Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Braamfontein
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I work with Trauma, Bereavement, Relationship conflicts.
Adults- Couples, families, individuals going through bereavement, marriage conflicts, infidelity issues, and separation. Teenagers experiencing anxiety , traumatic stress and inferiority complexes.
I work with Trauma, Bereavement, Relationship conflicts.
Adults- Couples, families, individuals going through bereavement, marriage conflicts, infidelity issues, and separation. Teenagers experiencing anxiety , traumatic stress and inferiority complexes.
![Photo of Robbie Pearman, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52979b79-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
Cristerbel Thabitha Gumede has an honors degree in psychology and is a registered social worker. She is registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and the Board of Healthcare Funders of South Africa (BHF)
Cristerbel Thabitha Gumede has an honors degree in psychology and is a registered social worker. She is registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and the Board of Healthcare Funders of South Africa (BHF)
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The decision to start therapy is a brave and equally vulnerable one. Perhaps you have had losses of different kinds, started feeling different from your usual self, or experience an urge to know and understand yourself better. Therapy is a space that can be helpful in navigating these experiences, learning new ways of being, and overcoming life hurdles. Together with what the client aims to achieve, the goal of therapy is to fundamentally work on how the individual relates to themselves and the world around them. In therapy we also facilitate the pursuit of the client’s desired quality of life.
The decision to start therapy is a brave and equally vulnerable one. Perhaps you have had losses of different kinds, started feeling different from your usual self, or experience an urge to know and understand yourself better. Therapy is a space that can be helpful in navigating these experiences, learning new ways of being, and overcoming life hurdles. Together with what the client aims to achieve, the goal of therapy is to fundamentally work on how the individual relates to themselves and the world around them. In therapy we also facilitate the pursuit of the client’s desired quality of life.
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Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families. Going through significant events such as exams, starting at university, thinking about getting married, getting divorced, changing jobs, or even moving house or country can bring up all sorts of emotions and struggles. At the end of the day, we all want to be able to navigate all of life's challenges with the least stress possible, feeling grounded and supported and ready to face the day.
Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families. Going through significant events such as exams, starting at university, thinking about getting married, getting divorced, changing jobs, or even moving house or country can bring up all sorts of emotions and struggles. At the end of the day, we all want to be able to navigate all of life's challenges with the least stress possible, feeling grounded and supported and ready to face the day.
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Dr Albé Fourie Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001
Clients come for therapy due to unresolved trauma presenting with symptoms such as anxiety, stress, insomnia, irritability and frustration. Clients want to be able to live a fulfilled live where they can be themselves and become more of who they are meant to be.
Clients come for therapy due to unresolved trauma presenting with symptoms such as anxiety, stress, insomnia, irritability and frustration. Clients want to be able to live a fulfilled live where they can be themselves and become more of who they are meant to be.
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I assist predominantly with trauma and couples counselling.
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set.
I assist predominantly with trauma and couples counselling.
I strive to help anyone and everyone who are finding the challenges they face daily, a bit overwhelming. Support goes a long way to overcoming challenges and by creating a collaborative approach and basing the therapeutic process towards solution building and creating a hope filled future, perspectives can be shifted and goals set.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, and have worked in a major trauma hospital and a private Psychiatric Hospital. I have extensive experience with survivors of trauma, as well as in treating anxiety and mood disorders. My focus is to equip you with healthy coping mechanisms and empower you to navigate through life’s challenges. I approach patients in a non-judgemental and collaborative manner, allowing them to reach their personal goals. I work with admitted in-patients at Akeso Clinic Parktown and Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and out patients at my practice.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, and have worked in a major trauma hospital and a private Psychiatric Hospital. I have extensive experience with survivors of trauma, as well as in treating anxiety and mood disorders. My focus is to equip you with healthy coping mechanisms and empower you to navigate through life’s challenges. I approach patients in a non-judgemental and collaborative manner, allowing them to reach their personal goals. I work with admitted in-patients at Akeso Clinic Parktown and Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and out patients at my practice.
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I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
I specialize in issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, abortions(had or planning), divorce, infidelity, incest, rape and various other areas of trauma.
The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.
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I am a trained BWRT therapist and use this methodology to assist with trauma, anger management and bereavement.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
I am a trained BWRT therapist and use this methodology to assist with trauma, anger management and bereavement.
Do you need - Strategies to overcome relationship conflicts in your personal or work life? - Couples or marriage counselling?- Assistance with changes taking place in your life ? Help in dealing with a loss? - Support with feeling of depression and loneliness? - Techniques to conquer feelings of shock after a traumatic event? I offer counselling at reasonable rates.
![Photo of Siphumulile (Phumi) Nqoko, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51b5e323-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Siphumulile (Phumi) Nqoko
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2193
In life, we face many challenges that affect us on different levels. These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others. How we deal with these challenges is important so that we can be mentally and physically healthy and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes, we just need someone to lend an ear and other times we need a professional to guide us in our process of healing. When working with clients, I believe that each client has the internal resources that can facilitate change and that thorugh a safe and non - judgmental space this can be achieved.
