Therapists in Pretoria
Hello and welcome! I'm here to support you on your journey to holistic well-being. With over five years of experience and more than 220 hours of counselling, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and find your inner strength. About Me I'm a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with the ASCHP (Reg. No. SWC24/8075), and I'm passionate about guiding individuals and families toward a healthier, happier life.
Hello and welcome! I'm here to support you on your journey to holistic well-being. With over five years of experience and more than 220 hours of counselling, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and find your inner strength. About Me I'm a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with the ASCHP (Reg. No. SWC24/8075), and I'm passionate about guiding individuals and families toward a healthier, happier life.
My interests lie in providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples and families ff i.e. Relationship difficulties, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement and loss, Disaster and trauma management Substance abuse disorders Couples therapy, Career counselling, Anxiety and depression, Acute stress management And facilitating workshops
My interests lie in providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples and families ff i.e. Relationship difficulties, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement and loss, Disaster and trauma management Substance abuse disorders Couples therapy, Career counselling, Anxiety and depression, Acute stress management And facilitating workshops
My ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
My ideal client is an unhappy person, looking for solutions. The client is open, honest and sincere, with respect for other people. My client could have relationship problems, learning problems, depression issues, etc. My client is receptive for MINDFUL INTERACTION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING.
Why Counselling? Human beings are sensitive creatures. We are all going through challenges and tough times in life. For each of us it is a unique journey with its own impact, touching parts of our life that are most sensitive. Do you want to embrace life and live it? Do you need changes to be a healthier you? Are you unable to express your emotions? Do you find it difficult to cope with everyday life? Do you feel someone needs to just hold the space for you? Do your emotions paralyze your thinking? I can assist you on your journey to a healthier and happier you.
Why Counselling? Human beings are sensitive creatures. We are all going through challenges and tough times in life. For each of us it is a unique journey with its own impact, touching parts of our life that are most sensitive. Do you want to embrace life and live it? Do you need changes to be a healthier you? Are you unable to express your emotions? Do you find it difficult to cope with everyday life? Do you feel someone needs to just hold the space for you? Do your emotions paralyze your thinking? I can assist you on your journey to a healthier and happier you.
Have you been finding yourself struggling lately? Do you feel heavy hearted with feelings of hopelessness? Are you emotionally exhausted? It's okay to ask for help. You are safe here, and you are not alone. As Carl Rogers once said "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." Reaching out is the first step into the direction of the good life that you seek. Whether you and your partner are experiencing some rough patches, if you as an individual are finding your anxiety levels have risen, or if you have unresolved trauma that you can feel creeping in and taking it's toll, I can help.
Have you been finding yourself struggling lately? Do you feel heavy hearted with feelings of hopelessness? Are you emotionally exhausted? It's okay to ask for help. You are safe here, and you are not alone. As Carl Rogers once said "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." Reaching out is the first step into the direction of the good life that you seek. Whether you and your partner are experiencing some rough patches, if you as an individual are finding your anxiety levels have risen, or if you have unresolved trauma that you can feel creeping in and taking it's toll, I can help.
If you’re looking for quality therapy sessions with a certified Psychologist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what I can do for you. Your well-being is my ultimate concern.
If you’re looking for quality therapy sessions with a certified Psychologist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what I can do for you. Your well-being is my ultimate concern.
I am a trained Symbis Couples Facilitator. Symbis is an assessment tool from America which provides couples (pre-engaged, engaged, married, entering 2nd marriages and blended families) with a 16-18 page report about their unique relationship dynamics (ie. individual red flags,how they view love,marriage mindset, expectations,personality styles,money matters,sex,and much more).
Your relationship is as unique as your own fingerprint. This report provides a great foundation to start understanding your partner and your unique relationship dynamics.
I am a trained Symbis Couples Facilitator. Symbis is an assessment tool from America which provides couples (pre-engaged, engaged, married, entering 2nd marriages and blended families) with a 16-18 page report about their unique relationship dynamics (ie. individual red flags,how they view love,marriage mindset, expectations,personality styles,money matters,sex,and much more).
Your relationship is as unique as your own fingerprint. This report provides a great foundation to start understanding your partner and your unique relationship dynamics.
Feeling lost, exhausted, and unsure of your next move?
Burned out, drained—emotionally, physically, mentally? Struggling to perform at your best in your career, relationships, or personal goals?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let me help you break through the fog, reclaim your energy, and get back to being the best version of yourself. I am passionate about people—their happiness, success, and productivity, both at work and at home.
Life is too short to stay stuck in frustration and fatigue. It’s time to close the door on the past, focus on the future, and reignite your passion for life. Let’s make it happen—together!
Feeling lost, exhausted, and unsure of your next move?
Burned out, drained—emotionally, physically, mentally? Struggling to perform at your best in your career, relationships, or personal goals?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let me help you break through the fog, reclaim your energy, and get back to being the best version of yourself. I am passionate about people—their happiness, success, and productivity, both at work and at home.
Life is too short to stay stuck in frustration and fatigue. It’s time to close the door on the past, focus on the future, and reignite your passion for life. Let’s make it happen—together!
