Positive Psychology Therapists in Menlyn

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Alicia Mare
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Menlyn 0181
Hi there! I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor working with adults, teenagers and I have a special interest in working with parents and providing post natal support. I work with challenges that people experience such as stress, adjustment difficulties, trauma, bereavement, etc. Further to this my aim is to increase coping skills and life skills such as emotional intelligence, self-esteem, communication skills and conflict management to name a few.
Hi there! I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor working with adults, teenagers and I have a special interest in working with parents and providing post natal support. I work with challenges that people experience such as stress, adjustment difficulties, trauma, bereavement, etc. Further to this my aim is to increase coping skills and life skills such as emotional intelligence, self-esteem, communication skills and conflict management to name a few.
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Reabetswe Lee-Anne Molobela
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlyn 0181
I believe that my role is to facilitate healing, growth and increased self awareness in my clients. This comes from my understanding that as people we face different life challenges and are often in conflict with the everchanging circumstances of our lives. We all use different coping skills to adapt to life and at times our coping skills are not sufficient and we are left feeling overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. Mine is to journey with you through your process in identifying obstacles, removing of symptoms and lessening the pain while positioning yourself well within important social systems for self fulfilment.
I believe that my role is to facilitate healing, growth and increased self awareness in my clients. This comes from my understanding that as people we face different life challenges and are often in conflict with the everchanging circumstances of our lives. We all use different coping skills to adapt to life and at times our coping skills are not sufficient and we are left feeling overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. Mine is to journey with you through your process in identifying obstacles, removing of symptoms and lessening the pain while positioning yourself well within important social systems for self fulfilment.
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Dr. Karlien Erasmus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Menlyn 0181
I see normal people with normal problems. We all need someone to talk to from time to time to be assisted, advised and encouraged to deal with life transitions and challenges. I am an experienced psychotherapist and in private practice for 20+ years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups, works client- and solution focused. It is important to me to strengthen strengths and coping skills that clients do have to positively empower them to face the challenges that they experience.
I see normal people with normal problems. We all need someone to talk to from time to time to be assisted, advised and encouraged to deal with life transitions and challenges. I am an experienced psychotherapist and in private practice for 20+ years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups, works client- and solution focused. It is important to me to strengthen strengths and coping skills that clients do have to positively empower them to face the challenges that they experience.
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Ananke le Roux
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Menlyn 0181
I am a firm believer in Heal - Grow - Thrive. I am passionate about people's well-being and believe everyone deserves a chance to better themselves. Counselling is all about working on yourself for yourself. I believe clients should set their own counselling goals as they know themselves best. However, when setting these goals, every step they give towards their goal, small and big, should be acknowledged. I don't view my clients as having issues or problems but rather life challenges, and to that I say.. let's face them together! Note: if I didn't answer the phone call, it means I am in a session, WhatsApp me on 066 096 7219.
I am a firm believer in Heal - Grow - Thrive. I am passionate about people's well-being and believe everyone deserves a chance to better themselves. Counselling is all about working on yourself for yourself. I believe clients should set their own counselling goals as they know themselves best. However, when setting these goals, every step they give towards their goal, small and big, should be acknowledged. I don't view my clients as having issues or problems but rather life challenges, and to that I say.. let's face them together! Note: if I didn't answer the phone call, it means I am in a session, WhatsApp me on 066 096 7219.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Calynn Walker Counselling Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Rietvalleirand 0181
Personally, I enjoy using Positive Psychology, Client-Centered Therapy, and most importantly Interactional Therapy.
The beauty of therapy is that it can be helpful to everyone. Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. There is no set type of person that needs to be in therapy. You will be given a safe and protected environment to explore your most vulnerable emotions, memories, actions and thoughts. Sometimes you may laugh or you may cry, but you can expect therapy to be a space dedicated to you. It allows the freedom for self-exploration and healing without judgement or restriction.
Personally, I enjoy using Positive Psychology, Client-Centered Therapy, and most importantly Interactional Therapy.
The beauty of therapy is that it can be helpful to everyone. Therapy is designed to assist people with a wide variety of issues from grief, job stress and relationship hurdles to personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. There is no set type of person that needs to be in therapy. You will be given a safe and protected environment to explore your most vulnerable emotions, memories, actions and thoughts. Sometimes you may laugh or you may cry, but you can expect therapy to be a space dedicated to you. It allows the freedom for self-exploration and healing without judgement or restriction.
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Penelope N Tyawa
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Faerie Glen 0043  (Online Only)
My approach in therapy is anchored in Cognitive Beharioural Therapy approach and Positive Psychology, while indeed respecting the past experiences, the use of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy in instances where there is a need for catharsis is not ignored.
