Male Therapists in Linden, GT
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Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
Most people just want to be happy. While that can certainly be achieved through counselling, I believe happiness is an emotion, like others, that comes and goes. Instead I work with you to create more peace, joy and fulfilment in your life. These are deeper long-lasting goals that are the foundation of life satisfaction. Over and above the specific concern you wish to work on, I aim to help you connect with who you really are as a person and facilitate the path to who you would like to be.
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There are many reasons why someone decides to come for therapy, but it is often because they want something to change or wish to gain a better understanding of something in their lives.
My name is Sybrand Hagan. I am a clinical psychologist based in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg. I offer psychotherapy for adolescents and adults who experience a range of psychological difficulties. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit the specific needs of each person. My aim is to offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you are able to explore the difficulties in your life, whether these are difficulties that you are currently facing or a pattern in your thoughts and behaviours that have caused a lack of satisfaction in your life.
There are many reasons why someone decides to come for therapy, but it is often because they want something to change or wish to gain a better understanding of something in their lives.
My name is Sybrand Hagan. I am a clinical psychologist based in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg. I offer psychotherapy for adolescents and adults who experience a range of psychological difficulties. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit the specific needs of each person. My aim is to offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you are able to explore the difficulties in your life, whether these are difficulties that you are currently facing or a pattern in your thoughts and behaviours that have caused a lack of satisfaction in your life.
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I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
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With training across a spectrum of psychological conditions, I have developed a keen focus on addressing Mood/Anxiety disorders, couples therapy, High Perfor mance Athletes, and addressing Men's Mental Health.
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic counseling psychologist with expertise in addressing various forms of trauma. While proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, I am particularly drawn to the family systems approach and cognitive behavioural therapy. However, I maintain flexibility in assessing and integrating other psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment plans, and therapy objectives. Specialising in trauma/ trauma debriefs and BWRT, My practice in Johannesburg is located in Saxonwold, serving surrounding areas such as Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
With training across a spectrum of psychological conditions, I have developed a keen focus on addressing Mood/Anxiety disorders, couples therapy, High Perfor mance Athletes, and addressing Men's Mental Health.
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic counseling psychologist with expertise in addressing various forms of trauma. While proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, I am particularly drawn to the family systems approach and cognitive behavioural therapy. However, I maintain flexibility in assessing and integrating other psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment plans, and therapy objectives. Specialising in trauma/ trauma debriefs and BWRT, My practice in Johannesburg is located in Saxonwold, serving surrounding areas such as Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
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Dipasa David Shiringani
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Linden 2195
I am a male african Clinical Psychologist working in both the public and private. I am registered with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)and the Board of Health Care Funders(BHF). I am passionate about mental health and cater for individuals of various ages and backgrounds
I am a male african Clinical Psychologist working in both the public and private. I am registered with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)and the Board of Health Care Funders(BHF). I am passionate about mental health and cater for individuals of various ages and backgrounds
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Lesang Christice Maiketso
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Randburg 2125
My purpose in the counselling profession is always to understand the cause and effect of hu man behaviour.
All of us have a history. We all have a story to tell. And I provide a space to dwell on your history and find a pleasant way to tell it through transformative storytelling. Your experience is full of rich encounters and needs me to pay attention to. Exploring and unpacking past experiences is not a simple task. To achieve the best counselling outcome, I believe in a collaborative effort between the counsellor and the client. In my presence, you will feel a deeper sense of being understood. I believe it is by being understood and listened to that you’ll reach your true self.
My purpose in the counselling profession is always to understand the cause and effect of hu man behaviour.
All of us have a history. We all have a story to tell. And I provide a space to dwell on your history and find a pleasant way to tell it through transformative storytelling. Your experience is full of rich encounters and needs me to pay attention to. Exploring and unpacking past experiences is not a simple task. To achieve the best counselling outcome, I believe in a collaborative effort between the counsellor and the client. In my presence, you will feel a deeper sense of being understood. I believe it is by being understood and listened to that you’ll reach your true self.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with adult individuals and couples . Over 30 years of experience including extensive Employee Assistance Program work , which has contributed to an approach that is solution focused, based on a Psychodynamic orientation and drawing on Cognitive Behavior Therapy principles and concepts that will empower you to ultimately help yourself through personal difficulties and challenges. Clients with anxiety , addictive tendencies , anger issues and depression respond particularly well to this approach.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with adult individuals and couples . Over 30 years of experience including extensive Employee Assistance Program work , which has contributed to an approach that is solution focused, based on a Psychodynamic orientation and drawing on Cognitive Behavior Therapy principles and concepts that will empower you to ultimately help yourself through personal difficulties and challenges. Clients with anxiety , addictive tendencies , anger issues and depression respond particularly well to this approach.
