Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists in Wynberg
I work a lot with Mindfulness based practices and DBT techniques.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and School Counsellor with a Master’s degree of Social Science specializing in Clinical Social Work. I have 15+ years of experience working with adults, adolescents, families, and group work. My experience has been working at Kenilworth Clinic psychiatric unit both in the adolescent and adult wards and more recently as Head of a school counselling department working with children and their parents. I work with children, adults and families, toward a holistic approach to their overall well-being. It is my philosophy that are all searching for a sense of wholeheartedness and meaningful connection.
I work a lot with Mindfulness based practices and DBT techniques.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and School Counsellor with a Master’s degree of Social Science specializing in Clinical Social Work. I have 15+ years of experience working with adults, adolescents, families, and group work. My experience has been working at Kenilworth Clinic psychiatric unit both in the adolescent and adult wards and more recently as Head of a school counselling department working with children and their parents. I work with children, adults and families, toward a holistic approach to their overall well-being. It is my philosophy that are all searching for a sense of wholeheartedness and meaningful connection.
Tracy Lynne
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are feeling unable to cope, or are struggling to break out of old habits or self-defeating patterns, you don't have to navigate the journey to well-being alone. Together, we can find and integrate the tools you need to reconnect with a valued life, and to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. I am well equipped to help individuals with a variety of conditions including mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, and the autism spectrum; however, you do not need a diagnosis to need support. We all get stuck in unhelpful ways of thinking and doing; it's part of being human.
If you are feeling unable to cope, or are struggling to break out of old habits or self-defeating patterns, you don't have to navigate the journey to well-being alone. Together, we can find and integrate the tools you need to reconnect with a valued life, and to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. I am well equipped to help individuals with a variety of conditions including mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, and the autism spectrum; however, you do not need a diagnosis to need support. We all get stuck in unhelpful ways of thinking and doing; it's part of being human.
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.
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.
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist registered in both SA and the UK. 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 also have extensive experience working with adolescents and children.
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist registered in both SA and the UK. 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 also have extensive experience working with adolescents and children.
I work in an integrative approach according to the unique and individual needs of my clients, drawing primarily from ACT, person-centred, DBT and CBT approaches.
Part of the therapy process includes a healing journey within a therapeutic relationship that encourages insight, understanding and personal growth. I am passionate about this healing journey, and feel honoured to explore my clients’ mental health needs and concerns alongside them.
I work in an integrative approach according to the unique and individual needs of my clients, drawing primarily from ACT, person-centred, DBT and CBT approaches.
Part of the therapy process includes a healing journey within a therapeutic relationship that encourages insight, understanding and personal growth. I am passionate about this healing journey, and feel honoured to explore my clients’ mental health needs and concerns alongside them.
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Feeling stuck, helpless or overwhelmed? As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore challenges, bolster coping, and promote healing. Together, we'll navigate anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship difficulties, grief, and life's obstacles. My approach is holistic and tailored to your unique needs - providing a compassionate environment to process pain, gain alternative perspectives, and acquire tools and resources for coping and thriving. Let's work together to build resilience, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and optimise your potential.
Feeling stuck, helpless or overwhelmed? As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore challenges, bolster coping, and promote healing. Together, we'll navigate anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship difficulties, grief, and life's obstacles. My approach is holistic and tailored to your unique needs - providing a compassionate environment to process pain, gain alternative perspectives, and acquire tools and resources for coping and thriving. Let's work together to build resilience, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and optimise your potential.
A safe space to heal, explore, be heard, accepted as you are, or simply just be. Every part of you is welcome here. Whether you're new to counselling or returning to your journey of growth, I'll walk with you, with care & authenticity. Together we can navigate any challenges, emotions, pain, weight or transitions you may be facing.
A safe space to heal, explore, be heard, accepted as you are, or simply just be. Every part of you is welcome here. Whether you're new to counselling or returning to your journey of growth, I'll walk with you, with care & authenticity. Together we can navigate any challenges, emotions, pain, weight or transitions you may be facing.
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
People often seem to feel overwhelmed by life’s expectations—high-functioning yet disconnected, thoughtful yet exhausted. They may struggle with burnout, ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and long to feel more authentic, grounded, and understood. They want to slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and live with greater meaning, balance, and self-acceptance.
My ideal clients are older adolescents, adults, and couples—including men navigating modern masculinity’s pressures. They come to me feeling stuck: anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), relationship conflict, or a lost sense of self. Many have tried “coping” alone but still feel disconnected or overwhelmed.
My approach (integrating psychodynamic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, BWRT, and Imago Couples Therapy) helps clients move forward by building self-awareness and practical skills. I create a non-judgmental space where your story and context matter. Together, we turn distress into resilience—moving from surviving to thriving
My ideal clients are older adolescents, adults, and couples—including men navigating modern masculinity’s pressures. They come to me feeling stuck: anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), relationship conflict, or a lost sense of self. Many have tried “coping” alone but still feel disconnected or overwhelmed.
