Depression Therapists in Wynberg

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Abigail Cornelia Layman
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
A typical treatment plan can assist Women's issues with Menopause, Depression and Anxiety.
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.
A typical treatment plan can assist Women's issues with Menopause, Depression and Anxiety.
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.
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Alexander Pennington
General Counsellor, MSc
Serves Area
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019. Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019. Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
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Dr Siya Mjwara
Social Worker, PhD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer counselling and coaching mostly in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family matters. I work with individuals, couples and families. Having been in the field for over 15 years; I have a passion for assisting clients to overcome challenges; seeing them become the best version of themselves and living within their purpose.
I offer counselling and coaching mostly in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family matters. I work with individuals, couples and families. Having been in the field for over 15 years; I have a passion for assisting clients to overcome challenges; seeing them become the best version of themselves and living within their purpose.
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Briony Kramer
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My practice is centered around supporting individuals through a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, life changes, OCD-related issues, and body image concerns.
I aim to provide a supportive space for my clients where we can explore any challenges they are facing. My goal is for my clients to feel heard and understood, while also being empowered with new skills and strategies to deal with these challenges effectively.
My practice is centered around supporting individuals through a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, life changes, OCD-related issues, and body image concerns.
I aim to provide a supportive space for my clients where we can explore any challenges they are facing. My goal is for my clients to feel heard and understood, while also being empowered with new skills and strategies to deal with these challenges effectively.
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Lufuno Nthangeni
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Online Only
I am a counselling professional and the founder of Khavho Counselling. I work with young women, students, and individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by life, relationships, trauma, anxiety, or emotional pain. I believe healing starts when people feel heard and safe. My role is to walk alongside my clients as they make sense of their experiences, rebuild emotional strength, and find their way back to themselves. At the heart of my work is compassion, honesty, and a deep respect for each person’s journey.
I am a counselling professional and the founder of Khavho Counselling. I work with young women, students, and individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by life, relationships, trauma, anxiety, or emotional pain. I believe healing starts when people feel heard and safe. My role is to walk alongside my clients as they make sense of their experiences, rebuild emotional strength, and find their way back to themselves. At the heart of my work is compassion, honesty, and a deep respect for each person’s journey.
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Micaelan Finnley Halse
General Counsellor, MSc
2 Endorsed
Wynberg 7800
I believe every person carries the strength to flourish. My approach combines genuine care, authenticity, and complete acceptance — a no-judgement space where we build self-understanding and find practical tools to help you cope and grow.
I believe every person carries the strength to flourish. My approach combines genuine care, authenticity, and complete acceptance — a no-judgement space where we build self-understanding and find practical tools to help you cope and grow.
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Terri Ryklief
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Online Only
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their true self, often facing challenges like stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or unresolved past experiences. They are seeking change but unsure how to move forward on their own. Their needs include a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore their emotions and gain clarity on the root causes of their struggles. They also need practical tools and coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges and build emotional resilience. They want to feel empowered, aligned with their values, and more in control of their emotions and decisions.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their true self, often facing challenges like stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or unresolved past experiences. They are seeking change but unsure how to move forward on their own. Their needs include a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore their emotions and gain clarity on the root causes of their struggles. They also need practical tools and coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges and build emotional resilience. They want to feel empowered, aligned with their values, and more in control of their emotions and decisions.
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Tracy Lynne Thomson
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Wynberg 7800
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, tweens and younger children. I have experience working worth Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disorders, Childhood trauma and abuse, Trauma, Medical trauma, Neurodiversity, Grief CounseIling, Divorce and Adjustment Disorders.
I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, tweens and younger children. I have experience working worth Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disorders, Childhood trauma and abuse, Trauma, Medical trauma, Neurodiversity, Grief CounseIling, Divorce and Adjustment Disorders.
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Vanessa Eirene Thompson
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Wynberg 7800
Generally, my clients suffer with Depression, Trauma, are divorcing, or have a life circumstance that they want to work through.
Having worked with people of all ages in the States and South Africa, and now globally, I am confident that we can find a good pace and work towards your desired outcome.
Generally, my clients suffer with Depression, Trauma, are divorcing, or have a life circumstance that they want to work through.
Having worked with people of all ages in the States and South Africa, and now globally, I am confident that we can find a good pace and work towards your desired outcome.
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Demi Chernotsky
General Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Julia Noble
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As midwife, mother and Master in Infant Mental Health, I have great insight into Fertility, relationship challenges, loss and depression.
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
As midwife, mother and Master in Infant Mental Health, I have great insight into Fertility, relationship challenges, loss and depression.
No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!
