions and strengths, and gaining a deeper level of self-awareness. I make use of science-based tools and practical ways of achieving this. I can assist individuals virtually as well as in-person. I thrive on seeing others thrive!
I create a warm, supportive environment where we can work together. My therapeutic approach uniquely blends evidence-based psychological methods with mindfulness practices when appropriate, offering a holistic path to healing and growth. My deep appreciation for individual differences, allows me to tailor interventions that respect each client's unique journey and goals. Assessment services are designed to provide comprehensive, in-depth evaluations. My goal is to transform assessment insights into actionable strategies, empowering individuals, families, and educational professionals to support learning and personal development.
I create a warm, supportive environment where we can work together. My therapeutic approach uniquely blends evidence-based psychological methods with mindfulness practices when appropriate, offering a holistic path to healing and growth. My deep appreciation for individual differences, allows me to tailor interventions that respect each client's unique journey and goals. Assessment services are designed to provide comprehensive, in-depth evaluations. My goal is to transform assessment insights into actionable strategies, empowering individuals, families, and educational professionals to support learning and personal development.
I work with men, women and teens struggling with relationships, trauma, addiction, burnout, anxiety, depression and chronic illness.
I support adolescents and adults facing difficulties through an integrated and trauma-informed perspective. Integrating counselling with other modalities, such as somatic work, guided meditation and visualisation, art and creative tools.
I work with men, women and teens struggling with relationships, trauma, addiction, burnout, anxiety, depression and chronic illness.
I support adolescents and adults facing difficulties through an integrated and trauma-informed perspective. Integrating counselling with other modalities, such as somatic work, guided meditation and visualisation, art and creative tools.
depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care.
As memoir-writer of "The Dandelion Diary: The Tricky Art of Walking" ( A Story of finding hope within the pain of adversity & using a wheelchair), I'll help you craft your own STORY of finding resilience and POWER. Grow your story through expressive arts eg. collage, narrative, drama & dance which build self-esteem & have great neuropsychological benefits...
depression, grief & PTSD are embraced in a spirit of unconditional care.
As memoir-writer of "The Dandelion Diary: The Tricky Art of Walking" ( A Story of finding hope within the pain of adversity & using a wheelchair), I'll help you craft your own STORY of finding resilience and POWER. Grow your story through expressive arts eg. collage, narrative, drama & dance which build self-esteem & have great neuropsychological benefits...
The clients I tend to work with are thoughtful, capable adults who have often been carrying a great deal for a long time. They are not looking for quick fixes, but for a space where they can slow down, reflect, and better understand what they are experiencing. Their goals are often to regain clarity, develop healthier ways of responding to stress, and feel more grounded in their lives and relationships. At the heart of this work is the need to feel heard, make sense of difficult experiences, and reconnect with a stronger, more compassionate sense of self.
The clients I tend to work with are thoughtful, capable adults who have often been carrying a great deal for a long time. They are not looking for quick fixes, but for a space where they can slow down, reflect, and better understand what they are experiencing. Their goals are often to regain clarity, develop healthier ways of responding to stress, and feel more grounded in their lives and relationships. At the heart of this work is the need to feel heard, make sense of difficult experiences, and reconnect with a stronger, more compassionate sense of self.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize.
My focus is on clients who want to heal and grow. It is a proactive, solution-focused approach, that leads to empowerment of the client. It is a process that involves the commitment of both the therapist and the client, to break patterns and shift thinking and behavior, so that the client can be freed from emotional pain. Together we co-create a new reality.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize.
My focus is on clients who want to heal and grow. It is a proactive, solution-focused approach, that leads to empowerment of the client. It is a process that involves the commitment of both the therapist and the client, to break patterns and shift thinking and behavior, so that the client can be freed from emotional pain. Together we co-create a new reality.
Based on the need of the client, CBT and Impact Therapy approaches are powerful therapy modalities that I use to work with depression, anxiety and other psychosocial life challenges.
In dealing with life's challenges and pressures people may often find themselves feeling demotivated, discouraged and stuck. The demands of different life roles and multiple responsibilities may often lead to high stress levels and even a sense of burnout. Through counselling and therapy life challenges can be explored, and through a problem solving and impactful approach it could bring about solutions to foster new resilience, wellbeing and meaning.
Based on the need of the client, CBT and Impact Therapy approaches are powerful therapy modalities that I use to work with depression, anxiety and other psychosocial life challenges.
In dealing with life's challenges and pressures people may often find themselves feeling demotivated, discouraged and stuck. The demands of different life roles and multiple responsibilities may often lead to high stress levels and even a sense of burnout. Through counselling and therapy life challenges can be explored, and through a problem solving and impactful approach it could bring about solutions to foster new resilience, wellbeing and meaning.
I work with a wide range of presenting problems such as Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, Social and Adjustment Disorders, Bereavement & Suicide, Managing emotions such as anger, relationship dynamics & a variety of psychosocial stressors.
I work together with the client to identify stressors, already existing coping techniques that have been utilized, compare healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms and techniques & working through presenting thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
I work with a wide range of presenting problems such as Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, Social and Adjustment Disorders, Bereavement & Suicide, Managing emotions such as anger, relationship dynamics & a variety of psychosocial stressors.
I work together with the client to identify stressors, already existing coping techniques that have been utilized, compare healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms and techniques & working through presenting thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Towards well-being and mental health: Below the surface is depth in our human experience -in ourselves and each other. How can we listen to this more? Being aware of one's needs and feelings, next to others', with calm assertiveness, centered in warm-hearted values is arguably one useful way. Briefer work available over a few sessions, or longer-term meetings. Sessions are scheduled according patients' own needs and pace. Being conscious of one's feelings, contemplations and values is arguably useful, and is central to therapy. I try to provide a down-to-earth, respectful and encouraging psychotherapy atmosphere.
Towards well-being and mental health: Below the surface is depth in our human experience -in ourselves and each other. How can we listen to this more? Being aware of one's needs and feelings, next to others', with calm assertiveness, centered in warm-hearted values is arguably one useful way. Briefer work available over a few sessions, or longer-term meetings. Sessions are scheduled according patients' own needs and pace. Being conscious of one's feelings, contemplations and values is arguably useful, and is central to therapy. I try to provide a down-to-earth, respectful and encouraging psychotherapy atmosphere.
Nearby Depression Counsellors Searches for Windsor Park
- Bellville
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- Durbanville
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- Panorama
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- Welgemoed
Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.