Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Johannesburg
![Photo of Leepile Thebe, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a50a7b54-54b5-4b82-9b1f-4dd3e577685a/3/320x400.jpeg)
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
I work from an evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address a myriad of psychological disorders.
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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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Bomikazi Lupindo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092 (Online Only)
My psychotherapy approach is client orientated, integrative and has a holistic focus. I utilise knowledge, tools and techniques from multiple psychotherapeutic approaches to understand the cause and perpetuating factors contributing to my clients’ difficulties. This allows me to work collaboratively with them, to help them work through and overcome their problems. My focus emphasizes balancing clients’ psychological, emotional, relational and physical well-being to help them learn to manage all aspects of their lives. My aim is not only to help my clients, but to give them the tools and insights they need to notice problems arise.
My psychotherapy approach is client orientated, integrative and has a holistic focus. I utilise knowledge, tools and techniques from multiple psychotherapeutic approaches to understand the cause and perpetuating factors contributing to my clients’ difficulties. This allows me to work collaboratively with them, to help them work through and overcome their problems. My focus emphasizes balancing clients’ psychological, emotional, relational and physical well-being to help them learn to manage all aspects of their lives. My aim is not only to help my clients, but to give them the tools and insights they need to notice problems arise.
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I am a specialist wellness counsellor who is very much passionate in counselling. I provide counselling services on Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, HIV as well as learning difficulties and career counselling amongst others but not limited. I attend to clients holistically with a view to reset their lives to enhance their productivity and to regain their sense of belonging.
I am a specialist wellness counsellor who is very much passionate in counselling. I provide counselling services on Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, HIV as well as learning difficulties and career counselling amongst others but not limited. I attend to clients holistically with a view to reset their lives to enhance their productivity and to regain their sense of belonging.
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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
![Photo of Debbie Jennifer Howes, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/88b711d2-adb0-4c5c-8742-533d4eac8da2/3/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Jana Lazarus, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a9e338c7-235c-4920-88b9-299f1adfd547/2/320x400.jpeg)
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
I help people who are stuck, in their heads or in undigested emotions, or in difficult life circumstances, relationships and families. I teach that the only person you can change is yourself, but when you do, the ripple effect is massive. Be the change you want to see, never mind what trauma has led to your anxiety, depression etc. We're all addicts: we all have devoted habits or coping mechanisms. After a while these harm us. Find another way. I use a Transpersonal approach because it's v effective. This means I remind you you are connected to something greater than yourself, however you define that - and how to employ that daily.
![Photo of Christel Roets - Psych Central, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d959c384-7677-4e79-967e-ee6aa585cd44/2/320x400.jpeg)
Psych Central was established with head psychologist Christel Roets, to create an environment that can cater for various mental health needs, including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. With various therapists, we try to match you with a therapist that you can relate to and build a trusting relationship with. We aim to help individuals understand and explore their inner selves, assist with diagnosis of mental disorders and relieve psychological distress. We wish to help individuals become more adaptive in their lives, form healthy relationships with those around them and to ultimately achieve a sense of self-actualization
Psych Central was established with head psychologist Christel Roets, to create an environment that can cater for various mental health needs, including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. With various therapists, we try to match you with a therapist that you can relate to and build a trusting relationship with. We aim to help individuals understand and explore their inner selves, assist with diagnosis of mental disorders and relieve psychological distress. We wish to help individuals become more adaptive in their lives, form healthy relationships with those around them and to ultimately achieve a sense of self-actualization
![Photo of Melloney Smith, General Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d7c691d-722e-47da-98ae-1f01abde634b/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a counsellor who helps others reach their goals and work through trauma, I help others by guiding them in the right direction and assisting them with self-discovery. I help with your emotions and self-expression and assist you with new ways to express your emotions. I serve the public, adults, and children. Anyone who reaches out for help deserves to be helped to the best of my ability. Mental and emotional health is what I focus on, and I find the best therapy method for every client. I'm a loyal and open person. I aim to empower others, help them grow, and reach their full potential.