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Samantha Green
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
As a Registered Counsellor and Play Therapist, I offer counselling services to adults, teens, and children, as well as Play Therapy for younger children. I am deeply passionate about creating a warm, safe, and accepting space where individuals feel free to express themselves, explore their experiences, and engage in meaningful personal growth and healing. My approach is client-centred, which means that I tailor the counselling process to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities to ensure that the support I offer is flexible, relevant, and effective.
As a Registered Counsellor and Play Therapist, I offer counselling services to adults, teens, and children, as well as Play Therapy for younger children. I am deeply passionate about creating a warm, safe, and accepting space where individuals feel free to express themselves, explore their experiences, and engage in meaningful personal growth and healing. My approach is client-centred, which means that I tailor the counselling process to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities to ensure that the support I offer is flexible, relevant, and effective.
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Angela Marian Morton
General Counsellor
Online Only
Most of my clients are dealing with some of the following: trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, lack of direction, eating disorders, performance problems, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem or are just generally demotivated and tired!
I offer my clients unconditional positive regard. They know they are never judged and always heard. I offer practical tools and guidance as well as hold space for them to express and explore. I invite their inner children into my safe space where we examine triggers and re-parenting. I also use hypnotherapy to bypass some of the talk therapy If needed.
Most of my clients are dealing with some of the following: trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, lack of direction, eating disorders, performance problems, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem or are just generally demotivated and tired!
I offer my clients unconditional positive regard. They know they are never judged and always heard. I offer practical tools and guidance as well as hold space for them to express and explore. I invite their inner children into my safe space where we examine triggers and re-parenting. I also use hypnotherapy to bypass some of the talk therapy If needed.
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Mohamed Rawoot
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
As a clinical psychologist practicing in Cape Town, I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work alongside my clients to help them develop the tools and insights needed to navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal goals.
As a clinical psychologist practicing in Cape Town, I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work alongside my clients to help them develop the tools and insights needed to navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal goals.
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Dr. Alex Carter
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. 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 like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. 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 like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
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Donna Lizelle Counselling and Mediation
General Counsellor
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My goal is to help you unlock what is holding you back, and to help you navigate your way to live your best life. I'm your first port of call in establishing what is going on currently, and to help you better understand a way forward.
My goal is to help you unlock what is holding you back, and to help you navigate your way to live your best life. I'm your first port of call in establishing what is going on currently, and to help you better understand a way forward.
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Carin-Lee Masters
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood traumas and neglect, parenting, relationship problems, poor self-esteem and self-confidence, anger issues, phobias, bereavement and loss, race and identity dynamics, performance anxiety, burn-out, addictive behaviour, personality problems as well as spiritual emptiness.
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.
I work with various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood traumas and neglect, parenting, relationship problems, poor self-esteem and self-confidence, anger issues, phobias, bereavement and loss, race and identity dynamics, performance anxiety, burn-out, addictive behaviour, personality problems as well as spiritual emptiness.
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.
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Valerie Shayne
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
They may be navigating relationship difficulties, divorce or separation, family conflict, grief and loss, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, or a growing sense that life is no longer working in the way it once did.
I work with adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, family difficulties, grief, stress and emotional overwhelm. Alongside my professional training, I bring many years of life experience, having grown up in Zimbabwe and later built a life and family in South Africa. My approach is person-centred and integrative.
They may be navigating relationship difficulties, divorce or separation, family conflict, grief and loss, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, or a growing sense that life is no longer working in the way it once did.
I work with adults facing life transitions, relationship challenges, family difficulties, grief, stress and emotional overwhelm. Alongside my professional training, I bring many years of life experience, having grown up in Zimbabwe and later built a life and family in South Africa. My approach is person-centred and integrative.
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Khayreyah Antvorskov
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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.
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Tina Koyounoglou
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
Everybody faces challenges at different stages of life. Some greater than others. I am always amazed at the strength of the human spirit and the will to survive. My aim is to help the client to focus on their strengths (rather than their weaknesses). Furthermore to capitalise on their strengths and to realise their full potential. In times of crisis people tend to forget that they have actually overcome so much in life already and given the support they need, they will be able continue to do so. My motto is: Never Give Up. Don’t underestimate yourself. There is always a Plan B!
Everybody faces challenges at different stages of life. Some greater than others. I am always amazed at the strength of the human spirit and the will to survive. My aim is to help the client to focus on their strengths (rather than their weaknesses). Furthermore to capitalise on their strengths and to realise their full potential. In times of crisis people tend to forget that they have actually overcome so much in life already and given the support they need, they will be able continue to do so. My motto is: Never Give Up. Don’t underestimate yourself. There is always a Plan B!
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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.