Therapists in Durbanville Hills
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Imagine You therapeutic services
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durbanville Hills 7550
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Life is too short to let trauma control you, unhealthy relationships or be anxious/angry all the time. I want you to be free from emotional pain, able to deal with life's unpredictability and to find meaning and purpose in all areas of your life. I want to help you through whatever challenges you face, while enjoying the process as much as possible. Therapy does not always need to be painful. My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing. Starting therapy can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment to call and see how I can help.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Life is too short to let trauma control you, unhealthy relationships or be anxious/angry all the time. I want you to be free from emotional pain, able to deal with life's unpredictability and to find meaning and purpose in all areas of your life. I want to help you through whatever challenges you face, while enjoying the process as much as possible. Therapy does not always need to be painful. My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing. Starting therapy can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment to call and see how I can help.
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Ammaarah Rhoda
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Durbanville Hills 7550 (Online Only)
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I assist clients eager to prioritize their holistic well-being. I address issues such as stress, anxiety, and the search for balance. Rather than just alleviating symptoms, I focus on fostering self-discovery and building resilience, helping individuals pursue a life filled with authenticity and purpose.
As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, I assist clients eager to prioritize their holistic well-being. I address issues such as stress, anxiety, and the search for balance. Rather than just alleviating symptoms, I focus on fostering self-discovery and building resilience, helping individuals pursue a life filled with authenticity and purpose.
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The Tiny Room is a registered private practice consisting of a Play Counsellor, Tween & Teen Therapist, and an Adult Therapist. We're based in Stellenberg, Bellville/Durbanville, in Cape Town. We have South African clients all around the country and world, virtually, taking part in our eight-week/eight-session therapy process. We address, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem/confidence and relationships. Read our Google reviews to decide if our results are something you may be interested in. Our format at The Tiny Room is minimalistic. We don't have a receptionist or waiting room. All admin is done prior to arriving for your sessions.
The Tiny Room is a registered private practice consisting of a Play Counsellor, Tween & Teen Therapist, and an Adult Therapist. We're based in Stellenberg, Bellville/Durbanville, in Cape Town. We have South African clients all around the country and world, virtually, taking part in our eight-week/eight-session therapy process. We address, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem/confidence and relationships. Read our Google reviews to decide if our results are something you may be interested in. Our format at The Tiny Room is minimalistic. We don't have a receptionist or waiting room. All admin is done prior to arriving for your sessions.
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Caretakers, Leaders, High Profile people & all Professional people. Health Professionals, Academics, Students & Businessmen. Typical & A-typical people of all religions, orientations & cultures. People who are struggling to cope with the high demands of their job, their marriage, their relationship or their family life. Professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression & personal or relationship issues/trauma. Professionals who are traumatised by burn-outs physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Everybody who want to live a better quality of personal-, love-, sex- and family life.
Caretakers, Leaders, High Profile people & all Professional people. Health Professionals, Academics, Students & Businessmen. Typical & A-typical people of all religions, orientations & cultures. People who are struggling to cope with the high demands of their job, their marriage, their relationship or their family life. Professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression & personal or relationship issues/trauma. Professionals who are traumatised by burn-outs physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Everybody who want to live a better quality of personal-, love-, sex- and family life.
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Cisca Jansen
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durbanville Hills 7550
Your journey can sometimes become heavy but you do not have to walk it alone. This is a safe space for you to express yourself and rediscover the strength you already have. Counselling does not always have to be hard or scary, it can also be fun and enlightening. Every life story is worth hearing and every heart is worth healing. Your own well-being should be valued and it is crucial that we prioritise our mental health.
Your journey can sometimes become heavy but you do not have to walk it alone. This is a safe space for you to express yourself and rediscover the strength you already have. Counselling does not always have to be hard or scary, it can also be fun and enlightening. Every life story is worth hearing and every heart is worth healing. Your own well-being should be valued and it is crucial that we prioritise our mental health.
