Cancer Therapists in Vereeniging

Mental Health Counselling
Registered Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Vereeniging 1939
Seeing a therapist will help you move forward with the interpersonal problems you might face. As a therapist, I am here to offer you guidance on your journey towards healing. You are not alone. My experience includes working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Each of us must inevitably face love, anxiety, suffering and death. These are human experiences that transcend the boundaries of separate cultures. We as human beings do have the ability to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves.
Seeing a therapist will help you move forward with the interpersonal problems you might face. As a therapist, I am here to offer you guidance on your journey towards healing. You are not alone. My experience includes working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Each of us must inevitably face love, anxiety, suffering and death. These are human experiences that transcend the boundaries of separate cultures. We as human beings do have the ability to strive towards becoming the best version of ourselves.
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Thami Mbonambi
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Vereeniging 1930
Hi my name is Thami and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist based in South Africa. I have come to realise that most of the time, "people's feelings are influenced by their thoughts "( Aaron Beck). In order to achieve your goals, you need to work on the meaning you attach to different circumstances you find yourself in.
Hi my name is Thami and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist based in South Africa. I have come to realise that most of the time, "people's feelings are influenced by their thoughts "( Aaron Beck). In order to achieve your goals, you need to work on the meaning you attach to different circumstances you find yourself in.
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Christo van der Bank
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Meyerton 1961
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
I hold at my core a few principles which I bring to a therapeutic space. This first is without judgment – Each person experiences events in their lives in their own way, and I do not believe in imposing my own beliefs on others. I believe the therapist and patient are fellow travelers on a journey together where both parties contribute to the therapeutic process. I conduct myself in an honest and transparent manner to ensure that I remain professional and ethical in all that I undertake to do. I believe each patient’s individuality requires a tailor-made intervention that speaks to that person’s need - not a one size fits all view.
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Online Therapists

