Transgender Therapists in Cape Town City
Shay Rees-Davies Trauma Informed Care & Sexuality
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cape Town City 8000
Human sexuality is a powerful force, woven into every aspect of our being throughout life. It is an integral part of us that is forever evolving; reacting and responding to both the outer world, and the inner. Whether you are looking for help to heal, to discover or rediscover, to learn about or to express your sexuality, my space is a safe place for you.
Human sexuality is a powerful force, woven into every aspect of our being throughout life. It is an integral part of us that is forever evolving; reacting and responding to both the outer world, and the inner. Whether you are looking for help to heal, to discover or rediscover, to learn about or to express your sexuality, my space is a safe place for you.
Jemma Kahn
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Cape Town City 8001
I work with couples and occasionally, individuals. For couples communication is often where the counselling begins: someone (or both people) feel like their partner does not understand them, the relationship feels stuck and they are in distress. For individual clients identity (a mismatch between how you feel and how you want to be perceived by others) and life transitions (adjusting to significant change) are common themes. It's my job to help people understand themselves better, which can then lead to improvements in their relationships. Please note that for couples, I work in-person only.
I work with couples and occasionally, individuals. For couples communication is often where the counselling begins: someone (or both people) feel like their partner does not understand them, the relationship feels stuck and they are in distress. For individual clients identity (a mismatch between how you feel and how you want to be perceived by others) and life transitions (adjusting to significant change) are common themes. It's my job to help people understand themselves better, which can then lead to improvements in their relationships. Please note that for couples, I work in-person only.
Charné Glinski Psychology
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cape Town City 8001 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Charné and I’m so glad you’re here! I actively work on creating a space that is warm and genuine for adolescents and adults seeking to understand their world. Together, we explore your past and navigate the present, guiding you toward a healthier, more aligned, and grounded sense of self. There are many reasons to seek therapeutic support. I work with people struggling to make sense of a life transition, their sense of self and those struggling with anxiety and stress management. My practice is a LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming space. My experience includes supporting late-diagnosed ASD and ADHD clients.
Hello, I’m Charné and I’m so glad you’re here! I actively work on creating a space that is warm and genuine for adolescents and adults seeking to understand their world. Together, we explore your past and navigate the present, guiding you toward a healthier, more aligned, and grounded sense of self. There are many reasons to seek therapeutic support. I work with people struggling to make sense of a life transition, their sense of self and those struggling with anxiety and stress management. My practice is a LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming space. My experience includes supporting late-diagnosed ASD and ADHD clients.
Life is tough, sometimes very tough. Us, as human beings often forget to take care of the most basic of our needs in favor of immediate responsibilities and often put off the things that fuel us - when our fuel runs out, we are left with the wreckage and very little motivation to pick up those pieces. The healing journey offers a space to recuperate and learn to know and love ourselves again and to remember that sometimes its okay to not be okay. I journey with those who come see me, and noting is more beautiful and rewarding for to see someone transform their lives into something they have always wanted.
Life is tough, sometimes very tough. Us, as human beings often forget to take care of the most basic of our needs in favor of immediate responsibilities and often put off the things that fuel us - when our fuel runs out, we are left with the wreckage and very little motivation to pick up those pieces. The healing journey offers a space to recuperate and learn to know and love ourselves again and to remember that sometimes its okay to not be okay. I journey with those who come see me, and noting is more beautiful and rewarding for to see someone transform their lives into something they have always wanted.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Rondebosch and Gardens, Cape Town. I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs. I aim to provide a comfortable and caring space where clients can explore the challenges they face.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist based in Rondebosch and Gardens, Cape Town. I predominantly provide therapy to adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach based on each client’s individual needs. I aim to provide a comfortable and caring space where clients can explore the challenges they face.
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
Clients reach out to me to benefit from evidence-based therapy techniques to better themselves, their relationships, & their lives in general. My clients enjoy my friendly & upbeat personality, as well as my empathetic and welcoming nature.
My stance on psychotherapy is to create a non-judgmental environment in which you can safely explore your difficulties and vulnerabilities and address your challenges in the sessions while feeling contained within the therapeutic space. I believe in working authentically and collaboratively with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
My stance on psychotherapy is to create a non-judgmental environment in which you can safely explore your difficulties and vulnerabilities and address your challenges in the sessions while feeling contained within the therapeutic space. I believe in working authentically and collaboratively with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Bianca de Vries Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Cape Town City 8000 (Online Only)
I seek to help anyone dealing with traumatic experiences; as well as individuals who need help coping with daily life, and any significant life transitions. If your goal is to find healthy coping mechanisms, or to just move from a space of darkness into hopefulness, I will gladly facilitate that. Talk-therapy offers 50mins to just focus on yourself - something which, especially with the overwhelming nature of life- has become dearly important.
