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I'm a Clinical Psychologist based on 117 Main Road, Heathfield. Since my practice opened in 2013 I have been treating individuals (both adults and adolescents), families, and couples for a vast array of difficulties, which include but are not limited to depression and anxiety (generalised, social etc.), trauma and bereavement, marital conflict, addictive behaviours as well as substance abuse.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist based on 117 Main Road, Heathfield. Since my practice opened in 2013 I have been treating individuals (both adults and adolescents), families, and couples for a vast array of difficulties, which include but are not limited to depression and anxiety (generalised, social etc.), trauma and bereavement, marital conflict, addictive behaviours as well as substance abuse.
Therapy is only likely to be effective when the therapist and client have a relationship that is based on integrity, trust, safety and the absence of judgement. Creating that space is my overriding priority. When the therapy space is safe, we are able to explore our emotional lives, our relationships, our work, our play and our intrapersonal dynamics in ways that allow for a deeper consideration of what is best for us and those around us. I work with whatever is most important to you at this chapter of your life with a view to crafting the the most considered choice.
Therapy is only likely to be effective when the therapist and client have a relationship that is based on integrity, trust, safety and the absence of judgement. Creating that space is my overriding priority. When the therapy space is safe, we are able to explore our emotional lives, our relationships, our work, our play and our intrapersonal dynamics in ways that allow for a deeper consideration of what is best for us and those around us. I work with whatever is most important to you at this chapter of your life with a view to crafting the the most considered choice.
Brett van der Schyff
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Retreat 7945 (Online Only)
In a world that is incredibly fast paced, it is vital that we tend to our mental wellness. I am here to help you overcome adversity and ultimately become a healthier version of yourself.
In a world that is incredibly fast paced, it is vital that we tend to our mental wellness. I am here to help you overcome adversity and ultimately become a healthier version of yourself.
Michael James Leak
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Hout Bay 7806
I have worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, some that have sought pre-marital guidance regarding their communication skills or to address doubts about management of the relationships with the future in-laws.
I offer relationship and family therapy. The reasons that the clients have come to me is to try and repair their relationships, either due to unresolved issues, the total breakdown in communication. Sometimes, after years of being together have forgotten how to voice their needs, and have given up trying to have them satisfied. Other times families seek help trying to navigate life with teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who are seeking some direction, purpose and meaning in their lives. People come for therapy as they are aware that they could be living a more optimal life, are exploring and evaluating their lives.
I have worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, some that have sought pre-marital guidance regarding their communication skills or to address doubts about management of the relationships with the future in-laws.
I offer relationship and family therapy. The reasons that the clients have come to me is to try and repair their relationships, either due to unresolved issues, the total breakdown in communication. Sometimes, after years of being together have forgotten how to voice their needs, and have given up trying to have them satisfied. Other times families seek help trying to navigate life with teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who are seeking some direction, purpose and meaning in their lives. People come for therapy as they are aware that they could be living a more optimal life, are exploring and evaluating their lives.
I deal with clients being affected by depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self esteem, abuse, anger management, etc.
I deal with clients being affected by depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self esteem, abuse, anger management, etc.
I work with a wide variety of clients that may benefit from a creative and accessible approach to therapy. Those wanting to access a life of vitality, focus and creative flow (how ever challenging that may seem), seeking new ways of understanding and expressing themselves, may benefit especially.
I work with a wide variety of clients that may benefit from a creative and accessible approach to therapy. Those wanting to access a life of vitality, focus and creative flow (how ever challenging that may seem), seeking new ways of understanding and expressing themselves, may benefit especially.
Emile Murray Du Toit
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirstenhof 7945
As a Cognitive Therapist I am extremely well trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and over the years have upskilled in other Cognitive Therapy modalities such as Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Schema Therapy (ST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AACT) as well as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy.
As a Cognitive Therapist I am extremely well trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and over the years have upskilled in other Cognitive Therapy modalities such as Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Schema Therapy (ST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AACT) as well as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy.
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.
Guy Pierre Du Plessis
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Muizenberg 7950
I offer therapeutic services (in-person and online) in addiction counselling, recovery coaching, and philosophical counselling. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as an addictions counsellor, recovery coach, program and clinical director, program developer and researcher. I am a researcher at the I-System Institute for Transdisciplinary Studies (Utah State University), and a faculty member at the Wayne Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy (Bellarmine University).
I offer therapeutic services (in-person and online) in addiction counselling, recovery coaching, and philosophical counselling. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as an addictions counsellor, recovery coach, program and clinical director, program developer and researcher. I am a researcher at the I-System Institute for Transdisciplinary Studies (Utah State University), and a faculty member at the Wayne Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy (Bellarmine University).
With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you.
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
With psychotherapy managing difficult, excessive or painful behaviours allow for a sense of mastery and confidence to develop within you.
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town for four years. I believe the mainspring of therapy is love. Everyone who has given or received therapy has gone through a kind of love disorder, and each has a story to tell: a love lost or denied, twisted or betrayed, perverted and shackled to violence.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town for four years. I believe the mainspring of therapy is love. Everyone who has given or received therapy has gone through a kind of love disorder, and each has a story to tell: a love lost or denied, twisted or betrayed, perverted and shackled to violence.
I have an integrative approach, drawing on psychoanalytic, hu manistic, mindfulness, and behavioural therapies.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection for my clients. We are all hu man. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
I have an integrative approach, drawing on psychoanalytic, hu manistic, mindfulness, and behavioural therapies.
