Therapists in Pinetown
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Our everyday lives have become more challenging. It can affect our behavior and mental health. As a therapist, I believe that you matter, your mental health matters, and the mental health of those closer to you. Do you find yourself not sure whether you need therapy/not? Do you suffer from or are affected by the following? stress (home, school, work), anxiety, symptoms of depression, chronic illness or life-threatening experience, abuse (emotional, physical, financial, sexual), LGBTQIA+, suicidal thoughts, marriage or family challenges, teenage behavior etc.
Our everyday lives have become more challenging. It can affect our behavior and mental health. As a therapist, I believe that you matter, your mental health matters, and the mental health of those closer to you. Do you find yourself not sure whether you need therapy/not? Do you suffer from or are affected by the following? stress (home, school, work), anxiety, symptoms of depression, chronic illness or life-threatening experience, abuse (emotional, physical, financial, sexual), LGBTQIA+, suicidal thoughts, marriage or family challenges, teenage behavior etc.
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My services cater for men, women, youth and children. With a focus to empower victims to regain their strength. People seeking to be healed from emotional wounds, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and loneliness or battling low self-esteem. Everyone deserves to be respected, heard, empowered and restored to their true self.
My services cater for men, women, youth and children. With a focus to empower victims to regain their strength. People seeking to be healed from emotional wounds, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and loneliness or battling low self-esteem. Everyone deserves to be respected, heard, empowered and restored to their true self.
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I am a Counselling Psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. I work with a wide array of problems affecting individuals, relationships and marriages. I work eclectically drawing on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. I work with a wide array of problems affecting individuals, relationships and marriages. I work eclectically drawing on a number of different theoretical approaches so as to find a good ‘fit’ between what a client presents in a session and an approach I believe they will find most beneficial.
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I am a Registered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
I am a Registered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years private practice experience in Durban. Adults from the age of 18 welcome. Individual, Couple & Family Counselling. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, safe, non-judgmental, friendly, confidential, professional setting. No matter how varying your concerns, beliefs, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group, you will be most welcome in my practice. Both Remote/Online & in-person/Face to Face consultations. Remote sessions are conducted from the consulting rooms.
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Nicole Helene De Klerk
Registered Counsellor, MSocSci, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pinetown 3600
Clients come to my office with many different issues, but they all have one thing in common: They want to be heard, they want to heal, and they want to grow.
Clients come to my office with many different issues, but they all have one thing in common: They want to be heard, they want to heal, and they want to grow.
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Thokozani Sithole is a Counselling Psychologist registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Postgraduate Diploma in HIV and AIDS Management from the Stellenbosch University. I am currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Consulting Psychology from the University of South Africa. I started working as a Psychologist in the year 2014.
Thokozani Sithole is a Counselling Psychologist registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Postgraduate Diploma in HIV and AIDS Management from the Stellenbosch University. I am currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Consulting Psychology from the University of South Africa. I started working as a Psychologist in the year 2014.
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In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
In my practice I use a person-centred approach, ensuring that I allow us to know each other and provide an environment that allows you to feel free to share, knowing that you are not judged and all conversations are treated with confidentiality. Through attentive listening, I aim to first establish where you are as a client. We would then look at what the presenting problem is and guide you through to acknowledge how you have contributed to the situation you are in. We look into what your expectations of the session are and work through a treatment plan to ensure your expectations can be met.
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Sbusisiwe Sandra Mhlungu
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pinetown 3600
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Hameeda Bassasuleman
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban 4001 (Online Only)
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
My ideal client is committed to the therapeutic process and is willing able to embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to find out their strengths, weaknesses and what makes them unique.
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Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated experience in mental health care having worked in a Psychiatric Hospital, Employee Wellness, Institution of Higher Learning and Private Practice.
Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated experience in mental health care having worked in a Psychiatric Hospital, Employee Wellness, Institution of Higher Learning and Private Practice.
Thembelani Nyathi
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Durban 4001 (Online Only)
I am a professional who always has my clients' needs at heart and is competent in developmental interventions, anger management, grief/bereavement counselling, trauma counselling, couple's counselling, career counselling, HIV/AIDS counselling, stress management, and family counselling.
I am a professional who always has my clients' needs at heart and is competent in developmental interventions, anger management, grief/bereavement counselling, trauma counselling, couple's counselling, career counselling, HIV/AIDS counselling, stress management, and family counselling.
