LGBTQ+ Therapists in Cape Town, WC
Niki Alexandra
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Tokai 7945 (Online Only)
If you are creative, neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill or disabled, please reach out to me.
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.
If you are creative, neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill or disabled, please reach out to me.
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.
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. Her experience and focus 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. Her experience and focus includes supporting late-diagnosed ASD and ADHD clients.
Robyn Raymond
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Gardens 8001
Offering a safe, non-judgemental environment focusing on active and engaged empathic listening to foster a deep acknowledgement of the intrinsic value and power each person holds. I am an intersectional counsellor, body and sex-positive, Queer-friendly and gender affirming, kink and sex-worker safe.
Offering a safe, non-judgemental environment focusing on active and engaged empathic listening to foster a deep acknowledgement of the intrinsic value and power each person holds. I am an intersectional counsellor, body and sex-positive, Queer-friendly and gender affirming, kink and sex-worker safe.
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.
My clients tend to have various life challenges. These can range from stress, anxiety, depression and suicidality to loss/grief, life transitions, coping with chronic diagnosis, couples counselling, career counselling and more. The need tends to be to address the challenges, promote self-discovery and mental health, find a collaborative support structure and to find ways of developing tools that will assist them beyond the counselling space. In the end counselling is about trying to find a way to reshape your life/approach/perspective to something that better fits who you are as a person and to gain a sense of personal well-being.
My clients tend to have various life challenges. These can range from stress, anxiety, depression and suicidality to loss/grief, life transitions, coping with chronic diagnosis, couples counselling, career counselling and more. The need tends to be to address the challenges, promote self-discovery and mental health, find a collaborative support structure and to find ways of developing tools that will assist them beyond the counselling space. In the end counselling is about trying to find a way to reshape your life/approach/perspective to something that better fits who you are as a person and to gain a sense of personal well-being.
Life as we know it is challenging – it’s hard! The future seems uncertain, security one thought you had isn’t so secure anymore. Constant stress and past trauma(s) may leave one feeling alone, confused, burnt out, lost, stuck, or that it all has become too much. The constant change and financial struggles seem to be ever-increasing. All (or some) of this leads to anxiety, depression, and feelings that leave us feeling helpless and even hopeless. It also skews the way that we perceive others and our surroundings. You are not alone, there is help at hand!
Life as we know it is challenging – it’s hard! The future seems uncertain, security one thought you had isn’t so secure anymore. Constant stress and past trauma(s) may leave one feeling alone, confused, burnt out, lost, stuck, or that it all has become too much. The constant change and financial struggles seem to be ever-increasing. All (or some) of this leads to anxiety, depression, and feelings that leave us feeling helpless and even hopeless. It also skews the way that we perceive others and our surroundings. You are not alone, there is help at hand!
Hi there. I'm Stefany. I have a passion for the wellbeing of children, adolescents and young adults. It is my goal during counselling to equip my clients with the needed skills they would need to face the world. I provide psychometric testing for subject and career choice, school readiness assessments and learner support. I believe in treating a person holistically and that there is no such thing as "fixing" someone, but simply joining them on their journey of self discovery. My goal in therapy is for my clients to know that their voices are heard by someone.
Hi there. I'm Stefany. I have a passion for the wellbeing of children, adolescents and young adults. It is my goal during counselling to equip my clients with the needed skills they would need to face the world. I provide psychometric testing for subject and career choice, school readiness assessments and learner support. I believe in treating a person holistically and that there is no such thing as "fixing" someone, but simply joining them on their journey of self discovery. My goal in therapy is for my clients to know that their voices are heard by someone.
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.
Hannah Mostert
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bloubergstrand 7441
I enjoy working with all ages, races, ethnicities and genders/sexualities of our diverse populations in a South African context. I enjoy working with adolescents and children deemed “problematic” by their respective teachers or caretakers. I screen for mental health issues that may need assessment and accurate referral by offering supportive information regarding concerns that may arise.
I enjoy working with all ages, races, ethnicities and genders/sexualities of our diverse populations in a South African context. I enjoy working with adolescents and children deemed “problematic” by their respective teachers or caretakers. I screen for mental health issues that may need assessment and accurate referral by offering supportive information regarding concerns that may arise.
Person-Centered Therapy, believed that everyone is different and, therefore, everyone’s view of his or her own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. All of us have the power to find the best solutions for ourselves and make appropriate changes in our lives. As your psychologist I will provide unconditional positive regard, which means I will be empathetic and non-judgmental to convey your feelings of understanding, trust, and confidence that encourage you to make your own decisions and choices. I place high value on empathetic understanding, which means I completely understand and accept your thoughts and feelings.
Person-Centered Therapy, believed that everyone is different and, therefore, everyone’s view of his or her own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. All of us have the power to find the best solutions for ourselves and make appropriate changes in our lives. As your psychologist I will provide unconditional positive regard, which means I will be empathetic and non-judgmental to convey your feelings of understanding, trust, and confidence that encourage you to make your own decisions and choices. I place high value on empathetic understanding, which means I completely understand and accept your thoughts and feelings.
