Lisa

Ms Lisa Grant-Stuart

Counseling Psychologist

“An experienced therapist and practice owner. We work children adolescents and adults to address past and present trauma from a neurotherapeutic perspective e.g. Eye Movement Therapy and BWRT(R)”

About Me

I am a Counseling Psychologist (HPCSA) based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. I treat adolescents and adults for abuse, grief, chronic illness adjustment, and adoption concerns using EMDR, Brain Working Recursive Therapy, and online therapy. I help you build safety, coping skills, and daily functioning through confidential, goal-focused sessions.

Approach

Therapy unfolds with an emphasis on safety, stepwise processing and practical skills, always paced around your needs and history. In Ballito I offer face-to-face and online sessions in English, creating a steady, contained space whether you join in the room or via screen. We alternate short, focused processing with grounding and skill-building, tracking changes in thoughts, sensations and daily functioning, and I suggest gentle between-session steps when helpful. People navigating loss, abuse, chronic illness adjustment or adoption concerns often find this deliberate, body-and-memory focused way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I am both a Psychologist and a practice owner. Lisa Grant-Stuart and associates is committed to achieving mental health in an effective and efficient way. Utilizing neurotherapies such as Eye Movement Therapy and BWRT (R), we seek to be of service to members of our community.

Services Offered:

  • Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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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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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Counseling Psychologist

HPCSA

Qualifications

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Service Areas

Health Matters Medical Centre

In-person & Online

Ballito, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

Ballito, South Africa