LGBTQ+ Therapists in Johannesburg, GT
Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000 (Online Only)
If you are creative, neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill or disabled, please reach out to me.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
If you are creative, neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill or disabled, please reach out to me.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
Meraki Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092 (Online Only)
This includes marriage counselling, premarital counselling, couples counselling, divorce counselling, LGBTQ counselling and family counselling.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
This includes marriage counselling, premarital counselling, couples counselling, divorce counselling, LGBTQ counselling and family counselling.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
I love working with people who feel different. Specifically, with regards to gender, sex & sexuality, relationship structures and parenting with awareness & intention. In Sex Therapy we think about your sexual and intimate life. If sex (solo or partnered) is not what you had hoped it would be, counselling can be a helpful process to get a better understanding of how the body-mind connection works when it comes to the different elements of sex. I am committed to unpacking harmful narratives & misinformation, while creating a safe space for you to do the work.
I love working with people who feel different. Specifically, with regards to gender, sex & sexuality, relationship structures and parenting with awareness & intention. In Sex Therapy we think about your sexual and intimate life. If sex (solo or partnered) is not what you had hoped it would be, counselling can be a helpful process to get a better understanding of how the body-mind connection works when it comes to the different elements of sex. I am committed to unpacking harmful narratives & misinformation, while creating a safe space for you to do the work.
Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.
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.
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.
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.
Are you struggling with personal/gender/sexual identity, low self-esteem, addiction, ADHD/ASD symptoms, anxiety, anger, or emotional dysregulation? I want to help you figure it out. Do you need to find ways to deal with your trauma, process past events, set boundaries in relationships, find meaning, and take care of yourself better? Let's process together. Your goals are my goals. And if you don't know what your goals are yet, we can figure that out together too. I want you to feel empowered. And I want you to want to feel empowered!
Are you struggling with personal/gender/sexual identity, low self-esteem, addiction, ADHD/ASD symptoms, anxiety, anger, or emotional dysregulation? I want to help you figure it out. Do you need to find ways to deal with your trauma, process past events, set boundaries in relationships, find meaning, and take care of yourself better? Let's process together. Your goals are my goals. And if you don't know what your goals are yet, we can figure that out together too. I want you to feel empowered. And I want you to want to feel empowered!
Ellenecia Buitendacht
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092 (Online Only)
We often find ourselves facing overwhelming circumstances at all different stages of our lives in which we need guidance, support, and a safe space to speak and be heard.
We often find ourselves facing overwhelming circumstances at all different stages of our lives in which we need guidance, support, and a safe space to speak and be heard.
Whatever your background or issue, lets work together to make sense of your struggle, to help you live a more meaningful and effective life with more fulfilling relationships.
Whatever your background or issue, lets work together to make sense of your struggle, to help you live a more meaningful and effective life with more fulfilling relationships.
Michelle Townsend founded Mindfulness Matters, providing mindfulness classes, coaching, counselling and online services. Michelle studied at University of South Africa, and is also a certified mindfulness practitioner, coach and counsellor. Michelle has over 20 years experience, and has a passion for people and wellness, is dedicated to assisting her clients to live full, productive and happy lives by way of various therapeutic based coaching and counselling methods, tools and techniques.
Michelle Townsend founded Mindfulness Matters, providing mindfulness classes, coaching, counselling and online services. Michelle studied at University of South Africa, and is also a certified mindfulness practitioner, coach and counsellor. Michelle has over 20 years experience, and has a passion for people and wellness, is dedicated to assisting her clients to live full, productive and happy lives by way of various therapeutic based coaching and counselling methods, tools and techniques.
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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 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.
Dr. Stanley Arumugam
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
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As human beings, we are all on a healing and growth journey. Some of the life issues we can work through: work stress, burnout, loss, grief, toxic work, relationships, pain, suffering, integrating spirituality in an authentic way, career and purpose. Others may be struggling with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, gender & identity, personality. I have a special interest in Christian Mental Health and Clergy Stress & Burnout and Christian Spirituality.
