Family Therapy in Pretoria West
I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth.
My clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality functioning, substance use, and bereavement. I have facilitated numerous therapeutic and psycho-educational groups for both employees (such as work–life balance, stress management) and patients (including emotion regulation skills and substance use groups).
I’m Kele, a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families and groups navigate life’s challenges and cultivate meaningful growth.
My clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality functioning, substance use, and bereavement. I have facilitated numerous therapeutic and psycho-educational groups for both employees (such as work–life balance, stress management) and patients (including emotion regulation skills and substance use groups).
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
We are passionate about Mental Health and Wellness for Individuals, Couples, Families and the Corporate Sector. We are also actively featured on various media platforms addressing issues related to mental health and offering expert opinion on Television: SABC1 Daily thetha show and Radio: Unisa radio, Ga-Rankuwa FM, Sekhukhune FM, Energy FM, Choice FM, Capricorn FM and Thobela FM. I have worked in several clinical settings including Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Hayani Psychiatric Hospital, Dilokong Hospital, NHC Thohoyandou as well as in Private Practice.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and life challenges.
I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported with evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs through collaborative goal-setting and ongoing support to empower them to make meaningful changes, enhance their well-being, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and life challenges.
I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported with evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs through collaborative goal-setting and ongoing support to empower them to make meaningful changes, enhance their well-being, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
Providing comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support clients through life changes utilising best practice and innovative evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques in all phases of life, with the purpose of enhancing their interaction and thereby enabling them to thrive.
I am a clinical psychologist by profession. During our time together, my role will entail providing a holding, supportive, non-judgement and unconditional acceptance to help you navigate and understand what is that makes you mentally and emotionally unwell. I am curious about your story. Do you need help processing a trauma or loss, perhaps you're currently dealing with various stressors or relational problems. Are you experiencing a low mood, have a pessimistic outlook on life, diminished interest in activities or low self-worth. Could it be constant worry, insomnia, panic attacks? Whatever it is, let's unpack!
I am a clinical psychologist by profession. During our time together, my role will entail providing a holding, supportive, non-judgement and unconditional acceptance to help you navigate and understand what is that makes you mentally and emotionally unwell. I am curious about your story. Do you need help processing a trauma or loss, perhaps you're currently dealing with various stressors or relational problems. Are you experiencing a low mood, have a pessimistic outlook on life, diminished interest in activities or low self-worth. Could it be constant worry, insomnia, panic attacks? Whatever it is, let's unpack!
“ Therapy is a dress rehearsal to life”- Ivirn Yalom. Psychotherapy is therefore a great preparatory and supportive space to address whatever life challenges a person may face such as; personal, relationship/ marital difficulties, work related stressors, parenting issues, school related issues etc. Through psychotherapy we engage client in systematic and humanistic approaches to promote self-awareness, growth and interpersonal understanding. Our therapeutic point of departure is embedded in the fact that mental health difficulties are mostly relational.
“ Therapy is a dress rehearsal to life”- Ivirn Yalom. Psychotherapy is therefore a great preparatory and supportive space to address whatever life challenges a person may face such as; personal, relationship/ marital difficulties, work related stressors, parenting issues, school related issues etc. Through psychotherapy we engage client in systematic and humanistic approaches to promote self-awareness, growth and interpersonal understanding. Our therapeutic point of departure is embedded in the fact that mental health difficulties are mostly relational.
I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and children on the level of individual, couples, family, group and community.
I work predominantly from a systemic approach. This approach considers people in relationships, dealing with interactions, interactional patterns and the context in which this occurs in. I take special care in forming a genuine connection with my clients and place importance on creating a warm, empathetic environment in order for optimum personal growth and healing to occur. My approach also considers each individual’s unique cultural and spiritual background.
I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and children on the level of individual, couples, family, group and community.
I work predominantly from a systemic approach. This approach considers people in relationships, dealing with interactions, interactional patterns and the context in which this occurs in. I take special care in forming a genuine connection with my clients and place importance on creating a warm, empathetic environment in order for optimum personal growth and healing to occur. My approach also considers each individual’s unique cultural and spiritual background.
I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families.
Bereavement, grief, and loss are subjects close to my heart. I have loved and lost and can empathise at a deeper level. I am particularly keen to support those who are living their lives with cancer or supporting a loved one through a terminal illness. I work compassionately with my clients, with empathy and acceptance.
I am passionate and enthusiastic about working with young people, adults, couples, and their families.
Bereavement, grief, and loss are subjects close to my heart. I have loved and lost and can empathise at a deeper level. I am particularly keen to support those who are living their lives with cancer or supporting a loved one through a terminal illness. I work compassionately with my clients, with empathy and acceptance.
I specialize in Family Relational Discords and contribute to the Healing of marriages, broken relationships such as mother-daughter, father-son discords as well as helping and empowering those dealing with Trauma.
All beings are born with inner strength and power to accomplish greatness. Life challenges, Trauma, relationship struggles, loss, temporarily disrupted goals, etc; may suggest a glim future. Your recovery lies in your hands, heart & soul. May I help you into the journey to recovery and reclaiming your greatness - you were born for times like these!!
I specialize in Family Relational Discords and contribute to the Healing of marriages, broken relationships such as mother-daughter, father-son discords as well as helping and empowering those dealing with Trauma.
All beings are born with inner strength and power to accomplish greatness. Life challenges, Trauma, relationship struggles, loss, temporarily disrupted goals, etc; may suggest a glim future. Your recovery lies in your hands, heart & soul. May I help you into the journey to recovery and reclaiming your greatness - you were born for times like these!!
