Mrs Janice Symons-Bradbury

Counseling Psychologist

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“I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can explore emotional challenges, develop insight, and build practical tools for lasting change. I work with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, with a special interest in supporting clients through life stage exploration, perimenopause, and menopause. I use an integrative approach informed by BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®), mindfulness-based strategies, and traditional talk therapy. Each therapeutic process is tailored to the unique needs and goals of the individual. My intention is to help clients feel supported and empowered as they move toward greater emotional wellbeing and self-understanding.”

About Me

I am a Counselling Psychologist based in South Africa, offering both in-person and online therapy for individuals across the country. I have over two decades of clinical experience supporting adults and adolescents through a wide range of emotional, psychological, and developmental challenges. My therapeutic style is person-centred, trauma-informed, and integrative. I draw from evidence-based methods including BWRT®, mindfulness, psychodynamic insights, and supportive talk therapy. I work holistically, always adapting my approach to meet each client’s unique context and goals. I have a particular interest in working with clients navigating life transitions, including adolescence, career shifts, identity development, and the emotional impacts of perimenopause and menopause. I also support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, trauma, and relationship stress. I provide therapy in both English and Afrikaans, and am available for short- or long-term work depending on your needs.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centred, and trauma-informed. I draw on a range of evidence-based methods to support each client’s unique needs, pace, and goals. Central to my work is creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. I incorporate techniques from BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®) — an effective, brief intervention for anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation — as well as mindfulness-based practices, psychodynamic insights, and traditional talk therapy. My work is guided by both clinical knowledge and deep respect for each individual’s personal experience and strengths. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific difficulty or exploring broader life changes, I work collaboratively to help you develop insight, build coping tools, and move toward greater emotional wellbeing.

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Basic Information

Langebaan, South Africa

Services

I provide psychological services to adolescents and adults in both in-person and online settings. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs, offering support through short-term challenges or longer-term personal development. Areas of support include: Anxiety, panic, and stress-related concerns Depression and low mood Trauma and PTSD Life stage transitions and identity exploration Self-esteem, motivation, and emotional regulation Grief, adjustment, and loss Relationship and interpersonal difficulties Support during perimenopause and menopause I work with clients seeking support for both current difficulties and deeper emotional patterns. My approach is integrative, combining talk therapy with evidence-based methods like BWRT® (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) and mindfulness-based strategies. Services are available in English and Afrikaans, and sessions can be conducted in-person or online to accommodate accessibility and personal preference.

Services Offered:

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Brain Working Recursive Therapy
A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Crisis Counselling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.
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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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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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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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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Health Psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

Works With:

•All ages
•Adolescents
•Adults
•Individuals
•Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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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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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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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Witwatersrand

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area

In-person & Online

Saldanha Bay, Western Cape

South Africa