Marriage Counselling Therapists in Heidelberg
I guide couples in building and maintaining healthy relationships
As a dedicated social worker, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals and communities to thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, I strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for growth and transformation. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, recognizing the resilience and potential within each person. I am committed to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and advocacy, working towards, a more just and compassionate society for all.
I guide couples in building and maintaining healthy relationships
As a dedicated social worker, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals and communities to thrive. With a strong foundation in empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, I strive to create safe and inclusive spaces for growth and transformation. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, recognizing the resilience and potential within each person. I am committed to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and advocacy, working towards, a more just and compassionate society for all.
I will be supporting individuals, couples, and children through challenges related to relationships, emotional adjustment, and grief.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating relationship challenges, childhood emotional difficulties, or grief and loss. They seek a safe, compassionate space to process emotions, rebuild connection, and find healthy ways to cope. Whether supporting a child through play therapy or guiding adults through relational or grief work, my goal is to help clients heal, strengthen resilience, and restore a sense of balance and hope.
I will be supporting individuals, couples, and children through challenges related to relationships, emotional adjustment, and grief.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating relationship challenges, childhood emotional difficulties, or grief and loss. They seek a safe, compassionate space to process emotions, rebuild connection, and find healthy ways to cope. Whether supporting a child through play therapy or guiding adults through relational or grief work, my goal is to help clients heal, strengthen resilience, and restore a sense of balance and hope.
I specialize in family dynamics, relationships ( couples or individuals), and the unique challenges of adolescence.
Hi, I’m Melissa Hattingh, a compassionate counsellor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I offer a fresh perspective and a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and valued. As a registered counsellor with CPSC, I can integrate Christian principles into therapy for those seeking faith-based guidance, while also offering a holistic approach tailored to individual needs. My practice is built on four key principles: creating a safe space, personalised care, compassionate listening, and holistic well-being. I'd be honored to support you on your journey to healing and growth.
I specialize in family dynamics, relationships ( couples or individuals), and the unique challenges of adolescence.
Hi, I’m Melissa Hattingh, a compassionate counsellor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I offer a fresh perspective and a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and valued. As a registered counsellor with CPSC, I can integrate Christian principles into therapy for those seeking faith-based guidance, while also offering a holistic approach tailored to individual needs. My practice is built on four key principles: creating a safe space, personalised care, compassionate listening, and holistic well-being. I'd be honored to support you on your journey to healing and growth.
I am Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Whether experiencing anxiety, depression or any other life challenge, making the brave decision to start therapy is the first step to healing. I am here to walk further with you on your journey towards mental wellness.
I am Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Whether experiencing anxiety, depression or any other life challenge, making the brave decision to start therapy is the first step to healing. I am here to walk further with you on your journey towards mental wellness.
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I provide a supportive space where individuals, couples, and families feel heard, understood, and valued.
Through compassionate guidance, I help clients navigate life’s challenges, explore their experiences, and develop practical solutions that promote healing. I provide support to people experiencing loss and grief, those struggling with anxiety, stress, and addiction, and those facing other emotional challenges.
I provide a supportive space where individuals, couples, and families feel heard, understood, and valued.
Through compassionate guidance, I help clients navigate life’s challenges, explore their experiences, and develop practical solutions that promote healing. I provide support to people experiencing loss and grief, those struggling with anxiety, stress, and addiction, and those facing other emotional challenges.
Rates are: Face to Face - R480, Online R410 and couples 1st session is 2 hours - R600.
Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
Rates are: Face to Face - R480, Online R410 and couples 1st session is 2 hours - R600.
Counselling is another way for me to show compassion, empathy, support and care for others. People feel alone, left out, unheard, irrelevant, tired, worthless, unconnected, unwelcomed, sad, anxious and fearful. Being able to reach out and take someone’s hand and provide consistency and stability while they navigate the hard stuff. Individual counseling is a process through which the Client and the
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General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Benoni 1520
Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed, like your mind just won’t switch off?
Do you replay conversations, carry past hurt, or feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together?
