Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Parkhurst

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Richard-John Chippindall
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkhurst 2193
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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Itai Propheta
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkhurst 2193
Life can be challenging and complicated. Our past experiences have a way of influencing how we manage the challenges life brings and we can often find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour, which can create even more difficulties. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns and to have an experience which is safe and challenging at the same time.
Life can be challenging and complicated. Our past experiences have a way of influencing how we manage the challenges life brings and we can often find ourselves repeating patterns of behaviour, which can create even more difficulties. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns and to have an experience which is safe and challenging at the same time.
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Siyanda Msibi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkhurst 2193
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
Life can get away with us and may make it difficult to keep in touch with yourself (whoever that is, whatever that looks like) and that is why I value the concept of taking care of yourself/myself, be it spiritually (religion, nature, art, etc), physically (picnicking, hiking or gym), mentally (reading and doing puzzles) and emotionally (talking, drawing, music, etc). We live in a high pressured, and at times critical society which can make it difficult to navigate even the most "mundane" tasks. I believe that having a safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore various issues is necessary in tension release & self-discovery.
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Robbie Pearman
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkhurst 2193
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
I am a Counselling Psychologist situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, in close proximity to the areas of Rosebank and Sandton. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families addressing current challenges with a Solution Focused approach. These challenges may include some more common complaints such as depression and anxiety, or those trying to come to terms with a trauma or bereavement. My approach is focused and therefore short-term in nature. As such long term time commitments is uncommon. I hope this can help people achieve significant change whilst offering them a more cost effective therapeutic approach.
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Cherazaad Edries
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkhurst 2120
Welcome to my practice! I'm Cherazaad Edries, a clinical psychologist dedicated to walking with individuals on their life journey. I have a passion for advocacy and overall mental well-being. ​My aim is to create a nurturing and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to explore and achieve their personal goals.​ I believe my prior experience has instilled a passion to engage meaningfully within diverse communities and to cater to individuals based on their unique psychological needs. In my practice, I work from an integrative perspective which allows for comprehensive therapy tailored to your unique needs.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Cherazaad Edries, a clinical psychologist dedicated to walking with individuals on their life journey. I have a passion for advocacy and overall mental well-being. ​My aim is to create a nurturing and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to explore and achieve their personal goals.​ I believe my prior experience has instilled a passion to engage meaningfully within diverse communities and to cater to individuals based on their unique psychological needs. In my practice, I work from an integrative perspective which allows for comprehensive therapy tailored to your unique needs.
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Dessy Tzoneva
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkhurst 2193
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
Being human means facing a life with painful moments. Whether you’re searching for a way through the pain, are learning to live with a mental illness, or are trying to make sense of your existence, we can walk the road together.
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Rivonia Therapy Centre
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkhurst 2120
Rivonia Therapy Centre has a team of Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists. We offer psychotherapeutic services for issues such as relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and life changes adjustments. We also offer services for scholastic, cognitive functioning and emotional assessments.
Rivonia Therapy Centre has a team of Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists. We offer psychotherapeutic services for issues such as relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and life changes adjustments. We also offer services for scholastic, cognitive functioning and emotional assessments.
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Melanie Vivienne Anthony
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkhurst 2193
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.
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Psych Central
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edenburg 2128
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
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Chad Edery
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bryanston 2191
As a Clinical Psychologist, I have experience in assisting a diverse range of clients as well as have worked with an extensive spectrum of psychological challenges. I have experience working with a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Working collaboratively, I employ an integrative approach to therapy so as to tailor therapeutic interventions to best meet the unique needs of each client.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I have experience in assisting a diverse range of clients as well as have worked with an extensive spectrum of psychological challenges. I have experience working with a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Working collaboratively, I employ an integrative approach to therapy so as to tailor therapeutic interventions to best meet the unique needs of each client.
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Charlotte Joja
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bryanston 2021
I aim to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-discovery, self-awareness, personal growth, and healing. I always strive to gain a holistic understanding into the various influences that affect how people approach, manage, and make meaning of difficulties and life challenges. I therefore work from an integrative approach which combines different therapeutic techniques and approaches to best suit the individual needs of my clients. These approaches include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-based therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I aim to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-discovery, self-awareness, personal growth, and healing. I always strive to gain a holistic understanding into the various influences that affect how people approach, manage, and make meaning of difficulties and life challenges. I therefore work from an integrative approach which combines different therapeutic techniques and approaches to best suit the individual needs of my clients. These approaches include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-based therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
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Rebaone Kgosamang
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryanston 2191
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
Life's challenges can prove to be overwhelming especially during times when it feels as though those around us do not quite understand how to be there for us. Sometimes we find that we are able to overcome those difficulties; however, it is not always that we manage to achieve this. Each person is faced with problems ranging from relationship issues, poor stress tolerance, adjustment difficulties to anxiety and depression, among others. This is when the help of a warm, attuned and compassionate professional comes in handy to help you navigate and manage better with life's stressors.
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Photo of Michael Sissison, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Michael Sissison
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg North 2188
