Addiction Therapists in Cape Town
I offer a range of Integrative therapies and somatic (body) work such as TRE, Eye Movement/ Position Protocols, Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique "tapping", Quantum Energy coaching, addiction therapy, along with other mindfulness modalities.
Hello, Id like to invite you to book a session with me if you are experiencing symptoms of stress. You may have gone through trauma or are stuck in a loop of addictive behaviours. I can offer you brain based therapeutic approaches (think "mind body") to assist you to change from the inside out - to move into a healthier space- physically, psychologically and emotionally. I have 15+ years of experience. Medical aid savings can be accessed, not PMB.
I offer a range of Integrative therapies and somatic (body) work such as TRE, Eye Movement/ Position Protocols, Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique "tapping", Quantum Energy coaching, addiction therapy, along with other mindfulness modalities.
Hello, Id like to invite you to book a session with me if you are experiencing symptoms of stress. You may have gone through trauma or are stuck in a loop of addictive behaviours. I can offer you brain based therapeutic approaches (think "mind body") to assist you to change from the inside out - to move into a healthier space- physically, psychologically and emotionally. I have 15+ years of experience. Medical aid savings can be accessed, not PMB.
Addiction work differs in key ways from many other areas of therapeutic work, and requires specialized supervision to navigate the broad areas of case management and therapeutic alliance.
Professional supervision for Psychologists and Counsellors in the area of adult psychotherapy, including Addictions. Therapeutic alliance; Case management; Ethics in Clinical Practice; Support and Burnout prevention. Over 30 yrs experience including managing programs and lecturing/supervision for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care. Adult Psychotherapy also offered regarding addictions, depression, anxiety and trauma.
Addiction work differs in key ways from many other areas of therapeutic work, and requires specialized supervision to navigate the broad areas of case management and therapeutic alliance.
Professional supervision for Psychologists and Counsellors in the area of adult psychotherapy, including Addictions. Therapeutic alliance; Case management; Ethics in Clinical Practice; Support and Burnout prevention. Over 30 yrs experience including managing programs and lecturing/supervision for UCT Dept of Psychiatry Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care. Adult Psychotherapy also offered regarding addictions, depression, anxiety and trauma.
Trauma work is my passion and addiction are often closely related to past traumas.
If you have been traumatized or have suffered a loss and are stuck in a cycle of addiction, I am here to help you navigate these issues and experience the change, relief, and lightness you’re looking for.
Trauma work is my passion and addiction are often closely related to past traumas.
If you have been traumatized or have suffered a loss and are stuck in a cycle of addiction, I am here to help you navigate these issues and experience the change, relief, and lightness you’re looking for.
Services offered include : Family therapy Marriage counselling , Trauma counselling, Individual therapy, Addiction Consulting Play therapy ,Transformational work, Intergenerational Trauma, Islamic Psychology, Dealing with anxiety and mental health.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
Services offered include : Family therapy Marriage counselling , Trauma counselling, Individual therapy, Addiction Consulting Play therapy ,Transformational work, Intergenerational Trauma, Islamic Psychology, Dealing with anxiety and mental health.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
Maresa van der Walt
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Constantia 7806
You may be struggling with personal, relational or life difficulties and want to work towards bringing about change. If you struggle with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, existential difficulties, grief, mood disorder, relationship difficulties, trauma or other difficulties, you are welcome to contact me. I have experience with addiction disorders and can be supportive during the recovery phase.
You may be struggling with personal, relational or life difficulties and want to work towards bringing about change. If you struggle with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, existential difficulties, grief, mood disorder, relationship difficulties, trauma or other difficulties, you are welcome to contact me. I have experience with addiction disorders and can be supportive during the recovery phase.
I assist with all levels pertaining to addiction, from exploring whether you have an addiction or are worried about your use of substances, to more intense problems where your life has been affected and you need support, guidance, therapy or intervention.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.
I assist with all levels pertaining to addiction, from exploring whether you have an addiction or are worried about your use of substances, to more intense problems where your life has been affected and you need support, guidance, therapy or intervention.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.
Christiaan (Chris) Johannes Prins
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bellville 7530
Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
Assessment of children (IQ and scholastic testing), learning problems, ADHD, career guidance, subject choice, addiction care (all forms of addiction), emotional problems (all age groups), relationships, families, personality analysis, mid-career crisis and mid-life crisis.
Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.
