Therapists in North Riding
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I create a safe space for those who are ready to invest in themselves and their interpersonal relationships. A space in which you can start your healing journey, face your trauma and put the time and effort in to become your true self. I assist with issues ranging from marriage counselling to general conflict-resolution, as well as daily life skills. QuintiSensual is a tranquil space where healthy relationships grow, healing starts and clients lead a happier, holistic life. If you are tired of your current situation, let's work together in developing your new life, in Love.
I create a safe space for those who are ready to invest in themselves and their interpersonal relationships. A space in which you can start your healing journey, face your trauma and put the time and effort in to become your true self. I assist with issues ranging from marriage counselling to general conflict-resolution, as well as daily life skills. QuintiSensual is a tranquil space where healthy relationships grow, healing starts and clients lead a happier, holistic life. If you are tired of your current situation, let's work together in developing your new life, in Love.
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The patient therapist fit is extremely important.No holding or containment can take place until the patient feels safe.I am caring and compassionate and my patients feel contained and feel accepted and safe in the space.Many of them have been through severe trauma and pain and this very often is converted into bodily pain.I have helped several patients in their struggle with chronic pain.
The patient therapist fit is extremely important.No holding or containment can take place until the patient feels safe.I am caring and compassionate and my patients feel contained and feel accepted and safe in the space.Many of them have been through severe trauma and pain and this very often is converted into bodily pain.I have helped several patients in their struggle with chronic pain.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist in full-time private practice in Roodepoort and Surrounding areas. My therapeutic approach is person/client-centered, collaborative and holistic in nature. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to explore one's personal challenges and difficulties. I have undergone training that primarily focused on systems theory.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in full-time private practice in Roodepoort and Surrounding areas. My therapeutic approach is person/client-centered, collaborative and holistic in nature. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to explore one's personal challenges and difficulties. I have undergone training that primarily focused on systems theory.
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Nqobile Nokukhanya Nzimande-Modau
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North Riding 2169
People come to therapy for different reasons. Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, which can include long periods of distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, relationship problems, and/ or difficulty dealing with a particularly distressing situation. Other people come to therapy simply to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfilment in their lives and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience and a relationship between you and a professional. It is very normal to not fully understand its nature at the outset.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, which can include long periods of distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, relationship problems, and/ or difficulty dealing with a particularly distressing situation. Other people come to therapy simply to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfilment in their lives and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience and a relationship between you and a professional. It is very normal to not fully understand its nature at the outset.
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Nompumelelo Cynthia Mbongwa
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North Riding 2162
Along this life journey we may get thrown a curve ball and may be facing difficulties that feel overwhelming and our usual coping mechanisms fail us. A soldier can only run so far on a wounded limb, until they pay attention to it and dress it up for healing. So it is with life. We may need to tend to, dress, and heal the wounds. Therapy can be a powerful mechanism of healing, growth and restoration. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be experiencing a wide range of including emotional, relational, psychiatric and health-related difficulties.
Along this life journey we may get thrown a curve ball and may be facing difficulties that feel overwhelming and our usual coping mechanisms fail us. A soldier can only run so far on a wounded limb, until they pay attention to it and dress it up for healing. So it is with life. We may need to tend to, dress, and heal the wounds. Therapy can be a powerful mechanism of healing, growth and restoration. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be experiencing a wide range of including emotional, relational, psychiatric and health-related difficulties.
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The creative arts therapies offer alternative perspectives and “out of the box” ideas. It provides clients with various angles to gaze at and interact with their difficulties. The arts provide a safe and non-confrontational way of discovering your own inner wisdom to healing.
The creative arts therapies offer alternative perspectives and “out of the box” ideas. It provides clients with various angles to gaze at and interact with their difficulties. The arts provide a safe and non-confrontational way of discovering your own inner wisdom to healing.
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My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.
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Megan Clerk, Educational Psychologist
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
North Riding 2162
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
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Chevon Cawood
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North Riding 2162 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I don’t think that there is a right or a wrong way to be a human. I know that life can be difficult and hard sometimes and I don’t believe that you have to go through it alone. I work with adults, couples, throuples and polycules in relationship- and individual therapy in Afrikaans and English. My mission is to empower humans to navigate challenging situations, improve their mental well-being, and achieve personal growth. I strongly believe that every person deserves the opportunity to lead a happy, balanced, and extraordinary life.
I don’t think that there is a right or a wrong way to be a human. I know that life can be difficult and hard sometimes and I don’t believe that you have to go through it alone. I work with adults, couples, throuples and polycules in relationship- and individual therapy in Afrikaans and English. My mission is to empower humans to navigate challenging situations, improve their mental well-being, and achieve personal growth. I strongly believe that every person deserves the opportunity to lead a happy, balanced, and extraordinary life.
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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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It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
It's a joy to walk with someone through the uncertain streets of mental health challenges. Help one to rebuild, and find "their sense of self', to learn and unlearn in order to attain a state of wellness. To help one set and follow through their life goals, be capacitated to handle future stressors but most of all to know when you are not ok and understand that it's ok, not to be ok. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the families. This is achieved with empathy and understanding that life is a Tapestry and Your journey of wellbeing is unique to you.
