Addiction Therapists in Newlands
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.
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.
Dr. Johrine Cronjé
Registered Counsellor, PhD, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Newlands 7700 (Online Only)
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
A compassionate therapist, who understands that one of the most difficult and longest journeys in life, is from the head to the heart. In my practice, I work with individuals from all walks of life and all developmental phases. I work with trauma, addiction & relapse, family restructuring & parenting, marriage & life phase adjustment, psychological distress & behavioural adjustment etc. As a scientist I root my practice and therapy in evidence based practice and I am continuously learning new techniques to serve my patients best. I am available ONLINE to gently journey with you to wholeness and wholehearted living. Bon Voyage!
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Wynberg, Cape Town. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Wynberg, Cape Town. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.
( Addictions).
ARE YOU FEELING OVER WHELMED BY LIFE CHALLENGES? ARE CONFLICTS WITHIN IN YOUR FAMILY UNIT CAUSING YOU TO FEEL DSYREGULATED AND POWERLESS? I work in a collaborative manner with my clients to build their mental immunity by developing skills and coping mechanisms to assist them to navigate a more effective path through life obstacles. I offer affordable and accessible rates, which fill the gap in the mental health space. I have been married for 28 years and have 3 young adult daughters, and have therefore had both the personal, and counselling experience of maintaining healthy and functional family interactions.
( Addictions).
ARE YOU FEELING OVER WHELMED BY LIFE CHALLENGES? ARE CONFLICTS WITHIN IN YOUR FAMILY UNIT CAUSING YOU TO FEEL DSYREGULATED AND POWERLESS? I work in a collaborative manner with my clients to build their mental immunity by developing skills and coping mechanisms to assist them to navigate a more effective path through life obstacles. I offer affordable and accessible rates, which fill the gap in the mental health space. I have been married for 28 years and have 3 young adult daughters, and have therefore had both the personal, and counselling experience of maintaining healthy and functional family interactions.
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!
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
Sanctuary is what so many of us need in this turbulent world. We face internal and external challenges daily. My aim is to provide a nurturing space - a space in which we can safely explore and hopefully resolve any challenges you face. A space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams and your heartaches. A space that focuses on the work to help you overcome what is affecting your mental well-being. I aim to work with you to build a better foundation from which you can reach your full potential. Message us on 0735833831 for a call back from our administrator.
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
My psychotherapeutic stance is accepting and judgment-free. The therapeutic relationship is essential in effective therapy. Based on this, it is crucially important to get to know my clients on a personal level, and for my clients to get to know me. I position myself alongside my clients to collaboratively formulate a focused treatment plan.
I've worked with multiple age groups and populations - informing me of the differences, and the commonalities in the human experience. I take an eclectic approach- looking at personality dynamics, thought patterns and the resulting behaviours.
I've worked with multiple age groups and populations - informing me of the differences, and the commonalities in the human experience. I take an eclectic approach- looking at personality dynamics, thought patterns and the resulting behaviours.
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
I am passionate about assisting people reach a place of contentment and fulfillment, be they coming from a place of loss and grief, life changes and divorce, trauma or bad choices. I am a qualified in EMDR. Inter-relational dynamics and family health are important, including communication, personal awareness and growth . I work strongly with children (play therapy), adolescents and adults around transitions, divorce, coping, trauma, grief and self development. My skills include addictions and co-dependency, mediation services, parenting plans and family assessments for care of children, helping children adjust and cope with change.
Emile Murray Du Toit
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newlands 7700
As a Cognitive Therapist I am extremely well trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and over the years have upskilled in other Cognitive Therapy modalities such as Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Schema Therapy (ST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AACT) as well as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy.
As a Cognitive Therapist I am extremely well trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and over the years have upskilled in other Cognitive Therapy modalities such as Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Schema Therapy (ST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AACT) as well as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy.
Charli-Ann Punt
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Newlands 7700
Not accepting new clients
It takes courage to look within and to consider the experiences, relationships and ways of coping that cause you to feel stuck or in pain. The purpose of psychotherapy is to support you in the process of deepening your self-knowledge and to grow your ability to bear life’s challenges. While living with awareness is not always easy, it can mean a life filled with a greater sense of meaning, wellbeing, and peace. Please feel free to email me at charli@charlipunt.co.za to enquire about an appointment. For more information you can also visit my website: www.charlipunt.co.za
It takes courage to look within and to consider the experiences, relationships and ways of coping that cause you to feel stuck or in pain. The purpose of psychotherapy is to support you in the process of deepening your self-knowledge and to grow your ability to bear life’s challenges. While living with awareness is not always easy, it can mean a life filled with a greater sense of meaning, wellbeing, and peace. Please feel free to email me at charli@charlipunt.co.za to enquire about an appointment. For more information you can also visit my website: www.charlipunt.co.za
Dayne Williams
Psychologist, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newlands 7700
Not accepting new clients
When we aren't feeling like the best version of ourselves, it's tough to engage in our lives in the way we would like to; our daily stress adds up and pulls us away from the things that are important to us. Whether little things in your life are piling up and becoming overwhelming or you are in the midst of a major life transition, accessing support is an important first step to living a value-driven life. Having a dedicated time in which to process our thoughts with an unbiased listener can build the insight we need to thrive.
When we aren't feeling like the best version of ourselves, it's tough to engage in our lives in the way we would like to; our daily stress adds up and pulls us away from the things that are important to us. Whether little things in your life are piling up and becoming overwhelming or you are in the midst of a major life transition, accessing support is an important first step to living a value-driven life. Having a dedicated time in which to process our thoughts with an unbiased listener can build the insight we need to thrive.
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Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and.
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.
Recovery from individual, relationship and substance use problems can feel freeing, powerful and.
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.
Do you struggle to fit into a neurotypical world, regulate your emotions, and balance your feelings about yourself and your purpose? Do you feel your battle with letting go of your chosen substance/activity is debilitating? If these are some of your issues, or if you simply need a holding space to air your life troubles, I will gladly be your listening ear.
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!
Do you struggle to fit into a neurotypical world, regulate your emotions, and balance your feelings about yourself and your purpose? Do you feel your battle with letting go of your chosen substance/activity is debilitating? If these are some of your issues, or if you simply need a holding space to air your life troubles, I will gladly be your listening ear.
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!
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.
Guy Pierre Du Plessis
Registered Counsellor, MA, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Kenilworth 7708
I have published academic articles and book chapters in the fields of addiction studies, theoretical psychology and philosophy.
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 have published academic articles and book chapters in the fields of addiction studies, theoretical psychology and philosophy.
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).
Addictions can be challenging for the person struggling with it, but also for loved ones.
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.
Addictions can be challenging for the person struggling with it, but also for loved ones.
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.
Monika MacNaughton Counselling
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Rosebank 7700
I have been working as a Registered Counsellor since 2008; and my focus areas are Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Perimenopause and Menopause Counselling. I worked at a mental healthcare clinic for some time and have been in private practice since 2015, offering counselling and hypnotherapy to individuals (over the age of 19). I also offer online / in-person talks for various companies and high schools around Mental Wellbeing. My approach is a holistic one, incorporating principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Motivational Interviewing.
I have been working as a Registered Counsellor since 2008; and my focus areas are Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Perimenopause and Menopause Counselling. I worked at a mental healthcare clinic for some time and have been in private practice since 2015, offering counselling and hypnotherapy to individuals (over the age of 19). I also offer online / in-person talks for various companies and high schools around Mental Wellbeing. My approach is a holistic one, incorporating principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Motivational Interviewing.
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.
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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.