I seek to help anyone dealing with traumatic experiences; as well as individuals who need help coping with daily life, and any significant life transitions. If your goal is to find healthy coping mechanisms, or to just move from a space of darkness into hopefulness, I will gladly facilitate that. Talk-therapy offers 50mins to just focus on yourself - something which, especially with the overwhelming nature of life- has become dearly important.
Angelo Vincent Deboni
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Town City 8000 (Online Only)
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) while and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues from my experience in life from personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.
Abeedah Hendricks-Lalla Cedar Psychology
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cape Town City 8001
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
Cedar Psychology was established to cater to different mental health needs within a safe, non-judgmental and containing environment. We all have our ups and downs, where support from family and friends can be enough to help us manage our stress. Sometimes we may feel that we need more. Some may enter therapy because they have felt sad, worried, confused, angry, or numb for a long time, or would like help processing their past. Others may enter therapy because of sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, work/school stressors or relationship difficulties. Whatever your reason may be, support is available.
Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Cape Town City 8000 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
Lukha Horn
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Cape Town City 8000 (Online Only)
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
I am a registered counselling psychologist that provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the current challenges you are facing. I use a holistic and integrative approach to fit each client's unique needs. Each client is different; therefore your sessions will be uniquely formulated to meet your specific needs.
I am a registered counselling psychologist that provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the current challenges you are facing. I use a holistic and integrative approach to fit each client's unique needs. Each client is different; therefore your sessions will be uniquely formulated to meet your specific needs.
I am available for consultation on Saturdays and after hours from 17h00-20h00 during the week.
I am available for consultation on Saturdays and after hours from 17h00-20h00 during the week.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.
Are you experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, ranging from general anxiety which you can't pinpoint, to full on attacks that make you feel as though you are dying? Do you have relationship issues with a family member or loved one, so you feel unappreciated or disrespected? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused, or perhaps you question decisions you made? Does an incident in your past prevent you from moving forward? Do you feel intimidated by life in general, or by the people around you? Are you experiencing burnout and you don't know where to turn? I can help you!
Are you experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, ranging from general anxiety which you can't pinpoint, to full on attacks that make you feel as though you are dying? Do you have relationship issues with a family member or loved one, so you feel unappreciated or disrespected? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused, or perhaps you question decisions you made? Does an incident in your past prevent you from moving forward? Do you feel intimidated by life in general, or by the people around you? Are you experiencing burnout and you don't know where to turn? I can help you!
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Carol Charmain Musikanth
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vredehoek 8001 (Online Only)
I also work with individuals who have relationship, personal or family issues as well as personal experience in working with transgender individuals and their families, helping them to come to terms with their transition.
I work very much from a Rogerian perspective in that I walk with the client and help them to identify their issues, discover their own healing and coping mechanisms as well as increasing their autonomy in the process. I find that the effects of this are far longer lasting and more powerful than me trying to give advice. At the same time, I am there walking along with them, giving support and guidance where needed. Upholding my ethical codes of Beneficence and non-maleficence. My client is my priority. This is my counselling philosophy.
I also work with individuals who have relationship, personal or family issues as well as personal experience in working with transgender individuals and their families, helping them to come to terms with their transition.
I work very much from a Rogerian perspective in that I walk with the client and help them to identify their issues, discover their own healing and coping mechanisms as well as increasing their autonomy in the process. I find that the effects of this are far longer lasting and more powerful than me trying to give advice. At the same time, I am there walking along with them, giving support and guidance where needed. Upholding my ethical codes of Beneficence and non-maleficence. My client is my priority. This is my counselling philosophy.
I imagine someone who understands that we cannot avoid emotional pain and suffering in life, as these are both an intrinsic part of the human condition. I enjoy working with people who seek to find ways to continue to find positive meaning and to get the most out of life despite the inevitable difficulties that life may throw their way.
I imagine someone who understands that we cannot avoid emotional pain and suffering in life, as these are both an intrinsic part of the human condition. I enjoy working with people who seek to find ways to continue to find positive meaning and to get the most out of life despite the inevitable difficulties that life may throw their way.
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Transgender Counsellors
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.