Afrikaans-Speaking Therapists in Westcliffe
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Life's transitions—new jobs, relationships, family changes, or loss—can challenge your ability to thrive. With over a decade of experience in individual, family, and addiction counseling, coupled with my MBA, I offer a unique, holistic approach to help you overcome obstacles and make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll uncover root causes, build healthy relationships, and turn struggles into successes. Change is hard, but with the right tools and support, it's possible. Whether in person or remotely, I’m here to guide you through those tough decisions and empower you to achieve your goals. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Dirk is a registered counsellor, parent and engineer with a strong background in everyday counselling, helping you to disentangle yourself from the complexities of life, simplifying your lifestyle and claiming back your uniqueness and individuality. Experienced family practitioner assisting with relationship and parenting issues and everyday mental health struggles such as stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Grounded in pastoral/spiritual and mindfulness-based practices. Professional engineer, industry consultant, consummate with many aspects of life, career and business coaching.
Dirk is a registered counsellor, parent and engineer with a strong background in everyday counselling, helping you to disentangle yourself from the complexities of life, simplifying your lifestyle and claiming back your uniqueness and individuality. Experienced family practitioner assisting with relationship and parenting issues and everyday mental health struggles such as stress, anxiety, loss and depression. Grounded in pastoral/spiritual and mindfulness-based practices. Professional engineer, industry consultant, consummate with many aspects of life, career and business coaching.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
As Sexologist and somatic trauma release (TRE) specialist, I have extensive experience in human development, fulfilment and trauma release. We work through individual concerns, struggles, pain, hurt and strive to create life you desire (sexual or otherwise). Sexual health therapy focusses on erectile function, sexual pain disorders, low libido, trauma, communication, conflict, recurring unhealthy cycles, sexual desires/arousal, infidelity, addictions, loss of connection, alternative relationship styles, sexual identity and other. Our development is our greatest achievement.
As we move through life, we may be pushed toward growth, feel stuck or find ourselves at a crossroads. My therapeutic approach begins with meeting you where you are, with your unique context central to our work together.
Therapy is a collaborative journey in which we work toward greater insight, clarity and a strengthened sense of agency. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to reflect on past and present experiences and explore future plans, while supporting you in developing healthier ways of coping, relating to yourself and others.
As we move through life, we may be pushed toward growth, feel stuck or find ourselves at a crossroads. My therapeutic approach begins with meeting you where you are, with your unique context central to our work together.
Therapy is a collaborative journey in which we work toward greater insight, clarity and a strengthened sense of agency. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to reflect on past and present experiences and explore future plans, while supporting you in developing healthier ways of coping, relating to yourself and others.
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We all need someone to talk to, a kind-heart and a listening ear can make the world of difference in a time of need. I offer a truly non-judgmental space where we can process, laugh, and cry together, while equipping you with the needed skills to face life's challenges.
I am passionate about working with adults, teens, and children. I utilise a multi-modal approach mainly drawing on my training in systems therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, CBT, and somatic therapies. I draw on my creative background to tailor therapies to meet the unique needs of each individual client.
We all need someone to talk to, a kind-heart and a listening ear can make the world of difference in a time of need. I offer a truly non-judgmental space where we can process, laugh, and cry together, while equipping you with the needed skills to face life's challenges.
I am passionate about working with adults, teens, and children. I utilise a multi-modal approach mainly drawing on my training in systems therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, CBT, and somatic therapies. I draw on my creative background to tailor therapies to meet the unique needs of each individual client.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning. I use an Existentialist approach (Humanistic) and my methods generally follow Acceptance & Commitment Therapy guidelines. I have a unique perspective on many issues resulting from my experience in life with personal challenges: raised in poverty, suffering male-anorexia, failed early-life relationships and 20 yrs. as an entrepreneur. This lived experience helps me be an effective counsellor, mental health speaker and provide ethical services as a life-coach.
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.
I have a specific interest in assessments and emotional and behavioral difficulties in children. I thoroughly enjoy the journey of exploring the child's potential, temperament, and perceptions about themselves and others. I am known as the 'heart aunty'… I aim to listen to and understand the hearts of everyone that enters my door. Psycho-educating parents and children is an essential aspect of my way of doing. Families, children, in particular, development, and the dynamics between them make me enthusiastic. I am also fascinated by temperaments, relationships, and all people. Relationships are of imperative value to me.
I have a specific interest in assessments and emotional and behavioral difficulties in children. I thoroughly enjoy the journey of exploring the child's potential, temperament, and perceptions about themselves and others. I am known as the 'heart aunty'… I aim to listen to and understand the hearts of everyone that enters my door. Psycho-educating parents and children is an essential aspect of my way of doing. Families, children, in particular, development, and the dynamics between them make me enthusiastic. I am also fascinated by temperaments, relationships, and all people. Relationships are of imperative value to me.
I am passionate about seeing lives changed and clients reaching their full potential, even though there may seem to be no hope. In my sessions I view every individual as unique and do not treat my clients with a “one size fits all approach” I believe that even though clients may have similar problems their experience and the way they view their problems are different from others.
I am passionate about seeing lives changed and clients reaching their full potential, even though there may seem to be no hope. In my sessions I view every individual as unique and do not treat my clients with a “one size fits all approach” I believe that even though clients may have similar problems their experience and the way they view their problems are different from others.
