Somatic Therapists in Wynberg
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.
My integrative, client-centred approach weaves together many modalities including inner-child exploration, somatic work, parts-based therapy (Internal Family Systems), Gestalt practices, and narrative therapy to meet the needs of each client's unique journey.
We all need help at different points in our lives. This is not because we're broken, but because we're - temporarily - lost or stuck. As a counsellor, this is where I come in.
My skills of active listening, curious questioning and unique counselling modalities enable me to help you move through challenges. All along, being guided by your feelings and thoughts. Imagine me as the lantern alongside you as you navigate your way through the darkness.
My integrative, client-centred approach weaves together many modalities including inner-child exploration, somatic work, parts-based therapy (Internal Family Systems), Gestalt practices, and narrative therapy to meet the needs of each client's unique journey.
We all need help at different points in our lives. This is not because we're broken, but because we're - temporarily - lost or stuck. As a counsellor, this is where I come in.
My skills of active listening, curious questioning and unique counselling modalities enable me to help you move through challenges. All along, being guided by your feelings and thoughts. Imagine me as the lantern alongside you as you navigate your way through the darkness.
I work with a large variety of clients from 16 years to retired persons, couple sessions as well as one-on-one sessions. 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! Some just need to talk through their grief or anger. They all come with the need to heal, manage the world and find the joy in their lives again.
I work with a large variety of clients from 16 years to retired persons, couple sessions as well as one-on-one sessions. 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! Some just need to talk through their grief or anger. They all come with the need to heal, manage the world and find the joy in their lives again.
I offer a space where you can meet yourself with kindness and curiosity. Many of us carry experiences of shame, self-judgement, grief, or a general sense of dissatisfaction. At the same time, there is often a deep longing to live a fulfilling and authentic life, and to experience meaningful connection with others.
In my practice, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Others come to counselling with a desire to better understand themselves and to grow into a fuller, more aligned version of who they are.
Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
I offer a space where you can meet yourself with kindness and curiosity. Many of us carry experiences of shame, self-judgement, grief, or a general sense of dissatisfaction. At the same time, there is often a deep longing to live a fulfilling and authentic life, and to experience meaningful connection with others.
In my practice, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Others come to counselling with a desire to better understand themselves and to grow into a fuller, more aligned version of who they are.
Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
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.
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Counselling is for any and every human who is willing to take a step toward a clearer path, one who needs a space to process and shed old habits. I work with humans from adolescence to adulthood; those who are navigating daily stressors, life transitions, grief and other challenges in between.
Emerge with Maya offers a safe, confidential space where you can feel at ease, take a breath and find your way with an empathetic professional to walk alongside you on this leg of your journey.
Counselling is for any and every human who is willing to take a step toward a clearer path, one who needs a space to process and shed old habits. I work with humans from adolescence to adulthood; those who are navigating daily stressors, life transitions, grief and other challenges in between.
Emerge with Maya offers a safe, confidential space where you can feel at ease, take a breath and find your way with an empathetic professional to walk alongside you on this leg of your journey.
That means that depending on the client I might draw on different approaches like client centred therapy, somatic therapy, some Cognitive Behavioural concepts, trauma specific therapies like EMDR and BWRT, and other psychotherapies and practices as they fit.
It's the relationship that heals. That's the basis of more or less all therapy, it's certainly the starting place. There are many different reasons you might choose to work with a therapist. You might be feeling stuck, lost, frustrated with yourself, or something unexpected may have thrown you, or maybe your partner is nagging you to get help. Whatever the reason, and whether you have been to a therapist before or not, picking a therapist and going through the first few sessions can be a daunting process. I can’t guarantee that I’m the right therapist for you, but I would be honoured to journey with you.
That means that depending on the client I might draw on different approaches like client centred therapy, somatic therapy, some Cognitive Behavioural concepts, trauma specific therapies like EMDR and BWRT, and other psychotherapies and practices as they fit.
It's the relationship that heals. That's the basis of more or less all therapy, it's certainly the starting place. There are many different reasons you might choose to work with a therapist. You might be feeling stuck, lost, frustrated with yourself, or something unexpected may have thrown you, or maybe your partner is nagging you to get help. Whatever the reason, and whether you have been to a therapist before or not, picking a therapist and going through the first few sessions can be a daunting process. I can’t guarantee that I’m the right therapist for you, but I would be honoured to journey with you.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
However, I also draw from existential, feminist, humanistic, somatic, CBT, and mindfulness therapy when appropriate.
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.
However, I also draw from existential, feminist, humanistic, somatic, CBT, and mindfulness therapy when appropriate.
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 take a holistic approach to counselling and utilise IFS, Inner-child healing, and somatic (body-based) techniques.
Looking for a space to figure things out?
You may feel like something is “off” but are not sure how to find yourself again. This is what I am here for - to offer a space where you can rediscover what it means to be you.
I take a holistic approach to counselling and utilise IFS, Inner-child healing, and somatic (body-based) techniques.
Looking for a space to figure things out?
You may feel like something is “off” but are not sure how to find yourself again. This is what I am here for - to offer a space where you can rediscover what it means to be you.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
Life can be brutal: the past haunts, interferes with the present and imperils the future. Counseling is a place to pause, reflect, and begin again.
I believe there are no “bad” parts to people. Even the painful or overwhelming parts are trying, in their own way, to protect you. In counseling, we make space for all these parts to be seen and understood, while reconnecting with your deeper Self, that steady presence at the centre of it all. Therapy is not about reducing you to your struggles but about discovering new and practical ways to live more fully.
Life can be brutal: the past haunts, interferes with the present and imperils the future. Counseling is a place to pause, reflect, and begin again.
