Self Esteem Therapists in Johannesburg, South Africa

Self-esteem is often shaped by the ways we have learned to adapt in order to feel safe, accepted, or valued. Through a trauma-informed lens and a focus on trauma endurance, I support clients in understanding these patterns and developing a more grounded, authentic sense of self that is not solely defined by past experiences.

Self-worth is at the heart of healthy self-esteem. When you have learned to doubt yourself, seek approval, or measure your value through what you do for others, it can affect every area of life. Our work focuses on uncovering the beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself and rebuilding a stronger sense of worth, confidence, and self-acceptance.

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

100%

Female

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Behavioral Therapy
100%	Integrative Therapy
100%	Somatic Therapy
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Equine-Assisted Therapy (Horse Therapy)
50%	Experiential Therapy
50%	Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Young Adult
50%	Children
50%	Teen

Client Focus

50%

Women

Self Esteem therapists in Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr Jody Eiser

Leonie M Dippenaar