Men's Issues Therapists in Woodstock

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Paul Morris
General Counsellor, MA
3 Endorsed
Woodstock 7925
No problem or difficulty you are experiencing is too small or too big to work on with me in your counselling sessions. Talking about it in a safe, confidential and non-judgement space helps. While the past is important, life is about the present. Gestalt work emphasises what happens in the present moment and what this might mean for you. I work holistically to help you raise your awareness about yourself. This takes into account the mind, body and spirit as well as the context of your life. I work in person, online and in the outdoors on request.
No problem or difficulty you are experiencing is too small or too big to work on with me in your counselling sessions. Talking about it in a safe, confidential and non-judgement space helps. While the past is important, life is about the present. Gestalt work emphasises what happens in the present moment and what this might mean for you. I work holistically to help you raise your awareness about yourself. This takes into account the mind, body and spirit as well as the context of your life. I work in person, online and in the outdoors on request.
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Jandré van der Merwe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Woodstock 7915
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
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Waseem Hoosain Hawa
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
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David Arnot
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Serves Area
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.
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Paul Brusser
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection to clients. We are all human. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
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Wild Hearts Counselling
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey back home to yourself. I accompany people as they deal with life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, identity crises, suicide, burnout and trauma, from age 13 and up. To heal is to make whole again. It is calling back all the parts of ourselves that have been lost and exiled, tending to the old wounds, and coming alive to what we have inside of us. It is discovering all of who we are, and finding meaning in all of who we are.
I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey back home to yourself. I accompany people as they deal with life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, identity crises, suicide, burnout and trauma, from age 13 and up. To heal is to make whole again. It is calling back all the parts of ourselves that have been lost and exiled, tending to the old wounds, and coming alive to what we have inside of us. It is discovering all of who we are, and finding meaning in all of who we are.
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Johan Opperman
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Bellville 7530
Mutual respect is one of the qualities I regard as an important element of the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with adults (men and woman) from any cultural background. Languages I am proficient in includes Afrikaans and English. We all experience challenges through our life’s journey and sometimes they become obstacles that are seemingly unbearable or impossible to overcome. Especially when the issue(s) are not concrete and difficult to articulate. Together we can evaluate and identify them, in order to address and find a process suitable to alleviate the hurt and suffering.
Mutual respect is one of the qualities I regard as an important element of the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with adults (men and woman) from any cultural background. Languages I am proficient in includes Afrikaans and English. We all experience challenges through our life’s journey and sometimes they become obstacles that are seemingly unbearable or impossible to overcome. Especially when the issue(s) are not concrete and difficult to articulate. Together we can evaluate and identify them, in order to address and find a process suitable to alleviate the hurt and suffering.
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Jordan Kidwell
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
4 Endorsed
Sea Point 8005
Although I provide psychological support and intervention to most adults who present with a variety of challenges and concerns, I have special interest in supporting younger males struggling with regulating anger, emotions, and interpersonal effectiveness. However, I continue to provide psychological intervention for challenges such as grief, stress, trauma, life transitions, adjustment, etc. I also provide psychometric assessments to children, teenagers, and adults with an orientation towards academia and occupation.
Although I provide psychological support and intervention to most adults who present with a variety of challenges and concerns, I have special interest in supporting younger males struggling with regulating anger, emotions, and interpersonal effectiveness. However, I continue to provide psychological intervention for challenges such as grief, stress, trauma, life transitions, adjustment, etc. I also provide psychometric assessments to children, teenagers, and adults with an orientation towards academia and occupation.
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Carel Pj Mouton
Social Worker, MA
Serves Area
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
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Ruan Swanepoel
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
I support adults and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, identity exploration, confidence, purpose, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. I also have extensive experience supporting career-focused clients with career planning, decision-making, professional confidence, and coaching. Sessions are tailored, practical, and supportive, with flexible online and selected after-hours availability.
I support adults and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, identity exploration, confidence, purpose, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. I also have extensive experience supporting career-focused clients with career planning, decision-making, professional confidence, and coaching. Sessions are tailored, practical, and supportive, with flexible online and selected after-hours availability.
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Photo of Kobus Fourie, Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Kobus Fourie
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Serves Area
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
Past Hurts Men and Women, Young Men in need of healing.
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Trevor Hall
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Sea Point 8060
Life stressors seem to be amplified at the moment, while anxiety and depression are on the rise. Issues of mental health do not have to be dealt with on one's own. A psychotherapy process can offer support by exploring issues, unlearning destructive patterns and creatively replacing them with ones that promote well-being.
