Male Therapists in Pretoria North, GT
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I am a registered counselling psychologist in private practice in the east of Pretoria. I believe that each individual has the inherent ability and resourcefulness to find solutions for the challenges that life may present. I follow an integrative approach with a focus on developing psychological flexibility. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and offer both short term and long term counselling/therapy.
I am a registered counselling psychologist in private practice in the east of Pretoria. I believe that each individual has the inherent ability and resourcefulness to find solutions for the challenges that life may present. I follow an integrative approach with a focus on developing psychological flexibility. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and offer both short term and long term counselling/therapy.
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Lucky Sibusiso Mphahlele
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria North 0116
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about assisting people faced with a variety of mental health care challenges by equipping them with vital coping skills and insight which is aimed at empowering them to take control of their lives. My treatment approach is primarily guided by evidence based methods in Psychoytherapeutic interventions and holistic view of psychological wellbeing. Psychotherapeutic intervention can be facilitated in English, Sepedi, Setswana, Isizulu and IsiSwati.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about assisting people faced with a variety of mental health care challenges by equipping them with vital coping skills and insight which is aimed at empowering them to take control of their lives. My treatment approach is primarily guided by evidence based methods in Psychoytherapeutic interventions and holistic view of psychological wellbeing. Psychotherapeutic intervention can be facilitated in English, Sepedi, Setswana, Isizulu and IsiSwati.
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I am Samson Samuel Khoza who is cheerfully known as "Sam”. I am a member of Call Sam (Pty) Ltd. Call Sam is a shopping mall of professionals: Medico Legal Practitioners, Expert Witnesses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Assessors and Executive Coaches.
I am Samson Samuel Khoza who is cheerfully known as "Sam”. I am a member of Call Sam (Pty) Ltd. Call Sam is a shopping mall of professionals: Medico Legal Practitioners, Expert Witnesses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Assessors and Executive Coaches.
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Ntsime Ntlatleng
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria North 0182
“ Therapy is a dress rehearsal to life”- Ivirn Yalom. Psychotherapy is therefore a great preparatory and supportive space to address whatever life challenges a person may face such as; personal, relationship/ marital difficulties, work related stressors, parenting issues, school related issues etc. Through psychotherapy we engage client in systematic and hu manistic approaches to promote self-awareness, growth and interpersonal understanding. Our therapeutic point of departure is embedded in the fact that mental health difficulties are mostly relational.
“ Therapy is a dress rehearsal to life”- Ivirn Yalom. Psychotherapy is therefore a great preparatory and supportive space to address whatever life challenges a person may face such as; personal, relationship/ marital difficulties, work related stressors, parenting issues, school related issues etc. Through psychotherapy we engage client in systematic and hu manistic approaches to promote self-awareness, growth and interpersonal understanding. Our therapeutic point of departure is embedded in the fact that mental health difficulties are mostly relational.
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I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
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Henning Gericke
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
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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My name is Sello Pheme. I am an African male Clinical Psychologist. Often in life, individuals, couples and families face various challenges which may affect us emotionally, physically, socially, spiritually and even occupationally. Some of these impacts may require working through them in psychotherapy. I am a passionate Clinical Psychologist who takes pride in recognizing every person as an individual with different experiences. Each of every experience is a narrative that can be redefined. It is through therapy that one can be heard and accurately understood. Regain your mental health strength.
My name is Sello Pheme. I am an African male Clinical Psychologist. Often in life, individuals, couples and families face various challenges which may affect us emotionally, physically, socially, spiritually and even occupationally. Some of these impacts may require working through them in psychotherapy. I am a passionate Clinical Psychologist who takes pride in recognizing every person as an individual with different experiences. Each of every experience is a narrative that can be redefined. It is through therapy that one can be heard and accurately understood. Regain your mental health strength.
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Remember that hu man beings are not finished products, we are all in the process of becoming, as such, there is room for improvement!.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
Remember that hu man beings are not finished products, we are all in the process of becoming, as such, there is room for improvement!.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
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I understand that you are at a point in your life where you probably feel like your problems are out of control due to circumstances or perhaps choices that you or others have made that have affected you in a bad way. Be that as a result of trauma in your current relationships or trauma from past relationships or direct trauma you have experienced. I want to help you gain back control of yourself, your life, and find your own way of dealing with the problems that got you here in the first place.
I understand that you are at a point in your life where you probably feel like your problems are out of control due to circumstances or perhaps choices that you or others have made that have affected you in a bad way. Be that as a result of trauma in your current relationships or trauma from past relationships or direct trauma you have experienced. I want to help you gain back control of yourself, your life, and find your own way of dealing with the problems that got you here in the first place.
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Healing a broken heart and facing the loneliness of marriage and relationship breakup, are of the most painful experiences that any hu man could have.
www.jccounselling.co.za I’m not going to help you to identify a broken relationship…you already know what a broken relationship is. I’m going to help you to identify the mixed emotions that you are feeling and teach you skills and methods to deal with them…and with your relationship. What are the deep needs and cravings you want to fulfill? Well this is exactly where I can help you. I’m going to help you to find what you are looking for and to do so without losing respect for yourself or others. Gain admiration rather than resentment from your partner! I am a compassionate marriage and relationship counsellor. "I'm listening."
Healing a broken heart and facing the loneliness of marriage and relationship breakup, are of the most painful experiences that any hu man could have.
www.jccounselling.co.za I’m not going to help you to identify a broken relationship…you already know what a broken relationship is. I’m going to help you to identify the mixed emotions that you are feeling and teach you skills and methods to deal with them…and with your relationship. What are the deep needs and cravings you want to fulfill? Well this is exactly where I can help you. I’m going to help you to find what you are looking for and to do so without losing respect for yourself or others. Gain admiration rather than resentment from your partner! I am a compassionate marriage and relationship counsellor. "I'm listening."
