Depression Therapists in Umhlanga Ridge
I have had a lifelong interest in the psychology of finding meaning in living and in how people adjust, face their challenges, cope and live in alignment with their integrity and values.
Most of my clients arrive for therapy at a time when they are experiencing a “crises in meaning”, “crises in ego” or "crises in relationship". This, I believe, is a "call to action" - regardless of whether the struggle is to do with a relationship, depression or anxiety.
I have had a lifelong interest in the psychology of finding meaning in living and in how people adjust, face their challenges, cope and live in alignment with their integrity and values.
Most of my clients arrive for therapy at a time when they are experiencing a “crises in meaning”, “crises in ego” or "crises in relationship". This, I believe, is a "call to action" - regardless of whether the struggle is to do with a relationship, depression or anxiety.
Take the step to creating the best version of you, make an appointment today.
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.
Take the step to creating the best version of you, make an appointment today.
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.
My goal as a professional is to provide quality care to mental health care users. It is to maintain the standard of my profession by delivering services that are effective across all levels of intervention. i provide individual, group, couples and family therapy. I also provide medico-legal and forensic psychological assessments. I intend to work towards developing and strengthening mental health promotion and mental illness prevention programs that address the widespread of mental illness.
My goal as a professional is to provide quality care to mental health care users. It is to maintain the standard of my profession by delivering services that are effective across all levels of intervention. i provide individual, group, couples and family therapy. I also provide medico-legal and forensic psychological assessments. I intend to work towards developing and strengthening mental health promotion and mental illness prevention programs that address the widespread of mental illness.
Anathi Kwinana
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Umhlanga Ridge 4319 (Online Only)
Seeking therapy and choosing a therapist can be a daunting and difficult decision for anyone, for various reasons, but it is a courageous act that helps you build a deeper understanding of the self.
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.
Seeking therapy and choosing a therapist can be a daunting and difficult decision for anyone, for various reasons, but it is a courageous act that helps you build a deeper understanding of the self.
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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Highly skilled in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy; tackling issues of relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement.
Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated experience in mental health care having worked in a Psychiatric Hospital, Employee Wellness, Institution of Higher Learning and Private Practice.
Highly skilled in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy; tackling issues of relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement.
Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated experience in mental health care having worked in a Psychiatric Hospital, Employee Wellness, Institution of Higher Learning and Private Practice.
Whatever you are struggling with in your life, you DO have the power within you to overcome! You may just need a little guidance and support.
I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families who need psychological assistance and/or relationship tools. I am a compassionate psychotherapist, with an additional certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist. I am also qualified to run Imago "Getting The Love you Want" workshops for couples. I do not believe that labelling a client as a "problem" is helpful; rather, the therapeutic process with me is about creating self-awareness, and working together to find creative solutions to the challenges that are facing each person that walks through my door. I encourage personal growth in all my clients.
Whatever you are struggling with in your life, you DO have the power within you to overcome! You may just need a little guidance and support.
I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families who need psychological assistance and/or relationship tools. I am a compassionate psychotherapist, with an additional certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist. I am also qualified to run Imago "Getting The Love you Want" workshops for couples. I do not believe that labelling a client as a "problem" is helpful; rather, the therapeutic process with me is about creating self-awareness, and working together to find creative solutions to the challenges that are facing each person that walks through my door. I encourage personal growth in all my clients.
Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Umhlanga 4320 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be so messy, chaotic, stressful and anxiety-provoking, and for many there is a sense of isolation and shame in merely surviving.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
Life can be so messy, chaotic, stressful and anxiety-provoking, and for many there is a sense of isolation and shame in merely surviving.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
Seeking professional help for a mental health issue or emotional problem in life can be a daunting process.
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.
Seeking professional help for a mental health issue or emotional problem in life can be a daunting process.
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.
Boitumelo Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Soweto 4309
You don't have to wait till it's too late, let's start talking now and unpacking the problem.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in the South of Johannesburg. My journey as a psychologist has shown me that my profession is about changing people’s lives and helping them navigate through a stressful phase in their lives. No problem is too small in my profession as I believe that, whatever the problem is – it needs to be resolved in order to give hope and new meaning to life.
You don't have to wait till it's too late, let's start talking now and unpacking the problem.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in the South of Johannesburg. My journey as a psychologist has shown me that my profession is about changing people’s lives and helping them navigate through a stressful phase in their lives. No problem is too small in my profession as I believe that, whatever the problem is – it needs to be resolved in order to give hope and new meaning to life.
If you are needing a space to explore why you feel stuck, depressed, anxious, lack-lustre or that your life is lacking meaning, then psychotherapy is a space that can help you grow a self-awareness and develop new perspectives on the challenges you currently face.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Durban North area. If you are asking the question "Why me, why this, why now?" then therapy is just the kind of transformative space you are looking for. We don't need to wait until we are near collapse before we reach out to a therapist. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and confused or are just needing a safe space to navigate through emotionally turbulent or difficult times. I provide a safe, confidential service and am interested in creating a sacred space in which you can do the self-exploration that will lead to transformation.
If you are needing a space to explore why you feel stuck, depressed, anxious, lack-lustre or that your life is lacking meaning, then psychotherapy is a space that can help you grow a self-awareness and develop new perspectives on the challenges you currently face.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in the Durban North area. If you are asking the question "Why me, why this, why now?" then therapy is just the kind of transformative space you are looking for. We don't need to wait until we are near collapse before we reach out to a therapist. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and confused or are just needing a safe space to navigate through emotionally turbulent or difficult times. I provide a safe, confidential service and am interested in creating a sacred space in which you can do the self-exploration that will lead to transformation.
