Therapists in Western Cape

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Photo of Abeedah Hendricks-Lalla Cedar Psychology, Psychologist in Western Cape
Abeedah Hendricks-Lalla Cedar Psychology
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
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Photo of Leonie M Dippenaar, General Counsellor in Western Cape
Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Mossel Bay 6506  (Online Only)
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Guilt and shame holding you bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Not feeling heard! Old coping habits of self-destructive Addictions blocking your life and repeatedly setting yourself up for failure! Excuses Be- gone, shift your mind. Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Take back self-control, bring in balance and find your Joy through acceptance.
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Guilt and shame holding you bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Not feeling heard! Old coping habits of self-destructive Addictions blocking your life and repeatedly setting yourself up for failure! Excuses Be- gone, shift your mind. Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Take back self-control, bring in balance and find your Joy through acceptance.
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Photo of Lientjie Nel, Psychologist in Western Cape
Lientjie Nel
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified
I have been practicing as an Industrial Organisational Psychologist for the past 10 years. My focus and experience relates to Career Counselling, Psychometric assessments for Selection & Development, Employee Gap Analysis and Talent Management. I am accredited on assessment instruments including Personality Assessments, Interest, Aptitude and Ability, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Potential and more.
I have been practicing as an Industrial Organisational Psychologist for the past 10 years. My focus and experience relates to Career Counselling, Psychometric assessments for Selection & Development, Employee Gap Analysis and Talent Management. I am accredited on assessment instruments including Personality Assessments, Interest, Aptitude and Ability, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Potential and more.
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Photo of Marlize Swanepoel, Art Therapist in Western Cape
Marlize Swanepoel
Art Therapist, MA
Verified
Waitlist for new clients
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!
As an HPCSA- registered Drama Therapist I facilitate a non-judgmental and confidential space where equal attention is given to the body, heart, mind and soul. Arts processes such as images and stories give shape and form to things that are difficult to talk about or to discover new insight in old patterns. Our work is about looking at all the parts that make up the Self, both the healthy ones and the hurting ones. By making space and engaging with these parts we get to better understand ourselves and connect with who we truly are. Arts activities are invited sensitively and when it feels appropriate – no awkward role-plays!
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Photo of Hilda Msemburi, Social Worker in Western Cape
Hilda Msemburi
Social Worker, MSocSci
Verified
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.
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Photo of Philip Jean du Toit, Registered Counsellor in Western Cape
Philip Jean du Toit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
My ideal client is usually someone needing professional help for the first time and is hesitant to take that first step. Their needs, issues and goals are usually themselves, their partner, their kids or life in general.
My ideal client is usually someone needing professional help for the first time and is hesitant to take that first step. Their needs, issues and goals are usually themselves, their partner, their kids or life in general.
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Photo of Jacobs Counselling Services, Social Worker in Western Cape
Jacobs Counselling Services
Social Worker
Verified
We explore new, healthy coping strategies and self-help techniques when our clients want to overcome what negatively affects their mental well-being for stressful life situations, and personal growth. We offer support to clients suffering from traumatic incidents such as loss/grief support, depressed mood, exposure to sexual and other assault, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and life-threatening illnesses. Therapy for little ones aged 3 – 12, who might be suffering from challenges such as loss and grief, bullying, exposure to trauma, fears, low self-esteem or anger management difficulties.
We explore new, healthy coping strategies and self-help techniques when our clients want to overcome what negatively affects their mental well-being for stressful life situations, and personal growth. We offer support to clients suffering from traumatic incidents such as loss/grief support, depressed mood, exposure to sexual and other assault, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and life-threatening illnesses. Therapy for little ones aged 3 – 12, who might be suffering from challenges such as loss and grief, bullying, exposure to trauma, fears, low self-esteem or anger management difficulties.
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Photo of Gertruida Susanna Dowse, Social Worker in Western Cape
Gertruida Susanna Dowse
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
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Photo of Karen Kleinot, Psychologist in Western Cape
Karen Kleinot
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Fish Hoek 7975  (Online Only)
Focusing on short term therapy, providing tools for facilitating growth and achieving solutions. Trauma work in order to empower and re-gain function, by combing various disciplines.
