Female Therapists in City of Johannesburg, GT
I am passionate about seeing how people create meaningful relationships, both with themselves and in their environment, that assists them to develop and self-actualise. The way I work is from an Integrative Interactional Approach, this means that I see the individual as a holistic system, by looking at both the person’s internal psychological processes and how a person relates to their environment. How we interact with ourselves, our environment, and the people around us determines our well-being.
I am passionate about seeing how people create meaningful relationships, both with themselves and in their environment, that assists them to develop and self-actualise. The way I work is from an Integrative Interactional Approach, this means that I see the individual as a holistic system, by looking at both the person’s internal psychological processes and how a person relates to their environment. How we interact with ourselves, our environment, and the people around us determines our well-being.
In my practice as a therapist, I am inspired by the philosophy underpinning Kintsugi. The art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer, highlights fractures rather than concealing them, creating something stronger and more beautiful than before. Similarly, therapy invites us to embrace our wounds, acknowledge our vulnerabilities, and find beauty in our resilience. Through compassionate reflection and introspection, we discover that our cracks and scars do not diminish our value but add depth to our story and strength in our wholeness.
In my practice as a therapist, I am inspired by the philosophy underpinning Kintsugi. The art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer, highlights fractures rather than concealing them, creating something stronger and more beautiful than before. Similarly, therapy invites us to embrace our wounds, acknowledge our vulnerabilities, and find beauty in our resilience. Through compassionate reflection and introspection, we discover that our cracks and scars do not diminish our value but add depth to our story and strength in our wholeness.
My ideal client has taken the first step of bravery to delve deeper into whatever is troubling their hearts. I imagine them to set expectations and goals for me to mark what they would like to achieve within my practice. I imagine my client to want a safe space, which I will gladly hold for them. I imagine them to be openminded, willing to learn and actually work on themselves. Healing is not linear, and it definitely takes them doing their inner work to heal. I imagine for my clients to not be dependent on me, but rather see me as their crutch or someone to hold their hand in times where their life does not feel balanced.
My ideal client has taken the first step of bravery to delve deeper into whatever is troubling their hearts. I imagine them to set expectations and goals for me to mark what they would like to achieve within my practice. I imagine my client to want a safe space, which I will gladly hold for them. I imagine them to be openminded, willing to learn and actually work on themselves. Healing is not linear, and it definitely takes them doing their inner work to heal. I imagine for my clients to not be dependent on me, but rather see me as their crutch or someone to hold their hand in times where their life does not feel balanced.
Embarking on the path to self-discovery and healing can be both courageous and daunting. It takes strength to recognise the need for support and seek help. If you're here, you've already taken a significant step toward prioritising your well-being, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin this journey. I understand that the decision to start therapy is not always an easy one. It can be accompanied by a range of emotions – from hope and anticipation to uncertainty and vulnerability. Rest assured, this is a safe space where your experiences are honored, and you're met with empathy and understanding.
Embarking on the path to self-discovery and healing can be both courageous and daunting. It takes strength to recognise the need for support and seek help. If you're here, you've already taken a significant step toward prioritising your well-being, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin this journey. I understand that the decision to start therapy is not always an easy one. It can be accompanied by a range of emotions – from hope and anticipation to uncertainty and vulnerability. Rest assured, this is a safe space where your experiences are honored, and you're met with empathy and understanding.
I help people suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood traumas, bereavement, GBV&F & abuse, anger management, worthlessness & rejection, self-confidence, self-image & self-worth issues, internal conflict, anchors & triggers. I also help people deal with marital issues, separation, divorce & mediation, as well as parents, teens and families. I also assist with behavioural change problems, self-loathing and mild addictions. Services: One-on-one - Individuals; Couples, parents & family intervention programs; Community/ Corporates/ Group workshops & courses.
I help people suffering with depression, anxiety, childhood traumas, bereavement, GBV&F & abuse, anger management, worthlessness & rejection, self-confidence, self-image & self-worth issues, internal conflict, anchors & triggers. I also help people deal with marital issues, separation, divorce & mediation, as well as parents, teens and families. I also assist with behavioural change problems, self-loathing and mild addictions. Services: One-on-one - Individuals; Couples, parents & family intervention programs; Community/ Corporates/ Group workshops & courses.
