Individual Therapy
in Pretoria
A space that is entirely yours. One-on-one psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and personal growth — paced by you, guided by evidence, and conducted in the language you think in.
What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy is a one-on-one treatment in which you work with a trained psychologist in a safe, confidential environment. Together you set therapeutic goals and tailor the process to your unique needs — there is no script and no one-size-fits-all.
You are helped to explore your feelings, behaviours, emotions and beliefs. From there, you learn to identify and manage your symptoms, recognise your strengths and triggers, and build strategies that outlast the therapy room.
Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes and can take place in person at the Pretoria practice, over the phone, or online — whichever fits your life.
Common reasons people come
- 01 Anxiety, stress & burnout Constant worry, pressure that never lifts, exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix.
- 02 Depression & low mood Flatness, hopelessness, or losing interest in what once mattered.
- 03 Trauma & PTSD Experiences that still intrude, alarm or numb you long after the event.
- 04 Grief & bereavement Loss of a person, a relationship, a role — and rebuilding afterwards.
- 05 Self-esteem & identity Self-criticism, self-doubt, or questioning who you are becoming.
What individual therapy can help with
If your concern isn't listed, please ask — the first session is precisely for clarifying whether therapy fits your needs.
Evidence-based methods, matched to you
The type of psychotherapy is decided together after consultation, taking into account the nature of your concern and the scope of intervention needed.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Identifies and reshapes the thought and behaviour patterns that maintain distress, with practical skills you use between sessions.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Softens harsh self-criticism and shame, building the inner warmth and safety that make change possible.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Builds psychological flexibility: making room for difficult experience while moving steadily toward what you value.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Future-focused and strengths-based: amplifying what already works to build quick, durable momentum.
What to expect, step by step
First conversation
An assessment session to understand your story, history and what you want to be different.
Shared formulation
Together we make sense of what maintains the difficulty and agree on goals and approach.
Active therapy
Regular sessions using CBT, CFT, ACT or SFBT — with skills practised between sessions.
Review & ending
Progress is reviewed openly; sessions space out as you consolidate gains and plan for setbacks.
Prefer to attend from home? Individual therapy is also available as online or telephonic sessions — the same approach, wherever you are in South Africa.
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Ready to begin?
The first step is a conversation. Book a session and we'll confirm within one business day.