Female Therapists in Mossel Bay, WC

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HybridAcademy.org
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, PsySSA Counsellor
Verified Verified
Mossel Bay 6506
Hester Katarina de Lange practice is based on a Neurodiversity perspective. Your brain is made up of networks of small cells called Neurons that communicate Electro-Chemically to enable you to think, feel, and interact with the world around you. When this system becomes overwhelmed we become anxious or stressed. Counseling helps reduce stress and improve your well-being, by addressing the causes of stress or by reducing the impact of stress on your body and on your mind. Key support focus areas: ​Stress-Attachment-Sleep-Anxiety-Neurodiversity.
Hester Katarina de Lange practice is based on a Neurodiversity perspective. Your brain is made up of networks of small cells called Neurons that communicate Electro-Chemically to enable you to think, feel, and interact with the world around you. When this system becomes overwhelmed we become anxious or stressed. Counseling helps reduce stress and improve your well-being, by addressing the causes of stress or by reducing the impact of stress on your body and on your mind. Key support focus areas: ​Stress-Attachment-Sleep-Anxiety-Neurodiversity.
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Dr Irene Strydom On-line Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mossel Bay 6506  (Online Only)
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
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Leonie M Dippenaar
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Mossel Bay 6506  (Online Only)
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bonda? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bonda? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
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Dr. Mariska Carter
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mossel Bay 6506
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
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Online Therapists

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Gertruida Susanna Dowse
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Oudtshoorn 6625
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Finding it difficult to cope at work or finding it difficult to relate with employer/employee? Don’t know how to cope with addiction in the family or yourself? Are you in a overly toxic relationship? Do you want to start a new beginning/ business, but just can't!, struggling to stay motivated? Are you caught in a depressive situation? Do you want to change to a healthier relationship with yourself and others? Are you constantly in conflict with yourself or others? Do you experience obsessive fear?
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Cayley Lewin
Occupational Therapist
Verified Verified
George 6529
I am very passionate about helping clients understand both themselves and the people around them better. This is from a personal and relationship base. How you handle emotions, stress and challenges and what changes can be made to help you cope better. I am very passionate about understanding your sensory systems- this is what overstimulates you and what helps calm you. Working with sensory systems in both your personal and work environment to manage your daily life, stress and anxiety better. I have a very calm and compassionate approach, first wanting to understand the individual and their needs before we look at intervention.
I am very passionate about helping clients understand both themselves and the people around them better. This is from a personal and relationship base. How you handle emotions, stress and challenges and what changes can be made to help you cope better. I am very passionate about understanding your sensory systems- this is what overstimulates you and what helps calm you. Working with sensory systems in both your personal and work environment to manage your daily life, stress and anxiety better. I have a very calm and compassionate approach, first wanting to understand the individual and their needs before we look at intervention.
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Christine Annandale
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
George 6529
I provide therapeutic services to adolescents and adults to assist them in dealing with moderate to severe mental illness as well as expected day-to-day stressors and personal difficulties. I also have a special interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers during the postpartum period. I believe that providing support to mothers during this fulfilling, yet challenging period will ultimately facilitate a healthy parent-infant relationship which provides the foundation for psychological health during childhood and eventually adulthood.
I provide therapeutic services to adolescents and adults to assist them in dealing with moderate to severe mental illness as well as expected day-to-day stressors and personal difficulties. I also have a special interest in working with expectant mothers and mothers during the postpartum period. I believe that providing support to mothers during this fulfilling, yet challenging period will ultimately facilitate a healthy parent-infant relationship which provides the foundation for psychological health during childhood and eventually adulthood.
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Kelly de Rosner
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Plettenberg Bay 6600
I believe every individual has their own unique reality composed of life experiences, personality, knowledge and emotions that shape their perspectives of the world. I offer a safe, non judgemental space where you are able to deeply explore and process stressful life events and times of transition. A space where you are able to discover parts of yourself, seek meaning, recognise your personal power and honour your life story. My approach is firmly rooted in deep compassion, unconditional positive regard and a genuine openheartedness. “People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.”
I believe every individual has their own unique reality composed of life experiences, personality, knowledge and emotions that shape their perspectives of the world. I offer a safe, non judgemental space where you are able to deeply explore and process stressful life events and times of transition. A space where you are able to discover parts of yourself, seek meaning, recognise your personal power and honour your life story. My approach is firmly rooted in deep compassion, unconditional positive regard and a genuine openheartedness. “People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.”