In life, we face many challenges that affect us on different levels. These may include stress, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma and many others. How we deal with these challenges is important so that we can be mentally and physically healthy and live fulfilling lives. Sometimes, we just need someone to lend an ear and other times we need a professional to guide us in our process of healing. When working with clients, I believe that each client has the internal resources that can facilitate change and that thorugh a safe and non - judgmental space this can be achieved.
![Photo of Nontsikelelo Ntsiki Rajuili - Nontsikelelo Rajuili Psychology Practice, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d4e75c06-be8c-48bf-9e4b-8c6c836a9960/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nontsikelelo Rajuili Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Ntsiki sees adults and children who have experienced trauma.
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
Ntsiki sees adults and children who have experienced trauma.
A mature and experienced Psychologist. Ntsiki speaks 9 different South African languages and she is Culturally Sensitive. She is familiar with rural and urban context.
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My ideal client is ready to face their denial, fears and aspects of themselves that they have been avoiding. Their issues range from fear of not being good enough, addiction or alcoholism, past trauma and abuse, neglect, depression, feeling alone, anxiety and co-dependency. They need to be heard and understood and feel that they are overwhelmed by their daily responsibilities. They need to feel safe and find a way to cope with their emotions. They want to find a way to feel less stressed and stuck. They want to overcome the fear that they have been living with.
My ideal client is ready to face their denial, fears and aspects of themselves that they have been avoiding. Their issues range from fear of not being good enough, addiction or alcoholism, past trauma and abuse, neglect, depression, feeling alone, anxiety and co-dependency. They need to be heard and understood and feel that they are overwhelmed by their daily responsibilities. They need to feel safe and find a way to cope with their emotions. They want to find a way to feel less stressed and stuck. They want to overcome the fear that they have been living with.
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My areas of expertise include; anxiety, stress and burn-out, depression, relationships, couples counseling, grief, trauma, career assessment, career transition and employee wellness.
Growth is often uncomfortable and messy. That is why I commend my clients for showing great courage to own their journey to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Growth is necessary.
My areas of expertise include; anxiety, stress and burn-out, depression, relationships, couples counseling, grief, trauma, career assessment, career transition and employee wellness.
Growth is often uncomfortable and messy. That is why I commend my clients for showing great courage to own their journey to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Growth is necessary.
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My approach to therapy includes providing psychological support to people, with a consciousness of their contexts and intersections. Areas of practice include psychotherapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress, psychoeducation and trauma debriefing. I also conduct psychological assessments (career, occupational placement, intelligence, aptitude, personality, neuro, and projective assessments). In my work I advocate for inclusivity and access to mental health and rehabilitation services. I have conducted research around the intersections of identity, personality, power and violence.
My approach to therapy includes providing psychological support to people, with a consciousness of their contexts and intersections. Areas of practice include psychotherapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress, psychoeducation and trauma debriefing. I also conduct psychological assessments (career, occupational placement, intelligence, aptitude, personality, neuro, and projective assessments). In my work I advocate for inclusivity and access to mental health and rehabilitation services. I have conducted research around the intersections of identity, personality, power and violence.
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Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
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Sarah Cohen-Schwarz
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randburg 2193
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
I am a professional counsellor and work with adults, adolescents and children in many areas including trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and personal growth, amongst others.
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Nothando Willis
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houghton 2198
My training over the years has included working in disadvantaged communities and with a diverse range of clients with different presenting problems such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and adjustment difficulties in different scales, involving children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
My training over the years has included working in disadvantaged communities and with a diverse range of clients with different presenting problems such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and adjustment difficulties in different scales, involving children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience in helping clients with a variety of serious and daily mental health struggles. As an Integrative based Psychologist, I look forward to meeting my clients where they are at and assist in fostering a better connection with him/herself, relationships with others; and most importantly, to understand the dynamics with self and others. I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and my practice is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). Recently, I obtained certification and accreditation as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
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I help adults, athletes, partners, couples, groups, teams, leaders, sports players and organisations to deal with significant life events and challenges to transcend these towards achieving their goals and living an optimal life. These may include: Abuse, Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions, Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Career Issues, Conflict, Forgiveness, Leadership Development, Performance Enhancement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Restructuring/Lay-offs, Sexual Trauma and other trauma of all kinds.
I help adults, athletes, partners, couples, groups, teams, leaders, sports players and organisations to deal with significant life events and challenges to transcend these towards achieving their goals and living an optimal life. These may include: Abuse, Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions, Anxiety Disorders, Bereavement and Loss, Career Issues, Conflict, Forgiveness, Leadership Development, Performance Enhancement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Restructuring/Lay-offs, Sexual Trauma and other trauma of all kinds.
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Have you been struggling to deal with trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, relationships, and everyday life problems? Do you feel like you’re trying to overcome it, but nothing is working? This can be very frustrating, painful, and confusing. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with these feelings and struggles. It can lead to a negative, unhappy, and unfulfilled life, which can cause more anxiety, stress, problems, trauma, and grief.
Have you been struggling to deal with trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, relationships, and everyday life problems? Do you feel like you’re trying to overcome it, but nothing is working? This can be very frustrating, painful, and confusing. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with these feelings and struggles. It can lead to a negative, unhappy, and unfulfilled life, which can cause more anxiety, stress, problems, trauma, and grief.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.