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Carla Viljoen
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Midstream 1692  (Online Only)
I also have training in working with clients who have medical diagnoses that affect mental health (medical trauma, diabetes, cancer, auto immune conditions etc.
Safety is not the absence of threat... it is the presence of connection - Gabor Maté. I firmly believe that therapeutic relationships where there is authentic connection between therapist and client create healing contexts where burdens can be lightened and lifted. Therapy is a collaborative process that is tailored to each person's individual needs.
I also have training in working with clients who have medical diagnoses that affect mental health (medical trauma, diabetes, cancer, auto immune conditions etc.
Safety is not the absence of threat... it is the presence of connection - Gabor Maté. I firmly believe that therapeutic relationships where there is authentic connection between therapist and client create healing contexts where burdens can be lightened and lifted. Therapy is a collaborative process that is tailored to each person's individual needs.
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Tebogo Mothoa Clinical Psychologist Pretoria
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
I am particularly keen to support those who are living their lives with cancer or supporting a loved one through a terminal illness.
We all go through our life journeys using different paths which could lead us to an unplanned detour or destination. In such cases we may need someone to hold our hand or guide us to retrace our steps or re-plan our journeys. We could work together to achieve this. I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families. My practice is person-centred and focuses on clients’ personal needs, wants, desires and goals and makes them central to their care. This means allowing clients to define and to prioritise their goals.
I am particularly keen to support those who are living their lives with cancer or supporting a loved one through a terminal illness.
We all go through our life journeys using different paths which could lead us to an unplanned detour or destination. In such cases we may need someone to hold our hand or guide us to retrace our steps or re-plan our journeys. We could work together to achieve this. I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families. My practice is person-centred and focuses on clients’ personal needs, wants, desires and goals and makes them central to their care. This means allowing clients to define and to prioritise their goals.
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Phile Moller
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Garsfontein 0042
I also have a special interest in supporting cancer patients and their families.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
I also have a special interest in supporting cancer patients and their families.
I am a registered and experienced Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria East at the Satori Health Centre. I am in the fortunate position to be able to listen to people's stories and I am always profoundly humbled by it. Therapy is a way of storytelling, of unraveling, and becoming whole and I can assist you on this journey to navigate life. I see adults and adolescents for individual therapy and also provide couples therapy.
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Bronwen L Davies
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edenburg 2128
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
Do you need help with any of the following: Depression, or other mood disorders? Anxiety or stress? Relationship difficulties? Grief and bereavement? Coping with cancer, as a patient or family member? Personal growth and self acceptance? Religious trauma or de-converting from religion? Gender identity?
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Saudah Morris
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Lynnwood Ridge 0040
Dear Client, Welcome! I'm Saudah Morris, your assigned therapist. My credentials include being a registered Social Worker at the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP 10-57609) with specialized training in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Bereavement, Geriatric Social Work, Play Therapy, Relationship matters, Stress as well as Loss and Trauma. My passion lies in Palliative Care as well as End of Life Care for individuals faced with Life Limiting and Life Threatening diseases such as Cancer, HIV & Aids, & Paediatric Oncology.
Dear Client, Welcome! I'm Saudah Morris, your assigned therapist. My credentials include being a registered Social Worker at the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP 10-57609) with specialized training in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Bereavement, Geriatric Social Work, Play Therapy, Relationship matters, Stress as well as Loss and Trauma. My passion lies in Palliative Care as well as End of Life Care for individuals faced with Life Limiting and Life Threatening diseases such as Cancer, HIV & Aids, & Paediatric Oncology.
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Jade Fletcher
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg North 2188
Having a variety of experience working with addiction, autism, cancer & re-parenting.
I see clients who are looking to heal through a holistic approach to mental wellness. The clients that I see are choosing to heal themselves and recreate themselves after divorce/breakups, co-dependency or abusive relationships. Some of my clients are doing the re-parenting in wellness program and finding direction and meaning again. They are building their self esteem as well as gaining deeper insight into who they are, why they have the patterns they have and how to replace them with healthier ones. Together we focus on breaking toxic cycles and rewriting your narrative.
Having a variety of experience working with addiction, autism, cancer & re-parenting.
I see clients who are looking to heal through a holistic approach to mental wellness. The clients that I see are choosing to heal themselves and recreate themselves after divorce/breakups, co-dependency or abusive relationships. Some of my clients are doing the re-parenting in wellness program and finding direction and meaning again. They are building their self esteem as well as gaining deeper insight into who they are, why they have the patterns they have and how to replace them with healthier ones. Together we focus on breaking toxic cycles and rewriting your narrative.
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Amriko Health Services (PTY) Ltd
BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Centurion 0157
I use a person-centered approach which is a nondirective, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process. I specialize in Traumatic Incident Reduction for trauma.
I use a person-centered approach which is a nondirective, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process. I specialize in Traumatic Incident Reduction for trauma.
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Thulile Wellness Counselling.
BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Hatfield 0028
All parts of the human experiences are interlinked, and one has to strive for holistic wellness, not only mentally but also physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually in order to heal, manage, and function as close to their optimum as possible. We are unique and may experience the same problem differently, there is no one size fits all approach to the human experience thus no one size fits all solution to faced challenges which is why my focus is on assisting you as my client by providing you with comprehensive and holistic counselling tailored to your unique experiences
All parts of the human experiences are interlinked, and one has to strive for holistic wellness, not only mentally but also physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually in order to heal, manage, and function as close to their optimum as possible. We are unique and may experience the same problem differently, there is no one size fits all approach to the human experience thus no one size fits all solution to faced challenges which is why my focus is on assisting you as my client by providing you with comprehensive and holistic counselling tailored to your unique experiences
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Lindie Bull
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Kempton Park 1619
I provide essential support to individuals and families navigating health-related challenges. I offer counselling, education, resource linkage, and advocacy to assist in managing the emotional and social aspects of illness and disability. I work from a lived-expereince approach, incorporating evidence based interventions. I believe in empowering patients to improve their quality of life and achieve their personal goals. Integrating psychosocial care into healthcare leads to better health outcomes and a higher quality of life for patients.
I provide essential support to individuals and families navigating health-related challenges. I offer counselling, education, resource linkage, and advocacy to assist in managing the emotional and social aspects of illness and disability. I work from a lived-expereince approach, incorporating evidence based interventions. I believe in empowering patients to improve their quality of life and achieve their personal goals. Integrating psychosocial care into healthcare leads to better health outcomes and a higher quality of life for patients.
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Adeline Duiker
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Klerksdorp 2571
When another person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when they are doubtful of self-worth, uncertain of identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides healing.” ― Carl R. Rogers. I am a licenced Counselling Psychologist, who is passionate about a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to psychotherapy. I have experience in working with adults, children, couples and families, with various presenting complaints and from various contexts. If you would like to start your meaningful journey to wellbeing and self-actualization, reach out.
When another person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when they are doubtful of self-worth, uncertain of identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides healing.” ― Carl R. Rogers. I am a licenced Counselling Psychologist, who is passionate about a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to psychotherapy. I have experience in working with adults, children, couples and families, with various presenting complaints and from various contexts. If you would like to start your meaningful journey to wellbeing and self-actualization, reach out.
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Megan Clerk, Educational Psychologist
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Parkmore 2196
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
Working with children through to adulthood, I enjoy working with a variety of issues. Ideally, clients wanting to work on emotional (or behavioral) difficulties, personal development, self-insight & improving their general emotional well-being - in other words, being invested in their process - yields the best therapeutic results. Change is a process & through a collaborative therapeutic process, clients can benefit from my experience & education as I guide them through understanding their past experiences, & impact on present life, clients can gain insight, learn skills & grow from therapy at any age.
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Mpho Njane Lily Mbewe
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
Academic Qualifications and Registration Completed her MA (Counselling Psychology) at Rhodes University in 2014 and is registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA (PS 0123757). Has post qualification training in impact therapy, NBI and and BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy- Level 1) Work Experience Has worked with a wide student population in various Higher Learning Institutions. She is an educator at a private Higher Learning Institution (SACAP) and engages with a diverse student population within this environment. She joined Pretoria Psychologists in 2018.
Academic Qualifications and Registration Completed her MA (Counselling Psychology) at Rhodes University in 2014 and is registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA (PS 0123757). Has post qualification training in impact therapy, NBI and and BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy- Level 1) Work Experience Has worked with a wide student population in various Higher Learning Institutions. She is an educator at a private Higher Learning Institution (SACAP) and engages with a diverse student population within this environment. She joined Pretoria Psychologists in 2018.
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Thandi Ngomane Social Work Services
BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Glenvista 2091
I am a determined and passionate social worker with over a decade of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups & organizations. I am experienced in the person-cantered; solution-focused; problem-focused; gestalt; family systems; trauma, and many more approaches to the unique needs of each new client. I approach my therapy sessions with creativity and empathy. I intervene on the micro, meso, and macro levels.
I am a determined and passionate social worker with over a decade of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups & organizations. I am experienced in the person-cantered; solution-focused; problem-focused; gestalt; family systems; trauma, and many more approaches to the unique needs of each new client. I approach my therapy sessions with creativity and empathy. I intervene on the micro, meso, and macro levels.
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BKS Wellness Hub
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Krugersdorp 1740
“At BKS Wellness Hub, we strive to create an innocuous & welcoming atmosphere for our clients, going through life challenges, traumatic events and have decided to reclaim back their lives, through therapeutic and wellness intervention”. We believe as a client, "Your Wellness is your Wealth“
“At BKS Wellness Hub, we strive to create an innocuous & welcoming atmosphere for our clients, going through life challenges, traumatic events and have decided to reclaim back their lives, through therapeutic and wellness intervention”. We believe as a client, "Your Wellness is your Wealth“
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Anine van Zyl
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waterkloof Glen 0010
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
Following my internship I was fortunate enough to gain experience in a number of contexts. This made me appreciate clients from many different backgrounds with varied issues. The services I offer in my practice are aimed at adults who have a strong need to address whatever challenges they are facing in a way that will allow them to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
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Caren Combrink
Verified Verified
Benoni 1501
Any person going through a hard time, loss, grief, bereavement, low self esteem, divorce, addiction, depression, anger, struggle to cope with every day's demands, abusive personallity or abusive relationship. Funeral directors struggle to cope.
Any person going through a hard time, loss, grief, bereavement, low self esteem, divorce, addiction, depression, anger, struggle to cope with every day's demands, abusive personallity or abusive relationship. Funeral directors struggle to cope.
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Lusanda Cebekhulu
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Fourways 2055
Waitlist for new clients
I offer clients a safe and empathic space, within which they can explore their experiences and the subsequent emotional or psychological impact thereof. I hold the belief that, this enables clients to be empowered in making choices that will help them to make changes in their lives which can lead to them having a successful life journey.
I offer clients a safe and empathic space, within which they can explore their experiences and the subsequent emotional or psychological impact thereof. I hold the belief that, this enables clients to be empowered in making choices that will help them to make changes in their lives which can lead to them having a successful life journey.
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Cancer Counsellors

