Therapists in Bloemfontein

As a Clinical Psychologist, I feel passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, cope with daily challenges, and assist them in coping with or working through emotional distress in a safe environment. I offer play therapy to children 4-12 years of age and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults.

I provide a safe, containing and non-judgmental space in therapy. My goal is to ensure that you feel seen, heard and understood. Once my client feels safe, I work collaboratively with them to find ways to cope and address issues that affect and cause them pain.

I am a firm believer of the fact that every single person has a life story worthy of being heard. Some stories might seem messy, chaotic and unfinished. Others might seem intriguing, exciting and “figured out”. Point is, everyone has their own story. And as a person who is completely passionate about being a clinical psychologist, I see myself as a friendly, approachable and compassionate human being who will give her best in making this daunting process of seeking therapy a little less scary. I am looking forward in hearing your life story and creating a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and open to share.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with specialisation in child and adolescent psychology. I am committed to promoting well-being in children, adolescents, and families. I work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, which includes a focus on attachment and meeting clients at their basic need of safety and security. I use Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) as part of my intervention for trauma, anxiety, and grief. BWRT is a technique that harnesses the brain's ability to rewire itself. It helps individuals process and reframe traumatic experiences more effectively.

Asking for help might be the bravest thing you ever do! Life is a journey that might be hard and even overwhelming sometimes. You may feel stuck and lose all hope. I can provide a safe space where I will listen with empathy and compassion to your life story and help you to make sense of your journey and to heal and grow. Discovering the strengths that lie within yourself can be a rewarding process that will equip you to deal more effectively with life's challenges.

Frederick van Niekerk has 14 years experience in mental health, both as Registered Counsellor and Clinical Psychologist. He completed his M.Soc.Sc in clinical psychology in 2016. He currently works in the SANDF and private practice.

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” (C.S Lewis) To reach out to a psychologist might feel scary and overwhelming but it might also be one of the bravest things you can do! I am willing to take your hand through your difficulty, and allow you space to talk, to be, to vent and to ask the questions you are so afraid to answer alone. Sometimes therapy can be challenging, maybe overwhelming and at times difficult, but you are not alone and in the end I hope that you can say “it was worth it all”. May this be a meaningful experience for you.

www.jccounselling.co.za I’m not going to help you to identify a broken relationship…you already know what a broken relationship is. I’m going to help you to identify the mixed emotions that you are feeling and teach you skills and methods to deal with them…and with your relationship. What are the deep needs and cravings you want to fulfill? Well this is exactly where I can help you. I’m going to help you to find what you are looking for and to do so without losing respect for yourself or others. Gain admiration rather than resentment from your partner! I am a compassionate marriage and relationship counsellor. "I'm listening."