Guy Pierre Du Plessis
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Muizenberg 7950
I am the author of the books "An Integral Guide to Recovery: Twelve Steps and Beyond," "An Integral Foundation for Addiction Treatment: Beyond the Biopsychosocial Model," co-author of the"Mind-Body Workbook for Addiction: Effective Tools for Relapse Prevention and Recovery" (New Harbinger) and co-author of Social Unrest (Utah State University).
I offer therapeutic services (in-person and online) in addiction counselling, recovery coaching, and philosophical counselling. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as an addictions counsellor, recovery coach, program and clinical director, program developer and researcher. I am a researcher at the I-System Institute for Transdisciplinary Studies (Utah State University), and a faculty member at the Wayne Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy (Bellarmine University).
I am the author of the books "An Integral Guide to Recovery: Twelve Steps and Beyond," "An Integral Foundation for Addiction Treatment: Beyond the Biopsychosocial Model," co-author of the"Mind-Body Workbook for Addiction: Effective Tools for Relapse Prevention and Recovery" (New Harbinger) and co-author of Social Unrest (Utah State University).
I offer therapeutic services (in-person and online) in addiction counselling, recovery coaching, and philosophical counselling. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as an addictions counsellor, recovery coach, program and clinical director, program developer and researcher. I am a researcher at the I-System Institute for Transdisciplinary Studies (Utah State University), and a faculty member at the Wayne Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy (Bellarmine University).
Johan Opperman
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bellville 7530
Waitlist for new clients
I am enthusiastic about men’s and woman’s issues, addiction, and marital and premarital challenges.
Mutual respect is one of the qualities I regard as an important element of the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with adults (men and woman) from any cultural background. Languages I am proficient in includes Afrikaans and English. We all experience challenges through our life’s journey and sometimes they become obstacles that are seemingly unbearable or impossible to overcome. Especially when the issue(s) are not concrete and difficult to articulate. Together we can evaluate and identify them, in order to address and find a process suitable to alleviate the hurt and suffering.
I am enthusiastic about men’s and woman’s issues, addiction, and marital and premarital challenges.
Mutual respect is one of the qualities I regard as an important element of the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with adults (men and woman) from any cultural background. Languages I am proficient in includes Afrikaans and English. We all experience challenges through our life’s journey and sometimes they become obstacles that are seemingly unbearable or impossible to overcome. Especially when the issue(s) are not concrete and difficult to articulate. Together we can evaluate and identify them, in order to address and find a process suitable to alleviate the hurt and suffering.
If you are struggling to stop a pattern of behaviour which is creating problems for yourself or others, be it addiction or any other self-destructive habits or behaviours then I can help you. I can also assist in helping you develop better habits and ways of thinking which can improve your quality of life, performance and happiness.
If you are struggling to stop a pattern of behaviour which is creating problems for yourself or others, be it addiction or any other self-destructive habits or behaviours then I can help you. I can also assist in helping you develop better habits and ways of thinking which can improve your quality of life, performance and happiness.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.
I consult clients who struggle with a variety of issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, burn-out, work stress, coping, self-esteem and relationship problems.
All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.
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Are you struggling with personal/gender/sexual identity, low self-esteem, addiction, ADHD/ASD symptoms, anxiety, anger, or emotional dysregulation? I want to help you figure it out. Do you need to find ways to deal with your trauma, process past events, set boundaries in relationships, find meaning, and take care of yourself better? Let's process together. Your goals are my goals. And if you don't know what your goals are yet, we can figure that out together too. I want you to feel empowered. And I want you to want to feel empowered!
Are you struggling with personal/gender/sexual identity, low self-esteem, addiction, ADHD/ASD symptoms, anxiety, anger, or emotional dysregulation? I want to help you figure it out. Do you need to find ways to deal with your trauma, process past events, set boundaries in relationships, find meaning, and take care of yourself better? Let's process together. Your goals are my goals. And if you don't know what your goals are yet, we can figure that out together too. I want you to feel empowered. And I want you to want to feel empowered!
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
I have a psychotherapy practice that offers clients specialized psychotherapeutic care. My practice is for adults who need help with problems like mood disorders, substance use disorders and even aspects of their own personality they may find difficult to change. I like to collaborate with clients, to think together with them about what they may need to reflect on that will bring them value and meaning in their day-to-day life. In addition to this I think it is important to examine patterns of excessive or unhelpful behaviour that compromise their feeling of self-coherence, agency and place in the world.
My areas of interest include addiction, eating disorders, treating deep seated trauma, and couple counselling.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
My areas of interest include addiction, eating disorders, treating deep seated trauma, and couple counselling.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have worked in private practice for over 25 years, and also in psychiatric hospitals for several years. I am comfortable working with a wide variety of challenges and difficulties. I enjoy working with adults and also with adolescents, accompanying them on their journey towards finding themselves as young adults who are able to function independently and who derive a sense of meaning and purpose from their lives.