As human beings, we are all on a healing and growth journey. Some of the life issues we can work through: work stress, burnout, loss, grief, toxic work, relationships, pain, suffering, integrating spirituality in an authentic way, career and purpose. Others may be struggling with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, gender & identity, personality. I have a special interest in Christian Mental Health and Clergy Stress & Burnout and Christian Spirituality.
First and foremost, I am a child champion but I am also a relationship coach, divorce mediator, entrepreneur and mother. I have been in the relationship coaching arena for over 10 years, providing personalised and first-class coaching and mentoring to my clients. I offer a bespoke, holistic approach to coaching, as combine my psychological education, which gives me an extensive insight into the make-up of a person, with all the skills and abilities my diverse background brings with it. I also work with children of divorces, as they often get forgotten or left behind - but they need to be heard and I am their speaker, I am hear them!
First and foremost, I am a child champion but I am also a relationship coach, divorce mediator, entrepreneur and mother. I have been in the relationship coaching arena for over 10 years, providing personalised and first-class coaching and mentoring to my clients. I offer a bespoke, holistic approach to coaching, as combine my psychological education, which gives me an extensive insight into the make-up of a person, with all the skills and abilities my diverse background brings with it. I also work with children of divorces, as they often get forgotten or left behind - but they need to be heard and I am their speaker, I am hear them!
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. I believe therapy is a process where a client and their therapist explores life events with the purpose of getting better. Life events impact how we think, feel and behave- so in therapy, we get to explore these crucial events in a safe and confidential environment. I work with clients who endeavor to rethink, heal and grow from a variety of issues including mental health conditions or symptoms. The issues that I am usually presented with include, life events such as trauma and bereavement, or presenting symptoms similar to anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. I believe therapy is a process where a client and their therapist explores life events with the purpose of getting better. Life events impact how we think, feel and behave- so in therapy, we get to explore these crucial events in a safe and confidential environment. I work with clients who endeavor to rethink, heal and grow from a variety of issues including mental health conditions or symptoms. The issues that I am usually presented with include, life events such as trauma and bereavement, or presenting symptoms similar to anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
Tintswalo Healing and counselling centre
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
Hello, Thank you for reading my profile. I want to welcome and compliment you to make a first step of looking for a person who can help you. I am a registered social worker in private practice and i am based in Bramley, North of Johannesburg. Respect, Confidentiality and Non-judgemental approach are guaranteed. I offer therapy to people with different life challenges and trauma. I assist people to have good quality of life after dealing with their different life challenges.Feel free to send a message through and together we can. Our relationship will be based in trust. Safe, warm environment will be provided.
Nomthandazo Macwili
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000 (Online Only)
I believe the things that stop us from being able to share what we go through is the lack of a safe space, non-judgment, and acceptance, which are exactly the skills I offer to help you with your anxiety, anger, substance addiction, stress or famil issues.
I believe the things that stop us from being able to share what we go through is the lack of a safe space, non-judgment, and acceptance, which are exactly the skills I offer to help you with your anxiety, anger, substance addiction, stress or famil issues.
I am a Neuro Psychologist with my specialty in undiagnosed ADHD, Neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and unresolved emotional issues. I practice privately to assist in a reduced charge, extended hours, and privacy to those in need. I promise you, there are good reasons for bad feelings. The field of neurodiversity is my passion. I use Integrative Therapy and will walk the road with you if you are willing. If you need guidance to move forward, let me help you get unstuck and start growing. Contact me directly on WhatsApp on 0662701474 for faster feedback.
I am a Neuro Psychologist with my specialty in undiagnosed ADHD, Neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and unresolved emotional issues. I practice privately to assist in a reduced charge, extended hours, and privacy to those in need. I promise you, there are good reasons for bad feelings. The field of neurodiversity is my passion. I use Integrative Therapy and will walk the road with you if you are willing. If you need guidance to move forward, let me help you get unstuck and start growing. Contact me directly on WhatsApp on 0662701474 for faster feedback.
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.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.