Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Cape Town

You may be looking for support to alleviate pain (such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss or stressful life circumstances). Perhaps, like me, you are an HSP (highly sensitive person) and are needing help designing a sustainable life. You’re ready to invest in your personal growth, working towards improving your sense of well-being and fulfilment in your self, your relationships and your life. I enjoy a diverse practice however I have a special interest in supporting women through all aspects of matrescence (including contemplating parenthood, infertility, IVF, pregnancy, and navigating life as a biological, adoptive or step mom).

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.

No doubt you are looking at this site because you want something in your life to change. You want to feel better, get out of a repetitive rut, make some relationship changes or improvements, or just feel better within your own skin. My clients find it a huge relief to share and process their concerns - within the safe space of my counselling room or via secure online therapy. I believe strongly in a gentle therapy method - a non-judgemental and compassionate attitude - creating a safe, nurturing space for healing and change to begin. I am very aware of how vulnerable one feels in making that first appointment. It is worth it!

Gerda Kriel is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both private and public sector. She has a special interest in working with infant and maternal mental health challenges, but also sees clients who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD or phase-of-life-challenges. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership in which both therapist and client join hands in developing the changes the client seeks. Her approach is informed by Narrative therapy, but she also works in more structured modalities such as Eye movement integration and Resource therapy for clients with trauma.

I'm Bryony and I'm a Registered Counsellor (RC). As an RC I am here to extend psychological services and make them accessible to you. I conduct psychological and preventative interventions that promote and enhance psychosocial well-being for individuals from age 13 upward and couples. I am passionate about working with adults on the pre and postnatal journey on an individual basis or as a couple.

I work with a large variety of clients from 16 years to retired persons, couple sessions as well as one-on-one sessions. Most of my clients are dealing with some of the following: trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, lack of direction, eating disorders, performance problems, emotional turmoil, low self-esteem or are just generally demotivated and tired! Some just need to talk through their grief or anger. They all come with the need to heal, manage the world and find the joy in their lives again.

We explore new, healthy coping strategies and self-help techniques when our clients want to overcome what negatively affects their mental well-being for stressful life situations, and personal growth. We offer support to clients suffering from traumatic incidents such as loss/grief support, depressed mood, exposure to sexual and other assault, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and life-threatening illnesses. Therapy for little ones aged 5 – 12, who might be suffering from challenges such as loss and grief, bullying, exposure to trauma, fears, low self-esteem or anger management difficulties.

Welcome! Whatever has led you here, please know that I would be honoured to hear and hold your story, to talk with you, and to share tools and techniques to help you move forward and create the life that is in your heart. We all have moments in our lives where we find ourselves just not coping; that feeling of constantly treading water with no end in sight; struggling with overwhelm, burnout, stress, fatigue, anger, or anxiety, doubting ourselves and never feeling good enough; being in conflict with others or feeling alone. Perhaps you have gone through a traumatic situation or major life transition?

My ideal client is usually someone needing professional help for the first time and is hesitant to take that first step. Their needs, issues and goals are usually themselves, their partner, their kids or life in general.

I aim to provide a safe and warm space where individuals who are experiencing challenges feel comfortable to share, explore and move toward self-knowledge and personal growth. The most helpful therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one and my goal is to collaborate with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves and their situations so that they can create a more fulfilled life.

My ideal client is seeking therapy to deal with past traumas and pain or to learn new skills as an individual, couple or family to communicate and relate better, to solve conflicts or to make better decisions. To change self-limiting beliefs and non-serving habits in order to have a happier and more fulfilling life. I also work with children to assess, identify and treat the core reasons for academic or emotional struggles.

Dr Aqeela Mahomed is dual-licensed with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She uses her experience in both her fields of expertise to inform her integrative and holistic approach to client care. She has experience within community clinics, hospitals, and specialist psychiatric settings.

Life gets overwhelming sometimes, for all of us. Even the strongest and most resilient people need help from time to time. Courageous people know when to seek help in order to augment their own resources, to facilitate truncated bounce back cycles. Covid-19 has demonstrated that most of us do not flourish in isolation. You need not journey alone. I work with adults, adolescents (15 years and above), and couples, providing a warm, confidential and supportive psychotherapeutic environment. Trained in Brain-Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I like to describe our therapy together as a journey where we walk alongside each other. I won't offer advice but instead encourage curiosity for us to shine light on the hidden truth which we are all capable of finding within ourselves. Movement Psychotherapy - in which I have specialized - while welcoming talking intervention and the spoken language, rather shifts the focus to body movement, trusting the language of the body. - Embodiment. This therapy is creative in its nature meaning we use different modes of art in our explorations. You can expect mindfulness, movement, music, art and play in our sessions.

At times life may leave you feeling stressed or overwhelmed, seeking to find wellness as you feel unable to cope with daily demands, financial stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, bereavement or life adjustments (relationship, employment, or health changes). Struggling with intra- and interpersonal difficulties and looking for personal development and a way to achieve holistic wellness. This can be done through supportive therapy which assists clients to gain new insights into themselves & current difficulties and equips them with skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Are you struggling to put your life together after a traumatic event? Or are you remembering upsetting details about your past that are causing you to questing everything you've known? Is grief threatening to swallow you up and you just don't know how to go on without the other person? It could be you are dealing with depression or anxiety and you want someone who will not only listen but will walk with you through your pain into a place of healing and growth!

Clinical psychologist with practices in Stellenbosch and Cape Town (Gardens), and over 20 years’ experience in treating adults and couples with varying personal difficulties. Fields of expertise: long term in-depth psychotherapy; trauma; relationship issues; sexual disorders/matters related to sexuality and sexual orientation; life transitions; loss and bereavement; stress-related medical diseases; personal growth; eating disorders; personality disorders; psychoanalysis; supervision of colleagues; mood disorders (depression/bipolar mood disorder).

Often in life we all need someone to call a friend, a pillar and or a right hand person to help you vent; venting for advise or venting to be heard to release emotions and life pressure. Thobeka is a versatile professional and person who interacts well with people of different levels in all spheres of life, different races, culture and or beliefs. She helps for a living! To her, Social work is not a career, but a lifestyle. Her moto is "To serve is to care".

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.