Substance Use Therapists in Wynberg
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.
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.
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change.
I offer an understanding, experienced and professional perspective where reflection, meaning and effort are encouraged. With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you. Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and
My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change.
I offer an understanding, experienced and professional perspective where reflection, meaning and effort are encouraged. With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you. Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and
I 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.
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.
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are.
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
I work with adolescents and adults from a neuroaffirming, holistic, and integrative perspective. I recognise that every person’s life story, strengths, and challenges are unique. Therefore, therapy unfolds at your pace meeting you where you are.
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, grief, behavioural difficulties, and life transitions. I also work with neurodiverse individuals, helping them explore their emotional and relational world while supporting self-advocacy, growth, regulation, and self-understanding.
I 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.
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I am a Professional Registered Counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals in their therapeutic journey. I integrate a holistic and client centered approach to therapy and often make use of creative arts, sand therapy or TRE strategies in combination with talking therapy. I believe in creating a safe space for an individual to explore, grow and transform.
I am a Professional Registered Counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals in their therapeutic journey. I integrate a holistic and client centered approach to therapy and often make use of creative arts, sand therapy or TRE strategies in combination with talking therapy. I believe in creating a safe space for an individual to explore, grow and transform.
Based in Paarl for in person sessions. Counselling psychologist with extensive experience within the field of addiction. I have worked as the head of treatment, at in-patient facilities caring for patients that have both substance and process addiction. In addition, many of the patients I have treated over the years have a dual diagnosis, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders or mood disorders.
Based in Paarl for in person sessions. Counselling psychologist with extensive experience within the field of addiction. I have worked as the head of treatment, at in-patient facilities caring for patients that have both substance and process addiction. In addition, many of the patients I have treated over the years have a dual diagnosis, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders or mood disorders.
I am a person centred therapist whose primary focus is to assist my clients process and overcome their difficulties. I'm committed to helping my clients journey through personal; work or school related challenges that may impact on their ability to function optimally. Personal challenges ranging from childhood trauma; loss; stress and interpersonal difficulties can result in emotional and psychological distress. Prioritising one's mental heath in order to achieve growth is an invaluable investment. Taking the first step to ask for help is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself.
I am a person centred therapist whose primary focus is to assist my clients process and overcome their difficulties. I'm committed to helping my clients journey through personal; work or school related challenges that may impact on their ability to function optimally. Personal challenges ranging from childhood trauma; loss; stress and interpersonal difficulties can result in emotional and psychological distress. Prioritising one's mental heath in order to achieve growth is an invaluable investment. Taking the first step to ask for help is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself.
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.
You’re functioning on the outside—but privately, something feels out of control. You’ve told yourself “this is the last time,” or "hold on just a bit longer," yet the same patterns return—especially with addictive behaviours, emotional overwhelm, anxiety or stress/burnout.
I specialise in helping high-functioning individuals break these cycles, regain control, and build lasting consistency by addressing both the behaviour and/or the underlying mental health patterns driving it in a structured, practical way.
If this resonates, reach out via Email to book a free consultation. Let's take the next step together.
You’re functioning on the outside—but privately, something feels out of control. You’ve told yourself “this is the last time,” or "hold on just a bit longer," yet the same patterns return—especially with addictive behaviours, emotional overwhelm, anxiety or stress/burnout.
I specialise in helping high-functioning individuals break these cycles, regain control, and build lasting consistency by addressing both the behaviour and/or the underlying mental health patterns driving it in a structured, practical way.
If this resonates, reach out via Email to book a free consultation. Let's take the next step together.
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.
Find Your Way Back to Shore with Therapy.Waves!
At Therapy.Waves, we know that life's challenges can sometimes make you feel like you're lost at sea or caught in a riptide. Our goal is to help you navigate these turbulent waters and guide you safely back to shore.
Find Your Way Back to Shore with Therapy.Waves!
At Therapy.Waves, we know that life's challenges can sometimes make you feel like you're lost at sea or caught in a riptide. Our goal is to help you navigate these turbulent waters and guide you safely back to shore.
Collaborate with clients and their families, agree on a treatment plan, either to cut down on substance use , harm reduction or abstain.
I have been practicing around Paarl & Franschhoek areas, doing house calls. I was placed at Strandfontein Rehab Centre as part of completing hours in 2015, also volunteered at SANCA Tygerberg 2016 as well as Hope House as a substance abuse Lay Counselor from 2017 to 2018. My clients are always my top priority. I focus on my clients needs of either abstain or cut down on using substances, promote healthy relationships and well being of individuals and families. I am thrilled to make my services more easily accessible to my clients. Book an appointment today.
Collaborate with clients and their families, agree on a treatment plan, either to cut down on substance use , harm reduction or abstain.
I have been practicing around Paarl & Franschhoek areas, doing house calls. I was placed at Strandfontein Rehab Centre as part of completing hours in 2015, also volunteered at SANCA Tygerberg 2016 as well as Hope House as a substance abuse Lay Counselor from 2017 to 2018. My clients are always my top priority. I focus on my clients needs of either abstain or cut down on using substances, promote healthy relationships and well being of individuals and families. I am thrilled to make my services more easily accessible to my clients. Book an appointment today.
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
Are you experiencing uncertainty with how to navigate some of life's challenging issues? Are you ready to take control of your mental health and well-being?
I aim to provide a safe and warm space where individuals who are experiencing challenges feel comfortable to share, explore and move toward self-knowledge and personal growth. The most helpful therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one and my goal is to collaborate with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their situations so that they can create a more fulfilled life.
I aim to provide a safe and warm space where individuals who are experiencing challenges feel comfortable to share, explore and move toward self-knowledge and personal growth. The most helpful therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one and my goal is to collaborate with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their situations so that they can create a more fulfilled life.
I’m a therapist and relationship specialist working with individuals, couples, families and teams to improve how people relate, communicate, navigate conflict, and function under pressure. At the core of my work is a simple focus: noticing nervous system dysregulation, through thought (mind), body (somatic awareness), feeling (emotions) & automatic reactions.
I support individuals & couples in breaking unhelpful patterns to rebuild connection, tenderness and find the tools to communicate more effectively. We learn who we are through the mirror of the other in all our relationships. The first one is to ourselves.
I’m a therapist and relationship specialist working with individuals, couples, families and teams to improve how people relate, communicate, navigate conflict, and function under pressure. At the core of my work is a simple focus: noticing nervous system dysregulation, through thought (mind), body (somatic awareness), feeling (emotions) & automatic reactions.
I support individuals & couples in breaking unhelpful patterns to rebuild connection, tenderness and find the tools to communicate more effectively. We learn who we are through the mirror of the other in all our relationships. The first one is to ourselves.
Welcome! I am Pulane Maine. I identify as a young, black, female and psychologist; these many identities have helped me to understand how one's intersecting identities can affect one's work, friendship and relationship dynamics.
Welcome! I am Pulane Maine. I identify as a young, black, female and psychologist; these many identities have helped me to understand how one's intersecting identities can affect one's work, friendship and relationship dynamics.
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.
Nearby Substance Use Counsellors Searches for Wynberg
- Athlone
- Bergvliet
- Claremont
- Constantia
- Hout Bay
- Kenilworth
- Mowbray
- Newlands
- Observatory
- Plumstead
- Rondebosch
- Tokai
Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.