Transgender Therapists in Johannesburg
Shay Rees-Davies Trauma Informed Care & Sexuality
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2000
Human sexuality is a powerful force, woven into every aspect of our being throughout life. It is an integral part of us that is forever evolving; reacting and responding to both the outer world, and the inner. Whether you are looking for help to heal, to discover or rediscover, to learn about or to express your sexuality, my space is a safe place for you.
Human sexuality is a powerful force, woven into every aspect of our being throughout life. It is an integral part of us that is forever evolving; reacting and responding to both the outer world, and the inner. Whether you are looking for help to heal, to discover or rediscover, to learn about or to express your sexuality, my space is a safe place for you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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.
Lukha Horn
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000 (Online Only)
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
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
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.
Angelo Vincent Deboni
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2092 (Online Only)
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
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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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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.
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
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.
Casey currently assists individuals of all ages. Her key areas of interest include utilising Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) techniques to assist children, couples and adults with anxiety; depression; grief and loss; trauma; and career development and guidance.
Casey currently assists individuals of all ages. Her key areas of interest include utilising Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) techniques to assist children, couples and adults with anxiety; depression; grief and loss; trauma; and career development and guidance.
Susan Eksteen
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roodepoort 1709
I work therapeutically with couples and individuals who want a better life. As an IMAGO Relationship Specialist, I have a deep understanding of the heartache and pain that my clients can go through when relationships fail. My training prepares me to assist clients in addressing these issues and to re-establish connection. If there was an affair, couples who want to stay together might find it overwhelming to navigate the pain and mistrust they experience. Here, IMAGO Relationship Therapy assists you to gradually rebuild trust and deepen the connection.
I work therapeutically with couples and individuals who want a better life. As an IMAGO Relationship Specialist, I have a deep understanding of the heartache and pain that my clients can go through when relationships fail. My training prepares me to assist clients in addressing these issues and to re-establish connection. If there was an affair, couples who want to stay together might find it overwhelming to navigate the pain and mistrust they experience. Here, IMAGO Relationship Therapy assists you to gradually rebuild trust and deepen the connection.
Are you struggling with any aspect of your sexuality or life in general? Sexuality is a central part of being human, encompassing sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction. Additionally, life is full of ups and downs, including challenges related to career, finance, addiction, and stress. While it might be uncomfortable to discuss at first, let's begin with a simple conversation and take it from there.
Are you struggling with any aspect of your sexuality or life in general? Sexuality is a central part of being human, encompassing sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction. Additionally, life is full of ups and downs, including challenges related to career, finance, addiction, and stress. While it might be uncomfortable to discuss at first, let's begin with a simple conversation and take it from there.
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.
I am a competent, skilled, and compassionate clinical psychologist working primarily with individuals and couples. I have gained extensive experience in treating individuals both in South Africa and in the United Kingdom presenting with a wide variety of issues, including emotional, psychiatric, and health-related difficulties. I have trained in a number of different models of psychological therapy and draw from all these models when treating patients. I also offer group Mindfulness-Based-Cognitive-Therapy (MBCT) courses, an evidence-based treatment for relapsing depression and other emotional and psychological conditions.
I am a competent, skilled, and compassionate clinical psychologist working primarily with individuals and couples. I have gained extensive experience in treating individuals both in South Africa and in the United Kingdom presenting with a wide variety of issues, including emotional, psychiatric, and health-related difficulties. I have trained in a number of different models of psychological therapy and draw from all these models when treating patients. I also offer group Mindfulness-Based-Cognitive-Therapy (MBCT) courses, an evidence-based treatment for relapsing depression and other emotional and psychological conditions.
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Transgender Counsellors
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.