Anxiety Therapists in Johannesburg, South Africa

“After struggling with anxiety and panic disorder for many years, I was referred to Ray to hopefully gain insight into what was causing me to suffer. Already after just a few sessions I felt myself feeling lighter, more free and open to living a life without stumbling blocks... I am forever grateful for Ray's guidance and tools which I use outside of our sessions. I have and will continue to highly recommend Ray!” “I went to Rephael to work on chronic, unbearable anxiety… I have not only dealt with my anxiety, but I have... become aware of the deeply ingrained beliefs that… affected my entire life, how I viewed myself and how I interacted with those around me. I have healed so much from past hurts… as well as from childhood trauma.”

Anxiety is often a signal of a system that has learned to stay alert in order to feel safe. My work focuses on understanding these adaptive responses through a trauma-informed lens and a focus on trauma endurance. Together, we explore the patterns beneath the anxiety, creating space for greater regulation, safety, and sustainable change.

Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms causing distress worldwide. We offer supportive therapy to help you identify the roots of where your anxiety is coming from, and how to give yourself space to move through the anxiety and fear.

I help clients move beyond simply managing anxiety, fear, and phobias by working with the underlying subconscious patterns that keep the response active. Together, we identify the root trigger and use targeted techniques to create a calmer, more empowered response.

Johannesburg is South Africa's economic powerhouse, where the mental health landscape is deeply shaped by high levels of crime and safety anxiety, significant economic inequality, and the ongoing psychological weight of apartheid's legacy. A well-developed private therapy sector is concentrated in the northern suburbs—Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose Arch, and Parkhurst—serving professionals, executives, and an international expat community. Demand is high for therapy addressing trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and workplace stress, with many practitioners also specialising in race, identity, and cultural adjustment. Public mental health services are strained, so most residents seeking therapy engage with private practitioners or through employer assistance programmes.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Somatic Therapy
50%	Behavioral Therapy
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Experiential Therapy
50%	Integrative Therapy
50%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
25%	Drama Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Teen
75%	Young Adult
50%	Children
25%	Senior

Client Focus

25%

Women

Anxiety therapists in Johannesburg, South Africa

Rephael Perkel - Lifestream Coaching

Dr Jody Eiser

Monique Hill

Leonie M Dippenaar