Substance Use Therapists in Kimberley
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Fulloutput-Ditaba L Maraka Psychometrists
BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Psychometrist
Verified Verified
Kimberley 8301
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
Online Therapists
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As we move through life, we are often faced with many challenges and sometimes even moments that turn our lives upside down. Traumatic events and distressing experiences often leave us feeling lost, defeated and unsure. Everyone deals with these situations in their own way. At times, we are able to manage and cope rather well however, some challenges and tragedies can start to feel overwhelming and hard to cope with on our own. I know what it’s like to be caught in turbulent times. That is why I put my heart and soul into helping individuals make sense of these moments, put their life back together and find contentment and purpose.
As we move through life, we are often faced with many challenges and sometimes even moments that turn our lives upside down. Traumatic events and distressing experiences often leave us feeling lost, defeated and unsure. Everyone deals with these situations in their own way. At times, we are able to manage and cope rather well however, some challenges and tragedies can start to feel overwhelming and hard to cope with on our own. I know what it’s like to be caught in turbulent times. That is why I put my heart and soul into helping individuals make sense of these moments, put their life back together and find contentment and purpose.
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Levérne Nicole Van Heerden
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is seeking comprehensive support for their mental and emotional well-being. They may be dealing with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating significant life transitions. Their needs revolve around finding effective strategies to manage these challenges, achieve personal growth, and enhance their overall quality of life. My ideal clients often face:- Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Self-Esteem and Confidence, trauma and grief
My ideal client is someone who is seeking comprehensive support for their mental and emotional well-being. They may be dealing with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating significant life transitions. Their needs revolve around finding effective strategies to manage these challenges, achieve personal growth, and enhance their overall quality of life. My ideal clients often face:- Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Self-Esteem and Confidence, trauma and grief
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Dr. Gert Abraham Van Niekerk
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301
Your ideal client is someone who feels they have lost control in some aspect of their life, whether it be emotional control or control over their environment. Recognising that a lack of control can lead to unhappiness, you aim to help these individuals regain a sense of control. Through our work together, we focus on identifying the areas where they feel powerless and develop strategies to restore their sense of agency, ultimately improving their overall well-being.
Your ideal client is someone who feels they have lost control in some aspect of their life, whether it be emotional control or control over their environment. Recognising that a lack of control can lead to unhappiness, you aim to help these individuals regain a sense of control. Through our work together, we focus on identifying the areas where they feel powerless and develop strategies to restore their sense of agency, ultimately improving their overall well-being.
A highly trained, experienced and professional Clinical Psychologist who can offer empathetic assistance and support with a wide range of psychosocial issues affecting individuals, couples, families and groups in various settings
A highly trained, experienced and professional Clinical Psychologist who can offer empathetic assistance and support with a wide range of psychosocial issues affecting individuals, couples, families and groups in various settings
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Are you an individual or a family struggling with the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship issues, or struggling to adjust to your loss, divorce or changes in your life? Are you finding it difficult to cope with personal, academic, work or social issues. I offer psychotherapy for these and other related problems. I am here for you, so feel free to contact me.
Are you an individual or a family struggling with the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma related issues, Adjustment problems, Marital or Relationship issues, or struggling to adjust to your loss, divorce or changes in your life? Are you finding it difficult to cope with personal, academic, work or social issues. I offer psychotherapy for these and other related problems. I am here for you, so feel free to contact me.
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I want you to learn to love yourself, this is just the beginning of your recovery journey. A secret of life is not to be perfect but to be whole. Are you stuck in your behaviour, or need to achieve and maintain recovery? This is how change happens, one gesture, one person and one moment in time, take this opportunity. Get help! It's now or never and be empowered. Re-discover yourself. Be you. You didn't come this far to only come this far. Let me help you. You will face challenges head-on, be accountable and uncover new coping skills. Take the leap. Let this be the day you leap into the life you're meant to live..ready,set and fly!
I want you to learn to love yourself, this is just the beginning of your recovery journey. A secret of life is not to be perfect but to be whole. Are you stuck in your behaviour, or need to achieve and maintain recovery? This is how change happens, one gesture, one person and one moment in time, take this opportunity. Get help! It's now or never and be empowered. Re-discover yourself. Be you. You didn't come this far to only come this far. Let me help you. You will face challenges head-on, be accountable and uncover new coping skills. Take the leap. Let this be the day you leap into the life you're meant to live..ready,set and fly!
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As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.
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Anri Pawson Clinical Psychology PTY (ltd)
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloemfontein 9301
I am a firm believer of the fact that every single person has a life story worthy of being heard. Some stories might seem messy, chaotic and unfinished. Others might seem intriguing, exciting and “figured out”. Point is, everyone has their own story. And as a person who is completely passionate about being a clinical psychologist, I see myself as a friendly, approachable and compassionate human being who will give her best in making this daunting process of seeking therapy a little less scary. I am looking forward in hearing your life story and creating a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and open to share.
I am a firm believer of the fact that every single person has a life story worthy of being heard. Some stories might seem messy, chaotic and unfinished. Others might seem intriguing, exciting and “figured out”. Point is, everyone has their own story. And as a person who is completely passionate about being a clinical psychologist, I see myself as a friendly, approachable and compassionate human being who will give her best in making this daunting process of seeking therapy a little less scary. I am looking forward in hearing your life story and creating a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and open to share.
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Puleng Agatha Masedi
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bloemfontein 9301
Our society struggles with prioritizing their mental health. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am here to advocate for mental health through consultation services and group workshops. Acknowledging that you need help and furthermore taking a step towards obtaining such help is not an indication of a "weakness" or " Failure". Rather, it is an indication of courage, strength and resourcefullness.
Our society struggles with prioritizing their mental health. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am here to advocate for mental health through consultation services and group workshops. Acknowledging that you need help and furthermore taking a step towards obtaining such help is not an indication of a "weakness" or " Failure". Rather, it is an indication of courage, strength and resourcefullness.
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Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.