My name is Megan Vries. I am a clinical psychologist, based in Craighall Park, providing therapy to adults and adolescents. There are constant demands placed on adults, including family responsibility, navigating interpersonal relationships, and work demands. Similarly, Adolescence and young adulthood is a challenging period as young people are experiencing cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal changes. Adolescents may be under significantly more pressure than when they were younger, in that more is expected from them academically and socially.
My name is Megan Vries. I am a clinical psychologist, based in Craighall Park, providing therapy to adults and adolescents. There are constant demands placed on adults, including family responsibility, navigating interpersonal relationships, and work demands. Similarly, Adolescence and young adulthood is a challenging period as young people are experiencing cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal changes. Adolescents may be under significantly more pressure than when they were younger, in that more is expected from them academically and socially.
When you feel that your life has become unmanageable, it can be difficult to know which direction to go in. It takes bravery to reach out and to admit that you feel overwhelmed. You need a place where you will feel accepted and not judged. I offer on-line addiction counseling sessions to adolescents and adults. I offer a space where you will feel safe and supported. I have worked in the field of addiction for 12 years and I have a degree in Social Sciences, specializing in substance abuse. I work from a positive psychology approach, focusing on a range of treatments such as DBT, CBT and Motivation Interviewing.
When you feel that your life has become unmanageable, it can be difficult to know which direction to go in. It takes bravery to reach out and to admit that you feel overwhelmed. You need a place where you will feel accepted and not judged. I offer on-line addiction counseling sessions to adolescents and adults. I offer a space where you will feel safe and supported. I have worked in the field of addiction for 12 years and I have a degree in Social Sciences, specializing in substance abuse. I work from a positive psychology approach, focusing on a range of treatments such as DBT, CBT and Motivation Interviewing.
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
You are unique, with your own strengths and weaknesses. With the right perspective and tools, you can overcome great challenges. There is much to be gained by working through our challenges- a fuller, more authentic and abundant life. But admitting that you're facing troubles, that you need assistance or that you do not feel fulfilled is the first step. Reach out if you need a safe space & an empathetic ear to work through difficulties, and to discover the hope that lies beyond what you have experienced. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in given circumstances"
Life is a life long journey of learning, a quest, a rite of passage. Engagement in a therapeutic relationship is an act of courage towards transformation, growth, development, change and well-being. Therapy can assist you to deeper self-knowledge, resilience and mitigate life experience.
I offer counselling to adults, adolescence and couples. Counselling offered for anxiety, depression, bereavement & grief, trauma debriefing and anger management.
Life is a life long journey of learning, a quest, a rite of passage. Engagement in a therapeutic relationship is an act of courage towards transformation, growth, development, change and well-being. Therapy can assist you to deeper self-knowledge, resilience and mitigate life experience.
I offer counselling to adults, adolescence and couples. Counselling offered for anxiety, depression, bereavement & grief, trauma debriefing and anger management.
My ideal client is someone in early to mid recovery after substance-use treatment, or someone who has achieved abstinence but is struggling with the transition back into everyday life.
Issues: Difficulty setting boundaries with family, work, or partners, fear of relapse and self-doubt (“What if I can’t do this?”)
Needs: Stability and containment, structure that supports independence, not dependency.
Goals: To stay sober without living in constant fear and to build a life that doesn’t require escape.
Work through the pressure to "do recovery perfectly, also build a meaningful life without drugs or alcohol.
My ideal client is someone in early to mid recovery after substance-use treatment, or someone who has achieved abstinence but is struggling with the transition back into everyday life.
Issues: Difficulty setting boundaries with family, work, or partners, fear of relapse and self-doubt (“What if I can’t do this?”)
Needs: Stability and containment, structure that supports independence, not dependency.
Goals: To stay sober without living in constant fear and to build a life that doesn’t require escape.
Work through the pressure to "do recovery perfectly, also build a meaningful life without drugs or alcohol.
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.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
My ideal client is between the ages of 16 and 55 years old. They are addicted to a substance or behaviour but they cannot afford to or have the time to check into in patient treatment. Their goal is to achieve long term sobriety as well as insight and awareness into their addiction and behaviours with an experienced addiction professional.
My ideal client is between the ages of 16 and 55 years old. They are addicted to a substance or behaviour but they cannot afford to or have the time to check into in patient treatment. Their goal is to achieve long term sobriety as well as insight and awareness into their addiction and behaviours with an experienced addiction professional.
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.
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.
My ideal client is a person that realizes that instead of being controlled he/she has the ability to take back control of their lives. I value the courage of clients who decided to be vulnerable and want to provide clients with a safe space in which they can express freely without any fear.
My ideal client is a person that realizes that instead of being controlled he/she has the ability to take back control of their lives. I value the courage of clients who decided to be vulnerable and want to provide clients with a safe space in which they can express freely without any fear.
I am an English-speaking Registered Counsellor. I walk with clients on their journeys to healing and growth. We work together to create harmony within your system by developing healthy coping strategies, solving problems, setting boundaries and establishing a myriad of other tools to thrive within a system. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences and examining issues such as stress, personal development, anxiety, relationships and self-image. I assist clients in defining goals, taking action and gaining insight.
I am an English-speaking Registered Counsellor. I walk with clients on their journeys to healing and growth. We work together to create harmony within your system by developing healthy coping strategies, solving problems, setting boundaries and establishing a myriad of other tools to thrive within a system. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences and examining issues such as stress, personal development, anxiety, relationships and self-image. I assist clients in defining goals, taking action and gaining insight.
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