My focus is on creating safe spaces for my clients, especially the young people in general, girls, women and children in particular. I strive to provide as far as possible broad mental health care that empowers individuals to exist in the communities they live in. Clients bring in their strenghts, and solutions hence the need to use these as anchors for a better life going forward. Most clients have resilience and my objective is always to elevate the strenghs they bring to the therapy room, without undermining the pain and trauma presented, albeit virtual, it still is a pscychotherpy room/space.
My approach in therapy is anchored in Cognitive Beharioural Therapy approach and Positive Psychology, while indeed respecting the past experiences, the use of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy in instances where there is a need for catharsis is not ignored.
My focus is on creating safe spaces for my clients, especially the young people in general, girls, women and children in particular. I strive to provide as far as possible broad mental health care that empowers individuals to exist in the communities they live in. Clients bring in their strenghts, and solutions hence the need to use these as anchors for a better life going forward. Most clients have resilience and my objective is always to elevate the strenghs they bring to the therapy room, without undermining the pain and trauma presented, albeit virtual, it still is a pscychotherpy room/space.
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Lientjie Nel
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brooklyn 0181
I have been practicing as an Industrial Organisational Psychologist for the past 10 years. My focus and experience relates to Career Counselling, Psychometric assessments for Selection & Development, Employee Gap Analysis and Talent Management. I am accredited on assessment instruments including Personality Assessments, Interest, Aptitude and Ability, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Potential and more.
I have been practicing as an Industrial Organisational Psychologist for the past 10 years. My focus and experience relates to Career Counselling, Psychometric assessments for Selection & Development, Employee Gap Analysis and Talent Management. I am accredited on assessment instruments including Personality Assessments, Interest, Aptitude and Ability, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Potential and more.
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Kutlwano Maite
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Constantia Park 0100
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist who welcomes all individuals to my practice. Everyone’s emotional well-being and mental health is important; regardless of your race, gender/gender expression, religious beliefs, or physical attributes. I offer psychotherapy to individuals (children included)/couples/families and groups. To me, psychotherapy is a collaborative process that assists with facilitating self–and-emotional awareness, insight development, empowering autonomy, providing psychological support through the process of self-actualization. In other words, psychotherapy facilitates GROWTH!
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist who welcomes all individuals to my practice. Everyone’s emotional well-being and mental health is important; regardless of your race, gender/gender expression, religious beliefs, or physical attributes. I offer psychotherapy to individuals (children included)/couples/families and groups. To me, psychotherapy is a collaborative process that assists with facilitating self–and-emotional awareness, insight development, empowering autonomy, providing psychological support through the process of self-actualization. In other words, psychotherapy facilitates GROWTH!
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Ryan's Counselling & Wellness
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
Menlo Park 0081  (Online Only)
An Online Only, Registered Counsellor. I have worked in various contexts, a multitude of varying cases, assisting clients from all walks of life, as well as LBGTQ. Presently, I work as a Mental Health Clinician, the company deals with major clinical cases, suicide, abuse, trauma, substance abuse and general Mental Health issues. No ideal client, confident in my ability to assist all who engage with me. I am currently only available for afternoon consultations.
An Online Only, Registered Counsellor. I have worked in various contexts, a multitude of varying cases, assisting clients from all walks of life, as well as LBGTQ. Presently, I work as a Mental Health Clinician, the company deals with major clinical cases, suicide, abuse, trauma, substance abuse and general Mental Health issues. No ideal client, confident in my ability to assist all who engage with me. I am currently only available for afternoon consultations.
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The Marriage and Family Institute SA
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brooklyn 0011
With experienced Clinical Psychologists to offer help in navigating the challenges of life, we are here for you. Life is difficult, yet for every difficulty, there is a solution and a way out. Psychotherapy assists in unlocking and opening up the pathway for you to find your own solutions. At the Marriage and Family Institute, our approach is to focus on your unique needs as an individual, couple or family and work with you to find solutions that lead to growth, and harmony with self and others.
With experienced Clinical Psychologists to offer help in navigating the challenges of life, we are here for you. Life is difficult, yet for every difficulty, there is a solution and a way out. Psychotherapy assists in unlocking and opening up the pathway for you to find your own solutions. At the Marriage and Family Institute, our approach is to focus on your unique needs as an individual, couple or family and work with you to find solutions that lead to growth, and harmony with self and others.
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Manuela Lopes
General Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garsfontein 0042
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
Struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or internal conflict can leave you feeling confused, fatigued, numb, and unmotivated, leading to self-sabotage. These challenges can erode your sense of self and significantly impact your emotional and physical well-being. Unresolved emotional and physical pain often reinforces negative beliefs, affecting your overall quality of life. Symptoms may include feelings of inadequacy, unworthiness, undeservingness, weight gain, ill health, anxiety, disconnection, depression, guilt, shame, and self-blame. The goal is to help you navigate these challenges, and rediscover your sense of self.
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Tamaria Counselling
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
Do you feel stuck in life or overwhelmed by everyday life demands? Talking to a health professional that cares about your well-being can be helpful. We help individuals and organizations by providing counselling, trauma debriefing, pre-marital & marital counselling, educational training programs, and psychotherapy to assist in the adaptation to different environments, promote cohesiveness in groups, as well as coping with everyday stressors.
