Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Pietermaritzburg

Bongi Ndumo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3201
Depression, Trauma, Adjustment issues, Relationship issues, Grief & Bereavement issues, Marital problems, Substance Abuse issues, Parenting skills
Depression, Trauma, Adjustment issues, Relationship issues, Grief & Bereavement issues, Marital problems, Substance Abuse issues, Parenting skills
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Claire Nonjabulo Ngcobo
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3201
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to the world of psychology which has now evolved into a full-on passion. As a registered counselling psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and together we work towards developing you. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek within themselves. I believe in patients being stuck in their lives but that they still hold all the answers and so my job is to elicit those solutions when they can't see them.
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ZB Counselling
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3200  (Online Only)
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
I have experience in helping clients with challenges relating to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief - as symptoms of existing conditions, and/or as responses to circumstantial stress. I am also experienced in helping clients with the management of neurodivergent disorders (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). My approach pulls away from over analysis and rumination, towards figuring out how to sustainably feel and be better. This is accomplished by emphasising healthy thinking, health feeling and healthy behaving.
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Carel Pj Mouton
Social Worker, MA
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3200
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
083 448 7178 View 083 448 7178
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Angel Mbali Mthembu Mensah Mrs
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pietermaritzburg 3200
Is it trauma (divorce, rape, GBV, death of a loved one) or relationship problems, a child displaying behavioral problems, occupational distress? Struggle no more, my aim is to alleviate suffering and prevent depression, anxiety and suicidality from debilitating & ending your life. 13 years in the field has widened the scope of my knowledge & skill. As well as a successful personal healing journey, (in pursuit of peace, meaning & fulfillment), which has afforded me the confidence to offer my clients a practical & reliable treatment plan as I guide them step by step in therapy through a supportive approach.
Is it trauma (divorce, rape, GBV, death of a loved one) or relationship problems, a child displaying behavioral problems, occupational distress? Struggle no more, my aim is to alleviate suffering and prevent depression, anxiety and suicidality from debilitating & ending your life. 13 years in the field has widened the scope of my knowledge & skill. As well as a successful personal healing journey, (in pursuit of peace, meaning & fulfillment), which has afforded me the confidence to offer my clients a practical & reliable treatment plan as I guide them step by step in therapy through a supportive approach.
087 012 6176 View 087 012 6176

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Letta Selamolela: Letta Consulting Solutions
Psychologist, MSc, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sunnyside 3201
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or any emotional distress. You can receive online psychotherapy and any form psychotherapy
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Online Therapists