I believe there are no “bad” parts to people. Even the painful or overwhelming parts are trying, in their own way, to protect you. In counseling, we make space for all these parts to be seen and understood, while reconnecting with your deeper Self, that steady presence at the centre of it all. Therapy is not about reducing you to your struggles but about discovering new and practical ways to live more fully.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
Everyone needs someone some of the time. School going children and adults all experience challenges throughout their life time. Trauma such as parents separating or are in the process of divorce, bereavement can be quite debilitating for children. Learning difficulties can make the school experience very challenging too. Children responses to trauma may result in enuresis or encopresis and other regressive behaviours. Adults struggling to come to terms with childhood trauma, bereavement, divorce, domestic violence and trauma, all of which can negatively affect functioning in daily life. Depression & anxiety often follow trauma.
Everyone needs someone some of the time. School going children and adults all experience challenges throughout their life time. Trauma such as parents separating or are in the process of divorce, bereavement can be quite debilitating for children. Learning difficulties can make the school experience very challenging too. Children responses to trauma may result in enuresis or encopresis and other regressive behaviours. Adults struggling to come to terms with childhood trauma, bereavement, divorce, domestic violence and trauma, all of which can negatively affect functioning in daily life. Depression & anxiety often follow trauma.
If you’re carrying the impact of past experiences or navigating stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can create a safe space where you can soften into yourself, reconnect with what has always been within you, and gently unravel the patterns that no longer serve you. This work is not about changing who you are—it’s about remembering, reclaiming, and embracing your resilience with compassion and care.
If you’re carrying the impact of past experiences or navigating stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can create a safe space where you can soften into yourself, reconnect with what has always been within you, and gently unravel the patterns that no longer serve you. This work is not about changing who you are—it’s about remembering, reclaiming, and embracing your resilience with compassion and care.
If you find yourself caught in difficult thoughts, emotions, reactions, or patterns that no longer feel helpful, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. My role is to help you gently loosen what’s keeping you there, so that clarity, vitality, and a greater sense of ease can emerge. In a collaborative and focused practice borrowing from Rogerian and experiential paradigms, I hope to provide a space from which hope and change can emerge.
If you find yourself caught in difficult thoughts, emotions, reactions, or patterns that no longer feel helpful, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. My role is to help you gently loosen what’s keeping you there, so that clarity, vitality, and a greater sense of ease can emerge. In a collaborative and focused practice borrowing from Rogerian and experiential paradigms, I hope to provide a space from which hope and change can emerge.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
Grounded in active, engaged, and empathic listening, my work is centered on deeply acknowledging the intrinsic value, resilience, and power each person brings into the room.
As a Queer intersectional counsellor, I am body- and sex-positive, Queer-affirming, gender-affirming, kink-aware, and sex-worker safe. I am committed to providing an inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults and adolescents in a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space.
Grounded in active, engaged, and empathic listening, my work is centered on deeply acknowledging the intrinsic value, resilience, and power each person brings into the room.
As a Queer intersectional counsellor, I am body- and sex-positive, Queer-affirming, gender-affirming, kink-aware, and sex-worker safe. I am committed to providing an inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome.
My approach is informed by Narrative therapy, but I also works in more structured body-based modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, TRE (Trauma release exercise), EMI (Eye movement integration) and Resource therapy for clients who live with the effects of trauma.
My special interests include attachment and trauma, and I work collaboratively with clients to support growth and healing. Understanding how prolonged distress and trauma impacts on the body and the brain, has shifted my practice to adopt a holistic style that assists clients to reconnect to their bodies and support nervous system regulation.
My approach is informed by Narrative therapy, but I also works in more structured body-based modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, TRE (Trauma release exercise), EMI (Eye movement integration) and Resource therapy for clients who live with the effects of trauma.
My special interests include attachment and trauma, and I work collaboratively with clients to support growth and healing. Understanding how prolonged distress and trauma impacts on the body and the brain, has shifted my practice to adopt a holistic style that assists clients to reconnect to their bodies and support nervous system regulation.
We all sometimes feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, unsure how to move forward, and weighed down by stress, anxiety, or relationship struggles. My ideal client is someone just like you, seeking a safe space to talk, to explore, and to heal. You may feel like you're juggling too much, like you’ve lost your sense of self, or are just in need of someone to listen without judgement. In our sessions, we'll focus on creating an empathic, supportive and safe space where you can be yourself. Whether you want to improve your resilience, heal from past wounds, or discover new ways to manage life’s challenges, I am here to guide you.
We all sometimes feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, unsure how to move forward, and weighed down by stress, anxiety, or relationship struggles. My ideal client is someone just like you, seeking a safe space to talk, to explore, and to heal. You may feel like you're juggling too much, like you’ve lost your sense of self, or are just in need of someone to listen without judgement. In our sessions, we'll focus on creating an empathic, supportive and safe space where you can be yourself. Whether you want to improve your resilience, heal from past wounds, or discover new ways to manage life’s challenges, I am here to guide you.
My services are a good fit for clients who want support and guidance to improve their quality of life and who are interested in a body-mind approach. This might mean working through one or more of the following areas: interpersonal social relationships, personal development, healthy boundaries, emotional regulation and coping skills, parental relationships, stress management, trauma, lifestyle management in prevention of chronic diseases, domestic violence, work related issues, management of anxiety and depression, substance abuse, improvement of employment prospects, and general life challenges.
My services are a good fit for clients who want support and guidance to improve their quality of life and who are interested in a body-mind approach. This might mean working through one or more of the following areas: interpersonal social relationships, personal development, healthy boundaries, emotional regulation and coping skills, parental relationships, stress management, trauma, lifestyle management in prevention of chronic diseases, domestic violence, work related issues, management of anxiety and depression, substance abuse, improvement of employment prospects, and general life challenges.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.