Sexual Abuse Therapists in Pinetown

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Michelle Bennett
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pinetown 3600
Merely some of my special interests: Individual therapy and Couple/Marriage counselling, Adults with a History of Sexual Abuse or Rape, Relationship Concerns, Destructive Relationship patterns, Stress, Trauma, Depression, Grief, infertility, Blended families, Divorce, chronic illness, sexual orientation, adjustment, anxiety, infidelity, trust, communication .
Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
Merely some of my special interests: Individual therapy and Couple/Marriage counselling, Adults with a History of Sexual Abuse or Rape, Relationship Concerns, Destructive Relationship patterns, Stress, Trauma, Depression, Grief, infertility, Blended families, Divorce, chronic illness, sexual orientation, adjustment, anxiety, infidelity, trust, communication .
Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
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Philisiwe Portia Kubheka
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Pinetown 3620
My services cater for men, women, youth and children. With a focus to empower victims to regain their strength. People seeking to be healed from emotional wounds, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and loneliness or battling low self-esteem. Everyone deserves to be respected, heard, empowered and restored to their true self.
My services cater for men, women, youth and children. With a focus to empower victims to regain their strength. People seeking to be healed from emotional wounds, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and loneliness or battling low self-esteem. Everyone deserves to be respected, heard, empowered and restored to their true self.
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Thobile Sikhakhane
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Pinetown 3610
Our everyday lives have become more challenging. It can affect our behavior and mental health. As a therapist, I believe that you matter, your mental health matters, and the mental health of those closer to you. Do you find yourself not sure whether you need therapy/not? Do you suffer from or are affected by the following? stress (home, school, work), anxiety, symptoms of depression, chronic illness or life-threatening experience, abuse (emotional, physical, financial, sexual), LGBTQIA+, suicidal thoughts, marriage or family challenges, teenage behavior etc.
Our everyday lives have become more challenging. It can affect our behavior and mental health. As a therapist, I believe that you matter, your mental health matters, and the mental health of those closer to you. Do you find yourself not sure whether you need therapy/not? Do you suffer from or are affected by the following? stress (home, school, work), anxiety, symptoms of depression, chronic illness or life-threatening experience, abuse (emotional, physical, financial, sexual), LGBTQIA+, suicidal thoughts, marriage or family challenges, teenage behavior etc.
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James Olmesdahl
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pinetown 3600
I am a Counselling Psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. I work with a wide array of problems affecting individuals, relationships and marriages. I work eclectically drawing on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. I work with a wide array of problems affecting individuals, relationships and marriages. I work eclectically drawing on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial.
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Nicole Helene De Klerk
Registered Counsellor, MSocSci, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pinetown 3600
Clients come to my office with many different issues, but they all have one thing in common: They want to be heard, they want to heal, and they want to grow.
Clients come to my office with many different issues, but they all have one thing in common: They want to be heard, they want to heal, and they want to grow.
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Khonzeni Primrose Gutshwa
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Inanda 4310
I am specialists in following counselling field, self-esteem, trauma debriefing, individual counselling, marriage and couples, intimate partners, loss and death, substance abuse post traumatic sexual abuse and families includes joint sessions.
I am registered as a Private Social Work holding Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Unisa in 2017. I have been in the field of counselling from 2019 till the date. I am looking forward to join each individual to the journey of self-development. I would like to meet each individualisation need through their self journey. I have a experience in providing psychosocial support more related to Gender Based Violence and Domestic Violence case work. Moreover able to advocate for the individual client through the healing process
I am specialists in following counselling field, self-esteem, trauma debriefing, individual counselling, marriage and couples, intimate partners, loss and death, substance abuse post traumatic sexual abuse and families includes joint sessions.
I am registered as a Private Social Work holding Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Unisa in 2017. I have been in the field of counselling from 2019 till the date. I am looking forward to join each individual to the journey of self-development. I would like to meet each individualisation need through their self journey. I have a experience in providing psychosocial support more related to Gender Based Violence and Domestic Violence case work. Moreover able to advocate for the individual client through the healing process
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Debbie Jameson
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Kloof 3640
I am an independent Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I specialise in psychological assessment and psychotherapy working with a wide range of psychological problems that affect adults, adolescents, couples and families. Areas of interest: Anxiety and Stress Management; Depression; Suicidal thoughts; Relationship issues (Marital / Couples counselling); Trauma (domestic violence, sexual assault, hijacking, accidents, robberies etc); Substance Abuse; Grief and Bereavement; Conflict/ Anger Management
I am an independent Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA. I specialise in psychological assessment and psychotherapy working with a wide range of psychological problems that affect adults, adolescents, couples and families. Areas of interest: Anxiety and Stress Management; Depression; Suicidal thoughts; Relationship issues (Marital / Couples counselling); Trauma (domestic violence, sexual assault, hijacking, accidents, robberies etc); Substance Abuse; Grief and Bereavement; Conflict/ Anger Management
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Ziyanda Maphini Maphini
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Durban 4001
Counseling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health.
Counseling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health.
Counseling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health.
Counseling Offered on ; Trauma, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Suicide, Adjustment disorder, Family, Relationship & Marital counseling, sexual assault and abuse, gender based violence, Career, HIV/AIDS, Employee Wellness, Community Mental Health.
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Makhosi Mpanza Private Practice
Social Worker, MA, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Westville 3629
