Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Cape Town
I am a Neuropsychologist specialising in the review and understanding of the relationship between changes and differences in one’s brain and how this affects cognition and behaviour. I work with patients of all ages, covering assessments & diagnoses for individuals with changes to their brain, whether from developmental differences (e.g., ADHD, Autism), injury to their brain (e.g., traumatic brain injury), cerebrovascular disease (e.g., Stroke), or neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., various Dementia’s). I am also trained and experienced in Autism diagnostic assessments.
I am a Neuropsychologist specialising in the review and understanding of the relationship between changes and differences in one’s brain and how this affects cognition and behaviour. I work with patients of all ages, covering assessments & diagnoses for individuals with changes to their brain, whether from developmental differences (e.g., ADHD, Autism), injury to their brain (e.g., traumatic brain injury), cerebrovascular disease (e.g., Stroke), or neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., various Dementia’s). I am also trained and experienced in Autism diagnostic assessments.
I believe that every child can learn and should have every opportunity to learn. These opportunities should not just be what our education system offers. Children learn in different ways and I see it as part of my expertise to find ways to help our children learn and develop. I love working with children of all ages. I feel that teens and young adults are often misunderstood and I want to be there for them. We need to find the hope and light within each person and sometimes, we even need to show them what they have within themselves.
I believe that every child can learn and should have every opportunity to learn. These opportunities should not just be what our education system offers. Children learn in different ways and I see it as part of my expertise to find ways to help our children learn and develop. I love working with children of all ages. I feel that teens and young adults are often misunderstood and I want to be there for them. We need to find the hope and light within each person and sometimes, we even need to show them what they have within themselves.
Bianca de Vries Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Balvenie 7490 (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.
Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Observatory 7925
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teens, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions. As well as yoga and mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual, couples, group, and family therapy services. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality therapy services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teens, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions. As well as yoga and mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual, couples, group, and family therapy services. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality therapy services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
If you are seeking clarity and direction in your personal/professional/academic life; or struggle with learning difficulties; or neurodiversity or cognitive challenges - that affect your academic, educational, or workplace performance; or feel stuck in your career, unsure of your next steps, or need insight into your strengths and areas for growth? If these are your challenges, or you'd simply like to understand yourself better - then I, together with my clinical team at Dr. Mark Tunbridge & Associates, provide informed, experienced and expert assessment, treatment and intervention plans tailor-made for your unique needs.
If you are seeking clarity and direction in your personal/professional/academic life; or struggle with learning difficulties; or neurodiversity or cognitive challenges - that affect your academic, educational, or workplace performance; or feel stuck in your career, unsure of your next steps, or need insight into your strengths and areas for growth? If these are your challenges, or you'd simply like to understand yourself better - then I, together with my clinical team at Dr. Mark Tunbridge & Associates, provide informed, experienced and expert assessment, treatment and intervention plans tailor-made for your unique needs.
Though rarely easy, therapy requires clients to be brave, bold and willing to be vulnerable: I provide a safe and confidential space for therapeutic work which is life-changing and therefore a worthwhile personal investment. Psychotherapy is offered exclusively to adolescent and adult patients, with the option of individual and group sessions. My therapeutic approach is holistic and informed by psychodynamic approach, however, other modalities are used in specific cases where they are identified to be the best treatment.
Though rarely easy, therapy requires clients to be brave, bold and willing to be vulnerable: I provide a safe and confidential space for therapeutic work which is life-changing and therefore a worthwhile personal investment. Psychotherapy is offered exclusively to adolescent and adult patients, with the option of individual and group sessions. My therapeutic approach is holistic and informed by psychodynamic approach, however, other modalities are used in specific cases where they are identified to be the best treatment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Claremont Cape Town specializing in psychotherapy and assessments (school readiness, IQ testing). I provide evidence-based treatments to children, teens and adults. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, personal development and behavioural modification.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Claremont Cape Town specializing in psychotherapy and assessments (school readiness, IQ testing). I provide evidence-based treatments to children, teens and adults. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, personal development and behavioural modification.
Siphelele Msawenkosi Nguse
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
N1 City 7460
I am a Clinical Psychologist focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma, stress-related difficulties, suicidality, substance use and addiction, interpersonal and relational difficulties, and behavioural challenges. I also conduct forensic psychology assessments for court-related matters and employee wellness interventions. I conduct psychotherapy with individuals and groups from 11 years old, adults and the elderly. I work from a psychodynamic perspective to develop insight, optimize personal growth and healing. I am competent in different modalities; therefore, therapy is tailored according to your needs. This is your space!
I am a Clinical Psychologist focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma, stress-related difficulties, suicidality, substance use and addiction, interpersonal and relational difficulties, and behavioural challenges. I also conduct forensic psychology assessments for court-related matters and employee wellness interventions. I conduct psychotherapy with individuals and groups from 11 years old, adults and the elderly. I work from a psychodynamic perspective to develop insight, optimize personal growth and healing. I am competent in different modalities; therefore, therapy is tailored according to your needs. This is your space!
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.
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.
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 believe that meaning can be found in any situation whether it is loss, trauma or a transitional phase. I’m a spiritual person and I have a deep respect for all people and believe that each person has the potential to grow and to be great. I love my work and have a positive outlook on life. I work hard and am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients. In my private practice, I’m actively involved in supporting people in finding balance, resilience and meaning in times of turbulence and loss. My practice focus on relationships, loss, bereavement, trauma and complex family issues.