Life stressors seem to be amplified at the moment, while anxiety and depression are on the rise. Issues of mental health do not have to be dealt with on one's own. A psychotherapy process can offer support by exploring issues, unlearning destructive patterns and creatively replacing them with ones that promote well-being.
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Photo of Dave Starke, General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Dave Starke
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Kalk Bay 7990
I work with clients from a wide range of contexts who are seeking help with challenges in their work, personal and relationaship spaces. My process invites clients to conceptualize how their future lives may be different to their current lives and then seek resources and tools to help them reach their desired outcome. Oftentimes when we are experiencing difficulty or dysregulation, we forget that we are the experts in our own lives and I help clients to regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their inner resilience.
I work with clients from a wide range of contexts who are seeking help with challenges in their work, personal and relationaship spaces. My process invites clients to conceptualize how their future lives may be different to their current lives and then seek resources and tools to help them reach their desired outcome. Oftentimes when we are experiencing difficulty or dysregulation, we forget that we are the experts in our own lives and I help clients to regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their inner resilience.
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Mike de Freitas
General Counsellor, PhD
As a certified pastoral therapist, I guide individuals and couples to understand and heal their past, recognize and change present negative behaviour patterns, and cope with overwhelming stress and busyness, as well as motivation and addiction issues. I help people rediscover dreams and attain an inspired vision of the future, equipping them to start strategically living this future now.
As a certified pastoral therapist, I guide individuals and couples to understand and heal their past, recognize and change present negative behaviour patterns, and cope with overwhelming stress and busyness, as well as motivation and addiction issues. I help people rediscover dreams and attain an inspired vision of the future, equipping them to start strategically living this future now.
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Photo of Chantal Fowler, Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Chantal Fowler
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Sea Point 8060
I imagine someone who understands that we cannot avoid emotional pain and suffering in life, as these are both an intrinsic part of the human condition. I enjoy working with people who seek to find ways to continue to find positive meaning and to get the most out of life despite the inevitable difficulties that life may throw their way.
I imagine someone who understands that we cannot avoid emotional pain and suffering in life, as these are both an intrinsic part of the human condition. I enjoy working with people who seek to find ways to continue to find positive meaning and to get the most out of life despite the inevitable difficulties that life may throw their way.
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Photo of Steven Garbman, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Steven Garbman
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Sea Point 8060
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
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Dr. Marelize Swart
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Are you successful in your career and other areas of your life and yet feel sexually unfulfilled and stuck?
Are you successful in your career and other areas of your life and yet feel sexually unfulfilled and stuck?
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Photo of Jason Bantjes, Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Jason Bantjes
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
I have more than 20 years’ experience providing psychotherapeutic services to adolescents and young adults. I am interested in the promotion of psychological health and in providing support to individuals who are adjusting to stressful circumstances, struggling with relationships, or experiencing problems with stress and symptoms of depression. I also work in the area of health and sport psychology, to promote optimal wellbeing and peak performance.
I have more than 20 years’ experience providing psychotherapeutic services to adolescents and young adults. I am interested in the promotion of psychological health and in providing support to individuals who are adjusting to stressful circumstances, struggling with relationships, or experiencing problems with stress and symptoms of depression. I also work in the area of health and sport psychology, to promote optimal wellbeing and peak performance.
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Photo of Laila Kramer, General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Laila Kramer
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'. If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you. I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years. I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology . Love and patience isn't enough.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'. If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you. I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years. I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology . Love and patience isn't enough.
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Janine Doerheit
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Capri 7975
Life is full of challenges, transitions, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating relationship dynamics, supporting an adolescent, or adjusting to parenthood, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions can make all the difference. Janine offers professional and compassionate counselling with a client-centred approach, she creates a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, gain deeper insights, and develop practical strategies for healing. Helping you navigate this crazy thing called life!
Life is full of challenges, transitions, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating relationship dynamics, supporting an adolescent, or adjusting to parenthood, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions can make all the difference. Janine offers professional and compassionate counselling with a client-centred approach, she creates a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, gain deeper insights, and develop practical strategies for healing. Helping you navigate this crazy thing called life!
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Men's Issues Counsellors
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.

How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.

What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.