Psychotherapy can assist with:
Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, panic disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder
Addictions, such as alcoholism, drug dependence or compulsive gambling
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia
Schizophrenia or other psychotic spectrum disorders
Resolve interpersonal relationship conflicts
Relieve anxiety or stress due to work or other situations
Cope with major life changes, such as divorce, the death of a loved one or the loss of a job
Learn healthy coping mechanisms for stressful situations
Come to terms with an ongoing or serious physical health problem, such as diabetes, cancer or long-term (chronic) pain
COUPLES COUNSELING
Active participation in treating the relationship itself, rather than each individual separately and thereby assisting couples with specific problems such as:
Effective communication , Issues of trust, Jealously, Accountability, Sexual difficulties
FAMILY COUNSELLING
Guiding families to work through challenges stemming from various issues such as:
Interpersonal conflicts within the family
Unexpected illness, death, or unemployment
Developing or maintaining healthy relationships at any stage
Behavioural problems in children
Divorce or separation
Addictions
Mental health problems like depression and anxiety experienced by a family member
GROUP WORK
Group psychotherapy is a special form of therapy in which a small number of people meet together under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist to help themselves and one another.
GRIEF COUNSELING
Assisting the bereaved to come to acceptance of their loss by working through the various stages of grief such as:
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression
TRAUMA COUNSELING
Assisting trauma survivors to regulate emotions and feel safer in the here-and-now, to understand trauma symptoms, and to start to work through their experiences. Untreated trauma symptoms may lead to post traumatic stress disorder which could manifest in:
Flashbacks (reliving the trauma as if it were happening now)
High levels of anxiety and fear
Avoiding the place where the trauma occurred
Emotional numbness/disconnection from emotions
Unexplained physical problems
Negative self-beliefs such as “I am to blame” or “I am not valuable” or “I am worthless”
Feeling ashamed
ADDICTIONS COUNSELING
Addictions Counseling can assist the addict with tools to deal with the various psychological and social factors that can be powerful relapse triggers such as:
Sudden life stresses, Cues in the environment, Social networks
REPRODUCTIVE CHALLENGES
Challenges with reproduction can lead to stress and anxiety. Typical reproductive issues could be:
Endometriosis , Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Infertility, Sexual dysfunction, Low sperm count
PARENTING SKILLS
Assisting parents to cope with the various developmental stages of children from infancy to early and middle childhood as well as the adolescent years.
Contact Us
27 Lympleigh Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape,
Duration: 01:00 Hours
Capital :- Cape Town
Postal Code :- 7801
Country :- South Africa
Phone :- 0212066570
Email :-info@rjamespsychology.co.za