Maybe you struggle to set boundaries without guilt. Maybe relationship stress, family pressure, or life demands leave you feeling drained and stuck.
If you’re longing for peace, clarity, and a stronger sense of self, this is a safe, grounded space where you can unpack what you’re carrying and begin to feel emotionally steady again.
Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed, like your mind just won’t switch off?
Do you replay conversations, carry past hurt, or feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together?
Maybe you struggle to set boundaries without guilt. Maybe relationship stress, family pressure, or life demands leave you feeling drained and stuck.
If you’re longing for peace, clarity, and a stronger sense of self, this is a safe, grounded space where you can unpack what you’re carrying and begin to feel emotionally steady again.
I am a Counselling Psychologist providing therapy to adults, adolescents and teenagers, and couples.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
I am a Counselling Psychologist providing therapy to adults, adolescents and teenagers, and couples.
Starting therapy is a courageous and very important step. It is possible that you have experienced a variety of losses, changed how you normally feel, or felt a strong desire to understand more about and appreciate who you are. Counselling is a setting that can be useful for navigating these situations, discovering new identities, and getting over obstacles in life. The main objective of therapy is to essentially improve the client's relationship with themselves and the outside world, in addition to helping them realize their goals. We assist clients in pursuing their ideal quality of life during therapy.
Our clients are those feeling anxious, burnout, stressed, bereaved, misunderstood, hopeless, stagnant, those looking to rebuild after a separation from a life partner or an abusive relationship.
At Philla Mind Care we use a holistic approach to provide you with a safe and compassionate space to enhance and empower the potential you already have, to heal and to function at your optimal.
Our clients are those feeling anxious, burnout, stressed, bereaved, misunderstood, hopeless, stagnant, those looking to rebuild after a separation from a life partner or an abusive relationship.
At Philla Mind Care we use a holistic approach to provide you with a safe and compassionate space to enhance and empower the potential you already have, to heal and to function at your optimal.
As a therapist I solely believe in the following: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it’s faced” - James Baldwin. I have confidence in the fact that each of us has an inner voice, the necessary strength and ‘resilience’ to become the best versions of ourselves and to conquer life’s challenges, we just need a little bit of love and guidance to help us out of that ‘lost’ feeling.
As a therapist I solely believe in the following: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it’s faced” - James Baldwin. I have confidence in the fact that each of us has an inner voice, the necessary strength and ‘resilience’ to become the best versions of ourselves and to conquer life’s challenges, we just need a little bit of love and guidance to help us out of that ‘lost’ feeling.
Do you need marital or premarital counselling?
My approach is centered on empathy, understanding, and collaboration. Together, we'll work to identify your strengths, develop resilience, and foster a more fulfilling life. If you're struggling, know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing, growth, and wellness.
Do you need marital or premarital counselling?
My approach is centered on empathy, understanding, and collaboration. Together, we'll work to identify your strengths, develop resilience, and foster a more fulfilling life. If you're struggling, know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing, growth, and wellness.
I am a qualified psychologist specializing in the areas of assessment, psychotherapy, areas of learning and development across the lifespan. I am experienced treating adults, adolescents and children of various ages for various difficulties.
I am a qualified psychologist specializing in the areas of assessment, psychotherapy, areas of learning and development across the lifespan. I am experienced treating adults, adolescents and children of various ages for various difficulties.
Working with adults from diverse backgrounds is a privilege I deeply cherish. My approach is tailored to the specific needs & goals which my client brings. I work integratively, embracing the connection between mind, body & soul.
Working with adults from diverse backgrounds is a privilege I deeply cherish. My approach is tailored to the specific needs & goals which my client brings. I work integratively, embracing the connection between mind, body & soul.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist, based in the Alberton area. I work with a diverse range of clients presenting with various life challenges. I work from an integrated approach, embodying flexibility and a multi-faceted approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
I aim to provide a non-judgmental and empathic holding space, which allows for facilitation of healing and growth for individuals facing a variety of life challenges.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process which emphases on honesty, mutual respect and empowerment for both the therapist and client.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist, based in the Alberton area. I work with a diverse range of clients presenting with various life challenges. I work from an integrated approach, embodying flexibility and a multi-faceted approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
I aim to provide a non-judgmental and empathic holding space, which allows for facilitation of healing and growth for individuals facing a variety of life challenges.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process which emphases on honesty, mutual respect and empowerment for both the therapist and client.
