In Person Therapists in Halfway Gardens

Sometimes the demands of life can become overwhelming, and we could do with kind heart to journey alongside us as we explore a life of more meaning, purpose and joy. Whilst life is challenging, and hurtful things happen, often not of our choosing, resulting in trauma, grief and distress, I believe that through this we can grow and heal. At times, we need someone to really listen to our story and other times; we need to be guided to acquire skills to help us navigate distress, difficult relationships and overwhelming emotions.

I work with children from two years, adolescents and adults that are experiencing behavioural, emotional, academic and career-related problems due to difficulties with adjustment. Having had much exposure and experience with different types of trauma, I am passionate about working with all spheres of trauma, particularly with children. Career assessment and subject choice for scholars is an area I enjoy assisting with. Having worked with many individuals that develop psychological issues from studying subjects that they are not passionate about, or being in a career that does not promote self-actualisation.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach with many years combined experience in part-time private practice and Human Resources. Amongst others, in HR, I ran the psychometric and coaching practices. In my clinical private practice, I diagnose existing and potential psychological disorders including emotional and behavioral problems. My psychological services also encompass, psychotherapy for adults and families on mental health challenges and everyday life stresses. Stress, anxiety, depression and burnout have become common experiences for most people. There are positive ways of dealing with such dysfunctions.

In facing the daily challenges encountered by children, teens, and adults—such as low moods, anxiety, grief, and helplessness—I am here to offer support. My approach centers on holistic systemic care, to assist you in crafting new narratives as you progress toward unlocking your full potential. Utilising an Integrated Multicultural Counselling Approach, I tailor my methods to align with the unique needs and context of each client. By comprehending your challenges, I collaborate with you to pave the way for a corrective experience, crafting an intervention plan that integrates seamlessly into your lifestyle for sustained well being.

I want to help clients who are struggling with issues in their relationships, whether it be in a marriage or other relationship. Problems experienced in living life fully, such as depression, anxiety or trauma, can be something which may affect relationships on different levels. Because I specialize in relationships, taking care in understanding depression and anxiety and working towards alleviation as much as possible, is very important. Trauma is a very important aspect of many people's lives which I treat by emotionally helping clients to get in touch with the pain.

My ideal client is a person that realizes that instead of being controlled he/she has the ability to take back control of their lives. I value the courage of clients who decided to be vulnerable and want to provide clients with a safe space in which they can express freely without any fear.

As your counselling psychologist, I am equipped with treating various mental health concerns. I am kind and warm and endeavor to be understanding of your experience. I have wealth of experience ranging from private practice, tertiary institutions & corporate. I have expertise in treating adults, adolescents and have a special interest in couples therapy. Understanding that the environment is important, I do know that committing to a therapy session may come with uncertainty. However, I would love to ease that anxiety by answering any questions you may have. Your psychological well-being and functioning is of utmost importance to me.

I work in a long term psychoanalytic way which is suitable for patients who would like to work deeply with their issues and feelings. Patients who are hoping to grow in themselves, and enrich their interpersonal experiences would find this a rewarding approach.

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.

Rivonia Therapy Centre has a team of Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists. We offer psychotherapeutic services for issues such as relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and life changes adjustments. We also offer services for scholastic, cognitive functioning and emotional assessments.

Elevate Mental Health is a private psychotherapy practice that is committed to elevating the importance of good mental health. We believe that through effective communication, the conversation around mental health can become one of acceptance, openness, and respect.

My ideal client is anybody who has suffered with a mental health issue such as, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, trauma, difficulties with a relationship or a desire to truly self actualize. This client is truly fed up and ready to heal or doesn't want to waste time just growing in awareness, but truly wants to see shifts in patterns of behavior and thinking.

I want to help others turn their wounds into wisdom by meeting people where they are, and walking alongside them to where they want to be. I was drawn to the helping profession through my love for relationships, and a deep desire to understand emotional, as well as mental processes by helping one navigate their life’s journey. I have a passion for mindfulness and helping individuals achieve personal growth.

My interests lie in providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples and families ff i.e. Relationship difficulties, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement and loss, Disaster and trauma management Substance abuse disorders Couples therapy, Career counselling, Anxiety and depression, Acute stress management And facilitating workshops

I'm dedicated into assisting young people and families in overcoming obstacles and improving their general well-being. In my practice, supporting a person's emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual needs is what leads to actual healing. The goal is to empower individuals to become agents of positive change, breaking the cycle of change you experience in our day to day life.

I am a trained SYMBIS Couples Facilitator.The Covid-19 pandemic has placed an immense strain on relationships and research is showing that the divorce rate is increasing. SYMBIS is an assessment tool from America which provides couples (pre-engaged, engaged, married, entering 2nd marriages and blended families) with a 16-18 page report about their unique relationship dynamics (ie. individual red flags,how they view love,marriage mindset, expectations,personality styles,money matters,sex,and much more). Your relationship is as unique as your fingerprint!

My name is Thobekile Manyike, affectionately known as Thobeka. I am a counselling psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. My work focuses on individual adults who are faced with a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety disorders, depression, relationship difficulties, and bereavement and loss.