Tshegofatso Oshyn Gaebuelwe
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Protea Glen 1818 (Online Only)
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
I am an Occupational Therapist specialised in mental and sexual health. I treat each client as an individual and cater to their unique gender, racial, cultural, personality and financial needs. The goal in my therapy sessions is to help each client to become functional and successful not only despite, but also because of their challenges. The focus is on what matters most to you and not what the matter is with you. During therapy, you can dig into a basket of fidget toys, colour while you talk, sit on the floor, sip on a cup of herbal tea... it is about your comfort.
I am an Occupational Therapist specialised in mental and sexual health. I treat each client as an individual and cater to their unique gender, racial, cultural, personality and financial needs. The goal in my therapy sessions is to help each client to become functional and successful not only despite, but also because of their challenges. The focus is on what matters most to you and not what the matter is with you. During therapy, you can dig into a basket of fidget toys, colour while you talk, sit on the floor, sip on a cup of herbal tea... it is about your comfort.
Although therapy can sometimes be a daunting step to take, I strive to create a safe environment where you can feel at ease to talk and to work through the struggles you are facing. I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as assessments. My areas of interest include autism spectrum disorder, behavioural difficulties, depression, anxiety and adjustment.
Although therapy can sometimes be a daunting step to take, I strive to create a safe environment where you can feel at ease to talk and to work through the struggles you are facing. I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as assessments. My areas of interest include autism spectrum disorder, behavioural difficulties, depression, anxiety and adjustment.
Dr. Thandiwe Nomkhosi Gama
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenanda 2091
My ideal clients are those who are at different stages of life, in their private spheres as well as in their work. Counselling helps them try to find meaning, fulfilment, growth, and cope with challenges in a constructive, driven, and realistic thoughts and actions. Persons who strive to grow from a good, to better, to best version of themselves.
My ideal clients are those who are at different stages of life, in their private spheres as well as in their work. Counselling helps them try to find meaning, fulfilment, growth, and cope with challenges in a constructive, driven, and realistic thoughts and actions. Persons who strive to grow from a good, to better, to best version of themselves.
Rirhandzu Shiburi is a Specialist Wellness Counselor dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and personal growth. I integrate wellness dimensions, and psychosocial and African psychology principles into her practice. I provide support to individuals and couples seeking mental health support. With a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, I help clients navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience and vitality. Connect with me, Rirhandzu on Psychology Today, Google Business, LinkedIn, or Facebook
Rirhandzu Shiburi is a Specialist Wellness Counselor dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and personal growth. I integrate wellness dimensions, and psychosocial and African psychology principles into her practice. I provide support to individuals and couples seeking mental health support. With a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, I help clients navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience and vitality. Connect with me, Rirhandzu on Psychology Today, Google Business, LinkedIn, or Facebook
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set.
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set.
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You are not alone and you don't have to do this alone. We can walk this road together. Well done on taking this first step. I am here to start this process with you and facilitate your journey in a safe space.
You are not alone and you don't have to do this alone. We can walk this road together. Well done on taking this first step. I am here to start this process with you and facilitate your journey in a safe space.
PKS Counselling Therapist - Patrizia
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Sandton 2192
Life is sometimes daunting, and it's very difficult to see a way forward. Patterns and behaviors learned from childhood are hard to break, and life seems to be an endless circle of always attracting the same people and resulting in the same circumstances and outcomes. Often these leave us feeling down and helpless, asking ourselves when and how can this be changed? I have found that each individual needs to find a counselor attuned to their own needs. This can be established through information supplied and fine-tune listening. Seeking a level of understanding and guidance, let's travel this journey together.
Life is sometimes daunting, and it's very difficult to see a way forward. Patterns and behaviors learned from childhood are hard to break, and life seems to be an endless circle of always attracting the same people and resulting in the same circumstances and outcomes. Often these leave us feeling down and helpless, asking ourselves when and how can this be changed? I have found that each individual needs to find a counselor attuned to their own needs. This can be established through information supplied and fine-tune listening. Seeking a level of understanding and guidance, let's travel this journey together.
We work collaboratively with our clients to meet their counselling and psychological health needs through an integrated wellness approach, that looks at the whole person. Our typical clients seek personal growth and development, using their strengths to overcome depression and anxiety and optimising their potential. Additionally, couples who are working through relationship challenges or those seeking to grow in their relationships. We also work with families, including blended families who seek to navigate the very dynamic journey of merging at different stages of the family development.
