Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Woodstock
Drama therapy is an embodied practice that is active and experiential. I have a person-centred approach: radical acceptance, unconditional positive regard with a non-directive stance. I strive to work with the healthy resilience of the individual or group, creating a sense of safety in the present so that personal challenges can be explored in a contained way. Whilst creativity is the foundation for curiosity and expression, the sessions are client led focusing on their preferred mode of expression. The work (with children and adults) is trauma informed and diversity sensitive. Restoring and encouraging agency is ever present
Drama therapy is an embodied practice that is active and experiential. I have a person-centred approach: radical acceptance, unconditional positive regard with a non-directive stance. I strive to work with the healthy resilience of the individual or group, creating a sense of safety in the present so that personal challenges can be explored in a contained way. Whilst creativity is the foundation for curiosity and expression, the sessions are client led focusing on their preferred mode of expression. The work (with children and adults) is trauma informed and diversity sensitive. Restoring and encouraging agency is ever present
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.
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.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands.
I support teenagers and young adults through online counselling that meets them in their own safe space. Working from home, their room, or wherever they feel most comfortable helps reduce pressure and makes it easier to open up. My approach is collaborative, non-judgemental, and focused on practical tools, emotional understanding, and building confidence.
My ideal client is a teenager or young adult who feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or quietly struggling to keep up with life’s demands.
I support teenagers and young adults through online counselling that meets them in their own safe space. Working from home, their room, or wherever they feel most comfortable helps reduce pressure and makes it easier to open up. My approach is collaborative, non-judgemental, and focused on practical tools, emotional understanding, and building confidence.
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!
I work with children and adults experiencing changes in thinking, behaviour, or emotional health. Many are referred for neuropsychological assessment due to conditions like brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, infections, or neurodegenerative diseases. Others seek help with attention, learning, emotional regulation, or adjustment issues. Individuals and families often seek clarity to understand a diagnosis or recent changes better. I provide a thorough, individualised understanding with practical recommendations to support daily functioning and overall well-being.
I work with children and adults experiencing changes in thinking, behaviour, or emotional health. Many are referred for neuropsychological assessment due to conditions like brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, infections, or neurodegenerative diseases. Others seek help with attention, learning, emotional regulation, or adjustment issues. Individuals and families often seek clarity to understand a diagnosis or recent changes better. I provide a thorough, individualised understanding with practical recommendations to support daily functioning and overall well-being.
Many of the people I work with are capable adults or teens who look like they’re coping, but internally feel anxious, stuck, or worn down.
Our sessions allow you to share, unpack, understand your experience and create shifts that extend beyond the counselling room into your daily life. My aim is for you to leave sessions feeling heard and equipped. I am certified in TRE, a body-based method that supports natural stress release
Many of the people I work with are capable adults or teens who look like they’re coping, but internally feel anxious, stuck, or worn down.
Our sessions allow you to share, unpack, understand your experience and create shifts that extend beyond the counselling room into your daily life. My aim is for you to leave sessions feeling heard and equipped. I am certified in TRE, a body-based method that supports natural stress release
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
I have over 4 years' experience in helping adults, teens, couples & families.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
I have over 4 years' experience in helping adults, teens, couples & families.
I strongly believe that everyone deserves quality access to mental healthcare, & I fiercely advocate for my clients. Clients usually come to my practice because something in their inner or outer world isn't working for them, & they are looking for relief, clarity or change. I help them by delivering ethical & evidence-backed counselling techniques to ensure that my clients receive professional & effective counselling. My friendly, outgoing & welcoming nature ensures that clients feel seen, heard, & supported.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
With over 10 years’ counselling experience in NGOs in Cape Town, I specialise in sexual trauma recovery, PTSD, and complex trauma. I offer anxiety and depression counselling and emotional regulation support, both online and in person. I work at a respectful, attuned pace with clients navigating long-term trauma, stress, or identity-related challenges.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
With over 10 years’ counselling experience in NGOs in Cape Town, I specialise in sexual trauma recovery, PTSD, and complex trauma. I offer anxiety and depression counselling and emotional regulation support, both online and in person. I work at a respectful, attuned pace with clients navigating long-term trauma, stress, or identity-related challenges.
I am an experienced therapist and coach, with multiple trainings to support your needs. I started as an art therapist 20 years ago and have actively added to my qualifications and experience. I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I focus on helping you navigate difficult times, and address problem areas with a focus on wellbeing, using resilience coaching and other tools. I work in a Humanistic, Positive Psychology framework, a whole person, strengths-based approach looking at your mental, physical and emotional health needs.
