LGBTIQ+ Therapists
Casey Blake
Edenvale, Johannesburg
Registered Counsellor
I work mainly with adults on an individual basis. My passions include working with people who usually feel invisible in the mainstream world (LGBTQIA and/or ethically non-monogamous); sexuality and identity; and trauma.
Dr Bridget O’Neill Kruger
Bloubergstrand, Table View, Cape Town
Clinical Psychologist
I follow an Integrative Approach, tailoring treatment to the individual person and their presenting problem. I work with adults, children and adolescents and across all treatment modalities: individuals, couples, families, and groups. Both short-term and long-term psychotherapy in English or Afrikaans is offered.
Marelize Swart
Somerset West & Claremont, Cape Town & online
Psychologist & Sex Therapist
I have moved back to SA after living in North America for more than two decades. I am a Psychologist and AASECT Board Certified Sex Therapist (one of two in SA) with more than 20 years of experience in the fields of mental health and sex therapy. I am the resident sex expert of www.health24's Sexology forum, which is South Africa’s premier health and wellness website with over 1.2 million unique users each month.
Dr Siya Mjwara
Wynberg, Cape Town
Therapist & Wellness Coach
“Ask Dr. Siya About Anything Regarding Relationships, Work Or Play.” My main purpose is to help people identify and confront their challenges; and the things that are holding them back; to become their truest being by fulfilling their mission in life and walking in their purpose. I work with individuals, couples and families. I speak English, isiXhosa and isiZulu.
Jonathan Bosworth
Melville, Johannesburg
Counselling Psychologist
I am a passionate and professional counselling psychologist practicing in Melville, Johannesburg. I work with children, adolescents (teenagers), and adults.
Brett Pepper
Bryanston, Johannesburg
Clinical Psychologist
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works individually and with groups to provide child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. My belief is that therapy should not be a scary or traumatic experience and I aim to make my clients as comfortable as possible whilst exploring those things in their life that may be holding them back from fulfilment and success.
Darryn Costello
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Clinical Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, interested in offering you a warm, non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic relationship that helps you to identify, understand and effectively deal with areas in your life where you are struggling.
Louise Malan
Durbanville, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Clinical Psychologist
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 27 years experience. My theoretical orientation is psychoanalytical. This approach is aimed at an in-depth understanding of the conscious and unconscious aspects of functioning. I am passionate about helping patients in a way that will help them for many years after terminating the therapy. Insight gained, losses mourned and changes made have a major impact on a person’s functioning for the rest of his/her life. I explore with clients how problems first made their way into their lives and what the ways are to overcome these problematic influences.
Dr Sonia Joubert – Thinking Fit
Linden, Randburg, Johannesburg
Registered Psychologist
I am well versed in working with all cultures and spiritual orientations. My practice is in the intimate surroundings of a home with a beautiful garden. I am flexible and skilled to serve an inclusive population of adults, teenagers and children; from work related and emotional challenges, personal development, relationships and parenting, to learning difficulties.
Michelle Bennett
Kloof, Durban
Counselling Psychologist
Registered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years private practice experience in Durban. I offer both Individual and Couple counselling. Online therapy/Remote video sessions, conducted from the consulting rooms. I adapt the therapeutic framework to the unique individual and presenting concerns in order to achieve the best results. Privacy, confidentiality and varying belief systems are treated with the utmost respect.
Yoav van der Heyden
City Centre, Cape Town
Clinical Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist based in Cape Town city centre and I work with adults, couples and families in short and long term therapy. My approach is focused on engaging and developing psychological flexibility, whilst recognizing and acknowledging the impact of one’s history, environment and context.
Lisa Padfield
Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
Clinical Psychologist
My role is to facilitate working through the stuck and painful places in your life and to help you cope with crises, relationship difficulties or emotional struggles, within a safe therapeutic relationship. As a registered clinical psychologist, I work psychodynamically with adult individuals and am comfortable conducting therapy in either English or Afrikaans.
Louise Wessels
Blouberg Sands, Bloubergstrand, Parklands, Cape Town
Clinical Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist currently in private practice in Cape Town. I can best describe myself as an eclectic therapist, in that I draw from various orientations to guide the therapeutic process. I have a strong interest, and experience in the area of drug and alcohol addiction and rehabilitation.
Bruce Laing
Inanda, Sandton
Clinical Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice and I provide therapy for adults, adolescents and play-therapy for children and parental guidance. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, but do offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), narrative and person centred approaches. Either short-term or long term therapy is available depending on your requirements.
Ushmita Nana
Roodepoort and Lenasia, Johannesburg
Counselling Psychologist
Ushmita is a counselling psychologist in private practice in Roodepoort and Lenasia. She works therapeutically with individuals who may be confronted with a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Ushmita also works with couples and groups. In addition, other services include scholastic, school readiness, subject choice and career assessments.
Chant Malan
Sunninghill, Sandton, Johannesburg
Counselling Psychologist
I am a counselling psychologist, researcher, and executive member of the Southern African Sexual Health Association (SASHA). I have a special interest in gender, sexual, and relationship diversity and run my private practice in Johannesburg. I am currently offering online individual and relationship psychotherapy.
Calum McComb
Pietermaritzburg
Industrial Psychologist
I am a systems psychodynamically informed consulting psychologist and the work deeply with my clients. I work with individuals, teams, and at the organisational level. 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.' C.G. Jung.
Lauren Bock
Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg
Clinical Psychologist
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, offering psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and couples. Psychotherapy provides a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to explore and better understand yourself, your relationships and your difficulties. Appointments are available outside of working hours.
Wendy Kempster
Umhlanga, Durban
Registered Counsellor
I am a Registered Counsellor currently in private practice in Umhlanga and Morningside. I offer counselling, play therapy, group therapy, career assessments and adults’ and children’s workshops.
Sheila Selfe
Muizenberg, Southern Suburbs | Vredehoek, Cape Town
Clinical Social Worker
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with practices in Muizenberg and Vredehoek. I have many years of experience in the mental health profession and specialize in providing help and support to adults and older adolescents. My aim is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for my clients to share their current difficulties and to explore different ways of viewing and approaching them.