Therapists in Roodepoort
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I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of counselling experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, guiding them to healthier and happier ways of being.
I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of counselling experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, guiding them to healthier and happier ways of being.
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Lesang Christice Maiketso
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Roodepoort 1709
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.
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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Tebogo Malatjie Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roodepoort 1709 (Online Only)
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA. I am passionate about people and communities, and I consider it a privilege to walk a journey of understanding, growth, healing, and empowerment with my clients no matter their current stressors and challenges. My view on therapy is that clients are wholistic beings, and as such, real change can only take place if their social, psychological, physical, spiritual, and behavioral needs are acknowledged and supported throughout the client's therapeutic journey. I work with individual adults and couples.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA. I am passionate about people and communities, and I consider it a privilege to walk a journey of understanding, growth, healing, and empowerment with my clients no matter their current stressors and challenges. My view on therapy is that clients are wholistic beings, and as such, real change can only take place if their social, psychological, physical, spiritual, and behavioral needs are acknowledged and supported throughout the client's therapeutic journey. I work with individual adults and couples.
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I am a HPCSA-registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of Revelations Quest Psychology (RQ Psych). As human beings, we are always searching for validation, growth, healing, and safety (physical, emotional, financial, etc.). We are always trying to discover or process some experiences, and to do so in a healthy manner, a safe and conducive environment is vital. As a psychotherapist, I always look forward to providing individual(s) with a safe and conducive environment where psychological growth, development and/or healing is cultivated.
I am a HPCSA-registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of Revelations Quest Psychology (RQ Psych). As human beings, we are always searching for validation, growth, healing, and safety (physical, emotional, financial, etc.). We are always trying to discover or process some experiences, and to do so in a healthy manner, a safe and conducive environment is vital. As a psychotherapist, I always look forward to providing individual(s) with a safe and conducive environment where psychological growth, development and/or healing is cultivated.
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Elizabeth is an educational psychologist and Wellness Practitioner situated in the West Rand, Roodepoort, Gauteng. She registered with the HPCSA in 2006 as a psychologist and has been a registered psychometrist since 1997. Elizabeth taught on different levels for eight years whilst studying psychology. She offers a variety of assistance to parents, children, teachers and companies. She works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside nurses, social workers, education professionals, psychiatrists, speech and occupational therapists. She assists in treating learning problems or mental health issues. She is fully bilingual.
Elizabeth is an educational psychologist and Wellness Practitioner situated in the West Rand, Roodepoort, Gauteng. She registered with the HPCSA in 2006 as a psychologist and has been a registered psychometrist since 1997. Elizabeth taught on different levels for eight years whilst studying psychology. She offers a variety of assistance to parents, children, teachers and companies. She works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside nurses, social workers, education professionals, psychiatrists, speech and occupational therapists. She assists in treating learning problems or mental health issues. She is fully bilingual.
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Psychotherapy- also referred to as “talk therapy” is a process that enables psychological difficulties to be treated through communication and with the understanding that each individual’s life experiences are unique and different. The therapeutic space is non-judgemental and it allows individuals to address and deal with their life challenges and unresolved problems.
Psychotherapy- also referred to as “talk therapy” is a process that enables psychological difficulties to be treated through communication and with the understanding that each individual’s life experiences are unique and different. The therapeutic space is non-judgemental and it allows individuals to address and deal with their life challenges and unresolved problems.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in family relationships and parenting issues. I also work with individuals, adolescents, and older children presenting with other challenges such as depression, trauma, and anxiety.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in family relationships and parenting issues. I also work with individuals, adolescents, and older children presenting with other challenges such as depression, trauma, and anxiety.
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Are you looking for a holistic and a collaborative therapy process to equip yourself with the necessary tools and skills to navigate through life? Through therapy you can address identified and unidentified issues that are contributing to particular life stressors, challenges and experiences. Ultimately, the goal is to increase self awareness or gain insights that will equip you to think, feel and behave in a healthier manner that positively contributes to your psychological wellbeing.
Are you looking for a holistic and a collaborative therapy process to equip yourself with the necessary tools and skills to navigate through life? Through therapy you can address identified and unidentified issues that are contributing to particular life stressors, challenges and experiences. Ultimately, the goal is to increase self awareness or gain insights that will equip you to think, feel and behave in a healthier manner that positively contributes to your psychological wellbeing.
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Putuke Kekana
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roodepoort 1724
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years of training in the field of psychology. I am qualified to work numerous mental illnesses or life struggles. I have a special interest in helping families adjust to a loved one with an addiction, mental illness or gender and LGBTQ+ challenges. See my website for more info.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years of training in the field of psychology. I am qualified to work numerous mental illnesses or life struggles. I have a special interest in helping families adjust to a loved one with an addiction, mental illness or gender and LGBTQ+ challenges. See my website for more info.
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Michelle Townsend founded Mindfulness Matters, providing mindfulness classes, coaching, counselling and online services. Michelle studied at University of South Africa, and is also a certified mindfulness practitioner, coach and counsellor. Michelle has over 20 years experience, and has a passion for people and wellness, is dedicated to assisting her clients to live full, productive and happy lives by way of various therapeutic based coaching and counselling methods, tools and techniques.
Michelle Townsend founded Mindfulness Matters, providing mindfulness classes, coaching, counselling and online services. Michelle studied at University of South Africa, and is also a certified mindfulness practitioner, coach and counsellor. Michelle has over 20 years experience, and has a passion for people and wellness, is dedicated to assisting her clients to live full, productive and happy lives by way of various therapeutic based coaching and counselling methods, tools and techniques.
