Assessment and Therapy for Depression, Anxiety and Pain.
Welcome
I’m Janie Loubser—Clinical Psychologist based in George, the Garden Route — and online. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and chronic pain using a structured, short-term approach designed to bring clarity, relief, and meaningful change. My work is practical, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique needs, with a focus on symptom relief and building skills that last beyond our sessions.
Individual therapy for Depression and axiety
Many high-functioning, capable people reach a point where forward movement slows or stops. We are accustomed to responsibility, productivity, and competence. We give generously—to our families, our work, and others—often without pause. We are ambitious, reflective, and used to managing complexity.
Yet even for those who cope well, there are times when depression or anxiety begins to interfere with clarity, energy, and momentum.
At times, a life event, prolonged stress, loss, illness, or cumulative pressure disrupts the internal balance that once allowed things to work. Functioning may continue on the surface, but internally there may be persistent anxiety, low mood, emotional exhaustion, or a sense of feeling stuck.
For individuals who are used to managing well, this can be both confusing and frustrating.
A Structured Approach to Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
Effective individual therapy for depression and anxiety requires more than insight alone. While self-awareness is important, it must be paired with clear therapeutic goals and a structured treatment approach.
Without this, reflection can become circular rather than corrective.
My aim is to help you achieve real relief from anxiety and depression symptoms, while also restoring a sense of direction, agency, and forward movement in your life.
Evidence-Based Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
My work is grounded in evidence-based psychological therapy, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression
Mindfulness-based approaches for emotional regulation
Structured psychological formulation and treatment planning
Together, we work to:
Understand the patterns maintaining anxiety or depression
Identify what has shifted or become stuck
Define clear and meaningful treatment goal
Implement practical strategies that support lasting change
Take the Next Step
If you are looking for individual therapy for anxiety or depression, and want a structured, evidence-based approach that leads to real change, this may be the right fit for you. To get started, book your assessment session.
relief and recovery from chronic pain
Living with chronic pain or ongoing physical illness can feel exhausting, confusing, and at times overwhelming — especially when symptoms persist despite medical treatment.
This Pain Management Treatment offers a structured, evidence-based psychological approach to help reduce suffering, restore a sense of control, and improve quality of life.
A Different Approach to Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is not only a physical experience. It is influenced by the nervous system, emotional processing, stress, and learned patterns in the body and mind.
This treatment focuses on:
Reducing the intensity and impact of pain
Improving daily functioning and energy levels
Addressing related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbance
Helping you feel more in control of your body and your life
Evidence-Based Treatment for Chronic Pain
This treatment integrates well-established psychological treatments used internationally for chronic pain and illness, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for chronic pain
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Clinical Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT®)
These approaches are supported by research and are widely used in pain management programs, rehabilitation settings, and medical environments.
take the next step
If you are looking for chronic pain treatment, pain management therapy, or psychological support for chronic illness, this program offers a clear and supportive path forward. To find out if this program is the right fit for you, simply email me.
Conditions I Work With
I work with individuals experiencing a range of conditions involving chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and stress-related symptoms, including:
Major depression and persistent low mood
Low Self-Esteem
Generalised anxiety and chronic worry
Panic attacks and social anxiety
Burnout and high-functioning anxiety
Adjustment difficulties following life stress or illness
Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and ongoing stress responses
Chronic pain and physical illness with emotional distress
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Back Pain and Lower Back Pain
Chronic Neck or Shoulder Pain
Chronic Hip, Leg, Knee or Foot Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Fibromyalgia
IBS/Chronic Gastrointestinal Issues
Tension Headaches and Migraine
A Calm, Structured Space for Meaningful Change
When you work with me, therapy is structured, collaborative, and practical. We always start with a thorough assessment session. Follow-up sessions are focused and purposeful, with clear goals that we set together. You can expect to learn how your mind and body work, practise relaxation and regulation skills in session, and receive tools, worksheets, and audio recordings to support your progress between sessions. I offer evidence-based treatment using Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy to help you find relief from pain, depression and anxiety. Therapy becomes a training ground for your life, equipping you with skills you can use long after our work together ends. You’re also welcome to download my Clarity Worksheet to get a feel for the kind of practical, structured tools I use in my work.
Here are 4 ways we can support you:
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Get a Daily Mindset Boost session and the tools you need to navigate your week with clarity and confidence - for FREE
Tune in to the Weekly Mindset Boost -
This is a 50 minute session that can be booked as a once-off, weekly, or bi weekly. We will work together to address any urgent symptoms first and then identify the patterns and underlying beliefs that are causing the problems you are experiencing.
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By integrating modern hypnosis, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and mindfulness, we work together to reshape the way you think, feel, and act. This powerful combination ensures that you build true resilience, allowing you to stay committed to change and see real, measurable results.
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My unique masterclass for high-functioning minds with full lives and many responsibilities. Learn modern self-hypnosis to reduce stress, strengthen self-belief, and finally make progress on your goals — in a simple, time-friendly structure.
JANIE LOUBSER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:
“Applying Janie’s techniques have really changed things for me! I take greater pleasure in being mindful of how I use my time now. My decision-making process has also shifted, and the spin-offs have been huge for my lifestyle!”
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