Makhosi Mpanza is a qualified and registered private social worker ,offering a various of therapeutic interventions focusing on Therapy services to Child sexual abuse, children and families affected by abuse, GBV, psychological counselling and guidance support services, Her mission is to provide support, guidance, and coping tools to promote well-being among individuals with extensive experience in emotional recovery counselling, play therapy and personal growth
Makhosi Mpanza is a qualified and registered private social worker ,offering a various of therapeutic interventions focusing on Therapy services to Child sexual abuse, children and families affected by abuse, GBV, psychological counselling and guidance support services, Her mission is to provide support, guidance, and coping tools to promote well-being among individuals with extensive experience in emotional recovery counselling, play therapy and personal growth
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Marjaanah Motala
Registered Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Beach 4001  (Online Only)
Life as a woman can be difficult, especially without the correct support. As a practitioner, my goal is to provide a safe, secure, and accessible environment of help you through your difficulties. If you find yourself struggling with self-care, relationship issues, past or current trauma, depression, anxiety, or body image problems. If you're looking to overcome these issues, then look no further. Therapy is a means of empowerment and control, together we will work through these problems so as to make way for a healthier, happier, you.
Life as a woman can be difficult, especially without the correct support. As a practitioner, my goal is to provide a safe, secure, and accessible environment of help you through your difficulties. If you find yourself struggling with self-care, relationship issues, past or current trauma, depression, anxiety, or body image problems. If you're looking to overcome these issues, then look no further. Therapy is a means of empowerment and control, together we will work through these problems so as to make way for a healthier, happier, you.
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Anathi Kwinana
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kwamashu 4359  (Online Only)
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
Sometimes in life, we may face challenges that make it difficult to function on a day to day. These challenges can be physical, emotional, relational, or psychological. During this time, we may need professional assistance to support us during our healing journey and help us build skills and coping mechanisms. My psychotherapy approach is holistic, and I work collaboratively with the client to help them overcome challenges they may face and build skills to aid them in future. I primarily work from the psychodynamic modality; however, I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
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Angel Mbali Mthembu Mensah Mrs
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stamford Hill 4001
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.
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Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Durban 4001  (Online Only)
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
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Megan Miles
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durban North 4016  (Online Only)
I am a caring and supportive Specialist Wellness Counsellor in private practice. I work with teens and adults in individual, online sessions. My goal is to see you feeling empowered and confident, with the knowledge that you can overcome whatever challenges you are facing.
I am a caring and supportive Specialist Wellness Counsellor in private practice. I work with teens and adults in individual, online sessions. My goal is to see you feeling empowered and confident, with the knowledge that you can overcome whatever challenges you are facing.
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Philisiwe Sheron Hadebe
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durban 4001
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
I am a social worker working with all people with social illness irrespective of their age, gender, race and ethnicity. I specialize in grief counseling, Para-suicide, Marital counseling both pre & post, Substance &drug dependency, Mental illnesses, Teenage pragnancy. I also do Individuals, groups n community
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Jossy Mantile Thokolo
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Soweto 4309
I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
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Lutendo Munyai
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Soweto 4309
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
Do you experience body shaming, anxiety, fear, experience bullying, low esteem, loneliness, Gender based violence, Self-harm and stress? Are you finding it difficult to manage your everyday life and reach your goals? Would you also wish to begin leading a happy life that is supported and has a purpose? If any of the above questions resonate with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss how I can help you accomplish your objectives and strengthen your bonds with your loved ones, parents, co-workers, and friends. As a professional social worker, I specialise in helping individuals, couples with counselling.
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Gugu Pamela Ndabezitha
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Durban 4001
I am a passionate and energetic person who thrives in empowering people to be the best version of themselves.
I am a passionate and energetic person who thrives in empowering people to be the best version of themselves.
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Zama Msiya - Private Social Worker
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Durban 4001
Stress- depression- trauma -marital challenges - anxiety- child adolescent-psychosocial support - Rape - GBV are challenges we face daily - speaking to someone like me can help make a difference.
Stress- depression- trauma -marital challenges - anxiety- child adolescent-psychosocial support - Rape - GBV are challenges we face daily - speaking to someone like me can help make a difference.
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Sasha Talia Pather
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durban North 4016
Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. Consulting in areas of Abuse/ Addiction/ Trauma/ Narcissism/ Relationships/ Depression/ Anxiety / Pregnancy related, Child welfare, as well as other general counselling requirements. This is a safe space where you journey through your heart and mind to function holistically as the best version of yourself. With innovative techniques in counselling this dynamic therapy practice pioneers the process of counselling in excellence. Happiness prioritized.
Welcome to Sasha Talia Counselling. Consulting in areas of Abuse/ Addiction/ Trauma/ Narcissism/ Relationships/ Depression/ Anxiety / Pregnancy related, Child welfare, as well as other general counselling requirements. This is a safe space where you journey through your heart and mind to function holistically as the best version of yourself. With innovative techniques in counselling this dynamic therapy practice pioneers the process of counselling in excellence. Happiness prioritized.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors

How do therapists treat sexual abuse?

A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?

Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?

Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?

As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.