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Mavasa Themba Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002
I am Mavasa Themba, a registered Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Pretoria Central and Montana. My private practice offers face-to-face consultations, virtual consultations, short and long-term therapies, and child/play therapy. I offer psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing a range of psychological difficulties.
I am Mavasa Themba, a registered Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Pretoria Central and Montana. My private practice offers face-to-face consultations, virtual consultations, short and long-term therapies, and child/play therapy. I offer psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing a range of psychological difficulties.
Jaques Johan Heunis
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waterkloof Ridge 0181
I render professional psychological services with ethical and personal consideration and the utmost respect in terms of diversity (culture, race, religion, gender, age, socio-economic status, disability language, sexual orientation etc.) within the broad South African context. As a health care practitioner, I understand that people are unique and that they need individualized and personalized approaches to psychotherapy.
I render professional psychological services with ethical and personal consideration and the utmost respect in terms of diversity (culture, race, religion, gender, age, socio-economic status, disability language, sexual orientation etc.) within the broad South African context. As a health care practitioner, I understand that people are unique and that they need individualized and personalized approaches to psychotherapy.
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I'm Keegan, a dedicated HPCSA Registered Counsellor. My expertise includes substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety management, grief, trauma, and work-related stress. I provide a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and find solutions. With specialized training, I help individuals and couples build healthier connections. I offer practical tools for stress and anxiety, compassionate support for grief and trauma, and guidance for workplace challenges. I'm committed to empowering you for positive change.
I'm Keegan, a dedicated HPCSA Registered Counsellor. My expertise includes substance abuse, relationship counseling, stress, anxiety management, grief, trauma, and work-related stress. I provide a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and find solutions. With specialized training, I help individuals and couples build healthier connections. I offer practical tools for stress and anxiety, compassionate support for grief and trauma, and guidance for workplace challenges. I'm committed to empowering you for positive change.
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Past Hurts Men and Wo men, Young Men in need of healing.
Past Hurts Men and Wo men, Young Men in need of healing.
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Thabo van Wyk is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist based in Pretoria North, South Africa. With a solid foundation as a Registered Counsellor and advanced education culminating in a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from North-West University, Thabo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of mental health. After earning a Bachelor’s degree and initial credentials as a Registered Counsellor, Thabo pursued further education to specialize in Clinical Psychology, completing a Master’s degree at North-West University.
Thabo van Wyk is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist based in Pretoria North, South Africa. With a solid foundation as a Registered Counsellor and advanced education culminating in a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from North-West University, Thabo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of mental health. After earning a Bachelor’s degree and initial credentials as a Registered Counsellor, Thabo pursued further education to specialize in Clinical Psychology, completing a Master’s degree at North-West University.
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Counselling Psychologist - Online & Face-to-Face
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0184
I accept hu man beings unconditionally and assume everybody have the potential for good & continuous personal growth & development.
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, etc.).
I accept hu man beings unconditionally and assume everybody have the potential for good & continuous personal growth & development.
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, etc.).
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I am a Counsellor, Coach and Hu man Resources professional.
Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.
I am a Counsellor, Coach and Hu man Resources professional.
Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.
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We offer social and behavioral change for men and boys involves challenging traditional gender norms and promoting healthier attitudes and behaviors.
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
We offer social and behavioral change for men and boys involves challenging traditional gender norms and promoting healthier attitudes and behaviors.
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
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I work with trauma, anxiety, stress, career counselling, life & career transitions, workplace conflict, achieving work-life-balance, management of work stress & de mands, utilisation of coping mechanisms, leadership capacity development, finding personal purpose & career drive and overcoming sources of work-and-personal anxiety.
I work with individuals who wish to use their innate psychological strengths to enable meaningful growth, empowerment and goal realisation. It is important to me that psychological engagements are meaningful, create positive challenge, and lead to real growth, and personal exploration between sessions. I work with you to understand what is important to you and why, and then create a joint plan of action to help you move from a state of languishing, to one of flourishing. I do not do quick fixes, however, I also do not believe in engaging in more sessions than needed.
I work with trauma, anxiety, stress, career counselling, life & career transitions, workplace conflict, achieving work-life-balance, management of work stress & de mands, utilisation of coping mechanisms, leadership capacity development, finding personal purpose & career drive and overcoming sources of work-and-personal anxiety.
I work with individuals who wish to use their innate psychological strengths to enable meaningful growth, empowerment and goal realisation. It is important to me that psychological engagements are meaningful, create positive challenge, and lead to real growth, and personal exploration between sessions. I work with you to understand what is important to you and why, and then create a joint plan of action to help you move from a state of languishing, to one of flourishing. I do not do quick fixes, however, I also do not believe in engaging in more sessions than needed.
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As a clinical psychologist, I offer short-term and long-term therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups who are navigating the complexities of their minds and emotions. My role is to create a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and explore ways of resolving psychological complexities. I view each individual, couple, and family as unique and deserving of respect and dignity. My approach is to co-create therapy with clients through an evidence-based integrative approach for each unique client’s condition.
As a clinical psychologist, I offer short-term and long-term therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups who are navigating the complexities of their minds and emotions. My role is to create a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and explore ways of resolving psychological complexities. I view each individual, couple, and family as unique and deserving of respect and dignity. My approach is to co-create therapy with clients through an evidence-based integrative approach for each unique client’s condition.
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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.