I am a clinical psychologist working with adult individuals, couples and adolescents. I am primarily interested in our relationships and our sense of self in relation to others, oneself, the future and the world. We may sometimes find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I am interested in these human struggles and our attempts to find meaning in sometimes chaotic, uncertain contexts. Ultimately, we are searching for a sense of home and belonging, a place where we can just be ourselves. We may lack internal cohesion and search outside for answers. I offer a space for slowing down and for reflective action. Be there.
I am a clinical psychologist working with adult individuals, couples and adolescents. I am primarily interested in our relationships and our sense of self in relation to others, oneself, the future and the world. We may sometimes find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I am interested in these human struggles and our attempts to find meaning in sometimes chaotic, uncertain contexts. Ultimately, we are searching for a sense of home and belonging, a place where we can just be ourselves. We may lack internal cohesion and search outside for answers. I offer a space for slowing down and for reflective action. Be there.
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Photo of Gizella Harding, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Gizella Harding
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bryanston 2191
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
I have a special interest in working with attachment, infant & child mental health, relational trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, personality and mood disorders.I assist and support people through their greatest suffering and the most painful moments of their lives through psychotherapy. I am passionate about assisting people, through the therapeutic journey to recognize their strength and resilience, and to step forward with grace and courage. I have found great fulfillment in my role as a psychotherapist, as I am permitted to carry in my heart and mind the stories of other people’s love, hurt, trauma, struggles and growth.
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Photo of Justin Scott, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Justin Scott
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Witkoppen 2068
It is safer for many people to hide who they really are in order not to feel vulnerable to the world and others, it is a way of protecting themselves from being hurt. Despite this, it is still very painful when we are not known or seen by others. We really want to be found, to be understood and to be loved by others.
It is safer for many people to hide who they really are in order not to feel vulnerable to the world and others, it is a way of protecting themselves from being hurt. Despite this, it is still very painful when we are not known or seen by others. We really want to be found, to be understood and to be loved by others.
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Nqobile Nokukhanya Nzimande-Modau
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2191
People come to therapy for different reasons. Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, which can include long periods of distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, relationship problems, and/ or difficulty dealing with a particularly distressing situation. Other people come to therapy simply to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfilment in their lives and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience and a relationship between you and a professional. It is very normal to not fully understand its nature at the outset.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, which can include long periods of distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, relationship problems, and/ or difficulty dealing with a particularly distressing situation. Other people come to therapy simply to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfilment in their lives and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience and a relationship between you and a professional. It is very normal to not fully understand its nature at the outset.
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Zamuxolo Ngubane
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Rivonia 2128
I am a calm, compassionate & empathetic counselling psychologist. I assist clients from all walks of life who struggle with behavioural, emotional and psychological challenges. I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, family systems therapy & couples counselling. I predominantly use psychodynamic psychotherapy & integrate depending on the client’s needs. My overall goal is to work collaboratively with the client to improve their ability to cope with their day-to-day and to improve their overall quality of life.
I am a calm, compassionate & empathetic counselling psychologist. I assist clients from all walks of life who struggle with behavioural, emotional and psychological challenges. I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, family systems therapy & couples counselling. I predominantly use psychodynamic psychotherapy & integrate depending on the client’s needs. My overall goal is to work collaboratively with the client to improve their ability to cope with their day-to-day and to improve their overall quality of life.
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Maro Oosthuizen
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bryanston 2021
All of us experience challenges from time to time, which might include intense emotional experiences, stories constructed in our minds that feel very real, or feeling stuck in life. It's a normal part of being human, but it can be overwhelming. That's why I'm here to provide you with a safe and supportive environment, where you can navigate through any difficulties you may be facing. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life and I believe that every person has an innate wisdom waiting to be reminded of their worth and ignite the fire needed for transformation.
All of us experience challenges from time to time, which might include intense emotional experiences, stories constructed in our minds that feel very real, or feeling stuck in life. It's a normal part of being human, but it can be overwhelming. That's why I'm here to provide you with a safe and supportive environment, where you can navigate through any difficulties you may be facing. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life and I believe that every person has an innate wisdom waiting to be reminded of their worth and ignite the fire needed for transformation.
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Christina Pereira
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2146
Welcome! I'm Christina Pereira, a Clinical Psychologist driven by a passion for helping people transform their lives. I believe everyone deserves a sanctuary where they can genuinely feel secure. My work is fuelled by my desire to build collaborative relationships where people are able to gain mastery over their difficulties and relationships. I work integratively, meaning I use different modalities depending on the needs of the person, making therapy fit the person and not the other way around.
Welcome! I'm Christina Pereira, a Clinical Psychologist driven by a passion for helping people transform their lives. I believe everyone deserves a sanctuary where they can genuinely feel secure. My work is fuelled by my desire to build collaborative relationships where people are able to gain mastery over their difficulties and relationships. I work integratively, meaning I use different modalities depending on the needs of the person, making therapy fit the person and not the other way around.
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Louise Bolton
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandton 2191
I support adolescents, adults, and couples by using integrative, personalized, and evidence-based methods. My approach incorporates behavioral therapies like CBT, DBT, REBT, and ACT, with a strong focus on setting and achieving goals. The aim is to help you heal, recover, and overcome whatever challenges you face, while equipping you with the skills needed to navigate life effectively. Therapy is designed to be a temporary process, not a long-term commitment.
I support adolescents, adults, and couples by using integrative, personalized, and evidence-based methods. My approach incorporates behavioral therapies like CBT, DBT, REBT, and ACT, with a strong focus on setting and achieving goals. The aim is to help you heal, recover, and overcome whatever challenges you face, while equipping you with the skills needed to navigate life effectively. Therapy is designed to be a temporary process, not a long-term commitment.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Counsellors

What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?

DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?

The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.