Bereavement Therapists in Brakpan

I assists diversity of clients in dealing with their problems in a safe and nurturing environment. I apply variety of psychological counselling approaches such as SFBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, BWRT, Play therapy, Imago therapy, CBT and others in helping clients to deal and cope with stress, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, marriage problems, bereavement, trauma, depression, divorce, adjustment problems, esteem issues, relationship issues, marriage coaching, esteem issues, learning difficulties and others.

I am a Registered Counsellor with special interest in Trauma counselling and other difficulties such as grief, depression, anxiety, anger management,. Other issues such as abuse, Family and relationship problems, Adolescents and parental issues.

Any person going through a hard time, loss, grief, bereavement, low self esteem, divorce, addiction, depression, anger, struggle to cope with every day's demands, abusive personallity or abusive relationship. Funeral directors struggle to cope.

I aim to assist clients struggling with any trauma related problems, grief and bereavement. Everyday stressors such as bullying, family related problems, stress and much more. Clients struggling with addiction problems as well as their loved ones who need more guidance and assistance with regards to their loved ones struggling with addiction.

You might be an adolescent or adult and are stuck, desolate, stressed, frustrated, demotivated, your batteries have run dry or you just do not know where to turn next. You are overwhelmed by issues/problems that seem unsolvable. Or you might be a couple that has reached a dead-end street, that is stuck in a deadening routine where spark and passion have disappeared. Either way, you probably need to see the light again, you need motivation, hope and direction in your life. You probably need to sit back, evaluate, and decide to do something different instead of what is keeping you stuck in the problem. You CAN be your old self again!

We offer a welcoming environment for everyone to share his or life challenges. We help you to have hope and to deal with your challenge in a constructive and realistic manner. Do you have challenges in your marriage? Do you have challenges in your country. Do you have challenges in guiding your children about life issues? Are you stressed due to work pressure or issues at work? Do you feel depressed due to life issues? We help all who experience these challenges - and more.

I want to help clients who are struggling with issues in their relationships, whether it be in a marriage or other relationship. Problems experienced in living life fully, such as depression, anxiety or trauma, can be something which may affect relationships on different levels. Because I specialize in relationships, taking care in understanding depression and anxiety and working towards alleviation as much as possible, is very important. Trauma is a very important aspect of many people's lives which I treat by emotionally helping clients to get in touch with the pain.

I work predominantly with children, adolescents and families and I prefer to work holistically as therapy occurs once a week but the person needs to continue living his or her life outside the therapy room also. I believe all people have potential to be the best version of themselves; sometimes they need some assistance discovering and working towards that.

Calling a therapist can, at times, be intimidating. But I hope you can take a moment to a deep breath to call and see how I can help. As a mental health counselor, I feel it is essential to create a safe space for my clients that is non-judgemental, empathic and most importantly, confidential. I find such a therapeutic space necessary because it creates an opportunity to explore more about yourself, which supports creating an aim to begin a journey of self-discovery and change. I have aspired to be a mental health professional, and I have therefore spent countless hours on training of being a source for your personal growth.

I work with adults on a variety of issues. In addition to individual and couples therapy, I carry out psychological assessments for clinical and legal purposes. If you are looking for a gentle, grandmother-type of therapist - that is me. Your therapeutic goals will largely be your own and you will lead the way. As we go along together, I will assist you to explore and make use of helpful techniques. In a career that began in the late 1980's I have worked with South Africans in both the private and the government sectors and so I have experience with people from all walks of life and cultures.