Pieter Carst
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Claremont 7735 (Online Only)
My own life experiences have provided me with insight and empathy for those dealing with the pain of family loss, divorce, financial challenges, and the influence of substance addiction choices on life events and outcomes, including helping those seeking freedom from addictive behaviours.
Change and transition happen throughout life. Some of these changes lead to happiness whilst others bring on sadness and confusion. If you are finding such events challenging or stressful then I can provide a safe space for you to share your feelings and experiences where we can work together to create an atmosphere of hope for the future.
My own life experiences have provided me with insight and empathy for those dealing with the pain of family loss, divorce, financial challenges, and the influence of substance addiction choices on life events and outcomes, including helping those seeking freedom from addictive behaviours.
Change and transition happen throughout life. Some of these changes lead to happiness whilst others bring on sadness and confusion. If you are finding such events challenging or stressful then I can provide a safe space for you to share your feelings and experiences where we can work together to create an atmosphere of hope for the future.
I am an experienced Addiction Counsellor practicing since 2006, working in both inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment settings.
I have a passion for working with clients, providing them with tools to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of early recovery. Support is also provided to families to deal with the impact of addiction and learning how to support their love one's in recovery.
I am an experienced Addiction Counsellor practicing since 2006, working in both inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment settings.
I have a passion for working with clients, providing them with tools to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of early recovery. Support is also provided to families to deal with the impact of addiction and learning how to support their love one's in recovery.
Hi, my name is Ivan Jooste. I'm a registered mental health care practitioner, registered with ASCHP as a Wellness Counsellor. I am also a qualified teacher and have a Psychology 4 as a major. I have completed an Addiction and recovery course through Stanford School of Medicine, USA. I believe in a client-centric and strength-based approach to counselling, allowing for clients to reach their full potential through self-exploration, education and self-regulation. Self-care is an important part of our mental health, so I encourage the development of healthy self-care routines and coping techniques.
Hi, my name is Ivan Jooste. I'm a registered mental health care practitioner, registered with ASCHP as a Wellness Counsellor. I am also a qualified teacher and have a Psychology 4 as a major. I have completed an Addiction and recovery course through Stanford School of Medicine, USA. I believe in a client-centric and strength-based approach to counselling, allowing for clients to reach their full potential through self-exploration, education and self-regulation. Self-care is an important part of our mental health, so I encourage the development of healthy self-care routines and coping techniques.
I am a Bscosci Honours graduate, majored in Psychology. I offer individual counseling to Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults. My focus is on personal growth, Addiction, adjustment and stress management, relationship difficulties, abuse recovery, emotion dysregulation, anxiety and depression related conditions, as well as trauma.
I am a Bscosci Honours graduate, majored in Psychology. I offer individual counseling to Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults. My focus is on personal growth, Addiction, adjustment and stress management, relationship difficulties, abuse recovery, emotion dysregulation, anxiety and depression related conditions, as well as trauma.
Hi I'm Michelle Wanless a counselling psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I work with adults - individuals and couples. With over 20 years of experience I have worked with a wide range of people and presenting problems. My approach is ecclectic to best fit the client's needs. The modalities I work from include psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT, solution focused, trauma focused and attachment theory. Psychology is my passion and working with trauma and addiction is my speciality. I love to work with people to help them overcome their challenges and to reach their full potential.
Hi I'm Michelle Wanless a counselling psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I work with adults - individuals and couples. With over 20 years of experience I have worked with a wide range of people and presenting problems. My approach is ecclectic to best fit the client's needs. The modalities I work from include psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT, solution focused, trauma focused and attachment theory. Psychology is my passion and working with trauma and addiction is my speciality. I love to work with people to help them overcome their challenges and to reach their full potential.
Christine Fenemore
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Marina Da Gama 7945 (Online Only)
One always assumes that counselling is for those who are facing hardships. I believe that it is so much more than that. It’s about sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly in a safe and confidential space. I hope to be that lifeline and source of motivation for you, no matter what the circumstances. I am registered with the HPCSA as a Registered Counsellor and with BAPSA as an addiction professional.
One always assumes that counselling is for those who are facing hardships. I believe that it is so much more than that. It’s about sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly in a safe and confidential space. I hope to be that lifeline and source of motivation for you, no matter what the circumstances. I am registered with the HPCSA as a Registered Counsellor and with BAPSA as an addiction professional.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.