Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Nelspruit

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Wholistic Mental Health Care
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nelspruit 1200
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities and traumas. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Find your safe space paired with action-based counselling that creates a real-life impact.
Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities and traumas. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Find your safe space paired with action-based counselling that creates a real-life impact.
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Fortunate Hope Mokoena
Social Worker, MA, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Mbombela 1201
Relationship problems, Divorce, Violence (GBV), Work Stress, Workload, Relationships Restructuring, Change management, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, Anger, Dependancy (Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking, Medication, Gambling, Sex) and Disease Management (Infected, Affected, Medication Treatment Support)
Relationship problems, Divorce, Violence (GBV), Work Stress, Workload, Relationships Restructuring, Change management, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, Anger, Dependancy (Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking, Medication, Gambling, Sex) and Disease Management (Infected, Affected, Medication Treatment Support)
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Photo of Nayana Susan George, HPCSA - Counsellor, Registered Counsellor
Nayana Susan George
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
White River 1240
My name is Nayana, pronounced "9na"/ "Nine-nah". When it comes to counselling, I believe that the sustained impact of a Client's counselling work actually begins when they leave my counselling space; where they, independently, apply what they've learnt and pursue a healthier relationship with themself and the environments they interact with. For this purpose, I collaborate with my Client to create a safe space to explore, acknowledge, and develop an understanding of their internal dynamics, coping mechanisms, and opportunities for change. I use relevant counselling approaches that are tailored to meet each Clients' unique needs.
My name is Nayana, pronounced "9na"/ "Nine-nah". When it comes to counselling, I believe that the sustained impact of a Client's counselling work actually begins when they leave my counselling space; where they, independently, apply what they've learnt and pursue a healthier relationship with themself and the environments they interact with. For this purpose, I collaborate with my Client to create a safe space to explore, acknowledge, and develop an understanding of their internal dynamics, coping mechanisms, and opportunities for change. I use relevant counselling approaches that are tailored to meet each Clients' unique needs.
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Online Therapists

Photo of Mohammed Uzair Bhamjee, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Mohammed Uzair Bhamjee
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Middelburg 1050
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic counseling psychologist with expertise in addressing various forms of trauma. While proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, I am particularly drawn to the family systems approach and cognitive behavioural therapy. However, I maintain flexibility in assessing and integrating other psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment plans, and therapy objectives. Specialising in trauma/ trauma debriefs and BWRT, My practice in Johannesburg is located in Saxonwold, serving surrounding areas such as Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic counseling psychologist with expertise in addressing various forms of trauma. While proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, I am particularly drawn to the family systems approach and cognitive behavioural therapy. However, I maintain flexibility in assessing and integrating other psychological techniques tailored to individual needs, treatment plans, and therapy objectives. Specialising in trauma/ trauma debriefs and BWRT, My practice in Johannesburg is located in Saxonwold, serving surrounding areas such as Parktown, Rosebank, Houghton and Greenside.
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Molebatse Manaswe
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Burgersfort 1150
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Igniting Hope Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Ermelo 2350
087 250 0616 x31 View 087 250 0616 x31
Photo of Lehlohonolo Langa, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Lehlohonolo Langa
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Lydenburg 1120
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.