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Anna-Retha du Toit
Registered Counsellor
Verified Verified
Heidelberg 6665
What if you have triggers you don't understand. In your personal life or in your relationships, your marriage etc. And it keep happening again and again. And now you have came to believe that that is your weakness or your fault. Not only triggers - there can be qualities that was and is criticized by so many and you have accepted it as a flaw! Is is not! And in relationships - remember there was time you felt save with this person and now you can not understand why you can not connect anymore. Don't give up hope - please, let me help you, both of you!
What if you have triggers you don't understand. In your personal life or in your relationships, your marriage etc. And it keep happening again and again. And now you have came to believe that that is your weakness or your fault. Not only triggers - there can be qualities that was and is criticized by so many and you have accepted it as a flaw! Is is not! And in relationships - remember there was time you felt save with this person and now you can not understand why you can not connect anymore. Don't give up hope - please, let me help you, both of you!
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Janie Loubser
Psychologist, MPsych, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
George 6529
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your mental health journey? Are you looking for a compassionate yet solution-focused clinical psychologist who can help you overcome barriers and transform your fears into solutions? Then I'm the ideal therapist for you. My mission is to make mental health care accessible and enjoyable for all, breaking down the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health. I believe that with the right tools, roadmap, and support, you can achieve your goals and live a fulfilling, well-lived life. If you've been disappointed or disillusioned by previous psychologists, I dare you to experience different!
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your mental health journey? Are you looking for a compassionate yet solution-focused clinical psychologist who can help you overcome barriers and transform your fears into solutions? Then I'm the ideal therapist for you. My mission is to make mental health care accessible and enjoyable for all, breaking down the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health. I believe that with the right tools, roadmap, and support, you can achieve your goals and live a fulfilling, well-lived life. If you've been disappointed or disillusioned by previous psychologists, I dare you to experience different!
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Ashley Wendy Lourens
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilderness 6560
A particular area of interest for me is the effects of the hormonal and reproductive system on women’s mental health. Additionally, I have extensive experience with clients experiencing grief, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety and trauma. I also have experience assisting clients to navigate and develop in the workplace. I prefer for my clients and me to focus on healing holistically. This means simultaneously addressing personal, relational and environmental (past/present) factors rather than focusing on a specific label.
A particular area of interest for me is the effects of the hormonal and reproductive system on women’s mental health. Additionally, I have extensive experience with clients experiencing grief, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety and trauma. I also have experience assisting clients to navigate and develop in the workplace. I prefer for my clients and me to focus on healing holistically. This means simultaneously addressing personal, relational and environmental (past/present) factors rather than focusing on a specific label.
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Chanté Kruger
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
George 6530
Hi, I’m Chanté a Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Therapeutic Play Practitioner based in George. I have an Honours Degree in Psychology and am currently specialising in Play Therapy. I am registered with the ASCHP as well as PTI. I am also fully insured and comply to your safeguarding and child protection procedures and policies. I have also gained training in other areas such as basic counselling, trauma debriefing, HIV care and education, and caring for people in crises counselling specifically teenage pregnancy. I have volunteered at Life Community Centre, CANSA, Options and am currently involved at Rosemoor Primary School.
Hi, I’m Chanté a Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Therapeutic Play Practitioner based in George. I have an Honours Degree in Psychology and am currently specialising in Play Therapy. I am registered with the ASCHP as well as PTI. I am also fully insured and comply to your safeguarding and child protection procedures and policies. I have also gained training in other areas such as basic counselling, trauma debriefing, HIV care and education, and caring for people in crises counselling specifically teenage pregnancy. I have volunteered at Life Community Centre, CANSA, Options and am currently involved at Rosemoor Primary School.
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Carin Olwagen
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
George 6529
Psychological counsellor for any problems e.g. relationships, work issues, self esteem, symptoms of depression, mental health issues, suicidal ideation, debriefing trauma, career choices, subject choices, substance abuse, social issues etc/
Psychological counsellor for any problems e.g. relationships, work issues, self esteem, symptoms of depression, mental health issues, suicidal ideation, debriefing trauma, career choices, subject choices, substance abuse, social issues etc/
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Christine Adendorff
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Knysna 6571
Wellness counselling is a primary health care service focussed on holistic wellness. This is shift away from the medical model and towards a holistic approach where the interplay between mind, body and spirit is acknowledged. I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is vital in a person's healing journey. Every person has the capacity to heal and to thrive. It all starts from within, reconnecting to ourselves using mind, heart and intuition. Through mindfulness and compassion we learn to respond rather than react, we become kind towards ourselves, we nourish ourselves and we allow a new way of knowing to arise.
