Therapy or Psychotherapy is a general term used to describe the process of talking to a mental health professional in order to resolve current challenges in your life. It is a therapeutic space created for you to explore and better understand your moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviours. Psychotherapy provides you with the guidance and platform to learn more about yourself, take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. There are many specific types of psychotherapy, each with its own unique approach.
At The Couch, our unique clinical experience and interest has enabled us to develop broad and effective skill-sets to work with a diverse range of people, from individuals to couples, from groups to workshops and families. By offering different modalities of therapy, we are able to provide both short and long term therapy. Our counselling services are tailored to the client’s unique history and needs. Some of the conditions and disorders we treat include:
Severe psychopathology disorders such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Suicide
Depression
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Phobia
Panic Attacks
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Substance Abuse
Personality disorders
Trauma debriefing
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bereavement [Coping with death and dying]
Adjustment difficulties
Anger Management
Low self-esteem
Stress management and burnout
Personal growth and development
Neuropsychological Assessments
Sports psychology
Eating Disorders
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychoeducational assessments
Play is the natural way in which children express and work through unconscious conflicts. This therapy is done in a playroom containing toys such as dolls, a doll house, and furniture; blocks; art materials; toy animals, cars, trucks, guns, soldiers, and telephone; and games. As the child plays he/she expresses their fantasies and gives the therapist insights regarding his/her family relationships and unconscious emotive and behavioural conflicts.
Play Therapy
In adolescent psychotherapy, a therapeutic relationship is developed through talking or play, depending on the age of the individual. The adolescent is provided with a safe platform to express themselves and work toward gaining control and a better understanding of themselves through the therapy.
Individual Adolescent
Family therapy attempts to nurture change and development in both the child and the family system in order to create a more harmonious and conducive environment at home.
Family Therapy
For children, significant life events such as the death of a family member, friend, or pet; a divorce, a family move/relocation/change of schools, physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, neglect, trauma, a major illness in the family can cause stress that might lead to problems with behavior, mood, sleep, appetite, and academic or social functioning.
Individual therapy with a specialized Psychologist provides your child with a safe space to explore their world.
Individual Child Therapy
Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The creative process involved in expressing one’s self artistically can help people to resolve issues as well as develop and manage their behaviors and feelings, reduce stress, and improve self-esteem and awareness.
Art Therapy
A psychological assessment evaluates thinking, learning and behaviour. The assessment may include interviews, observation, testing and consultation with other professionals involved in your child’s care. Testing includes pencil and paper tasks, puzzles, drawing, and games. The assessment covers many skill areas, such as intellectual level, language, memory and learning, problem solving, fine motor skills, academic, behavioural and emotive skills.
Child Psychological Assessment
Group therapy provides children,adolescents and adults with both peer and therapeutic support as they move through difficult issues in their life.
Group therapy focuses on change: change in attitudes, beliefs, emotions and behaviors and is run by an experienced and qualified psychologist that assists them in identifying and working through their challenges together.
Group Therapy
Therapeutic solutions to overcoming challenges, but the platform to assist your children in developing themselves and creating a road map for an authentic future full of hope, success and happiness.
Self-Esteem development, effective decision making and emotional re4gularion are some of the key skills developed.
Personal Growth and Development
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) treatment is a cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment.
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Family therapy is a type of psychological counseling that is tailored toward assisting family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.
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Family Therapy
At The Couch, we pride ourselves on our diversified and visceral approach. Consequently, we offer twelve types of professional therapies and services:
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Professional Therapy Services
A Psychiatrist is different from a Psychologist as a Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health issues.
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Psychiatry
As an eclectic practice, we offer a wide range of adult based modalities and therapies. Our approach and treatment plans include:
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Adult Therapy
Psychological assessment is a process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help arrive at some hypotheses about a person and their behavior, personality and capabilities.
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Psychological Assessments
Cognitive behavioral therapy (also known by its abbreviation, CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Throughout each year, The Couch creates and participates in a variety of workshops and group programs. From DBT to Bullying, from relationships to bereavement,
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Workshops and Group Programs
Psychodynamic therapy, also known as insight-orientated therapy, is the oldest of the modern day therapies. Its roots grown from the forefather of psychology, Sigmund Freud,
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Psychodynamic Therapy
An employee assistance program (EAP) is an employee benefits program offered by many employers. EAPs are intended to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their job performance, health, and well-being.
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Employment Assistance Programs [EAP]
Narrative based therapy is a method of therapy that separates the person from the problem and encourages people to rely on their own skill sets to minimize the problems that exist in their everyday lives. Throughout life,
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Narrative Based Therapy
Medico-legal assessments provide an independent opinion regarding claims and disputes for personal and psychological injury in relation to civil and criminal law matters.
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Medico Legal/Forensic Reporting
Couples seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Relationships can be challengining and every couple's issues are experienced differently.
The Couch is a private practice and thus contracted out of medical aid rates.
Telephonic and Skype sessions are now available (same rates apply)
The Couch is a cash practice, all payments are due at the end of each session. Payment can be made via instant eft, cash or through our on-site credit card facilities. We accept most major credit cards, with the unfortunate exception of American Express.
For more information on our rates and session policies, including rates for psychiatry, assessments, workshops, groups and EAP work, please contact our administration +27 11 234 0741
37 Homestead Road,
Corner 12th Avenue
Block F, Homestead Park
Rivonia, Sandton
060 961 7882
Tel: (011) 234 0741
Online consultations are now available
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