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Hi there and a very warm welcome to you. My approach is committed to providing a confidential, and relaxed space to help individuals process and understand the emotional and psychological difficulties that may be causing you distress. Areas of specialisation include Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Career guidance, Relationship issues, Neurodiversity, Adjusting to specific disabilities, Stress and Trauma. Please note I currently offer online psychotherapy.
Hi there and a very warm welcome to you. My approach is committed to providing a confidential, and relaxed space to help individuals process and understand the emotional and psychological difficulties that may be causing you distress. Areas of specialisation include Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Career guidance, Relationship issues, Neurodiversity, Adjusting to specific disabilities, Stress and Trauma. Please note I currently offer online psychotherapy.
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Sello Manzini
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Greenside East 2193 (Online Only)
I employ holistic approaches, which include techniques mainly from hu manistic i.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
I employ holistic approaches, which include techniques mainly from hu manistic i.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
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Angelo Vincent Deboni
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2194 (Online Only)
Many people are misled by a meaningless consumerist culture, digital rumination, selfish friends or family, and overly de manding studies or employment.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Hu manistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Many people are misled by a meaningless consumerist culture, digital rumination, selfish friends or family, and overly de manding studies or employment.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Hu manistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Muneer Nakhooda
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Greenside 2193 (Online Only)
All of us feel lost, stuck and hopeless at some stage in our lives. Being here tells me that you have decided that you want something to change. My practice is a place where you get to share those fears and concerns and together, figure out how to become happier and build the life you want.
All of us feel lost, stuck and hopeless at some stage in our lives. Being here tells me that you have decided that you want something to change. My practice is a place where you get to share those fears and concerns and together, figure out how to become happier and build the life you want.
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As a psychologist, my focus is on Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mindfulness, Neurocognitive Psychology, Hu man Sexuality, and Gender Studies.
As a psychologist, my primary focus is on promoting the well-being of individuals. From my experience, everyone possesses the innate ability to actualise their full potential but may need guidance and support. My aim in life is to be a catalyst in people's journey of self-discovery, helping them identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I aim to empower my clients to make positive changes in their lives and reach their full potential.
As a psychologist, my focus is on Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mindfulness, Neurocognitive Psychology, Hu man Sexuality, and Gender Studies.
As a psychologist, my primary focus is on promoting the well-being of individuals. From my experience, everyone possesses the innate ability to actualise their full potential but may need guidance and support. My aim in life is to be a catalyst in people's journey of self-discovery, helping them identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I aim to empower my clients to make positive changes in their lives and reach their full potential.
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Yochi (Jonathan) Ress
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyde Park 2196
I provide a safe space & various modalities to develop practical skills to stay awake & open, optimally managing yourself & life's stresses.
My ideal client seeks to break through limiting, habitual patterns of behaviour. These may be due to deep held fears or limiting/negative core self-beliefs. It presents as anything from Depression, Anxiety and/or addictions to many other conditions in between affecting people in today's challenging world. The goal here is being awake and free from self-sabotaging patterns that stem from deep conditioning and/or traumatic early experiences. I have overseas training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and this is my super speciality for over a decade. I help many clients to optimise their Ketamine-infusion (or similar) sessions.
I provide a safe space & various modalities to develop practical skills to stay awake & open, optimally managing yourself & life's stresses.
My ideal client seeks to break through limiting, habitual patterns of behaviour. These may be due to deep held fears or limiting/negative core self-beliefs. It presents as anything from Depression, Anxiety and/or addictions to many other conditions in between affecting people in today's challenging world. The goal here is being awake and free from self-sabotaging patterns that stem from deep conditioning and/or traumatic early experiences. I have overseas training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and this is my super speciality for over a decade. I help many clients to optimise their Ketamine-infusion (or similar) sessions.
