Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Johannesburg, South Africa

“I have been struggling with unresolved childhood emotional trauma probably through most of my life... I spent many hours with spiritual healers, psychologists, searching the internet for... help with the deep pain that I was in. I had a few sessions with Rephael, who is an incredibly gentle and spiritual soul, never once did I feel uncomfortable or awkward working with him. Shortly after my last session [of three] I suddenly realized that I was no longer dwelling on the past hurts and injustices that had haunted me for so long. I was at peace with myself and ready to move on without dragging the painful past with me... Having healing sessions with Rephael was far faster and much more complete than anything I have tried before. My absolute gratitude to him.”

Trauma is not only about what has happened, but how the mind and body have adapted in order to survive. Through a trauma-informed lens and a focus on trauma endurance, I work with the patterns that develop in response to these experiences, patterns that often continue to shape how you relate, cope, and experience yourself. Together, we support gradual, meaningful, and lasting change.

Trauma is life changing, and working through trauma can take a lifetime. Drama therapy online offers a creative, distanced and gentle option for beginning to explore trauma, and to separate the yourself from your trauma.

Trauma can leave the nervous system responding to the present as though the past is still happening. We work gently with the emotional and subconscious patterns connected to difficult experiences, helping you reduce the intensity of distressing responses, regain a sense of safety, and develop healthier ways of responding. The goal is not to erase your past, but to lessen its hold on your present and help you move forward.

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

Trauma and PTSD therapists in Johannesburg, South Africa

Rephael Perkel - Lifestream Coaching

Dr Jody Eiser

Monique Hill

Leonie M Dippenaar