Substance Use Therapists in Brackenhurst

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Keagan Richard Gouws
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brackenhurst 1448
As a clinical psychologist, I'm passionate about building genuine connections with my clients. I believe in creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgment. My approach is all about empathy and understanding, because I know that feeling truly heard is the first step towards growth. Trust is the foundation of our relationship, and I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's ups and downs, celebrating your successes and helping you through the tough times.
As a clinical psychologist, I'm passionate about building genuine connections with my clients. I believe in creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgment. My approach is all about empathy and understanding, because I know that feeling truly heard is the first step towards growth. Trust is the foundation of our relationship, and I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's ups and downs, celebrating your successes and helping you through the tough times.
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Linda Seretlo-Rangata
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brackenhurst 1448
I am a Clinical Psychologist with offices in Alberton & Sky City. My offices are easily accessible for people in Germiston, Kathorus (Katlehong, Thokoza & Vosloorus), Sky City, Midvaal and Alberton. I am registered with Health Professions of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Clinical Psychologist.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with offices in Alberton & Sky City. My offices are easily accessible for people in Germiston, Kathorus (Katlehong, Thokoza & Vosloorus), Sky City, Midvaal and Alberton. I am registered with Health Professions of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Clinical Psychologist.
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Noelle Naidoo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brackenhurst 1448
I am a Counselling Psychologist, based at Leaf of Hope Therapy Centre, in Alberton. I utilize an integrated approach, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. The choice of approach is tailored to the unique therapeutic needs of each client, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, based at Leaf of Hope Therapy Centre, in Alberton. I utilize an integrated approach, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. The choice of approach is tailored to the unique therapeutic needs of each client, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
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Bulelani Ntini
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Brackenhurst 1448
My name is Bulelani Ntini, I offer Wellness Counselling on private practice in Gauteng to people from all walks of life. My passion is on helping people flourish in life, helping them discover their potential to successfully identify, and resonate with their true being. I am a registered member of the ASCHP (Association for Supportive counsellors and Holistic practitioners), based in Alberton, Ekurhuleni, South Africa.
My name is Bulelani Ntini, I offer Wellness Counselling on private practice in Gauteng to people from all walks of life. My passion is on helping people flourish in life, helping them discover their potential to successfully identify, and resonate with their true being. I am a registered member of the ASCHP (Association for Supportive counsellors and Holistic practitioners), based in Alberton, Ekurhuleni, South Africa.
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Bafana Nicolas Masilela
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brackenhurst 1448
I am a dedicated Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA who is passionate about facilitating growth, healing and positive change with my clients. I am a therapist in JHB South (Oakdene and Alberton), who offers support for adults and children seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples or adolescents and I also offer marriage preparation. I also offer coaching, both business and life coaching. I also offer team building, leadership development and psychological training. I assist with work-life balance, burnout, dating challenges and marital issues.
I am a dedicated Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA who is passionate about facilitating growth, healing and positive change with my clients. I am a therapist in JHB South (Oakdene and Alberton), who offers support for adults and children seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. I offer psychotherapy for adults, couples or adolescents and I also offer marriage preparation. I also offer coaching, both business and life coaching. I also offer team building, leadership development and psychological training. I assist with work-life balance, burnout, dating challenges and marital issues.
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Baloyi Wellness Services
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Alberton 1449
Hi . If you need couple therapy , child and teen behavior therapy , life stressors therapy, bereavement,life coaching , substance use therapy and rehab refer report , chronic health condition counseling, family conflict mediation, work stress related coaching, anger management counseling and any other issues that is affecting your emotional and psychological well being feel free to reach out to me . MEDICAL AID ACCEPTED. I AM FLUENT IN THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES ; ZULU , XHOSA , N /S SOTHO N.B if keen to do coaching through WhatsApp messaging ,do reach out .
Hi . If you need couple therapy , child and teen behavior therapy , life stressors therapy, bereavement,life coaching , substance use therapy and rehab refer report , chronic health condition counseling, family conflict mediation, work stress related coaching, anger management counseling and any other issues that is affecting your emotional and psychological well being feel free to reach out to me . MEDICAL AID ACCEPTED. I AM FLUENT IN THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES ; ZULU , XHOSA , N /S SOTHO N.B if keen to do coaching through WhatsApp messaging ,do reach out .
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Mirriam Bongeka Mvinjane
Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alberton 1449
I am a dedicated Social worker who is passionate about helping others, I am passionate about building connections with my clients. As a Social worker I help clients without judging them.I accept all my clients as who they are. I am a excellent communicator, I am very attentive to my clients. I create a safe space for clients to feel free and safe. I have compassion and commitment, always show kindness and empathy to my clients. I offer encouragement, support and guidance to clients.
I am a dedicated Social worker who is passionate about helping others, I am passionate about building connections with my clients. As a Social worker I help clients without judging them.I accept all my clients as who they are. I am a excellent communicator, I am very attentive to my clients. I create a safe space for clients to feel free and safe. I have compassion and commitment, always show kindness and empathy to my clients. I offer encouragement, support and guidance to clients.
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Sean King
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Primrose Hill 1401
My ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma. They seek a non-judgmental space to express their feelings, practical coping strategies, and professional guidance to make meaningful changes. Their goals include overcoming addiction, reducing anxiety, improving mood, managing stress, and healing from trauma. They desire inner peace, personal growth, empowerment, and fulfilment. They recognize the value of therapy and are committed to making positive changes in their lives.
