Addiction Therapists in Wynberg
My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change.
I offer an understanding, experienced and professional perspective where reflection, meaning and effort are encouraged. With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you. Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and
My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change.
I offer an understanding, experienced and professional perspective where reflection, meaning and effort are encouraged. With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you. Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and
I work with anyone who is looking to make a positive change in their lives. Counselling is a collaborative process where I hold the space for people to gain new insight into who and how they are, and then to work together to find better ways of navigating life's challenges that are practical, sustainable, and are rooted in a place of self-love.
I work with anyone who is looking to make a positive change in their lives. Counselling is a collaborative process where I hold the space for people to gain new insight into who and how they are, and then to work together to find better ways of navigating life's challenges that are practical, sustainable, and are rooted in a place of self-love.
My approach is holistic and integrative, connecting emotional, physical and social wellbeing. I draw on CBT, person-centred and mindfulness-based methods, tailoring each session to individual needs.
Clients seek counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem or life’s pressures, seeking a safe space to understand their emotions.
Whether an adolescent facing school, family or emotional challenges, or an adult seeking stability, my ideal client values collaboration and aims to build insight, resilience and practical coping skills for long-term wellbeing.
My approach is holistic and integrative, connecting emotional, physical and social wellbeing. I draw on CBT, person-centred and mindfulness-based methods, tailoring each session to individual needs.
Clients seek counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem or life’s pressures, seeking a safe space to understand their emotions.
Whether an adolescent facing school, family or emotional challenges, or an adult seeking stability, my ideal client values collaboration and aims to build insight, resilience and practical coping skills for long-term wellbeing.
It is a natural thing to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life happens, which often leads to emotional distress. Allow me to take you on a transformational journey where you are able to resolve issues causing distress and work towards a better you.
It is a natural thing to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves. But life happens, which often leads to emotional distress. Allow me to take you on a transformational journey where you are able to resolve issues causing distress and work towards a better you.
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are.
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are.
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
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.
Whatever brings you here, making the decision to come to therapy, choosing a psychologist, and starting the therapeutic journey can be daunting. Well done on taking the first step. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have a special interest in sandplay therapy and the expressive arts therapies.
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.
Whatever brings you here, making the decision to come to therapy, choosing a psychologist, and starting the therapeutic journey can be daunting. Well done on taking the first step. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have a special interest in sandplay therapy and the expressive arts therapies.
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I aim to provide a safe and warm space where individuals who are experiencing challenges feel comfortable to share, explore and move toward self-knowledge and personal growth. The most helpful therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one and my goal is to collaborate with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their situations so that they can create a more fulfilled life.
I aim to provide a safe and warm space where individuals who are experiencing challenges feel comfortable to share, explore and move toward self-knowledge and personal growth. The most helpful therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one and my goal is to collaborate with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their situations so that they can create a more fulfilled life.
I want to work with individuals who are going through a difficult life challenge, like mental health challenges, substance use, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, those who are seeking to grow and better themselves.
I have 13 years experience as a social worker. I have intensive experience in individual- and family counselling. I also have experience in addiction counselling. I have a post graduate diploma in addiction care.
I want to work with individuals who are going through a difficult life challenge, like mental health challenges, substance use, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, those who are seeking to grow and better themselves.
I have 13 years experience as a social worker. I have intensive experience in individual- and family counselling. I also have experience in addiction counselling. I have a post graduate diploma in addiction care.
Need help with major life transitions, struggling with overwhelming emotions and situations? Or are you needing support with mental health issues related to symptoms of anxiety, depression or other conditions?
Need help with major life transitions, struggling with overwhelming emotions and situations? Or are you needing support with mental health issues related to symptoms of anxiety, depression or other conditions?
My areas of interest include addiction, eating disorders, treating deep seated trauma, and couple counselling.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
My areas of interest include addiction, eating disorders, treating deep seated trauma, and couple counselling.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
I listen to those in distress. We talk, explore, question, discuss and share. The space created permits insight, relief, catharsis, protest, acceptance, adaptation and options..... Psycho-sexual therapy is offered for people that present with problems of a sexual nature.
I listen to those in distress. We talk, explore, question, discuss and share. The space created permits insight, relief, catharsis, protest, acceptance, adaptation and options..... Psycho-sexual therapy is offered for people that present with problems of a sexual nature.
I treat a wide range of clinical diagnoses, including addiction, gaming and gambling disorders.