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My primary aim is to provide that one, unique space where you are able to fully be yourself, be seen for who you are, and have your true self understood, affirmed, and valued. I aim to provide an open, non-judgmental, warm, and empathic environment within which clients can feel safe while navigating their journey of self-exploration. I naturally tend towards a focus on clients' strengths rather than what they often see as “deficiencies” within themselves.
My primary aim is to provide that one, unique space where you are able to fully be yourself, be seen for who you are, and have your true self understood, affirmed, and valued. I aim to provide an open, non-judgmental, warm, and empathic environment within which clients can feel safe while navigating their journey of self-exploration. I naturally tend towards a focus on clients' strengths rather than what they often see as “deficiencies” within themselves.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. I provide individual therapy to adults. I am fluent in Afrikaans & English.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. I provide individual therapy to adults. I am fluent in Afrikaans & English.
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I believe each of us has the capacity to be happy and fulfilled, both in our individual roles and as part of relationships, and especially the relationship with our primary life partners. However sometimes complications happen and we loose track. But we all have a smart inner wisdom which can be trusted to put the parts together again, sometimes with help.
I believe each of us has the capacity to be happy and fulfilled, both in our individual roles and as part of relationships, and especially the relationship with our primary life partners. However sometimes complications happen and we loose track. But we all have a smart inner wisdom which can be trusted to put the parts together again, sometimes with help.
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Registered Psychometrist that offers assessments and appointments fully online. My focus is placed on career guidance and subject choice related assessments.
Registered Psychometrist that offers assessments and appointments fully online. My focus is placed on career guidance and subject choice related assessments.
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I am a Registered Counsellor in Private Practice, specializing in Relationship and Family Counselling, with my calling, passion and purpose in life being: “Helping Individuals, couples and families achieve Victory in and through Relationships.”
I am a Registered Counsellor in Private Practice, specializing in Relationship and Family Counselling, with my calling, passion and purpose in life being: “Helping Individuals, couples and families achieve Victory in and through Relationships.”
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Is your child struggling to regulate his/her emotions? Does your child get into trouble at school, get called lazy, inattentive, disruptive? Is your child not fulfilling his or her fullest potential -- academically, socially, emotionally?
Is your child struggling to regulate his/her emotions? Does your child get into trouble at school, get called lazy, inattentive, disruptive? Is your child not fulfilling his or her fullest potential -- academically, socially, emotionally?
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Tanja Smuts
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durbanville 7550
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on therapeutic work with children, adolescents and parents. I am happy to work with presenting issues such as developmental concerns, child emotional and behavioural problems, depression (including post-natal depression), anxiety, self-esteem end personality issues, family difficulties, bereavement, trauma and adjustment difficulties.
I focus on therapeutic work with children, adolescents and parents. I am happy to work with presenting issues such as developmental concerns, child emotional and behavioural problems, depression (including post-natal depression), anxiety, self-esteem end personality issues, family difficulties, bereavement, trauma and adjustment difficulties.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA and EAPA-SA. I have 16 years of diverse clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups and organisations in both private and public sectors and with student wellness services at the tertiary level. I have consulted for the University of Cape Town for 9 years and in 2017, I co-founded Impilo Consulting, which is a specialist organisational development and support consultancy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA and EAPA-SA. I have 16 years of diverse clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups and organisations in both private and public sectors and with student wellness services at the tertiary level. I have consulted for the University of Cape Town for 9 years and in 2017, I co-founded Impilo Consulting, which is a specialist organisational development and support consultancy.
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Welcome, I’m Cindy-Lee. Experience revealed just how daunting the therapeutic journey can be for most individuals. Therefore I am committed to facilitate your healing and growth in a safe space. Although pastoral counseling is my sweet spot, I lean towards Holistic approach of mind, body and spirit. My integrative approach includes art as a modality. Ultimately, I employ interventions that suit your needs. I am passionate about working with marginalized communities. I am also an affiliate to various Wellness Companies.I provide online counseling. Contact me for a free consultation to ascertain if I'm your best fit.