R450 individual one session 60 min R700 couples one session 60 min cash or EFT no insurance
I am deeply motivated to help individuals improve their mental wellbeing, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. I believe that effective therapy empowers people to better understand themselves and make positive changes in their lives. I value respect, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity, and I am committed to providing care that acknowledges each person's unique background and experiences.
Small steps lead to progress!
R450 individual one session 60 min R700 couples one session 60 min cash or EFT no insurance
I am deeply motivated to help individuals improve their mental wellbeing, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. I believe that effective therapy empowers people to better understand themselves and make positive changes in their lives. I value respect, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity, and I am committed to providing care that acknowledges each person's unique background and experiences.
Small steps lead to progress!
My ideal clients are authentic, rare, real and keen to attend counselling sessions. They may have experienced traumatic events, unexpected relationship/ life changes, anxiety, and grief, that prevent them from moving forward. Some may be standing on the edge, searching for hope and clarity, while others may be moving forward bravely but in need of understanding. Everyone deserves to have their story heard in a non-judgmental, authentic, confidential setting. I provide that space and I'm looking forward to your call.
My ideal clients are authentic, rare, real and keen to attend counselling sessions. They may have experienced traumatic events, unexpected relationship/ life changes, anxiety, and grief, that prevent them from moving forward. Some may be standing on the edge, searching for hope and clarity, while others may be moving forward bravely but in need of understanding. Everyone deserves to have their story heard in a non-judgmental, authentic, confidential setting. I provide that space and I'm looking forward to your call.
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
My specialisms include addiction, anxiety, depression, couples work, bereavement, relationship problems, self esteem, and trauma.
I offer counselling and therapeutic life coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and be able to see what started it. Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is non-judgemental and my purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find success, purpose and meaning in your life. I will be with you all the way
I work with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, Bipolar, and personality disorders. I also provide premarital counselling and family therapy.
I work with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, Bipolar, and personality disorders. I also provide premarital counselling and family therapy.
My belief is that every person is strong, resilient, and can make meaning out of their circumstances. However, we all need support and guidance along the way. I value accompanying my clients on their journeys by building genuine and trusting relationships that foster growth, self-exploration, and healing. “Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and views about life” – Carl Rogers.
My belief is that every person is strong, resilient, and can make meaning out of their circumstances. However, we all need support and guidance along the way. I value accompanying my clients on their journeys by building genuine and trusting relationships that foster growth, self-exploration, and healing. “Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and views about life” – Carl Rogers.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources.
Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
Developmental and systemic trauma can profoundly shape how we show up in the world—as individuals, leaders, and members of community. I specialise in working with childhood and attachment trauma, as well as the systemic wounds related to race, gender, and organisational culture. My approaches support clients to metabolise and integrate these complex life experiences, deepening emotional embodiment, and restoring connection with innate wisdom, creative aliveness, and inner resources.
Through the therapeutic process, we open pathways to greater meaning, social connection, and personal effectiveness.
Nearby Marriage Counselling Searches for Heidelberg
- Alberton
- Benoni
- Boksburg
- Brackendowns
- Brackenhurst
- Brakpan
- East Rand
- Germiston
- Meyersdal
- Nigel
- Springs
- Sunward Park
FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling in South Africa is usually paid for privately, and sessions often cost around R900 to R1,500 or more. Fees depend on location, counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. Some medical aid plans may cover part of the cost, particularly if counselling is provided by a registered psychologist or other covered mental health provider; however, benefits vary by plan and it is important to check with your medical aid provider about any available coverage. Lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community services or non-profit organisations.