Wellness counselling is a primary health care service focussed on holistic wellness. This is shift away from the medical model and towards a holistic approach where the interplay between mind, body and spirit is acknowledged. I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is vital in a person's healing journey. Every person has the capacity to heal and to thrive. It all starts from within, reconnecting to ourselves using mind, heart and intuition. Through mindfulness and compassion we learn to respond rather than react, we become kind towards ourselves, we nourish ourselves and we allow a new way of knowing to arise.
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Carine Bothma
Psychologist, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oudtshoorn 6625
I am a clinical psychologist, and welcome adults, adolescents and children over the age of 5 at my practice for individual psychotherapy and assessment. I believe that each person has their own unique story, circumstances and challenges, and therefore I want to encourage you to simply come as you are. While we all struggle from time to time, we can heal and grow in order to effect positive change and/or peace in our lives. Therapy can increase our insight into ourselves, others, and traumatic experiences, leading to more optimal functioning in relationships, at work/school, and ultimately a better quality of life.
I am a clinical psychologist, and welcome adults, adolescents and children over the age of 5 at my practice for individual psychotherapy and assessment. I believe that each person has their own unique story, circumstances and challenges, and therefore I want to encourage you to simply come as you are. While we all struggle from time to time, we can heal and grow in order to effect positive change and/or peace in our lives. Therapy can increase our insight into ourselves, others, and traumatic experiences, leading to more optimal functioning in relationships, at work/school, and ultimately a better quality of life.
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Anew Life & Wellness
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
George 6529
Everybody deserves to live a purposeful and meaningful life. As a Wellness coach I will assist you to find balance in all domains of your life, set realistic goals to bring you closer to your dreams. Together we will discover your highest values, explore your passions and purpose and discover what is holding you back in reaching your dream. I also teach techniques and tools to help you cope with stress and anxiety
Everybody deserves to live a purposeful and meaningful life. As a Wellness coach I will assist you to find balance in all domains of your life, set realistic goals to bring you closer to your dreams. Together we will discover your highest values, explore your passions and purpose and discover what is holding you back in reaching your dream. I also teach techniques and tools to help you cope with stress and anxiety
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Michelle Booth
Art Therapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Knysna 6571
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
I am passionate about the art of therapy – co-creating a unique therapeutic space that makes each client feel safe, heard and emotionally held so that they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, insight, and authentic empowerment. Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression a helpful way of working with whatever is going on that is making us stuck, unhappy, angry including experiences of grief, depression, inadequacy, fear, loneliness, addiction, and conflict.. Art therapy can lead you to unexpected insights, enable you to access your inner world and facilitate a meaningful exploration of difficult experiences.
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Terri Harford
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Wilderness 6560  (Online Only)
I'm an Honours-qualified Psychologist, and registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor, invested in the psychological wellbeing of all my clients. I work intuitively and apply psychodynamic principles in therapy, which assist in identifying 'unconscious patterns' that may be causing anxiety, confusion, depression, despair, anger or fear in your life. By addressing patterns that create disharmony I can also support you in realising your authenticity and higher potential by tapping into nuanced conditions that may be delaying your personal growth and expansion, providing you with practical tools to build an empowered, meaningful life.
I'm an Honours-qualified Psychologist, and registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor, invested in the psychological wellbeing of all my clients. I work intuitively and apply psychodynamic principles in therapy, which assist in identifying 'unconscious patterns' that may be causing anxiety, confusion, depression, despair, anger or fear in your life. By addressing patterns that create disharmony I can also support you in realising your authenticity and higher potential by tapping into nuanced conditions that may be delaying your personal growth and expansion, providing you with practical tools to build an empowered, meaningful life.
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Dorett Herbst
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Wittedrif 6603
Integrated Wellness that focus on emotional and physical well being. Health Education, counselling and support for those with life limiting illness and emotional burdens that feels to heavy. I can help you deal with accepting change, while mindfully looking at grief, bereavement, trauma or what creates physical and emotional discomfort.
Integrated Wellness that focus on emotional and physical well being. Health Education, counselling and support for those with life limiting illness and emotional burdens that feels to heavy. I can help you deal with accepting change, while mindfully looking at grief, bereavement, trauma or what creates physical and emotional discomfort.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.