How does cancer affect mental health?

A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can significantly influence the mental health of any individual. Being diagnosed with cancer often introduces a sense of uncertainty about the future, which can cause clients to experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and significant distress. Many cancer patients may also worry about the toll that their diagnosis may have on their family, their physical health, their job, and their financial situation. The compounding of such stressors can also decrease mental health in clients and may lead to additional symptoms that can influence mental health, such as sleeping difficulties or social withdrawal.

What is the best psychological therapy for cancer patients?

The best type of psychological therapy for cancer patients is highly dependent on the needs of the individual. The therapy type that a client benefits from may also depend on what stage of the cancer journey they are in. Recently diagnosed cancer patients, for instance, may benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help clients develop skills to manage the emotional distress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Alternatively, cancer patients further along in their journey may benefit from therapies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or other forms of mindfulness therapy to help manage symptoms or physical pain associated with treatment. Clients may also consider group therapy, which offers cancer patients an opportunity to receive support from other individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Are there any risks or drawbacks in going to therapy while dealing with cancer?

Although attending therapy while dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be helpful, one major concern for cancer patients can be the financial cost of seeking therapy. Many therapists are out-of-network, meaning they do not accept insurance, and thus clients are expected to pay the entirety of the session fee. Since many cancer patients may be out of work as a result of their diagnosis or cancer treatment regimen, the costs of therapy sessions can be substantial. Luckily, many cancer centers and local clinics may offer free or substantially reduced-cost counselling services to cancer patients and their families. In addition, cancer patients may be eligible for grants or other forms of funding from local agencies and nonprofits to seek therapy for their cancer diagnosis. Such opportunities can be very helpful for cancer patients, as they allow clients to obtain the benefits of therapy without the financial strain.

How long does cancer therapy typically last?

The length of cancer therapy depends on the needs of each client. In some cases, cancer patients may only require therapeutic support during the period following their initial diagnosis—to help manage the uncertainty and shock of a cancer diagnosis. In other cases, clients may choose to receive therapy throughout their treatment, and even following, their cancer journey. Pursuing therapy for a longer period of time can help clients develop a deeper relationship with their therapist and provide opportunity to process the challenges presented by cancer treatment, such as physical pain, and challenges associated with cancer survivorship, such as ongoing identity concerns, physical limitations, or relationship challenges.