Psychoanalytic Therapists in Wynberg
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!
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!
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults to address a wide range of psychological challenges. My primary focus is on helping individuals navigate and recover from trauma, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and emotional distress.
Whether working with adolescents navigating complex life transitions or adults seeking to process past experiences, I am committed to helping my clients achieve emotional well-being and long-term success.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults to address a wide range of psychological challenges. My primary focus is on helping individuals navigate and recover from trauma, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and emotional distress.
Whether working with adolescents navigating complex life transitions or adults seeking to process past experiences, I am committed to helping my clients achieve emotional well-being and long-term success.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy; BodyMind Somatic therapy; mindfulness-based therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); Trauma-informed Yoga including Yoga Nidra.
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.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy; BodyMind Somatic therapy; mindfulness-based therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); Trauma-informed Yoga including Yoga Nidra.
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 practice from a relational psychoanalytic perspective using various writings, theory and pragmatism to think, link and explore what is personal and emotional.
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 practice from a relational psychoanalytic perspective using various writings, theory and pragmatism to think, link and explore what is personal and emotional.
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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I am a Counselling Psychologist, currently working in private practice. I have supervised professional experience in therapy, including individual therapy with adolescents and adults, couple counselling with adults, and play therapy with children. Various issues are addressed in therapy, encompassing developmental challenges, stress, emotional distress, mental health disorders, and relationship challenges. I believe in the wholistic development of a person and follow an integrative approach to psychotherapy specifically tailored for each individual client.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, currently working in private practice. I have supervised professional experience in therapy, including individual therapy with adolescents and adults, couple counselling with adults, and play therapy with children. Various issues are addressed in therapy, encompassing developmental challenges, stress, emotional distress, mental health disorders, and relationship challenges. I believe in the wholistic development of a person and follow an integrative approach to psychotherapy specifically tailored for each individual client.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services, and our social justice commitment is to seeing you thrive in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations, assessments, and counseling to children, teens, youth, adults, and seniors. We also provide somatic therapy such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, drumming, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma-informed therapy, and our practice provides individual, group, and family therapy services to survivors of domestic violence and violent crimes. Our licensed team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services, and our social justice commitment is to seeing you thrive in the community.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
Jessica works psychodynamically, meaning that her approach is grounded in psychoanalytic theory.
Jessica treats patients looking to feel empowered in their own sense of psychological development and self awareness.
Jessica works psychodynamically, meaning that her approach is grounded in psychoanalytic theory.
Jessica treats patients looking to feel empowered in their own sense of psychological development and self awareness.
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil 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
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
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.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
I offer hypnotherapy in Cape Town and am a qualified Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT). Trained Counsellor - B.Psych Hon and Trauma. Stuck in a constant anxious loop, bombarded with your own negative thoughts - I can't do this, I am not good enough. Self-esteem issues having you constantly apologizing to others and not taking up the space you deserve. Feelings of dread making it difficult to experience life. You want to live life feeling capable, confident, enough, adequate, worthy - this is your birth right. You haven't lost it; it's buried under negative beliefs. Transform yourself to free - you know you deserve it!
I offer hypnotherapy in Cape Town and am a qualified Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT). Trained Counsellor - B.Psych Hon and Trauma. Stuck in a constant anxious loop, bombarded with your own negative thoughts - I can't do this, I am not good enough. Self-esteem issues having you constantly apologizing to others and not taking up the space you deserve. Feelings of dread making it difficult to experience life. You want to live life feeling capable, confident, enough, adequate, worthy - this is your birth right. You haven't lost it; it's buried under negative beliefs. Transform yourself to free - you know you deserve it!
Person-Centered Therapy, believed that everyone is different and, therefore, everyone’s view of his or her own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. All of us have the power to find the best solutions for ourselves and make appropriate changes in our lives. As your psychologist I will provide unconditional positive regard, which means I will be empathetic and non-judgmental to convey your feelings of understanding, trust, and confidence that encourage you to make your own decisions and choices. I place high value on empathetic understanding, which means I completely understand and accept your thoughts and feelings.
Person-Centered Therapy, believed that everyone is different and, therefore, everyone’s view of his or her own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. All of us have the power to find the best solutions for ourselves and make appropriate changes in our lives. As your psychologist I will provide unconditional positive regard, which means I will be empathetic and non-judgmental to convey your feelings of understanding, trust, and confidence that encourage you to make your own decisions and choices. I place high value on empathetic understanding, which means I completely understand and accept your thoughts and feelings.
In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving therapy. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non-judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving therapy. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non-judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).
Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
I work with couples, individual adults, families and teens – navigating anxiety, stress, transitions, identity, low mood, life challenges, mental health conditions, and/or emotional exhaustion. With couples, I focus on communication, emotional safety, power dynamics, intimacy, and conflict patterns – helping partners move from reactivity to reconnection. In family and teen work, I create space for each voice to be heard, supporting healthier boundaries, emotional regulation, communication skills, and trust during often challenging developmental stages. With individuals, I assess their unique history and potential for transformation.
I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist. For the past twelve years, I have worked at UCT as well as in my private practice. I am on the provider networks of most medical aids, and can apply for PMB benefits where applicable. I have had the privilege of assisting many clients to find ways to manage the challenges in their lives and to build their resilience. I am a gentle therapist and you can expect a non-judgemental space in which you will hopefully feel comfortable and safe. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am passionate about my work. I also offer online therapy sessions if you prefer this.
I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist. For the past twelve years, I have worked at UCT as well as in my private practice. I am on the provider networks of most medical aids, and can apply for PMB benefits where applicable. I have had the privilege of assisting many clients to find ways to manage the challenges in their lives and to build their resilience. I am a gentle therapist and you can expect a non-judgemental space in which you will hopefully feel comfortable and safe. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am passionate about my work. I also offer online therapy sessions if you prefer this.
My ideal client meets me at a point where they are struggling emotionally in all aspects of their life. Their needs right now is to gain a sense of independence through establishing boundaries and strengthening their self esteem. Their goals is to be free! A sense of freedom and being able to be authentically themselves is what they want and NEED.
My ideal client meets me at a point where they are struggling emotionally in all aspects of their life. Their needs right now is to gain a sense of independence through establishing boundaries and strengthening their self esteem. Their goals is to be free! A sense of freedom and being able to be authentically themselves is what they want and NEED.
I further supplemented my training with psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic training.
As a neuropsychologist and psychotherapist, I started 'Maia Psychology' to help people understand themselves, through a blend of neuroscience and psychology.
My practice is named after the ancient Sanskrit concept "Maia", meaning 'the illusory magic of the universe appearing'. For me, Maia really refers to our fundamental ability (and inability) to perceive ourselves, others, and the world around us. This is what psychology is ultimately all about.
I named my practice after this concept to emphasise my wish to nurture a truly holistic neuropsychological practice; one that seriously considers all that makes you who you are.
I further supplemented my training with psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic training.
As a neuropsychologist and psychotherapist, I started 'Maia Psychology' to help people understand themselves, through a blend of neuroscience and psychology.
My practice is named after the ancient Sanskrit concept "Maia", meaning 'the illusory magic of the universe appearing'. For me, Maia really refers to our fundamental ability (and inability) to perceive ourselves, others, and the world around us. This is what psychology is ultimately all about.
I named my practice after this concept to emphasise my wish to nurture a truly holistic neuropsychological practice; one that seriously considers all that makes you who you are.
Nearby Psychoanalytic Counsellors Searches for Wynberg
- Bishopscourt
- Cape Town City
- Claremont
- Constantia
- Gardens
- Green Point
- Hout Bay
- Kenilworth
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Rondebosch
- Tokai
Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.