I believe that meaning can be found in any situation whether it is loss, trauma or a transitional phase. I’m a spiritual person and I have a deep respect for all people and believe that each person has the potential to grow and to be great. I love my work and have a positive outlook on life. I work hard and am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients. In my private practice, I’m actively involved in supporting people in finding balance, resilience and meaning in times of turbulence and loss. My practice focus on relationships, loss, bereavement, trauma and complex family issues.
I strive to help each client develop self-understanding and to make changes in their life. Change happens in life, but we are not always equipped with the tools to adapt to change. These change may have taken place in childhoods, adolescence or adulthood. It may have been a gradual or sudden change. I help my clients to adapt to their 'new normal' without judgement. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning.
I strive to help each client develop self-understanding and to make changes in their life. Change happens in life, but we are not always equipped with the tools to adapt to change. These change may have taken place in childhoods, adolescence or adulthood. It may have been a gradual or sudden change. I help my clients to adapt to their 'new normal' without judgement. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning.
Dr Aqeela is warm, approachable, compassionate, culturally curious, and committed to providing accessible and effective care to meet her clients' brain and mental health needs. She has a profound respect for each individual's unique journey and cannot wait to meet you!
Dr Aqeela is warm, approachable, compassionate, culturally curious, and committed to providing accessible and effective care to meet her clients' brain and mental health needs. She has a profound respect for each individual's unique journey and cannot wait to meet you!
Let’s work together in finding a solution to your troubles. I am here to help guide, refer, hold your hand, as you take those steps (small steps or baby steps or big steps), you are the driver I am your support system and your support driver in the passenger seat. The answer always lies within us, at times we need clarity and assurance, come let’s do swat analysis of the challenges and win
Let’s work together in finding a solution to your troubles. I am here to help guide, refer, hold your hand, as you take those steps (small steps or baby steps or big steps), you are the driver I am your support system and your support driver in the passenger seat. The answer always lies within us, at times we need clarity and assurance, come let’s do swat analysis of the challenges and win
At Cape Town Psychologists, we strive to provide world-class psychological support and care. Are you having difficulty surviving a crisis? Are you riding an emotional roller-coaster? Are you struggling with intense or erratic emotions? Phobias? Hopelessness? Addictions? We are a team of responsible practitioners who want to help you be the best person you can be. Our Team consists of a clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, neuropsychologists, and a social worker. We offer a diverse range of services including individual and group therapy and psychometric assessments.
At Cape Town Psychologists, we strive to provide world-class psychological support and care. Are you having difficulty surviving a crisis? Are you riding an emotional roller-coaster? Are you struggling with intense or erratic emotions? Phobias? Hopelessness? Addictions? We are a team of responsible practitioners who want to help you be the best person you can be. Our Team consists of a clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, neuropsychologists, and a social worker. We offer a diverse range of services including individual and group therapy and psychometric assessments.
I am psychiatrist, with a special interest in psychotherapy and personal growth. I can, and often do, prescibe medication, but I believe that psychotherapy offers deeper and longer lasting benefits for many people. I draw on both cognitive- behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as interpersonal “psychodynamic” therapy approaches.
I am psychiatrist, with a special interest in psychotherapy and personal growth. I can, and often do, prescibe medication, but I believe that psychotherapy offers deeper and longer lasting benefits for many people. I draw on both cognitive- behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as interpersonal “psychodynamic” therapy approaches.
I am an experienced clinical neuropsychologist working with all ages for diagnostic as well as intervention purposes, with a special interest in neurodiversity. I am based at Stone Village Wellness in Lakeside.
I am an experienced clinical neuropsychologist working with all ages for diagnostic as well as intervention purposes, with a special interest in neurodiversity. I am based at Stone Village Wellness in Lakeside.
I have always been interested in understanding why people think and feel the way they do and how this may inform their behavior. As a result, I aim to work with clients to gain understanding of themselves, by accompanying them in their therapeutic journey of self discovery where they can realize their choices as to discover meaning and purpose in their lives, even in the face of adversity.
I have always been interested in understanding why people think and feel the way they do and how this may inform their behavior. As a result, I aim to work with clients to gain understanding of themselves, by accompanying them in their therapeutic journey of self discovery where they can realize their choices as to discover meaning and purpose in their lives, even in the face of adversity.
Lulu (Louisa) Lascaris
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Constantia 7806
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I’m Louisa, better known as Lulu. I’m a counsellor & coach for all women wanting change, growth & help. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, traumatized, disempowered, or just plain stuck? Do you feel reluctant to divulge this to friends or colleagues? You are not alone. I strive to give my clients a safe, genuine and non-judgmental space to be able to release feelings that are holding them back from living their best life possible. Past or present emotional struggles or negative thoughts so often prevent us from moving forward. Counseling and coaching may just shift that dial and positively change your life.
Hi, I’m Louisa, better known as Lulu. I’m a counsellor & coach for all women wanting change, growth & help. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, traumatized, disempowered, or just plain stuck? Do you feel reluctant to divulge this to friends or colleagues? You are not alone. I strive to give my clients a safe, genuine and non-judgmental space to be able to release feelings that are holding them back from living their best life possible. Past or present emotional struggles or negative thoughts so often prevent us from moving forward. Counseling and coaching may just shift that dial and positively change your life.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Counsellors
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilisation, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counselling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.