Focusing on short term therapy, providing tools for facilitating growth and achieving solutions. Trauma work in order to empower and re-gain function, by combing various disciplines.
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Photo of Henning Gericke, Registered Counsellor in Western Cape
Henning Gericke
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
I am an experienced therapist, having dealt with a variety of presenting problems in various contexts. This includes, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, relationship issues, challenges of adolescence, adjustment to a new life phase or stressor (such as a chronic or terminal illness) or feeling anxious or depressed. I have worked in educational, medical, community, on-site, online and private practice settings. My ideal client is anyone of 11 years or above who wants change. Any client requesting or attending therapy, I regard as a willing and positive client, capable of change.
I am an experienced therapist, having dealt with a variety of presenting problems in various contexts. This includes, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, relationship issues, challenges of adolescence, adjustment to a new life phase or stressor (such as a chronic or terminal illness) or feeling anxious or depressed. I have worked in educational, medical, community, on-site, online and private practice settings. My ideal client is anyone of 11 years or above who wants change. Any client requesting or attending therapy, I regard as a willing and positive client, capable of change.
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Photo of Tish Els, Registered Counsellor in Western Cape
Tish Els
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset West 7130  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
So many are carrying the heavy weight of grief, heartache, loss of connection and so much more. We feel isolated, forgotten, alone in our struggles and often punish ourselves for feeling broken and lost. But the truth is you are stronger than you think, braver than you know, and most certainly not alone. I help people like yourself reconnect with themselves and others, learn new and healthy ways to cope, and find their own way towards healing and meaning.
So many are carrying the heavy weight of grief, heartache, loss of connection and so much more. We feel isolated, forgotten, alone in our struggles and often punish ourselves for feeling broken and lost. But the truth is you are stronger than you think, braver than you know, and most certainly not alone. I help people like yourself reconnect with themselves and others, learn new and healthy ways to cope, and find their own way towards healing and meaning.
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Catherine Govender
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Rosenpark 7550  (Online Only)
I work mainly in the field of neuropsychology, assisting people that have been affected by head injuries and neurology-related conditions. People experiencing changes in how their brains work - and those around them - navigate a grief process. Some reach a point of acceptance early on in their journeys, while others find themselves rooted in one of the stages of the journey. Wherever you find yourself, my role is to work with you to navigate your path toward healing. he end goal is not to help you control change, but to help you to empower yourself to make useful choices in how you respond to that change.
I work mainly in the field of neuropsychology, assisting people that have been affected by head injuries and neurology-related conditions. People experiencing changes in how their brains work - and those around them - navigate a grief process. Some reach a point of acceptance early on in their journeys, while others find themselves rooted in one of the stages of the journey. Wherever you find yourself, my role is to work with you to navigate your path toward healing. he end goal is not to help you control change, but to help you to empower yourself to make useful choices in how you respond to that change.
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Photo of Debby Kempthorne, Psychologist in Western Cape
Debby Kempthorne
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified
Parow 7500
One of the hardest things as a parent is seeing your child in distress. Let us work together so that your child can reach their full potential. Whatever the issue may be, I offer a range of therapeutic interventions and support to assist parents, children and young adults.
One of the hardest things as a parent is seeing your child in distress. Let us work together so that your child can reach their full potential. Whatever the issue may be, I offer a range of therapeutic interventions and support to assist parents, children and young adults.
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Aluta Ngantweni
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I am available for consultation on Saturdays and after hours from 17h00-20h00 during the week.
I am available for consultation on Saturdays and after hours from 17h00-20h00 during the week.
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Photo of Thembeka Mfuthwana, Psychologist in Western Cape
Thembeka Mfuthwana
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified
I am a qualified and experienced Educational psychologist. I specialise in diagnosing learning difficulties from the Foundation Phase to the FET Phase (Grade R-12). Services I provide include: Psycho-educational assessments, School readiness assessments, Assessments for Concessions/Accommodations, I completed my Master's degree in Educational psychology from the University of Stellenbosch. I am registered with HPCSA.