I am an experienced therapist and coach, with multiple trainings to support your needs. I started as an art therapist 20 years ago and have actively added to my qualifications and experience. I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I focus on helping you navigate difficult times, and address problem areas with a focus on wellbeing, using resilience coaching and other tools. I work in a Humanistic, Positive Psychology framework, a whole person, strengths-based approach looking at your mental, physical and emotional health needs.
You might be a child, adolescent, or adult who feels different, out of place, or unsure where you belong.
I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy and comprehensive career assessment and counseling. With a strong understanding of development and the nervous system, I integrate brain-based and relational approaches to support regulation, identity growth, and resilience. Together, we make sense of your patterns and build practical, meaningful change.
You might be a child, adolescent, or adult who feels different, out of place, or unsure where you belong.
I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy and comprehensive career assessment and counseling. With a strong understanding of development and the nervous system, I integrate brain-based and relational approaches to support regulation, identity growth, and resilience. Together, we make sense of your patterns and build practical, meaningful change.
I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs.
My interests includes: Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Depression, Self-Esteem Difficulties, Personality Disorders and Trauma
I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs.
My interests includes: Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Depression, Self-Esteem Difficulties, Personality Disorders and Trauma
This is a neurodiversity-affirming space for children, adolescents and adults, offering a calm, respectful environment where you can unmask and be yourself.
I offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. With 18 years’ experience—first as a social worker and now as a clinical psychologist—I integrate CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to support symptom relief and deeper insight through collaborative care.
This is a neurodiversity-affirming space for children, adolescents and adults, offering a calm, respectful environment where you can unmask and be yourself.
I offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. With 18 years’ experience—first as a social worker and now as a clinical psychologist—I integrate CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to support symptom relief and deeper insight through collaborative care.
Cerise Rabie
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a warm, supportive space to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, build practical coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
I am a Psychologist with a special interest in neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional wellbeing, and identity development. My approach is warm, collaborative, and neuroaffirming, drawing on CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, creative approaches, play-based techniques, and practical skills-building tailored to each person's needs.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a warm, supportive space to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, build practical coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
I am a Psychologist with a special interest in neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional wellbeing, and identity development. My approach is warm, collaborative, and neuroaffirming, drawing on CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, creative approaches, play-based techniques, and practical skills-building tailored to each person's needs.
I offer psychotherapy to adults and teenagers.
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 psychotherapy to adults and teenagers.
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.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
Slindile Mbatha
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I offer in-person &online sessions, individual therapy for adults, older adolescents (16+) and facilitate group sessions.
Taking the step to get therapy can be quite daunting for anyone. It can mean that at times, you may have to work through difficult challenges and painful experiences. My goal is to provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space where every client can safely navigate through key life experiences while also feeling empowered to grow. I’ve worked with clients from many different backgrounds & I aspire for clients know that they are seen no matter the age, race, gender or ability or sexual orientation.
I offer in-person &online sessions, individual therapy for adults, older adolescents (16+) and facilitate group sessions.
Taking the step to get therapy can be quite daunting for anyone. It can mean that at times, you may have to work through difficult challenges and painful experiences. My goal is to provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space where every client can safely navigate through key life experiences while also feeling empowered to grow. I’ve worked with clients from many different backgrounds & I aspire for clients know that they are seen no matter the age, race, gender or ability or sexual orientation.
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I am able to help those seeking extra support, especially in areas such as Grief & Loss, Substance Use, Stress Management, Adult ADHD support and general wellbeing. Change can be difficult to navigate alone, I work with my clients and provide them with the necessary tools to confidently open themselves up to growth and self-discovery. The main focus is to work together to come up with realistic goals, based on their individual needs and life experiences.
I am able to help those seeking extra support, especially in areas such as Grief & Loss, Substance Use, Stress Management, Adult ADHD support and general wellbeing. Change can be difficult to navigate alone, I work with my clients and provide them with the necessary tools to confidently open themselves up to growth and self-discovery. The main focus is to work together to come up with realistic goals, based on their individual needs and life experiences.
I also provide psychometric assessment to children, teenagers and adults in support towards academia and occupation.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck, yet deeply desires healing and growth. They want a safe space to be heard and supported so they can build confidence, healthier relationships, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I also provide psychometric assessment to children, teenagers and adults in support towards academia and occupation.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck, yet deeply desires healing and growth. They want a safe space to be heard and supported so they can build confidence, healthier relationships, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Nearby Teens Counsellors Searches for Woodstock
- Cape Town City
- Gardens
- Green Point
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Oranjezicht
- Pinelands
- Rondebosch
- Rosebank
- Tamboerskloof
- Vredehoek
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.