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Shaney van der Bank
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0184
Consider my counseling services for a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. With experience in trauma, life changes, and personal development, I offer a safe and supportive space for growth. Located in Sandton and Pretoria East, my practice provides flexible options to fit your schedule. I’m here to help you navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and work towards a balanced, fulfilling life.
Consider my counseling services for a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. With experience in trauma, life changes, and personal development, I offer a safe and supportive space for growth. Located in Sandton and Pretoria East, my practice provides flexible options to fit your schedule. I’m here to help you navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and work towards a balanced, fulfilling life.
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Mike Batley
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Lynnwood 0081
I love seeing whole people fulfill their purpose and passion in support of the common good. I aim to help people do this by supporting personal wellness and growth.
I love seeing whole people fulfill their purpose and passion in support of the common good. I aim to help people do this by supporting personal wellness and growth.
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Bobo Mazibuko
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
I work with anyone who is confronted with psychological challenges, from mental health issues, learning difficulties to behavioural problems. I provide an understanding non-judgemental compassionate space where we unpack your challenges and 're-build' using therapeutic strategies. I'm an addiction professional, I also work substantially to provide anyone the needed care and healing by addressing the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of addiction.
I work with anyone who is confronted with psychological challenges, from mental health issues, learning difficulties to behavioural problems. I provide an understanding non-judgemental compassionate space where we unpack your challenges and 're-build' using therapeutic strategies. I'm an addiction professional, I also work substantially to provide anyone the needed care and healing by addressing the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of addiction.
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Nyambeni Asnath Matamela
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brooklyn 0181
My consultations are about understanding a client from their perspective without judgements, facades or impositions. My process is of respect, openness and insight giving. The time I spend with a client is meant to assist a client to develop new perspectives about their situations and to leave my space with some understanding of what is happening to them.
My consultations are about understanding a client from their perspective without judgements, facades or impositions. My process is of respect, openness and insight giving. The time I spend with a client is meant to assist a client to develop new perspectives about their situations and to leave my space with some understanding of what is happening to them.
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Ilanie Moller
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waterkloof Glen 0010
Ilanie is one of a few registered Psychologist in South Africa who work with all the different aspects of psychological behaviour, mental health illnesses and all trauma but wit a strong focus on Christian Counselling. She also specialises in subject and career choice assessments and guidance, as well as school readiness assessment assessments for Gr R students. Follow her on her Ilanie Moller Psychology page on Facebook.
Ilanie is one of a few registered Psychologist in South Africa who work with all the different aspects of psychological behaviour, mental health illnesses and all trauma but wit a strong focus on Christian Counselling. She also specialises in subject and career choice assessments and guidance, as well as school readiness assessment assessments for Gr R students. Follow her on her Ilanie Moller Psychology page on Facebook.
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Kgothatso Emeldah Ditabo
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
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Kevin Jonathan Jooste
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ind. Psych.
Verified Verified
Lynnwood Glen 0081
I work with individuals who wish to use their innate psychological strengths to enable meaningful growth, empowerment and goal realisation. It is important to me that psychological engagements are meaningful, create positive challenge, and lead to real growth, and personal exploration between sessions. I work with you to understand what is important to you and why, and then create a joint plan of action to help you move from a state of languishing, to one of flourishing. I do not do quick fixes, however, I also do not believe in engaging in more sessions than needed.
I work with individuals who wish to use their innate psychological strengths to enable meaningful growth, empowerment and goal realisation. It is important to me that psychological engagements are meaningful, create positive challenge, and lead to real growth, and personal exploration between sessions. I work with you to understand what is important to you and why, and then create a joint plan of action to help you move from a state of languishing, to one of flourishing. I do not do quick fixes, however, I also do not believe in engaging in more sessions than needed.
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Andre Swart Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
Being human takes courage! Please visit andreswart.co.za for more about me and my practice. Sometimes we are confronted with psychological trauma, health issues, difficult relationships, and other stressors. It is normal and part of living to feel overwhelmed and stuck at times. What we do about it will keep us stuck or help us grow.
Being human takes courage! Please visit andreswart.co.za for more about me and my practice. Sometimes we are confronted with psychological trauma, health issues, difficult relationships, and other stressors. It is normal and part of living to feel overwhelmed and stuck at times. What we do about it will keep us stuck or help us grow.
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Positive Psychology Counsellors

How does positive psychology therapy work?

Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.

When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?

If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviours differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?

The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.

Is positive psychology effective in therapy?

Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.