I offer an open-hearted and authentic connection for my clients. We are all hu man. I am here as a confidant and facilitator to explore and face the challenges of being alive.
Leigh Desmore Petersen
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Constantia 7806
individuals who believe they have a substance use disorder or their loved ones who are concerned about someone with a substance use disorder.
individuals who believe they have a substance use disorder or their loved ones who are concerned about someone with a substance use disorder.
Change and transition happen throughout life. Some of these changes lead to happiness whilst others bring on sadness and confusion. If you are finding such events challenging or stressful then I can provide a safe space for you to share your feelings and experiences where we can work together to create an atmosphere of hope for the future.
Change and transition happen throughout life. Some of these changes lead to happiness whilst others bring on sadness and confusion. If you are finding such events challenging or stressful then I can provide a safe space for you to share your feelings and experiences where we can work together to create an atmosphere of hope for the future.
These include areas such as relationships, personal growth and development, therapeutic exploration of hurt and loss, anger management, life balance, stress and low mood, life stage transitions, adult ADHD etc.
We don't learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience. The quality of our learning depends on the quality of our reflecting. Moreover, insight alone can still leave us stuck in patterns of being or relating. We need to take action or do things differently to change our outcomes. The right support can make all the difference, and has done so for local and international clients.
These include areas such as relationships, personal growth and development, therapeutic exploration of hurt and loss, anger management, life balance, stress and low mood, life stage transitions, adult ADHD etc.
We don't learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience. The quality of our learning depends on the quality of our reflecting. Moreover, insight alone can still leave us stuck in patterns of being or relating. We need to take action or do things differently to change our outcomes. The right support can make all the difference, and has done so for local and international clients.
I work especially in the treatment and assessment of adult ADHD, anxiety disorders (OCD, social phobia, and panic attacks), chronic depression, and complex PTSD.
I work especially in the treatment and assessment of adult ADHD, anxiety disorders (OCD, social phobia, and panic attacks), chronic depression, and complex PTSD.
I've worked at many reputable treatment facilities.
I have a passion for working with clients, providing them with tools to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of early recovery. Support is also provided to families to deal with the impact of addiction and learning how to support their love one's in recovery.
I've worked at many reputable treatment facilities.
I have a passion for working with clients, providing them with tools to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of early recovery. Support is also provided to families to deal with the impact of addiction and learning how to support their love one's in recovery.
My speciality is all types of addictions or compulsive behaviours. These behaviours are usually accompanied by huge amounts of shame which makes individuals reluctant to ask for help. Sometimes individuals are hopeless due to attempting many solutions with little results. It takes couradge and motivation to change your current situation. Where the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change. Well done for taking the first step in living more effectively.
My speciality is all types of addictions or compulsive behaviours. These behaviours are usually accompanied by huge amounts of shame which makes individuals reluctant to ask for help. Sometimes individuals are hopeless due to attempting many solutions with little results. It takes couradge and motivation to change your current situation. Where the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change. Well done for taking the first step in living more effectively.
Hello there! I'm a warm, engaging elder therapist who goes the extra mile: I get involved, I make myself available, I share my thinking, and I don't clock-watch. After over 40 years in practice - and the telling experiences of an eventful life - I'm likely to be familiar with your predicament. It's reassuring to be treated by an independent-minded therapist who has personally encountered both sides of the professional fence. My acquaintance with trauma attests to the real possibility of overcoming adversity. Finding a resourceful ally makes you feel safe. And practical problem solving is key.
Hello there! I'm a warm, engaging elder therapist who goes the extra mile: I get involved, I make myself available, I share my thinking, and I don't clock-watch. After over 40 years in practice - and the telling experiences of an eventful life - I'm likely to be familiar with your predicament. It's reassuring to be treated by an independent-minded therapist who has personally encountered both sides of the professional fence. My acquaintance with trauma attests to the real possibility of overcoming adversity. Finding a resourceful ally makes you feel safe. And practical problem solving is key.
Whether it's mastering time management, taking action, or making environmental changes, we will discover the best ways to overcome obstacles and achieve your aspirations.
I specialise in helping adults with ADHD. I have a master’s degree in psychology, and I have ADHD myself. I know how pervasive ADHD can be, affecting every aspect of life, no matter how big or small. As a therapist and coach, I draw on my expertise in how the brain is wired and on my own personal journey with ADHD to help clients like you understand how the ADHD brain works and how it affects you. Together, we'll address the thoughts and feelings, shaped by our unique lived experiences with ADHD, that may be holding you back. We'll focus on developing concrete and practical strategies to effectively manage ADHD in your daily life.
Whether it's mastering time management, taking action, or making environmental changes, we will discover the best ways to overcome obstacles and achieve your aspirations.
I specialise in helping adults with ADHD. I have a master’s degree in psychology, and I have ADHD myself. I know how pervasive ADHD can be, affecting every aspect of life, no matter how big or small. As a therapist and coach, I draw on my expertise in how the brain is wired and on my own personal journey with ADHD to help clients like you understand how the ADHD brain works and how it affects you. Together, we'll address the thoughts and feelings, shaped by our unique lived experiences with ADHD, that may be holding you back. We'll focus on developing concrete and practical strategies to effectively manage ADHD in your daily life.
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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.