I am a private social worker in practice with 8 years experience, based in Durban Central. I offer the following services :counselling /therapy, dealing with anger management, stress & fatigue management, sustance abuse, relationship counselling, family challenges support, dealing with depression, dealing with adolescent, adults and couples, trauma and grief counselling.
I am a private social worker in practice with 8 years experience, based in Durban Central. I offer the following services :counselling /therapy, dealing with anger management, stress & fatigue management, sustance abuse, relationship counselling, family challenges support, dealing with depression, dealing with adolescent, adults and couples, trauma and grief counselling.
I offer a safe, non judgmental space to help you gain perspective and empower yourself.
Without a sense of purpose and meaning, life can feel chaotic, directionless and lack a clear sense of fulfillment . I focus on questions of purpose and meaning and of identity and selfhood, I cover all mans search for meaning, in all traditions as well as existentialism and philosophy in my worldview and talk therapy. I acknowledge that the human is more than just mind and body, but is seen as "homo-religiosus", we are creatures that seek answers and purpose that transcend life and death, and that our worldviews can then sometimes be very liberating and helpful or act as a glass ceiling limiting our view of ourselves.
I offer a safe, non judgmental space to help you gain perspective and empower yourself.
Without a sense of purpose and meaning, life can feel chaotic, directionless and lack a clear sense of fulfillment . I focus on questions of purpose and meaning and of identity and selfhood, I cover all mans search for meaning, in all traditions as well as existentialism and philosophy in my worldview and talk therapy. I acknowledge that the human is more than just mind and body, but is seen as "homo-religiosus", we are creatures that seek answers and purpose that transcend life and death, and that our worldviews can then sometimes be very liberating and helpful or act as a glass ceiling limiting our view of ourselves.
Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Umhlanga 4319
Offer face-to-face and online sessions.
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.
Offer face-to-face and online sessions.
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.
There is no reason to struggle alone and give in to the voices in your life that keep you believing that you are not worthy of support.
Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families. Going through significant events such as exams, starting at university, thinking about getting married, getting divorced, changing jobs, or even moving house or country can bring up all sorts of emotions and struggles. At the end of the day, we all want to be able to navigate all of life's challenges with the least stress possible, feeling grounded and supported and ready to face the day.
There is no reason to struggle alone and give in to the voices in your life that keep you believing that you are not worthy of support.
Life can throw curveballs in our path from time to time, and these transitional periods can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and isolate us from our friends and families. Going through significant events such as exams, starting at university, thinking about getting married, getting divorced, changing jobs, or even moving house or country can bring up all sorts of emotions and struggles. At the end of the day, we all want to be able to navigate all of life's challenges with the least stress possible, feeling grounded and supported and ready to face the day.
I understand that reaching out for help can be daunting, but it’s a courageous first step toward a brighter, more balanced life.
I'm Liesel Swartz, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor dedicated to your well-being. With over three decades of experience, working with people. I help clients navigate challenges such as (but not limited to) anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining various therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs.
I understand that reaching out for help can be daunting, but it’s a courageous first step toward a brighter, more balanced life.
I'm Liesel Swartz, a Specialist Wellness Counsellor dedicated to your well-being. With over three decades of experience, working with people. I help clients navigate challenges such as (but not limited to) anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining various therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs.
Gina Sim Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban North 4051
My name is Gina, I offer a warm and open environment in which I treat moderate to severe psychological issues. This includes anxiety, depression, grief, behavioural problems and suicidal thoughts. Mental healthcare issues manifest in various ways, they can prohibit one from functioning effectively at home / work or in a personal relationships. My approach is to build at trusting relationship in order to explore the source of your difficulties. Taking the step to seek therapy is daunting, it is due to this that i adopt a gentle and nurturing approach to ensure you are at ease.
My name is Gina, I offer a warm and open environment in which I treat moderate to severe psychological issues. This includes anxiety, depression, grief, behavioural problems and suicidal thoughts. Mental healthcare issues manifest in various ways, they can prohibit one from functioning effectively at home / work or in a personal relationships. My approach is to build at trusting relationship in order to explore the source of your difficulties. Taking the step to seek therapy is daunting, it is due to this that i adopt a gentle and nurturing approach to ensure you are at ease.
Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban North 4016
Are you worried, stressed, or depressed about something in life? Can't seem to figure it out on your own? We are the clinic for you.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
Are you worried, stressed, or depressed about something in life? Can't seem to figure it out on your own? We are the clinic for you.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
Aim: to provide psycho social support to clients in need of support & mental health challenges.
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.
Aim: to provide psycho social support to clients in need of support & mental health challenges.
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.
The therapy environment is as a safe and non-judgmental space in which one is able to gain a deeper understanding of the inner parts and the role that they play within the internal system.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with offices in Little Falls (Roodepoort) and Lenasia (South of Johannesburg). I also consult virtually via the Zoom platform. I focus on providing my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to navigate difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, marital difficulties and to improve general mental well-being. Therapy is aimed at providing clients with effective coping tools and enabling clients to gain new perspective.
The therapy environment is as a safe and non-judgmental space in which one is able to gain a deeper understanding of the inner parts and the role that they play within the internal system.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with offices in Little Falls (Roodepoort) and Lenasia (South of Johannesburg). I also consult virtually via the Zoom platform. I focus on providing my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to navigate difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, marital difficulties and to improve general mental well-being. Therapy is aimed at providing clients with effective coping tools and enabling clients to gain new perspective.
Ziyanda Maphini Maphini
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Durban 4001
Time to pause and reflect and rejuvenate.
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.
Time to pause and reflect and rejuvenate.
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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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.