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Although I predominantly work from an integrated Psychodynamic (insight-based) approach as well as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I do however incorporate other modalities. As my main focus is to meet the client’s needs by tailoring my therapeutic interventions specifically to benefit the client. I value working relationally with individuals, understanding the dynamics between myself and the client, gaining insight into their world beyond the therapy space, and going at their necessary pace, to encourage growth, empowerment, and strategies towards psychological wellbeing and self-acceptance.
Although I predominantly work from an integrated Psychodynamic (insight-based) approach as well as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I do however incorporate other modalities. As my main focus is to meet the client’s needs by tailoring my therapeutic interventions specifically to benefit the client. I value working relationally with individuals, understanding the dynamics between myself and the client, gaining insight into their world beyond the therapy space, and going at their necessary pace, to encourage growth, empowerment, and strategies towards psychological wellbeing and self-acceptance.
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People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
People usually seek help from a psychologist when they want something to change. This desire for change may be motivated by painful thoughts and feelings, a situation at work, school, or at home, a challenging event, or relationships with others. Sometimes people work with a psychologist because they want a better understanding of themselves, to change behaviours, or to develop new skills to support their well-being. If any of this is true for you or for someone you care about, getting in contact with a psychologist is a useful step to take.
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Virginia Bernadette Schoombie
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roodepoort 1724 (Online Only)
I am an Educational Psychologist with 25 years experience in helping to support families and individuals across their life span using a strength based approach and a creative therapeutic model of solution focused therapy.
I am an Educational Psychologist with 25 years experience in helping to support families and individuals across their life span using a strength based approach and a creative therapeutic model of solution focused therapy.
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Discover ways to find fulfilment and to flourish in your relationships and career. I enjoy helping couples & offer practical tools dealing with relationship difficulties. This include couples counselling; marital and pre-marital counselling. I provide strategies for dealing with work stress; anxiety and psychological burnout. Strategies to overcome procrastination; fear of failure and ways to improve emotional resilience. I also offer trauma counselling. Discover your ideal career through career counselling and various psychometric assessments for teenagers and adults; or explore career transition counselling for adults.
Discover ways to find fulfilment and to flourish in your relationships and career. I enjoy helping couples & offer practical tools dealing with relationship difficulties. This include couples counselling; marital and pre-marital counselling. I provide strategies for dealing with work stress; anxiety and psychological burnout. Strategies to overcome procrastination; fear of failure and ways to improve emotional resilience. I also offer trauma counselling. Discover your ideal career through career counselling and various psychometric assessments for teenagers and adults; or explore career transition counselling for adults.
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Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
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JustLive Coaching & Counselling-JustLive (Pty) Ltd
General Counsellor, MPsych, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Roodepoort 1724 (Online Only)
I am a Mental Health Counsellor & Life Coach - outgoing, flamboyant & caring describes some of my attributes. I’m passionate about people, their development, education and training, life coaching, empowerment, life enrichment & motivation. Additional to loving people, I love art, & simplicity & adore animals & nature. I balance my life by running & hiking, being a book enthusiast, obsessed nature lover, & passionate about my family.
I am a Mental Health Counsellor & Life Coach - outgoing, flamboyant & caring describes some of my attributes. I’m passionate about people, their development, education and training, life coaching, empowerment, life enrichment & motivation. Additional to loving people, I love art, & simplicity & adore animals & nature. I balance my life by running & hiking, being a book enthusiast, obsessed nature lover, & passionate about my family.
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Joelene Moodley
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Roodepoort 1724 (Online Only)
YOU are incredibly courageous to be on this website and searching for help. This is a most wonderful step towards healing yourself. My goal always is to guide you towards reaching your full potential and purpose in life. Every individual experiences personal blocks and challenges. I am here to help you remove this blocks and live a life of phenomenal success and fulfillment. I love what I do and I do what I love. My passion lies in helping others heal themselves.
YOU are incredibly courageous to be on this website and searching for help. This is a most wonderful step towards healing yourself. My goal always is to guide you towards reaching your full potential and purpose in life. Every individual experiences personal blocks and challenges. I am here to help you remove this blocks and live a life of phenomenal success and fulfillment. I love what I do and I do what I love. My passion lies in helping others heal themselves.
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The main focus during therapy is to listen more and talk less. The client's main difficulties, their needs, and what they foresee gaining from the therapy is of importance.
The main focus during therapy is to listen more and talk less. The client's main difficulties, their needs, and what they foresee gaining from the therapy is of importance.
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I'm Liesel Swartz, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor dedicated to your well-being. With over three decades of experience, working with people. I help clients navigate challenges such as (but not limited to) anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining various therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs.
I'm Liesel Swartz, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor dedicated to your well-being. With over three decades of experience, working with people. I help clients navigate challenges such as (but not limited to) anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining various therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs.
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Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Roodepoort
60+
Average cost per session
R920
Counsellors in Roodepoort who prioritize treating:
77% | Anxiety |
70% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Depression |
70% | Coping Skills |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Self Esteem |
64% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
97% | Discovery Health |
90% | Momentum |
90% | GEMS |
How Counsellors in Roodepoort see their clients
81% | In Person and Online | |
19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
20% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Roodepoort?
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.
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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.