My ideal client is ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. They may be grappling with addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, or trauma. They seek a non-judgmental space to express their feelings, practical coping strategies, and professional guidance to make meaningful changes. Their goals include overcoming addiction, reducing anxiety, improving mood, managing stress, and healing from trauma. They desire inner peace, personal growth, empowerment, and fulfilment. They recognize the value of therapy and are committed to making positive changes in their lives.
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Adhip Maharaj
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bedfordview 2008
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
Ideally the client knows that they are stuck but they wish to overcome the barriers and the struggles that keep them there. It can be due to trauma, work challenges or self-esteem challenges, there is always a treatment plan that will be made to help the client overcome their challenges and break through their barriers
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PsychMatters Centre
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bedfordview 2008  (Online Only)
Inspired to assist you to live masterfully! Does your distress, anxiety, debilitating low self-esteem or depression affect your joy and living to your fullest potential? Do you lack direction, motivation, self-love? Do you often feel not good enough or in perpetual patterns of destruction in your personal, work or social sphere? Have you experienced trauma and it has a tight grip on you? Unhook the "dis-ease" for feel at ease. There is hope. Do you desire change, to feel inspired and empowered? Trained to work with all ages, couples and families. I would love to share tools to transform you!
Inspired to assist you to live masterfully! Does your distress, anxiety, debilitating low self-esteem or depression affect your joy and living to your fullest potential? Do you lack direction, motivation, self-love? Do you often feel not good enough or in perpetual patterns of destruction in your personal, work or social sphere? Have you experienced trauma and it has a tight grip on you? Unhook the "dis-ease" for feel at ease. There is hope. Do you desire change, to feel inspired and empowered? Trained to work with all ages, couples and families. I would love to share tools to transform you!
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Tshegofatso Oshyn Gaebuelwe
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2001  (Online Only)
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
My ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
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Photo of Sean S Zimunya, MA, Registered Counsellor
Sean S Zimunya
Registered Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Senderwood 2145
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
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Megan Amy Marks
General Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Norwood 2117
I am a qualified music therapist. Music plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Music therapy is a creative, non-invasive approach that allows clients to access and engage with different perspectives.
I am a qualified music therapist. Music plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Music therapy is a creative, non-invasive approach that allows clients to access and engage with different perspectives.
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Lindsey Robyn Schwartz
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Boksburg 1459  (Online Only)
I am a qualified Educational psychologist specialising in the areas of assessment, psychotherapy, areas of learning and development across the lifespan. I am experienced treating adults, adolescents and children of various ages.
I am a qualified Educational psychologist specialising in the areas of assessment, psychotherapy, areas of learning and development across the lifespan. I am experienced treating adults, adolescents and children of various ages.
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Kare Matters Psychology
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Ormonde 2091
Karabo Makhafula is a registered clinical psychologist with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (Ma. Clin. Psych, UNISA). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Health Funders of South Africa (BHF), and also has a private practice in Johannesburg.
Karabo Makhafula is a registered clinical psychologist with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (Ma. Clin. Psych, UNISA). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Health Funders of South Africa (BHF), and also has a private practice in Johannesburg.
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Karabo Rasebitse
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bedfordview 2008
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience working in Tertiary, Corporate, Clinical & Public health Sectors. My approach to therapy is guided by my client’s needs and I believe in tailored made approach for everyone. I have experience in working with individual adults, adolescents and couples around issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement, African Spirituality and relationship difficulties. I strongly believe in the spirit of Ubuntu and holistic healing.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with experience working in Tertiary, Corporate, Clinical & Public health Sectors. My approach to therapy is guided by my client’s needs and I believe in tailored made approach for everyone. I have experience in working with individual adults, adolescents and couples around issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement, African Spirituality and relationship difficulties. I strongly believe in the spirit of Ubuntu and holistic healing.
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Amina Mwaikambo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bruma 2198
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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Photo of Debbie Jennifer Howes, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Debbie Jennifer Howes
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mondeor 2091
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
I specialise in identifying and reprocessing the underlying unconscious belief systems and emotional patterns at the core of all problems . Gain experiential insights into the nature of the origins of your repetitive cycles and patterns and make the changes on all levels.
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Ziphozonke Sizwe Mqadi
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg Country Club 2001
A professionally qualified social worker who has extensive experience of working with multi-problem children and families with complex needs. Knowledge in carrying out initial assessments, child protection issues, assessing needs and identifying service user requirements. Made positive changes to people’s lives and helped then get the right treatment. As a true professional I recognize the rights of all persons, regardless of their culture, religious affiliation, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social standing and have amazing communication skills. I further specialize in CISD, Individual Trauma & Suicide
A professionally qualified social worker who has extensive experience of working with multi-problem children and families with complex needs. Knowledge in carrying out initial assessments, child protection issues, assessing needs and identifying service user requirements. Made positive changes to people’s lives and helped then get the right treatment. As a true professional I recognize the rights of all persons, regardless of their culture, religious affiliation, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social standing and have amazing communication skills. I further specialize in CISD, Individual Trauma & Suicide
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Dominique Richelle Schutte
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Alberton 1449
I enjoy working hand in hand with my clients to help them overcome any difficulties that they are facing. I offer the support that they may need to explore any difficulties and move forward. Exploring these difficulties can be uncomfortable and intense but I am there to offer support and guidance.
I enjoy working hand in hand with my clients to help them overcome any difficulties that they are facing. I offer the support that they may need to explore any difficulties and move forward. Exploring these difficulties can be uncomfortable and intense but I am there to offer support and guidance.
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Substance Use Counsellors

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.