I am a counsellor who helps others reach their goals and work through trauma, I help others by guiding them in the right direction and assisting them with self-discovery. I help with your emotions and self-expression and assist you with new ways to express your emotions. I serve the public, adults, and children. Anyone who reaches out for help deserves to be helped to the best of my ability. Mental and emotional health is what I focus on, and I find the best therapy method for every client. I'm a loyal and open person. I aim to empower others, help them grow, and reach their full potential.
![Photo of Thami Mbonambi, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b71b26cf-bdc4-4c44-a0b7-7e380578611a/2/320x400.png)
Hi my name is Thami and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist based in South Africa. I have come to realise that most of the time, "people's feelings are influenced by their thoughts "( Aaron Beck). In order to achieve your goals, you need to work on the meaning you attach to different circumstances you find yourself in.
Hi my name is Thami and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist based in South Africa. I have come to realise that most of the time, "people's feelings are influenced by their thoughts "( Aaron Beck). In order to achieve your goals, you need to work on the meaning you attach to different circumstances you find yourself in.
![Photo of Pandelani Muthuphei, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c3902f2a-1371-4f15-8842-d537fbe0541a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Pandelani Muthuphei
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092 (Online Only)
We all go through ups and downs in life. Although we can manage most of the things we go through, sometimes we may need someone to help us manage some of the challenges that we going through as they can be overwhelming. Therapy is a safe space to help us unpack and deal with what could be overwhelming me. Having an objective mind walking you through your own mind.
We all go through ups and downs in life. Although we can manage most of the things we go through, sometimes we may need someone to help us manage some of the challenges that we going through as they can be overwhelming. Therapy is a safe space to help us unpack and deal with what could be overwhelming me. Having an objective mind walking you through your own mind.
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I am Clinical psychologist providing a broad range of psychotherapeutic and psychological services to individuals and families and groups. My areas of interest are family therapy, couples/marital/relationship therapy, and individual therapy, and life coaching. etc.
I am Clinical psychologist providing a broad range of psychotherapeutic and psychological services to individuals and families and groups. My areas of interest are family therapy, couples/marital/relationship therapy, and individual therapy, and life coaching. etc.
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My goal is to work together with the client, in a warm and empathic environment to uncover and understand the root causes of emotional difficulties. I explore with the client, unhelpful and unhealthy patterns of being and relating to others, from childhood throughout to adulthood. My goal is to help the client become aware of these behaviors so they might work towards healthier ways of coping and relating to others, thus living a more emotionally fulfilling life.
My goal is to work together with the client, in a warm and empathic environment to uncover and understand the root causes of emotional difficulties. I explore with the client, unhelpful and unhealthy patterns of being and relating to others, from childhood throughout to adulthood. My goal is to help the client become aware of these behaviors so they might work towards healthier ways of coping and relating to others, thus living a more emotionally fulfilling life.
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Sharon Tsarafi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randburg 2194
Waitlist for new clients
We all struggle to cope with the challenges of life from time to time and starting therapy can offer you a grounded space of support. I am a Clinical Psychologist and offer a nurturing and private space, for you to unpack your thoughts and gain clarity. Psychotherapy is an ideal platform to explore your pain, give words to unspoken trauma and help you manage when you feel overwhelmed, down or anxious. My way of working lends itself better to medium or longer-term psychotherapy as I enjoy doing depth work with my patients. This includes exploring how our earliest experiences influence how we see oursehow we connect with others.
We all struggle to cope with the challenges of life from time to time and starting therapy can offer you a grounded space of support. I am a Clinical Psychologist and offer a nurturing and private space, for you to unpack your thoughts and gain clarity. Psychotherapy is an ideal platform to explore your pain, give words to unspoken trauma and help you manage when you feel overwhelmed, down or anxious. My way of working lends itself better to medium or longer-term psychotherapy as I enjoy doing depth work with my patients. This includes exploring how our earliest experiences influence how we see oursehow we connect with others.