I am a qualified and experienced Educational psychologist. I specialise in diagnosing learning difficulties from the Foundation Phase to the FET Phase (Grade R-12). Services I provide include: Psycho-educational assessments, School readiness assessments, Assessments for Concessions/Accommodations, I completed my Master's degree in Educational psychology from the University of Stellenbosch. I am registered with HPCSA.
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Photo of Terry Anne George, Psychologist in Western Cape
Terry Anne George
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Hi, I'm Terry! I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Kenilworth and Seapoint. I aim to create an unconditional and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to share your experiences as well as explore ways to work through them together. I work integratively based on your specific needs.
Hi, I'm Terry! I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Kenilworth and Seapoint. I aim to create an unconditional and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to share your experiences as well as explore ways to work through them together. I work integratively based on your specific needs.
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Photo of Clive Hartsman, Psychologist in Western Cape
Clive Hartsman
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Mowbray 7700
Life presents all of us with complex challenges which are sometimes difficult to manage. E.g. what may be troubling is a recent interpersonal difficulty, or perhaps something unpleasant has happened or is still happening in your workplace (or school/college/university). You may have lost someone you were close to, or perhaps you were the victim of a crime. Alternatively, what may be troubling may be of a more long-standing nature, causing unresolved unhappiness. Or you may feel that life could be more fulfilling than it has been up to now, that it could be a happier, richer experience, with a sense of more well-being and freedom.
Life presents all of us with complex challenges which are sometimes difficult to manage. E.g. what may be troubling is a recent interpersonal difficulty, or perhaps something unpleasant has happened or is still happening in your workplace (or school/college/university). You may have lost someone you were close to, or perhaps you were the victim of a crime. Alternatively, what may be troubling may be of a more long-standing nature, causing unresolved unhappiness. Or you may feel that life could be more fulfilling than it has been up to now, that it could be a happier, richer experience, with a sense of more well-being and freedom.
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Photo of Jessica Julia Meezraci, Registered Counsellor in Western Cape
Jessica Julia Meezraci
Registered Counsellor
Verified
Often we get stuck thinking that we have to 'do' life alone, we need to be strong and have it all together. Through the hardest moments in my life, I have grown the most and also learnt that I cannot do things on my own- the happiest and most successful people have many circles of support around them. I offer you a safe space in order to explore life challenges and transitions in a grounded and supported way. Challenges may include things such as exams, changing jobs, changing houses, losing a loved one, getting married, getting divorced and low self-esteem. Whatever your circumstances or stage, I offer emotional support.
Often we get stuck thinking that we have to 'do' life alone, we need to be strong and have it all together. Through the hardest moments in my life, I have grown the most and also learnt that I cannot do things on my own- the happiest and most successful people have many circles of support around them. I offer you a safe space in order to explore life challenges and transitions in a grounded and supported way. Challenges may include things such as exams, changing jobs, changing houses, losing a loved one, getting married, getting divorced and low self-esteem. Whatever your circumstances or stage, I offer emotional support.
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Photo of Dr Irene Strydom On-line Psychologist, Psychologist in Western Cape
Dr Irene Strydom On-line Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Mossel Bay 6506  (Online Only)
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.
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Photo of Marlize Slabbert, Psychologist in Western Cape
Marlize Slabbert
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist, which means that I have specialist training in diagnostic assessment, intervention and psychotherapy. To maintain my registration with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA), I must comply with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) regulations. I endeavour to empower my clients (adults & adolescents) to face life’s challenges with strength & resilience by developing coping skills, healthy thought patterns & solution focused behaviour, using different therapeutic modalities.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, which means that I have specialist training in diagnostic assessment, intervention and psychotherapy. To maintain my registration with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA), I must comply with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) regulations. I endeavour to empower my clients (adults & adolescents) to face life’s challenges with strength & resilience by developing coping skills, healthy thought patterns & solution focused behaviour, using different therapeutic modalities.
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Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.