AR Counselling (Abigail Reeve)
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Sonstraal Heights 7550
I provide a safe space, where you can feel heard and understood. I am a big advocate for mental health and breaking the stigma. Seeking counselling is a sign of strength as you have admitted that you need assistance... You are not alone. My services are also offered in Afrikaans. My dienste is ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.
I provide a safe space, where you can feel heard and understood. I am a big advocate for mental health and breaking the stigma. Seeking counselling is a sign of strength as you have admitted that you need assistance... You are not alone. My services are also offered in Afrikaans. My dienste is ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.
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You have been going through a lot in your life right now. Nothing seem to be making sense. You have somehow lost your self-esteem and cannot make sense of life. I can help you understand what you are experiencing and help you find ways to resolve your problems in your own way. Call or contact me via - email. I create a non threatening environment where you feel safe to talk to me . I make sure whatever you say is respected and kept confidential. I understand that we live in difficult times where finances are a challenge. I therefore negotiate fees. Your mental health become a priority to me.
You have been going through a lot in your life right now. Nothing seem to be making sense. You have somehow lost your self-esteem and cannot make sense of life. I can help you understand what you are experiencing and help you find ways to resolve your problems in your own way. Call or contact me via - email. I create a non threatening environment where you feel safe to talk to me . I make sure whatever you say is respected and kept confidential. I understand that we live in difficult times where finances are a challenge. I therefore negotiate fees. Your mental health become a priority to me.
Hey there, I'm Blythe Brigg, a dedicated Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with ASCHP and holding a B.Soc.Sc(Hons) in Psychology. My journey has taken me across the country and overseas, enriching me with insights into diverse cultures and life situations. Psychology isn't just my job; it's my passion, my purpose. I'm here to support individuals facing challenges such as addiction, anxiety, neurodivergence, personality disorders, and trauma. What makes my approach unique is my commitment to equipping clients with practical tools that resonate long after our sessions end.
Hey there, I'm Blythe Brigg, a dedicated Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with ASCHP and holding a B.Soc.Sc(Hons) in Psychology. My journey has taken me across the country and overseas, enriching me with insights into diverse cultures and life situations. Psychology isn't just my job; it's my passion, my purpose. I'm here to support individuals facing challenges such as addiction, anxiety, neurodivergence, personality disorders, and trauma. What makes my approach unique is my commitment to equipping clients with practical tools that resonate long after our sessions end.
Our counselling approach understands that mental societal challenges often manifest in various forms—addiction, abuse, depression, and an array of mental health struggles. At Mustard Seed Tree, we’ve cultivated a sanctuary of support, a place where these challenges are met with empathy, expertise, and a steadfast commitment to healing. We offer personalized strategies to break free from its grip. Through counselling, individuals discover the tools t
Our counselling approach understands that mental societal challenges often manifest in various forms—addiction, abuse, depression, and an array of mental health struggles. At Mustard Seed Tree, we’ve cultivated a sanctuary of support, a place where these challenges are met with empathy, expertise, and a steadfast commitment to healing. We offer personalized strategies to break free from its grip. Through counselling, individuals discover the tools t
I listen to those in distress. We talk, explore, question, discuss and share. The space created permits insight, relief, catharsis, protest, acceptance, adaptation and options..... Psycho-sexual therapy is offered for people that present with problems of a sexual nature.
I listen to those in distress. We talk, explore, question, discuss and share. The space created permits insight, relief, catharsis, protest, acceptance, adaptation and options..... Psycho-sexual therapy is offered for people that present with problems of a sexual nature.
Arise Mental Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Da Gama 7945
At Arise Mental Wellness we provide comprehensive therapy, counselling, and psycho-educational services, and strive to eliminate the barriers that people may face when seeking help. We provide a safe space for individuals, couples, families and groups to receive the tools, education, and services needed in order to develop personal insight and resilience; to create a personal toolbox that you can carry with you for the rest of your life; and to establish and maintain healthier connections with oneself and others.
At Arise Mental Wellness we provide comprehensive therapy, counselling, and psycho-educational services, and strive to eliminate the barriers that people may face when seeking help. We provide a safe space for individuals, couples, families and groups to receive the tools, education, and services needed in order to develop personal insight and resilience; to create a personal toolbox that you can carry with you for the rest of your life; and to establish and maintain healthier connections with oneself and others.
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!
Karen Kleinot
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Fish Hoek 7975 (Online Only)
Focusing on short term therapy, providing tools for facilitating growth and achieving solutions. Trauma work in order to empower and re-gain function, by combing various disciplines.
Focusing on short term therapy, providing tools for facilitating growth and achieving solutions. Trauma work in order to empower and re-gain function, by combing various disciplines.
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.
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.
My primary focus is working with children, adolescents, parents and adults who are seeking awareness and mastery over their presenting difficulties. I provide therapeutic services to individuals with diverse backgrounds and life challenges. The one constant theme I come across in practice is the innate wisdom and resilience of my clients. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key foundation in building a safe and authentic space, which is imperative for healing and growth.
My primary focus is working with children, adolescents, parents and adults who are seeking awareness and mastery over their presenting difficulties. I provide therapeutic services to individuals with diverse backgrounds and life challenges. The one constant theme I come across in practice is the innate wisdom and resilience of my clients. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key foundation in building a safe and authentic space, which is imperative for healing and growth.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.