Therapists in Claremont
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In my work as a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am deeply committed to helping you unlock your fullest potential and well-being. My journey into mental health began as a young teen, captivated by the resilience of individuals who had overcome life's most challenging experiences. These stories weren't just inspiring -they lite a fire in me to be part of that transformative journey for others. With a foundation in psychology, reinforced by postgraduate study and complementary healing modalities, I offer a tailored approach that honors you as a whole person-not just a set of symptoms.
In my work as a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I am deeply committed to helping you unlock your fullest potential and well-being. My journey into mental health began as a young teen, captivated by the resilience of individuals who had overcome life's most challenging experiences. These stories weren't just inspiring -they lite a fire in me to be part of that transformative journey for others. With a foundation in psychology, reinforced by postgraduate study and complementary healing modalities, I offer a tailored approach that honors you as a whole person-not just a set of symptoms.
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Nazanin Madadi-Coetzee. No New Sessions Are Taken.
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Claremont 3201
Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy. I love to teach self mastery.
Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy. I love to teach self mastery.
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Claire Nonjabulo Ngcobo
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3201
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
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I am working with people who may struggling with stress, trauma, Rape, domestic violence, bereavement, partener abuse, low self esteem ect
I am working with people who may struggling with stress, trauma, Rape, domestic violence, bereavement, partener abuse, low self esteem ect
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In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
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A client once asked me: “Don’t you get tired of listening to people’s problems for so many years?” I intuitively responded”: “How can I get tired of listening to their solutions?” I have for most of my life been training and supervising counsellors at two different universities. At the same time always running a private practice part time to ensure I learn from my clients: How they tell their problem saturated stories; and then how we together discover the alternative stories from which they then build their solutions and a preferred life story.
A client once asked me: “Don’t you get tired of listening to people’s problems for so many years?” I intuitively responded”: “How can I get tired of listening to their solutions?” I have for most of my life been training and supervising counsellors at two different universities. At the same time always running a private practice part time to ensure I learn from my clients: How they tell their problem saturated stories; and then how we together discover the alternative stories from which they then build their solutions and a preferred life story.
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Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3200 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
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Muhammad Coovadia
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pietermaritzburg 3201 (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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Sandile Radebe
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pietermaritzburg 3201
I am a licensed Educational Psychologist, duly registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). My areas of expertise encompass a wide range of professional services, including educational assessments, play therapy, relationship counseling, trauma debriefing, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
I am a licensed Educational Psychologist, duly registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). My areas of expertise encompass a wide range of professional services, including educational assessments, play therapy, relationship counseling, trauma debriefing, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
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Tammy Styles-Educational Psychologist
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3201
I work therapeutically with children and adolescents for emotional and psychological difficulties. I adopt a systems approach when working with children and adolescents since they are embedded within their family and school contexts. I provide psychological assessment services for investigating challenges in and barriers to learning, neurodevelopment and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
I work therapeutically with children and adolescents for emotional and psychological difficulties. I adopt a systems approach when working with children and adolescents since they are embedded within their family and school contexts. I provide psychological assessment services for investigating challenges in and barriers to learning, neurodevelopment and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Sibongiseni Lungisile Zuma
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3201
Sibongiseni Zuma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has had experience in both the public and private sectors of health. I provide evidence-based psychological interventions through an intentional and holistic approach, collaborating with the multidisciplinary health team when it is required.
Sibongiseni Zuma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has had experience in both the public and private sectors of health. I provide evidence-based psychological interventions through an intentional and holistic approach, collaborating with the multidisciplinary health team when it is required.
I am a Clinical Psychologist trained within a broad range of theoretical modalities in providing psychotherapeutic interventions. My aim is to provide my clients with an emphathic and non-judgemental environment that is conducive to healing, as well as developing insights into their difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist trained within a broad range of theoretical modalities in providing psychotherapeutic interventions. My aim is to provide my clients with an emphathic and non-judgemental environment that is conducive to healing, as well as developing insights into their difficulties.
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Johan Le Roux
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pietermaritzburg 3200
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers. If you are unhappy with your life at the moment, I would love to explore with you how we can inspire a better future. By simply understanding and accepting ourselves and our current situations, it can lead to a happier and healthier future.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers. If you are unhappy with your life at the moment, I would love to explore with you how we can inspire a better future. By simply understanding and accepting ourselves and our current situations, it can lead to a happier and healthier future.
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I am a counsellor who helps others reach their goals and work through trauma, I help others by guiding them in the right direction and assisting them with self-discovery. I help with your emotions and self-expression and assist you with new ways to express your emotions. I serve the public, adults, and children. Anyone who reaches out for help deserves to be helped to the best of my ability. Mental and emotional health is what I focus on, and I find the best therapy method for every client. I'm a loyal and open person. I aim to empower others, help them grow, and reach their full potential.
I am a counsellor who helps others reach their goals and work through trauma, I help others by guiding them in the right direction and assisting them with self-discovery. I help with your emotions and self-expression and assist you with new ways to express your emotions. I serve the public, adults, and children. Anyone who reaches out for help deserves to be helped to the best of my ability. Mental and emotional health is what I focus on, and I find the best therapy method for every client. I'm a loyal and open person. I aim to empower others, help them grow, and reach their full potential.
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iSisa Wellness Hub
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3201
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
As a compassionate and empathetic wellness counselling therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique journeys towards wholeness and well-being. I understand that each person has their own distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. You may be seeking a safe space to process life's challenges, cultivate self-awareness, or develop resilience. Perhaps you're looking to break free from limiting patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, or simply find peace in a chaotic world. My approach is centred around empowering you to tap into your inner strength .
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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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Hello, I'm Mareli Csabai, a compassionate counsellor who supports your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I take a holistic approach to counselling, recognizing that every part of your life is important. As a faith-based counsellor, I integrate spiritual guidance into the healing process for those who seek it. However, I warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whether or not faith is part of your journey.
Hello, I'm Mareli Csabai, a compassionate counsellor who supports your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I take a holistic approach to counselling, recognizing that every part of your life is important. As a faith-based counsellor, I integrate spiritual guidance into the healing process for those who seek it. However, I warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whether or not faith is part of your journey.
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Angel Mbali Mthembu Mensah Mrs
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3200
Is it trauma (divorce, rape, GBV, death of a loved one) or relationship problems, a child displaying behavioral problems, occupational distress? Struggle no more, my aim is to alleviate suffering and prevent depression, anxiety and suicidality from debilitating & ending your life. 13 years in the field has widened the scope of my knowledge & skill. As well as a successful personal healing journey, (in pursuit of peace, meaning & fulfillment), which has afforded me the confidence to offer my clients a practical & reliable treatment plan as I guide them step by step in therapy through a supportive approach.
Is it trauma (divorce, rape, GBV, death of a loved one) or relationship problems, a child displaying behavioral problems, occupational distress? Struggle no more, my aim is to alleviate suffering and prevent depression, anxiety and suicidality from debilitating & ending your life. 13 years in the field has widened the scope of my knowledge & skill. As well as a successful personal healing journey, (in pursuit of peace, meaning & fulfillment), which has afforded me the confidence to offer my clients a practical & reliable treatment plan as I guide them step by step in therapy through a supportive approach.
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Letta Selamolela: Letta Consulting Solutions
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sunnyside 3201
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
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Number of Counsellors in Claremont
< 10
Counsellors in Claremont who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Bereavement |
100% | Coping Skills |
100% | Self Esteem |
50% | Depression |
50% | Addiction |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
How Counsellors in Claremont see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Claremont?
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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.