Hi, I'm Tash. I provide therapy to individuals, families & groups in Somerset West. Many of the people I work with arrive feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected. You may feel on edge, flat, or anxious, yet tell yourself you should be coping better. Perhaps you're snapping at loved ones, feeling depleted, or worrying that you're “too much”. You might even notice yourself repeating the same patterns and wondering when things will change. Starting therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work toward understanding your experiences and creating meaningful change.
I treat a wide range of clinical diagnoses, including addiction, gaming and gambling disorders.
Hi, I'm Tash. I provide therapy to individuals, families & groups in Somerset West. Many of the people I work with arrive feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected. You may feel on edge, flat, or anxious, yet tell yourself you should be coping better. Perhaps you're snapping at loved ones, feeling depleted, or worrying that you're “too much”. You might even notice yourself repeating the same patterns and wondering when things will change. Starting therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work toward understanding your experiences and creating meaningful change.
I hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and specialize in mental health and addiction.
You’re functioning on the outside—but privately, something feels out of control. You’ve told yourself “this is the last time,” or "hold on just a bit longer," yet the same patterns return—especially with addictive behaviours, emotional overwhelm, anxiety or stress/burnout.
I specialise in helping high-functioning individuals break these cycles, regain control, and build lasting consistency by addressing both the behaviour and/or the underlying mental health patterns driving it in a structured, practical way.
If this resonates, reach out via Email to book a free consultation. Let's take the next step together.
I hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and specialize in mental health and addiction.
You’re functioning on the outside—but privately, something feels out of control. You’ve told yourself “this is the last time,” or "hold on just a bit longer," yet the same patterns return—especially with addictive behaviours, emotional overwhelm, anxiety or stress/burnout.
I specialise in helping high-functioning individuals break these cycles, regain control, and build lasting consistency by addressing both the behaviour and/or the underlying mental health patterns driving it in a structured, practical way.
If this resonates, reach out via Email to book a free consultation. Let's take the next step together.
( Addictions)
ARE YOU FEELING OVER WHELMED BY LIFE CHALLENGES? ARE CONFLICTS WITHIN IN YOUR FAMILY UNIT CAUSING YOU TO FEEL DSYREGULATED AND POWERLESS? I work in a collaborative manner with my clients to build their mental immunity by developing skills and coping mechanisms to assist them to navigate a more effective path through life obstacles. I offer affordable and accessible rates, which fill the gap in the mental health space. I have been married for 28 years and have 3 young adult daughters, and have therefore had both the personal, and counselling experience of maintaining healthy and functional family interactions.
( Addictions)
ARE YOU FEELING OVER WHELMED BY LIFE CHALLENGES? ARE CONFLICTS WITHIN IN YOUR FAMILY UNIT CAUSING YOU TO FEEL DSYREGULATED AND POWERLESS? I work in a collaborative manner with my clients to build their mental immunity by developing skills and coping mechanisms to assist them to navigate a more effective path through life obstacles. I offer affordable and accessible rates, which fill the gap in the mental health space. I have been married for 28 years and have 3 young adult daughters, and have therefore had both the personal, and counselling experience of maintaining healthy and functional family interactions.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, addiction, abuse, depression, grief, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and evidence-based. Together, we work toward understanding patterns, improving emotional regulation, building healthier coping strategies, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, addiction, abuse, depression, grief, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and evidence-based. Together, we work toward understanding patterns, improving emotional regulation, building healthier coping strategies, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
Services offered include : Family therapy Marriage counselling , Trauma counselling, Individual therapy, Addiction Consulting Play therapy ,Transformational work, Intergenerational Trauma, Islamic Psychology, Dealing with anxiety and mental health.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
Services offered include : Family therapy Marriage counselling , Trauma counselling, Individual therapy, Addiction Consulting Play therapy ,Transformational work, Intergenerational Trauma, Islamic Psychology, Dealing with anxiety and mental health.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
My experience primarily focuses on substances and process addictions, but I also assist individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, providing insight-driven support.
My counselling approach combines person-centred principles with practical skills from CBT and DBT, empowering clients to apply what they learn in their daily lives.
My experience primarily focuses on substances and process addictions, but I also assist individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, providing insight-driven support.
My counselling approach combines person-centred principles with practical skills from CBT and DBT, empowering clients to apply what they learn in their daily lives.
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
Counselling psychologist with extensive experience within the field of addiction.
Therapy services Include: Individual psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychoedication.
Counselling psychologist with extensive experience within the field of addiction.
Therapy services Include: Individual psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychoedication.
Nearby Addiction Counsellors Searches for Wynberg
- Athlone
- Bergvliet
- Claremont
- Constantia
- Hout Bay
- Kenilworth
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Tokai
Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.