A Short Summary of Female Sexual Dysfunctions
Persistent, recurrent problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm, or pain — that distress you or strain your relationship with your partner — are known medically as se...
Dr Elmari Mulder Craig
Sexologist
“One of South Africa’s best-known sexologists and is, with almost 30 years’ experience, a globally recognised authority in the fields of sexuality and relationship wellness and has studied extensively both locally and abroad.”
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About Me
I am a Certified Sexologist based in Menlyn, Gauteng, South Africa. I treat addiction, sex addiction and relationship issues, and I offer online therapy and relationship counseling. I run corporate workshops and provide trauma counseling, hypnosis, psychotherapy and adoption support for individuals and couples.
Approach
Dr Craig practices cutting edge, evidence based therapy and regularly attends scientific meetings and conferences to stay up to date with the latest research.
The therapeutic approach is short term, directive, problem focused and solution driven and the challenges you face dealt with in a compassionate, non-judgemental and confidential manner.
Her years of experience allows her to combine different therapeutic modalities and tailor make a therapeutic process to best suit the client or couples needs.
She firmly believes in a multi-professional team approach.
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Basic Information
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Services
Dr Craig combines her years of experience in psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, couples therapy and sexology to ensure sustainable healing and shifts.
Services Offered:
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Sex Therapy
Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.
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Training
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Sex Addiction
A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Sexual Issues
Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:
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Sexologist
A professional who studies and provides guidance on human sexuality, including sexual health, identity, and relationships.
Qualifications
Europe
UP
European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS)
Registrations
European Society for Sexual Medicine and European Federation for Sexology
Certified Sexologist
The Southern African Sexual Health Association
Sexologist
South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
Social Work
My Sexual Health Clinic
Senior Sexologist and Clinical Supervisor
