A Better U
General Counsellor (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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As a dedicated and compassionate therapist and life coach with over five years of experience, I understand the profound impact that our thoughts and experiences can have on our lives. I focus on addressing on the root causes of challenges, rather than just the symptoms. My approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, empowers clients to transform their thoughts and behaviours, leading to a lasting change.
This philosophy has allowed me to achieve an extremely high success rate with my clients.
II am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgemental space, and for the LGBTQ+ community, where everyone feels valued and understood.
In our sessions you will find a partner who listen deeply, ask thought-provoking questions, and provides guidance tailored to your unique circumstances. We work together to uncover the underlying limited beliefs, the fears, the stress, the “i’m not good enough” the anger, that may be holding you back.
If you want to master your emotions, find your values, your purpose, the voice inside your head, learn the life skills that we lack.
Thank you for considering me as your therapist and life coach . Together, we can embark on a transformative journey to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
I look forward to supporting you on your path.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions R950
- Couple Sessions R1300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
A Better U
General Counsellor
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners Elbi Marais-Loader
- In Practice for 6 years
- United Kingdom, USA, Psychology Diploma, Graduated 2024
- Certificate from ISOCWC.org Holistic Health and Wellness Coach / 2022
- Diploma from Kew Training Academy Accredited by CTAA CBT Diploma / 2020
General Counsellor: Elbi Marais-Loader
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Domestic Abuse
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
I also speak
Afrikaans
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
I also speak
Afrikaans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counselling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Trauma Focused