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Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor

Frances Ward

Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor

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2 Endorsed
Capri 7975
Let's Connect 087 250 2389 x57
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Hello. Id like to warmly invite you to book a session with me. You may have gone through trauma or are in addiction or just be seeking relief from stress- looking for actual tools to live well. I use many different brain based, somatic modalities (think "mind body") to help you achieve your goals. I have 20 yrs of counselling experience and 40 odd yrs of life experience. Bring your dog, favourite blanket or cuppa so you're comfortable whilst we relax in the beauty of the Deep South of Cape Town, or from your own home! Medical aid savings can be accessed, not PMB.
After our initial conversation, we will decide together how to proceed safely. I offer a range of Integrative processes and somatic (body) work such as TRE, Eye Movement/ Position Protocols, Hypnotherapy, Parts work, Emotional Freedom Technique "tapping", Quantum Energy coaching, addiction counselling, along with other mindfulness modalities.
Please feel free to contact me to get a feel of who I am.
Take the first step to help. Call or Frances Ward now - 087 250 2389 x57

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Capri 7975

087 250 2389 x57
I offer counselling in a quiet space in a beautiful part of Cape Town or you may choose to meet online on your most comfortable sofa.
I specialize in Stress, Trauma and PTSD and Addiction 
R1030 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect 087 250 2389 x57
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Capri 7975

087 250 2389 x57
I offer counselling in a quiet space in a beautiful part of Cape Town or you may choose to meet online on your most comfortable sofa.
I specialize in Stress, Trauma and PTSD and Addiction 
R1030 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R1030
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer

Insurance

  • Bonitas
  • Discovery Health
  • Fedhealth
  • GEMS
  • Momentum
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Please submit claims to medical aids after direct payment, where your medical aid savings will be used. Not PMB.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57
"
Please submit claims to medical aids after direct payment, where your medical aid savings will be used. Not PMB.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57

Qualifications

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

  • Psychology, Honours psychology and BPsych, Graduated 2000
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Impact Therapy Training Centre Intergrated Brain Based Approach / 2023
  • Degree/Diploma from ASET (PRIORY hospitals) in Addictions counseling (Pgrad dip) Post graduate diploma in addiction care / 2003
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I have about 20 years of counselling experience having worked in diverse mental health arenas. My ongoing studies are part of my love of learning how to exist in this world in a healthy, abundant way.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57
"
I have about 20 years of counselling experience having worked in diverse mental health arenas. My ongoing studies are part of my love of learning how to exist in this world in a healthy, abundant way.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Addiction

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Substance Use
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My lovely clients usually come to me in a state of stress/ trauma. From the first session, I offer you a calming process so that you have a lifelong tool to help yourself. Thereafter I will teach you other ways to resource yourself but until you can, you can lean on me. Most clients describe feeling relaxed, calm, refreshed after our sessions and start to experience life's challenges differently.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57
"
My lovely clients usually come to me in a state of stress/ trauma. From the first session, I offer you a calming process so that you have a lifelong tool to help yourself. Thereafter I will teach you other ways to resource yourself but until you can, you can lean on me. Most clients describe feeling relaxed, calm, refreshed after our sessions and start to experience life's challenges differently.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57

2 Endorsements

Holistic Life Counselling
Holistic Life Counselling
General CounsellorASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Francis is an highly skilled counsellor who is one of the most experienced TRE providers and trainers in the country.
Tessa Whyatt
Tessa Whyatt
General CounsellorMA
Frances is an experienced counsellor with multiple qualifications and tools to assist clients. She is a calm listener with abundant empathy. Her way of being will help guide you through difficult times. I appreciate her deep interest and connection.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adv provider in TRE (Tension Release Exercises)
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • EFT "tapping", QEC, Eye Protocols
  • EMDR
  • Energy Psychology
  • Gestalt
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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As a somatic, brain based counsellor I love connecting with you and together deciding on what you'd like to change. I use modalities such as TRE, EMI (similar to EMDR), EFT "tapping", Hypnotherapy, Parts work and more. Most sessions we will check in and then you get to experience a process and leave feeling refreshed and grounded.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57
"
As a somatic, brain based counsellor I love connecting with you and together deciding on what you'd like to change. I use modalities such as TRE, EMI (similar to EMDR), EFT "tapping", Hypnotherapy, Parts work and more. Most sessions we will check in and then you get to experience a process and leave feeling refreshed and grounded.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2389 x57

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Capri 7975

087 250 2389 x57
"
I offer counselling in a quiet space in a beautiful part of Cape Town or you may choose to meet online on your most comfortable sofa.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Take the first step to help. Call now - 087 250 2389 x57
"
I offer counselling in a quiet space in a beautiful part of Cape Town or you may choose to meet online on your most comfortable sofa.
Photo of Frances Ward, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Frances Ward
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Take the first step to help. Call now - 087 250 2389 x57