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The decision to start therapy is a brave and equally vulnerable one. Perhaps you have had losses of different kinds, started feeling different from your usual self, or experience an urge to know and understand yourself better. Therapy is a space that can be helpful in navigating these experiences, learning new ways of being, and overcoming life hurdles. Together with what the client aims to achieve, the goal of therapy is to fundamentally work on how the individual relates to themselves and the world around them. In therapy we also facilitate the pursuit of the client’s desired quality of life.
The decision to start therapy is a brave and equally vulnerable one. Perhaps you have had losses of different kinds, started feeling different from your usual self, or experience an urge to know and understand yourself better. Therapy is a space that can be helpful in navigating these experiences, learning new ways of being, and overcoming life hurdles. Together with what the client aims to achieve, the goal of therapy is to fundamentally work on how the individual relates to themselves and the world around them. In therapy we also facilitate the pursuit of the client’s desired quality of life.
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I am a clinical psychologist working with adult individuals, couples and adolescents. I am primarily interested in our relationships and our sense of self in relation to others, oneself, the future and the world. We may sometimes find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I am interested in these hu man struggles and our attempts to find meaning in sometimes chaotic, uncertain contexts. Ultimately, we are searching for a sense of home and belonging, a place where we can just be ourselves. We may lack internal cohesion and search outside for answers. I offer a space for slowing down and for reflective action. Be there.
I am a clinical psychologist working with adult individuals, couples and adolescents. I am primarily interested in our relationships and our sense of self in relation to others, oneself, the future and the world. We may sometimes find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I am interested in these hu man struggles and our attempts to find meaning in sometimes chaotic, uncertain contexts. Ultimately, we are searching for a sense of home and belonging, a place where we can just be ourselves. We may lack internal cohesion and search outside for answers. I offer a space for slowing down and for reflective action. Be there.
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Nevern Subermoney
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2125 (Online Only)
I am motivated to help those who want some kind of change in their life, but are struggling to know how to get unstuck. I also have experience dealing with a comprehensive range of mental disorders, but I have special interests in stress, anxiety, addictions and mood disorders.
I am motivated to help those who want some kind of change in their life, but are struggling to know how to get unstuck. I also have experience dealing with a comprehensive range of mental disorders, but I have special interests in stress, anxiety, addictions and mood disorders.
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Dr. Curwyn Mapaling
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194 (Online Only)
Life presents us with challenges that are often too complex to navigate alone. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to go through it without support. It's my mission to provide a confidential, compassionate space where you can freely express yourself and explore solutions to you
Life presents us with challenges that are often too complex to navigate alone. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to go through it without support. It's my mission to provide a confidential, compassionate space where you can freely express yourself and explore solutions to you
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Muhammad Coovadia
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenside 2034 (Online Only)
"It is not the challenges that define us, but how we respond to those challenges."
"It is not the challenges that define us, but how we respond to those challenges."
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I am Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Roodepoort. I offer Psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I aim to provide a safe space for adolescence and adults, to navigate through difficult life challenges and to provide support using a nonjudgemental stance and compassion
I am Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Roodepoort. I offer Psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I aim to provide a safe space for adolescence and adults, to navigate through difficult life challenges and to provide support using a nonjudgemental stance and compassion
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Educational Psychologist - Riccardo Tagliatti
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
Hi there! My name is Riccardo Tagliatti. As a registered Educational Psychologist, I believe that all my clients have unlimited potential that can be developed, and I enjoy tailoring tools and techniques to suit clients' needs on their journey of growth and development. Within my practice, I strive to take a holistic, culturally responsive, and neurodiversity-affirming approach with all my clients. Before opening my private practice, I worked as a special needs primary school educator for five years and have experience in high school and home school environments.
Hi there! My name is Riccardo Tagliatti. As a registered Educational Psychologist, I believe that all my clients have unlimited potential that can be developed, and I enjoy tailoring tools and techniques to suit clients' needs on their journey of growth and development. Within my practice, I strive to take a holistic, culturally responsive, and neurodiversity-affirming approach with all my clients. Before opening my private practice, I worked as a special needs primary school educator for five years and have experience in high school and home school environments.
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Male Counsellors
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.