My client seeks emotional healing, self-discovery, and balance in life. They struggle with stress, trauma, or relationship challenges and need a safe space to express themselves. Their goals include building resilience, gaining clarity, and enhancing their well-being. They want support, validation, and practical tools to navigate life’s complexities and unlock their full potential.
My client seeks emotional healing, self-discovery, and balance in life. They struggle with stress, trauma, or relationship challenges and need a safe space to express themselves. Their goals include building resilience, gaining clarity, and enhancing their well-being. They want support, validation, and practical tools to navigate life’s complexities and unlock their full potential.
The way we see ourselves, often shaped by past experiences, can become the biggest obstacle to our growth. To move forward, we must challenge these self-imposed limits and reshape our mindset to welcome new possibilities. One of life’s most incredible realisations is that we are not bound by who we’ve been—we have the ability to change.
The way we see ourselves, often shaped by past experiences, can become the biggest obstacle to our growth. To move forward, we must challenge these self-imposed limits and reshape our mindset to welcome new possibilities. One of life’s most incredible realisations is that we are not bound by who we’ve been—we have the ability to change.
Our ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
Our ideal client faces challenges like anxiety, work-life balance, or relationship issues. They need a supportive environment to explore emotions and seek effective coping strategies. Their goals include developing self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and improved relationships. They desire balance and well-being in both personal and professional spheres. Motivated for change, they value a collaborative therapeutic journey, aiming for long-term personal growth. Their aspiration is to overcome hindering patterns and build a life that aligns with their deepest values and goals.
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
Mental health is an integral part of everyday life hence my practice provides professional support and guidance to address emotional, psychological, and behavioural difficulties. It uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and psychological assessment tools to help individuals, couples, athletes, learners, members of the LGBTQI community, families, and groups to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a way that promotes emotional well-being and personal growth.
Mental health is an integral part of everyday life hence my practice provides professional support and guidance to address emotional, psychological, and behavioural difficulties. It uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and psychological assessment tools to help individuals, couples, athletes, learners, members of the LGBTQI community, families, and groups to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a way that promotes emotional well-being and personal growth.
Need to talk? I'm here. Yes. I know it's cliche, but we all need to do it. I never used to open up about my life, experiences, and thoughts. But then I experienced the power, comfort, joy, and later, the healing through sharing with someone who truly cares. So, if you are a first-timer or a life-long client, I am here for you. And I truly care.
Need to talk? I'm here. Yes. I know it's cliche, but we all need to do it. I never used to open up about my life, experiences, and thoughts. But then I experienced the power, comfort, joy, and later, the healing through sharing with someone who truly cares. So, if you are a first-timer or a life-long client, I am here for you. And I truly care.
Cornelia Margaretha Pieterse
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client is someone who feels lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain—whether from trauma, ongoing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from their true self's. They may struggle with self-doubt or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. What they need is someone who can offer compassionate support, help them process emotions, and guide them toward greater self-understanding. Their goal is not just to manage or suppress their feelings, but to truly grow, and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. They want a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their core values.
My ideal client is someone who feels lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain—whether from trauma, ongoing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from their true self's. They may struggle with self-doubt or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. What they need is someone who can offer compassionate support, help them process emotions, and guide them toward greater self-understanding. Their goal is not just to manage or suppress their feelings, but to truly grow, and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. They want a life that feels more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their core values.
On the brink of a new permanent relationship and wondering: how do I make this work? Already married but struggling, or experiencing the trauma of divorce? Want to love again but now there are children to consider in the new marriage you are entering into? All of these big life experiences can be scary and exciting at the same time, and sometimes we need some guidance in them. Visit: my website relationtherapy.co.za.
On the brink of a new permanent relationship and wondering: how do I make this work? Already married but struggling, or experiencing the trauma of divorce? Want to love again but now there are children to consider in the new marriage you are entering into? All of these big life experiences can be scary and exciting at the same time, and sometimes we need some guidance in them. Visit: my website relationtherapy.co.za.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
Each individual and their way of thinking deserve to be understood in their particular context, in terms of lifestyle, culture, and beliefs. Being able to connect with a client and go through the process of how they can better cope with their pressures, recontextualizing their situation into one of upliftment.
Each individual and their way of thinking deserve to be understood in their particular context, in terms of lifestyle, culture, and beliefs. Being able to connect with a client and go through the process of how they can better cope with their pressures, recontextualizing their situation into one of upliftment.
Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Serves Area
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
We aim to “change our clients’ lives one client at a time” and believe that a healthier mind is more productive and inspired. We also aim to treat every client as our first, by providing confidential and affordable services that promote mental wellness. Mental wellness of our clients, is the essence of our business.
We aim to “change our clients’ lives one client at a time” and believe that a healthier mind is more productive and inspired. We also aim to treat every client as our first, by providing confidential and affordable services that promote mental wellness. Mental wellness of our clients, is the essence of our business.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Pretoria
100+
Average cost per session
R600
Counsellors in Pretoria who prioritize treating:
| 71% | Anxiety |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Stress |
| 63% | Self Esteem |
| 60% | Depression |
| 60% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 87% | Bonitas |
| 85% | Discovery Health |
| 79% | Fedhealth |
How Counsellors in Pretoria see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 19% | Male |