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Linda Jane Turner
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Kloof 3610
I am a person-centered therapist with a versatile approach to an array of difficulties experienced by both young and older people. I endeavour to empower my clients to reach self-fulfillment.
I am a person-centered therapist with a versatile approach to an array of difficulties experienced by both young and older people. I endeavour to empower my clients to reach self-fulfillment.
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Shaista Hamid
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Westville 3629  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone I can help navigate their journey of pain or difficulties through a mood disorder like depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement or adjustment. Be it adjustment to a newly diagnosed disease or a chronic disorder or a new born baby and motherhood I am here to guide you so that you are not alone. Combating gender affirmation issues, why not let me help.
My ideal client is someone I can help navigate their journey of pain or difficulties through a mood disorder like depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement or adjustment. Be it adjustment to a newly diagnosed disease or a chronic disorder or a new born baby and motherhood I am here to guide you so that you are not alone. Combating gender affirmation issues, why not let me help.
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Thembekile Thobeka Mthembu
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist. I worked as a Social Worker for five years in the mental health sector prior to enrolling for my Masters in Clinical Psychology. I am able to provide a safe and professional space for individuals where we can both develop a therapeutic alliance. I work with various mental health conditions and psychological themes. My Social Work background helps me to have a better understanding of psychosocial issues which may have an impact on our mental health. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist. I worked as a Social Worker for five years in the mental health sector prior to enrolling for my Masters in Clinical Psychology. I am able to provide a safe and professional space for individuals where we can both develop a therapeutic alliance. I work with various mental health conditions and psychological themes. My Social Work background helps me to have a better understanding of psychosocial issues which may have an impact on our mental health. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan.
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Fatimah Dada
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Westville 3629
I assist those looking for personal development and growth, wanting to gain greater insight and be the best they can be. I assist individuals who are going through current crises or still dealing with historical crises such as breakups, divorce, relationship issues, abuse, sexual trauma, bereavement, or anyone that is really battling with life's transitions. I have extensive experience with the more, clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks and post traumatic stress disorder. People take strain on their mental health when they are unable to navigate interpersonal relationships, and I can provide assistance.
I assist those looking for personal development and growth, wanting to gain greater insight and be the best they can be. I assist individuals who are going through current crises or still dealing with historical crises such as breakups, divorce, relationship issues, abuse, sexual trauma, bereavement, or anyone that is really battling with life's transitions. I have extensive experience with the more, clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks and post traumatic stress disorder. People take strain on their mental health when they are unable to navigate interpersonal relationships, and I can provide assistance.
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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Umhlanga 4319
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
031 562 1570 View 031 562 1570
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Lisa Nicholas
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durban North 4051
Waitlist for new clients
Hi I'm Lisa. I know it can be hard to get the momentum to make that first call or send that first email out, especially if you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, anxious, unfulfilled or unchallenged in life. You don't need to feel this way any longer. Investing in yourself and your relationships are always wise investments. I offer face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk therapy. LGBTQ+ allied.
Hi I'm Lisa. I know it can be hard to get the momentum to make that first call or send that first email out, especially if you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, anxious, unfulfilled or unchallenged in life. You don't need to feel this way any longer. Investing in yourself and your relationships are always wise investments. I offer face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk therapy. LGBTQ+ allied.
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Hameeda Bassasuleman
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban 4001  (Online Only)
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
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Fathima Khatib
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Berea 4083
Im a Clinical Psychologist trained both in the UK and South Africa and deal with a variety of mental health issues (ncluding depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, grief,couples therapy, and so on). My multifaceted training allows an edge to the psychotherapeutic field and generally helps in the overall healing process.I am trained in different therapeutic approaches including brain-working recursive therapy, gottman couples therapy, dialectical beahviour therapy, etc. The non-judgemental, empathetic therapeutic space allows for change, growth, improvement in the self and healing.
Im a Clinical Psychologist trained both in the UK and South Africa and deal with a variety of mental health issues (ncluding depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, grief,couples therapy, and so on). My multifaceted training allows an edge to the psychotherapeutic field and generally helps in the overall healing process.I am trained in different therapeutic approaches including brain-working recursive therapy, gottman couples therapy, dialectical beahviour therapy, etc. The non-judgemental, empathetic therapeutic space allows for change, growth, improvement in the self and healing.
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Nicole Van Wyk
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban North 4051
I am a clinical psychologist working with clients who feel stuck with their current patterns in life in need of help getting "unstuck". If you need some help getting unstuck, whether it's relational concerns, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help you on your healing journey. I work with a wide range of clients from children to adults. I am a warm and empathic clinical psychologist, with a high standard of care and competence. Remember: Change is difficult, but nothing is as difficult as being stuck somewhere you don't belong.
I am a clinical psychologist working with clients who feel stuck with their current patterns in life in need of help getting "unstuck". If you need some help getting unstuck, whether it's relational concerns, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help you on your healing journey. I work with a wide range of clients from children to adults. I am a warm and empathic clinical psychologist, with a high standard of care and competence. Remember: Change is difficult, but nothing is as difficult as being stuck somewhere you don't belong.
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Veronique Charles Minds-Matter-Counselling
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sea View 4094
Affordable Online Counselling ALSO offered via Zoom /Video Calls /Telephonic. Are You Feeling overwhelmed and stressed, battling to cope with daily life and it's challenges. Are you depressed or living with anxiety or abuse. At Minds Matter Counselling I offer effective counselling. My aim is to help you live a more fulfilled life. I offer a Holistic Approach to Therapy, which is based on you as a whole, mind, body & spirit. At the end of each session, my aim is to help you feel empowered. I act with integrity, honesty and truth. I am here to help you feel better and enjoy your life again
Affordable Online Counselling ALSO offered via Zoom /Video Calls /Telephonic. Are You Feeling overwhelmed and stressed, battling to cope with daily life and it's challenges. Are you depressed or living with anxiety or abuse. At Minds Matter Counselling I offer effective counselling. My aim is to help you live a more fulfilled life. I offer a Holistic Approach to Therapy, which is based on you as a whole, mind, body & spirit. At the end of each session, my aim is to help you feel empowered. I act with integrity, honesty and truth. I am here to help you feel better and enjoy your life again
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Vuyani Vitalis Nyezi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban 4001
This practice will help you to deal with all your issues such as psychological or mental, emotional, developmental, scholarship, career related, intellectual or of life changes. I mean daily challenges any person comes across
This practice will help you to deal with all your issues such as psychological or mental, emotional, developmental, scholarship, career related, intellectual or of life changes. I mean daily challenges any person comes across
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Lisa Dales Psychology
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban North 4051
My name is Lisa, and I am a registered psychologist based in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. Since hearing about psychology as a potential career when I was 14 years old, I intuitively knew that it was something I was meant to do. I am blessed to call my passion for helping people, my chosen profession. In the hurly-burly world of today, it is often so difficult to find someone who really listens. And that is where I come in. I am a talker too – but from the perspective of unpacking the real issues at heart - the issues that many of us battle to put words to, and ultimately understand.
My name is Lisa, and I am a registered psychologist based in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. Since hearing about psychology as a potential career when I was 14 years old, I intuitively knew that it was something I was meant to do. I am blessed to call my passion for helping people, my chosen profession. In the hurly-burly world of today, it is often so difficult to find someone who really listens. And that is where I come in. I am a talker too – but from the perspective of unpacking the real issues at heart - the issues that many of us battle to put words to, and ultimately understand.
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91 Blenny Road Newlands East
Social Worker, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newlands East 4037
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Elizabeth Campos
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban North 4051  (Online Only)
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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors

How effective is treatment for insomnia?

The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.

Are there specific medications for sleep problems?

There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.

Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?

There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.

What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?

Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.