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Christina Nova

Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons

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As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Many clients come during life transitions, relationship challenges, or when coping strategies no longer feel effective. In our work, I help you slow down, understand your inner emotional world, and meet difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Using an IFS-informed approach, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress or protection, so patterns begin to soften and you can reconnect with clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down and meet your inner world with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress, protection, or emotional pain. This gentle, insight-led approach helps reduce inner conflict, soften old patterns, and support emotional change and self-understanding.
Beginning a journey of self-discovery can feel overwhelming, and that’s okay. In my IFS-informed approach, we gently turn toward the parts of you that carry stress and emotion, meeting them with curiosity and compassion. You don’t have to do this alone. When you’re ready, I’m here to support you with care, understanding, and a grounded space to explore.
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Christina Nova

Knysna 6571

087 250 0412 x87

Scarborough, Cape Town

Scarborough 7975

Website
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
R650 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect 087 250 0412 x87
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Christina Nova

Knysna 6571

087 250 0412 x87

Scarborough, Cape Town

Scarborough 7975

Website
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
R650 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R650
  • Couple Sessions R800
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Paypal
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I offer private-pay sessions and do not work with medical insurance. Fees are charged per session. A limited number of sliding scale spaces are available for reduced rates, and I also offer package options for clients who prefer ongoing support and continuity of care.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87
"
I offer private-pay sessions and do not work with medical insurance. Fees are charged per session. A limited number of sliding scale spaces are available for reduced rates, and I also offer package options for clients who prefer ongoing support and continuity of care.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87

Qualifications

    Registered Counsellor: Christine Adendorff

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health Professions Council of South Africa Christine Adendorff
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Psychology Honours Degree, B Psych, Graduated 2004
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor / 2023
  • Certificate from Stepping Stones IFSCA Stepping Stones / 2026
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Registered with the HPCSA and ASCHP, I have completed specialised IFS training through IFSCA (Canada) and have been using IFS for the past three years. I help adults and teens navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and gain insight into their inner world with compassion.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87
"
Registered with the HPCSA and ASCHP, I have completed specialised IFS training through IFSCA (Canada) and have been using IFS for the past three years. I help adults and teens navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and gain insight into their inner world with compassion.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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I specialise in supporting individuals through challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. With a compassionate approach and tools like Internal Family Systems (IFS), I create a safe space for healing and self-discovery. Together, we'll work towards clarity, balance, and emotional well-being, empowering you to navigate life's changes with confidence and hope.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87
"
I specialise in supporting individuals through challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. With a compassionate approach and tools like Internal Family Systems (IFS), I create a safe space for healing and self-discovery. Together, we'll work towards clarity, balance, and emotional well-being, empowering you to navigate life's changes with confidence and hope.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87

Endorsement

Dr. Jana Lazarus
Dr. Jana Lazarus
PsychologistPhDHPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Christina is that rare person, a therapist who shines as a caring human being first and foremost. She always has her clients' best interests at heart, beaming great warmth, intelligence and insight, plus her sense of humour is a treat. Highly recommended.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
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Using an IFS-informed approach, I support you in exploring your inner world in a gentle, non-pathologising way. We work at a slower, attuned pace, meeting all parts of you with curiosity and compassion. Together, we help you understand conflicting emotions, soothe overwhelming feelings, and build a more balanced, grounded connection to your inner self.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87
"
Using an IFS-informed approach, I support you in exploring your inner world in a gentle, non-pathologising way. We work at a slower, attuned pace, meeting all parts of you with curiosity and compassion. Together, we help you understand conflicting emotions, soothe overwhelming feelings, and build a more balanced, grounded connection to your inner self.
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87

Location

Primary Location

Christina Nova

Knysna 6571

087 250 0412 x87

Additional Location

Scarborough, Cape Town

Scarborough 7975

087 250 0412 x87
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87
Photo of Christina Adendorff - Christina Nova, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Christina Nova
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 0412 x87