I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor practising from Somerset West in the beautiful Western Cape. I completed my Honours in Psychology at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP).
I have a passion for people and mental health, with a particular interest in working with trauma. I work as an independent practitioner.
On a more personal note, I enjoy painting, drawing, gardening, and the outdoors.
I provide in-person and online counselling to high school-aged children and adults (18 years and older).
As a Registered Counsellor, my role involves the containment and exploration of my client’s challenges and fears. I counsel people who experience general life challenges, grief and loss, anxiety and low self-esteem and have a special interest and passion for working with those who experienced trauma.
The client controls their counselling process in that they decide what they want to work or focus on. I provide psychoeducation (scientifically proven information on relevant topics) and emotional support and teach coping skills related to the client’s focus areas.
I also conduct career-related psychometric assessments (ages 16 and up). I use a battery of two assessments (JPQ & SAVII) and biographical information obtained during an interview, to help determine which job type and work environment will likely suit them best.
Please also see my Psychology Today profile for more information.
Whatever you feel, experience, believe or fear… you do not need to face it alone. Allow me to help you find your inner strength and resilience. Get in touch today to start your journey towards healing.
Individual & Couples Counselling Sessions
Cost: Sessions are 50 minutes each at R710 for sessions during office hours
(i.e. 08h00 – 17h00) and R750 for sessions outside of office hours.
Payment: No upfront payment is required.
Invoicing occurs monthly and payments can be made via EFT.
I am BHF registered (Reg. nr. 1087886) allowing clients to claim from their medical aids after settling their accounts.
Psychometric Assessments:
Cost: R4200.00 [Includes: Personal interview, 2 x Online Psych Assessments; Feedback session of +- 1 hour; Full/Detailed report of assessment results and recommendations].
Payment: 50% is payable upfront and the balance is payable on receiving the written report.
Trauma may include experiencing armed robberies, vehicle hijacks, abusive relationships, sexual abuse, horrific accidents, loss of any form, and day-to-day traumatic situations.
However, whether an event/situation is considered traumatic depends on the individual who experiences it, and not all traumatic situations cause long-term psychological or emotional challenges.
Trauma counselling, therefore, involves working through, acknowledging and dealing with trauma’s impact on the client.
Key elements of self-esteem include:
Self-esteem refers to an individual’s personal evaluation of their worth or value. It pertains to one’s self-respect and reflects their level of confidence in their abilities and characteristics. Individuals who possess low self-esteem often lack confidence in their abilities and may question their capacity to make sound decisions. They may also lack the drive to explore new experiences due to a belief that they are incapable of achieving their objectives.
Anxiety involves persistent concern/worry, intense nervousness, or a heavy unease about something/someone/a situation or life in general.
It differs from regular day-to-day anxiety in that the associated feelings last for long periods, are more intense and, in severe cases, might cause physical symptoms (e.g., sweating, heart palpitations, dizziness, trouble breathing).
Counselling focuses on containing feelings of anxiety, identifying triggers, and developing coping skills.
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