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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
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I have 20 years experience as a psychologist working and connecting with individuals and couples. I am an expert in couples and relationship management. I have 20 years experience working with depression, anxiety, TRAUMA, self esteem, performance, grief, divorce and addiction issues (all of the above make it difficult to live a high quality life and affect relationships, career etc if not treated).
I have 20 years experience as a psychologist working and connecting with individuals and couples. I am an expert in couples and relationship management. I have 20 years experience working with depression, anxiety, TRAUMA, self esteem, performance, grief, divorce and addiction issues (all of the above make it difficult to live a high quality life and affect relationships, career etc if not treated).
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Life is tough enough to deal with without the added pains of past trauma, loss and grief, feelings of depression, anxiety and so much more. It is my passion to help you heal through these pains and empower you to continue on a lighter, happier path where these burdens no longer weigh you down. Going through therapy is a process, and you should be proud of yourself for taking the first step. I am here to start this process with you and facilitate your journey in a safe, non judgmental space.
Life is tough enough to deal with without the added pains of past trauma, loss and grief, feelings of depression, anxiety and so much more. It is my passion to help you heal through these pains and empower you to continue on a lighter, happier path where these burdens no longer weigh you down. Going through therapy is a process, and you should be proud of yourself for taking the first step. I am here to start this process with you and facilitate your journey in a safe, non judgmental space.
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Life is a life long journey of learning, a quest, a rites of passage. It takes courage to grow up and develop a better version of yourself, to create your own inner peace and a sense of well-being.
Life is a life long journey of learning, a quest, a rites of passage. It takes courage to grow up and develop a better version of yourself, to create your own inner peace and a sense of well-being.
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Evimero Wellness Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg North 2153
I believe in creating an authentic connection with each individual that seeks my support. This is vital during your journey with me as it provides you with a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space to be yourself. I wish to provide you with the tools and understanding to feel empowered and overcome situations and challenges that seem unbearable. My approach is a holistic one grounded in being person centered as we are not single occurrences but rather a culmination of everything happening around us.
I believe in creating an authentic connection with each individual that seeks my support. This is vital during your journey with me as it provides you with a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space to be yourself. I wish to provide you with the tools and understanding to feel empowered and overcome situations and challenges that seem unbearable. My approach is a holistic one grounded in being person centered as we are not single occurrences but rather a culmination of everything happening around us.
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My passion is to help individuals to cope and adapt to the continuous changing world, in order to perform optimally in their communities and work place. My aim is to offer individuals and couples a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where change and meaning can be explored and facilitated.
My passion is to help individuals to cope and adapt to the continuous changing world, in order to perform optimally in their communities and work place. My aim is to offer individuals and couples a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where change and meaning can be explored and facilitated.
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Are you facing overwhelming circumstances in your life and need someone to talk to? Are you a young person trying to figure out who you are, and what values you stand for? Have you experienced a traumatic or tragic event that you are struggling to deal with? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that cause us deep pain and we need someone to help us make sense of it all. These situations can lead to mental illness and crises of faith. There is no shame in seeking help in times like these. Sometimes all we need is a safe space to figure it all out.
Are you facing overwhelming circumstances in your life and need someone to talk to? Are you a young person trying to figure out who you are, and what values you stand for? Have you experienced a traumatic or tragic event that you are struggling to deal with? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that cause us deep pain and we need someone to help us make sense of it all. These situations can lead to mental illness and crises of faith. There is no shame in seeking help in times like these. Sometimes all we need is a safe space to figure it all out.
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The teardrop captures the struggle to cope with the pain and emptiness of our lived experience. It also embodies our capacity to be moved – to feel joy, mastery, beauty and love. This statement captures new possibilities for transition, growth, creation and becoming. Therapy is the space that offers a dialogue between your inner states of mind and the world outside of you where conflict and struggle often play out. As you put words to these experiences, you start to see the patterns of your relationship to the world and the people in it. Getting to this place is wonderful as you begin to live the change that you seek.
The teardrop captures the struggle to cope with the pain and emptiness of our lived experience. It also embodies our capacity to be moved – to feel joy, mastery, beauty and love. This statement captures new possibilities for transition, growth, creation and becoming. Therapy is the space that offers a dialogue between your inner states of mind and the world outside of you where conflict and struggle often play out. As you put words to these experiences, you start to see the patterns of your relationship to the world and the people in it. Getting to this place is wonderful as you begin to live the change that you seek.
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Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in North Riding
10+
Average cost per session
R950
Counsellors in North Riding who prioritize treating:
93% | Relationship Issues |
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Bereavement |
79% | Depression |
71% | Parenting |
71% | Coping Skills |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
4 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
88% | Momentum |
88% | GEMS |
88% | Fedhealth |
How Counsellors in North Riding see their clients
86% | In Person and Online | |
14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
93% | Female | |
7% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in North Riding?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Psychologists listed in the directory are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The majority of General Counsellors featured in the directory align themselves with reputable professional bodies, particularly the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners. All Registered Counsellors listed must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in South Africa.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in South Africa could be between R600 and R1,500. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
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.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online 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.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are registered with the HPCSA and professional organisations such as PsySSA or the ASCHP are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client, or as required by law, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.