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Andile Khumalo
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillcrest 3650
I work with individuals experiencing a spectrum of challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and marriage concerns, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. My space offers a secure and safe environment for individuals to freely share their emotions and thoughts, providing tools to effectively handle their feelings, teaching techniques to enhance communication and connections with others, assisting in overcoming challenges, and fostering personal growth and self-awareness. Overcoming personal obstacles, enhancing general well-being and mental health and gaining deeper comprehension of self.
I work with individuals experiencing a spectrum of challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and marriage concerns, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. My space offers a secure and safe environment for individuals to freely share their emotions and thoughts, providing tools to effectively handle their feelings, teaching techniques to enhance communication and connections with others, assisting in overcoming challenges, and fostering personal growth and self-awareness. Overcoming personal obstacles, enhancing general well-being and mental health and gaining deeper comprehension of self.
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Hi, my name is Shaylene. Many call me Shay. I am a wife and mom of 2 young daughters. I work with individuals (not couples) and adults. I have a special interest in working with new moms, trauma and grief.
Hi, my name is Shaylene. Many call me Shay. I am a wife and mom of 2 young daughters. I work with individuals (not couples) and adults. I have a special interest in working with new moms, trauma and grief.
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I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
I am a committed and passionate registered counsellor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients of all backgrounds. I am accomplished in at fostering a non-judgemental and conducive environment for clients to freely open-up regarding their challenges/issues. I use solution focused therapy to conduct my sessions which guides clients to focus on their current circumstances and build on their future hopes. This does not necessarily mean that I do not employ other models when attending to clients' needs, each client is treated as a unique case and therapy models are applied accordingly.
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Boitumelo Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Soweto 4309
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in the South of Johannesburg. My journey as a psychologist has shown me that my profession is about changing people’s lives and helping them navigate through a stressful phase in their lives. No problem is too small in my profession as I believe that, whatever the problem is – it needs to be resolved in order to give hope and new meaning to life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in the South of Johannesburg. My journey as a psychologist has shown me that my profession is about changing people’s lives and helping them navigate through a stressful phase in their lives. No problem is too small in my profession as I believe that, whatever the problem is – it needs to be resolved in order to give hope and new meaning to life.
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The stigma attached to mental health issues has a potential to drive you to your lowest and you will fail to live up to your potential. Mental health problems have nothing to do with losing one's mind but everything to do with our everyday functioning. Thus, we live each moment and take each day as it comes. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety due to work related issues, marital issues, parenting issues, abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts and grief see the therapist. Your mental wellbeing matters, you matter.
The stigma attached to mental health issues has a potential to drive you to your lowest and you will fail to live up to your potential. Mental health problems have nothing to do with losing one's mind but everything to do with our everyday functioning. Thus, we live each moment and take each day as it comes. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety due to work related issues, marital issues, parenting issues, abuse, substance use, suicidal thoughts and grief see the therapist. Your mental wellbeing matters, you matter.
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Durban 4001
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.
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A mature and highly experienced and qualified therapist with warmth, humor, compassion, wisdom and personal strength.
A mature and highly experienced and qualified therapist with warmth, humor, compassion, wisdom and personal strength.
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I offer individual therapy for teens and adults and play therapy for children. I have a particular interest in trauma and loss, substance use and addiction, mood and anxiety disorders and personality disorders.
I offer individual therapy for teens and adults and play therapy for children. I have a particular interest in trauma and loss, substance use and addiction, mood and anxiety disorders and personality disorders.
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Number of Counsellors in Pinetown
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Counsellors in Pinetown who prioritize treating:
89% | Relationship Issues |
89% | Anger Management |
78% | Anxiety |
78% | Divorce |
78% | Behavioural Issues |
78% | Family Conflict |
78% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | GEMS |
100% | Bonitas |
83% | Momentum |
How Counsellors in Pinetown see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
22% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Pinetown?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Psychologists listed in the directory are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The majority of General Counsellors featured in the directory align themselves with reputable professional bodies, particularly the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners. All Registered Counsellors listed must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for general counsellors in South Africa, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in South Africa.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
Psychologists have five years training in psychology, have completed an internship over 12 months, and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. They must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registered Counsellors must have at least four years of study at a university or college, such as the Bachelor of Psychology and have completed the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. General counsellors, such as Supportive Counsellors, Holistic Counsellors, and Wellness Counsellors, registered with the ASCHP must possess at least an NQF Level 4 qualification. Social Workers must possess a Bachelor of Social Work and must have completed an approved internship in the social service sector.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in South Africa could be between R600 and R1,500. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are registered with the HPCSA and professional organisations such as PsySSA or the ASCHP are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client, or as required by law, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.