My approach (integrating psychodynamic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, BWRT, and Imago Couples Therapy) helps clients move forward by building self-awareness and practical skills. I create a non-judgmental space where your story and context matter. Together, we turn distress into resilience—moving from surviving to thriving
Are you weighed down by difficult life challenges that just seem insurmountable? Or have you secretly been living with dark thoughts and complete self-loathing? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed because you can't even remember what it feels like to be happy? Remember, you don't have to carry your heavy burdens alone, let's lighten the load together so that you can overcome life challenges, transform your life, heal and find inner peace.
Are you weighed down by difficult life challenges that just seem insurmountable? Or have you secretly been living with dark thoughts and complete self-loathing? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed because you can't even remember what it feels like to be happy? Remember, you don't have to carry your heavy burdens alone, let's lighten the load together so that you can overcome life challenges, transform your life, heal and find inner peace.
Through integrative and person-centered approach, I use variety of techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive, dialectical behavioural and family systems to collaboratively work toward therapeutic goals that foster personal growth in a warm, individualised, and culturally sensitive environment.
“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or “when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another” - Carl R. Rogers.
Through integrative and person-centered approach, I use variety of techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive, dialectical behavioural and family systems to collaboratively work toward therapeutic goals that foster personal growth in a warm, individualised, and culturally sensitive environment.
“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or “when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another” - Carl R. Rogers.
I am a Clinical Psychologist focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma, stress-related difficulties, suicidality, substance use and addiction, interpersonal and relational difficulties, and behavioural challenges. I also conduct forensic psychology assessments for court-related matters and employee wellness interventions. I conduct psychotherapy with individuals and groups from 11 years old, adults and the elderly. I work from a psychodynamic perspective to develop insight, optimize personal growth and healing. I am competent in different modalities; therefore, therapy is tailored according to your needs. This is your space!
I am a Clinical Psychologist focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma, stress-related difficulties, suicidality, substance use and addiction, interpersonal and relational difficulties, and behavioural challenges. I also conduct forensic psychology assessments for court-related matters and employee wellness interventions. I conduct psychotherapy with individuals and groups from 11 years old, adults and the elderly. I work from a psychodynamic perspective to develop insight, optimize personal growth and healing. I am competent in different modalities; therefore, therapy is tailored according to your needs. This is your space!
I see therapy as a genuine human encounter—one that goes beyond roles or techniques. I aim to be fully present in the room, bringing my whole self into the work, rather than performing as a distant expert.
In my view, the most meaningful therapeutic work happens when both of us are able to show up as real people. Within that kind of relationship, deeper understanding, emotional clarity, and lasting change can begin to emerge.
My approach is insight-oriented, helping you to understand not only what you are feeling, but why—tracing patterns, meanings, and experiences that may sit just beneath the surface.
I see therapy as a genuine human encounter—one that goes beyond roles or techniques. I aim to be fully present in the room, bringing my whole self into the work, rather than performing as a distant expert.
In my view, the most meaningful therapeutic work happens when both of us are able to show up as real people. Within that kind of relationship, deeper understanding, emotional clarity, and lasting change can begin to emerge.
My approach is insight-oriented, helping you to understand not only what you are feeling, but why—tracing patterns, meanings, and experiences that may sit just beneath the surface.
In a world where it so often feels as though our stories are written for us, it may become hard to believe that we have the power to change our narratives. Yet, I believe that psychotherapy allows us to do that. I aim to provide a safe, trusting and compassionate environment in which clients of all ages may explore who they are, process pain, hurt, and loss, attain different perspectives, access previously unknown resources and build specific skills to help them navigate circumstances.
In a world where it so often feels as though our stories are written for us, it may become hard to believe that we have the power to change our narratives. Yet, I believe that psychotherapy allows us to do that. I aim to provide a safe, trusting and compassionate environment in which clients of all ages may explore who they are, process pain, hurt, and loss, attain different perspectives, access previously unknown resources and build specific skills to help them navigate circumstances.
Seeking therapy can be daunting, so I'd like to tell you about my therapeutic approach and what you can expect. Through psychotherapy I journey with you in the pursuit of self-awareness and healing. In my sessions I promote gaining insight into yourself and processing emotions linked to past and present experiences. We will work to explore current difficulties and I will provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. In your first session you and I will discuss your needs and treatment goals to assist in personalising your therapeutic experience.
Seeking therapy can be daunting, so I'd like to tell you about my therapeutic approach and what you can expect. Through psychotherapy I journey with you in the pursuit of self-awareness and healing. In my sessions I promote gaining insight into yourself and processing emotions linked to past and present experiences. We will work to explore current difficulties and I will provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. In your first session you and I will discuss your needs and treatment goals to assist in personalising your therapeutic experience.
Nearby Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counsellors Searches for Wynberg
- Athlone
- Bergvliet
- Claremont
- Constantia
- Hout Bay
- Kenilworth
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Rosebank
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counsellors
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.