We work collaboratively with our clients to meet their counselling and psychological health needs through an integrated wellness approach, that looks at the whole person. Our typical clients seek personal growth and development, using their strengths to overcome depression and anxiety and optimising their potential. Additionally, couples who are working through relationship challenges or those seeking to grow in their relationships. We also work with families, including blended families who seek to navigate the very dynamic journey of merging at different stages of the family development.
Have you been struggling to deal with trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, relationships, and everyday life problems? Do you feel like you’re trying to overcome it, but nothing is working? This can be very frustrating, painful, and confusing. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with these feelings and struggles. It can lead to a negative, unhappy, and unfulfilled life, which can cause more anxiety, stress, problems, trauma, and grief.
Have you been struggling to deal with trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, relationships, and everyday life problems? Do you feel like you’re trying to overcome it, but nothing is working? This can be very frustrating, painful, and confusing. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with these feelings and struggles. It can lead to a negative, unhappy, and unfulfilled life, which can cause more anxiety, stress, problems, trauma, and grief.
I am dedicated to illuminating the path to personal transformation and mental wellbeing. I bring a compassionate and supportive approach to every client interaction. I combine my expertise with genuine empathy to provide you with a safe space to delve into your thoughts, feelings and experiences. My commitment is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, fostering resilience and self-discovery. Whether addressing mental health concerns, enhancing interpersonal relationships, or optimizing personal growth, my mission is to guide clients towards a harmonious and fulfilling life.
I am dedicated to illuminating the path to personal transformation and mental wellbeing. I bring a compassionate and supportive approach to every client interaction. I combine my expertise with genuine empathy to provide you with a safe space to delve into your thoughts, feelings and experiences. My commitment is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, fostering resilience and self-discovery. Whether addressing mental health concerns, enhancing interpersonal relationships, or optimizing personal growth, my mission is to guide clients towards a harmonious and fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout from work, personal life, or relationship challenges, and need personalized strategies to build resilience and manage stress, I can help. As a Counselling Psychologist with expertise in Integrative Psychotherapy and trauma-sensitive mindfulness, I offer tailored support to help you achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life. My services include individual psychotherapy, coaching, mindfulness practices, couples and group work to address your unique challenges and enhance your mental and emotional health.
If you're struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout from work, personal life, or relationship challenges, and need personalized strategies to build resilience and manage stress, I can help. As a Counselling Psychologist with expertise in Integrative Psychotherapy and trauma-sensitive mindfulness, I offer tailored support to help you achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life. My services include individual psychotherapy, coaching, mindfulness practices, couples and group work to address your unique challenges and enhance your mental and emotional health.
I work in a long term psychoanalytic way which is suitable for patients who would like to work deeply with their issues and feelings. Patients who are hoping to grow in themselves, and enrich their interpersonal experiences would find this a rewarding approach.
I work in a long term psychoanalytic way which is suitable for patients who would like to work deeply with their issues and feelings. Patients who are hoping to grow in themselves, and enrich their interpersonal experiences would find this a rewarding approach.
Lauren Loots
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Roodepoort 1709
I offer counselling for a variety of concerns, including addiction, marriage and relationship problems, trauma, bereavement, HIV/Aids and general lifestyle issues and concerns. My clients are between the ages of 5 and 55. My clients are looking for holistic counselling, to improve their lifestyles from an overall wellness perspective.
I offer counselling for a variety of concerns, including addiction, marriage and relationship problems, trauma, bereavement, HIV/Aids and general lifestyle issues and concerns. My clients are between the ages of 5 and 55. My clients are looking for holistic counselling, to improve their lifestyles from an overall wellness perspective.
We can work together if you, your child or family member experiences cognitive difficulties such as memory problems or have had a traumatic brain injury, stroke, ADHD, learning/behavioural difficulties, or neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia. You may require comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and personalized rehabilitation strategies to improve cognitive functioning and adapt to daily challenges. I can also work with you if you need therapeutic support, possibly using BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) for trauma or other emotional difficulties .
We can work together if you, your child or family member experiences cognitive difficulties such as memory problems or have had a traumatic brain injury, stroke, ADHD, learning/behavioural difficulties, or neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia. You may require comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and personalized rehabilitation strategies to improve cognitive functioning and adapt to daily challenges. I can also work with you if you need therapeutic support, possibly using BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) for trauma or other emotional difficulties .
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.