![Photo of Dr. Sonia Joubert, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c75006fd-ec08-4832-b223-df4c1a565b6a/1/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal clients are adults, couples and teenagers. It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my client towards sterling approaches and solutions for their problems. The latter addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, other personal issues, relationship and work challenges. I believe that for every difficulty there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients hope for the future!
My ideal clients are adults, couples and teenagers. It is my life passion and purpose to assist, support and steer my client towards sterling approaches and solutions for their problems. The latter addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, ADD, OCD, other personal issues, relationship and work challenges. I believe that for every difficulty there is a creative way to bring comfort and solutions. My aim with my therapy is to inspire my clients hope for the future!
![Photo of Melanie Vivienne Anthony, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b2f8f38-ae31-41e0-a7ee-0798d4359a8d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I offer short and long-term therapy for adults, adolescents and couples, focus on providing a kind, thoughtful and non-judgemental space within which to work with my clients. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship conflicts, sexual and sexual orientation, the elderly, among other issues, tailoring the treatment to my clients’ individual needs. I believe in the spirit of the human condition to overcome adversity and awaken the unique potential within us and assist the process of dynamic growth. I offer national and international online and telephonic sessions; and face to face consultations at my practice.
I offer short and long-term therapy for adults, adolescents and couples, focus on providing a kind, thoughtful and non-judgemental space within which to work with my clients. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship conflicts, sexual and sexual orientation, the elderly, among other issues, tailoring the treatment to my clients’ individual needs. I believe in the spirit of the human condition to overcome adversity and awaken the unique potential within us and assist the process of dynamic growth. I offer national and international online and telephonic sessions; and face to face consultations at my practice.
![Photo of Anne Marie Peche, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d5c705c1-5e57-47db-99e1-999b34028187/1/320x400.png)
The main focus during therapy is to listen more and talk less. The client's main difficulties, their needs, and what they foresee gaining from the therapy is of importance.
The main focus during therapy is to listen more and talk less. The client's main difficulties, their needs, and what they foresee gaining from the therapy is of importance.
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Jordan du Toit
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Melville 2109
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based therapy by creating a harmonious and safe relationship to explore you and your life together. I don't work in a way that is directly focused on solving specific problems, and prefer to work with individuals happy to join me in a journey of healing and growth over a longer term. I am not a therapist who will tell you what to do, or give a lot of advice, and that may be best found with someone else if that is what you need. I am a LGBTQIA+ & kink affirming therapist.
I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand their minds and how their past and present may impact their futures. I focus on talk-based therapy by creating a harmonious and safe relationship to explore you and your life together. I don't work in a way that is directly focused on solving specific problems, and prefer to work with individuals happy to join me in a journey of healing and growth over a longer term. I am not a therapist who will tell you what to do, or give a lot of advice, and that may be best found with someone else if that is what you need. I am a LGBTQIA+ & kink affirming therapist.
![Photo of Kelly Jacobs, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c0e9e83f-726a-4076-b0f6-e0291644361c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice who aims to create a space and environment that is safe, non-judgemental and conducive to personal growth and change for my clients. A space to speak openly and honestly about thoughts and feelings, find support in times of crisis, to learn more about yourself, gain confidence and tools/strategies to help you cope with life challenges in healthy ways, and ultimately to empower you to develop fresh insights about your life and any problems you may be facing.
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My name is Khwezi and I am a founder of Lola Training. I use Integrative Counselling approach depending on the situation at hand. Therapeutic techniques are tailored to individual needs. These could combine different Therapeutic approaches based on Psychology, Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, Play Therapy, NLP, Spiritual, Transformation and Life Coaching. I specialize in individual, family and group therapy. Book a session today and live your best life.
My name is Khwezi and I am a founder of Lola Training. I use Integrative Counselling approach depending on the situation at hand. Therapeutic techniques are tailored to individual needs. These could combine different Therapeutic approaches based on Psychology, Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, Play Therapy, NLP, Spiritual, Transformation and Life Coaching. I specialize in individual, family and group therapy. Book a session today and live your best life.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioural therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behaviour therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom which may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.