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions, as well as trauma debriefing for organizations.
Most people don’t come to therapy because they are “broken.” They come because they are tired of repeating patterns that leave them hurt, confused, or emotionally exhausted.
If you find yourself attracting the same kind of partner, struggling with communication in your relationship, or carrying unresolved childhood wounds into adulthood, you are not alone — and you are not beyond healing.
Together, we will:
• Identify repeating emotional cycles
• Strengthen boundaries and communication
• Regulate anxiety and trauma responses
• Build emotional safety for healthy, lasting relationships
• Prepare for intentional dating and marriage.
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions, as well as trauma debriefing for organizations.
Most people don’t come to therapy because they are “broken.” They come because they are tired of repeating patterns that leave them hurt, confused, or emotionally exhausted.
If you find yourself attracting the same kind of partner, struggling with communication in your relationship, or carrying unresolved childhood wounds into adulthood, you are not alone — and you are not beyond healing.
Together, we will:
• Identify repeating emotional cycles
• Strengthen boundaries and communication
• Regulate anxiety and trauma responses
• Build emotional safety for healthy, lasting relationships
• Prepare for intentional dating and marriage.
I am trained in variety of models(Psychodynamic, CBT, Family systems, Client centered, IPA, etc) which is an advantage to work with individuals and use tools that are tailored to the client.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
I am trained in variety of models(Psychodynamic, CBT, Family systems, Client centered, IPA, etc) which is an advantage to work with individuals and use tools that are tailored to the client.
Just as there is day and night, Life offers us similar alternations. You don't have to walk the journey alone. As a trained Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to ensure that you are heard and understood. Most importantly, conquer challenges you are facing and discover yourself.
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My ideal client is someone who feels that life’s challenges are interlinked—perhaps experiencing stress, burnout, or emotional imbalance that affects their relationships, productivity, or self-esteem. They may be managing anxiety, grief, or a sense of disconnection and are searching not just for symptom relief, but for deeper understanding and meaningful change. Their goal is to move beyond surface-level solutions, striving to enhance their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being holistically. They want guidance that supports them as a complex, unique individual and not just a collection of problems.
My ideal client is someone who feels that life’s challenges are interlinked—perhaps experiencing stress, burnout, or emotional imbalance that affects their relationships, productivity, or self-esteem. They may be managing anxiety, grief, or a sense of disconnection and are searching not just for symptom relief, but for deeper understanding and meaningful change. Their goal is to move beyond surface-level solutions, striving to enhance their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being holistically. They want guidance that supports them as a complex, unique individual and not just a collection of problems.
I enjoy working with people who are seeking discover how they can re-connect with their authentic selves more fully. We all have a similar journey in life – of recovery from our childhood experiences in a modern society that typically demands conformity and suppression of our full expression. And we now live in amazingly interesting and scary times – a time for living freely in a mad world of ever more explicit and manic control. I love to work with people who see this chance to live with more freedom and self-expression and be part of the emerging global revolution of shared consciousness.
I enjoy working with people who are seeking discover how they can re-connect with their authentic selves more fully. We all have a similar journey in life – of recovery from our childhood experiences in a modern society that typically demands conformity and suppression of our full expression. And we now live in amazingly interesting and scary times – a time for living freely in a mad world of ever more explicit and manic control. I love to work with people who see this chance to live with more freedom and self-expression and be part of the emerging global revolution of shared consciousness.
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
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We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things.
I am a Registered Counsellor registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). I provide psychological screening, supportive counselling, basic assessments and psychological interventions to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities.
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things.
I am a Registered Counsellor registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). I provide psychological screening, supportive counselling, basic assessments and psychological interventions to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities.
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Are you experiencing hardship in your life? Are you anxious about Covid and dont know where to turn or how to cope with your feelings? Do you feel like you need someone to talk to ? Do you feel like its difficult to talk to just anyone? Do you need someone who can just listen to your story? I am here for you.
I work extensively with children, teenagers and their families.
Are you experiencing hardship in your life? Are you anxious about Covid and dont know where to turn or how to cope with your feelings? Do you feel like you need someone to talk to ? Do you feel like its difficult to talk to just anyone? Do you need someone who can just listen to your story? I am here for you.
Being confronted with challenges or difficult situations is a part of life. During these times, I focus on connecting with the individual, not the problem. I have belief in my clients' strengths and their ability to grow and overcome challenging situations.
Being confronted with challenges or difficult situations is a part of life. During these times, I focus on connecting with the individual, not the problem. I have belief in my clients' strengths and their ability to grow and overcome challenging situations.
Senzekile Shongwe is a trusted Mental Health Counsellor, EAP Specialist, Key note speaker and Founder of a leading wellness organisation. With 10+ years of experience, she offers compassionate, practical support for personal development, depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and workplace stress. She has worked with top corporates including KPMG, Vodacom, Mr Price, EY, Mazars, and South Deep Mine. Known for her warm, intuitive style, Senzekile helps clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Senzekile Shongwe is a trusted Mental Health Counsellor, EAP Specialist, Key note speaker and Founder of a leading wellness organisation. With 10+ years of experience, she offers compassionate, practical support for personal development, depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and workplace stress. She has worked with top corporates including KPMG, Vodacom, Mr Price, EY, Mazars, and South Deep Mine. Known for her warm, intuitive style, Senzekile helps clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.