Welcome, I’m Cindy-Lee. Experience revealed just how daunting the therapeutic journey can be for most individuals. Therefore I am committed to facilitate your healing and growth in a safe space. Although pastoral counseling is my sweet spot, I lean towards Holistic approach of mind, body and spirit. My integrative approach includes art as a modality. Ultimately, I employ interventions that suit your needs. I am passionate about working with marginalized communities. I am also an affiliate to various Wellness Companies.I provide online counseling. Contact me for a free consultation to ascertain if I'm your best fit.
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Couple Counselling, Relationships or Recovering from Divorce? Transformational Coach and Workshop Leader find new way communicating, improving self-confidence, deal with emotional trauma with the relationship breakdown. Learn to recover from divorce and new way of meeting people. Planing Your Future after a breakdown - Other - depression, cancer loss and bereavement. Debrieving are you dealing with to many stress at work or work with End of life. Team building and training avaiable. Family Constelation - Healing family relationships, Teens Self-Mutilation, Innerchild, learning problems,
Couple Counselling, Relationships or Recovering from Divorce? Transformational Coach and Workshop Leader find new way communicating, improving self-confidence, deal with emotional trauma with the relationship breakdown. Learn to recover from divorce and new way of meeting people. Planing Your Future after a breakdown - Other - depression, cancer loss and bereavement. Debrieving are you dealing with to many stress at work or work with End of life. Team building and training avaiable. Family Constelation - Healing family relationships, Teens Self-Mutilation, Innerchild, learning problems,
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I have completed my Bachelors in Counselling and Honours in Ministry under mentorship of Prof. Kobus Jonker. My area of expertise are dealing with victims of destructive subcultures, the occult and satanism. It is my heart and passion to see those who have been stuck in unhealthy habits be set free.
I have completed my Bachelors in Counselling and Honours in Ministry under mentorship of Prof. Kobus Jonker. My area of expertise are dealing with victims of destructive subcultures, the occult and satanism. It is my heart and passion to see those who have been stuck in unhealthy habits be set free.
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How can someone feeling unheard within their relationships, family or the workplace navigate these challenges effectively...
How can someone feeling unheard within their relationships, family or the workplace navigate these challenges effectively...
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In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving professional mental health counselling. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
In a perfect world, everyone would be receiving professional mental health counselling. I have worked with individuals, families and couples from rural to urban communities. I want to provide an non judgmental and convenient environment for you to share your darkest thoughts and concerns. I am the vehicle of change, that brings you to your full potential.
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Hannah Mostert
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durbanville 7550
I enjoy working with all ages, races, ethnicities and genders/sexualities of our diverse populations in a South African context. I enjoy working with adolescents and children deemed “problematic” by their respective teachers or caretakers. I screen for mental health issues that may need assessment and accurate referral by offering supportive information regarding concerns that may arise.
I enjoy working with all ages, races, ethnicities and genders/sexualities of our diverse populations in a South African context. I enjoy working with adolescents and children deemed “problematic” by their respective teachers or caretakers. I screen for mental health issues that may need assessment and accurate referral by offering supportive information regarding concerns that may arise.
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Zingaphi Zazini
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durbanville 7550 (Online Only)
As a counseling psychologist with a background in working with children with cognitive and behavioral issues, as well as guiding parents on coping and dealing with the pressures of raising children, my passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate through their challenges and find a path towards growth and well-being. My approach to counseling is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family systems therapy. I believe in tailoring my interventions to meet the specific needs of each client.
As a counseling psychologist with a background in working with children with cognitive and behavioral issues, as well as guiding parents on coping and dealing with the pressures of raising children, my passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate through their challenges and find a path towards growth and well-being. My approach to counseling is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family systems therapy. I believe in tailoring my interventions to meet the specific needs of each client.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Durbanville Hills
< 10
Counsellors in Durbanville Hills who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Family Conflict |
100% | Peer Relationships |
100% | Coping Skills |
100% | Self Esteem |
100% | Stress |
Average years in practice
4 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Momentum |
100% | Fedhealth |
100% | Discovery Health |
How Counsellors in Durbanville Hills see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
20% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Durbanville Hills?
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.