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Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
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Michelle Karen Townsend

General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
21 Woodlands Drive, Woodmead Country Club Estate, Block B, Sandton 2191
Let's Connect 087 250 2837 x29
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Michelle Townsend founded Mindfulness Matters, providing mindfulness classes, coaching, counselling and online services. Michelle studied at University of South Africa, and is also a certified mindfulness practitioner, coach and counsellor. Michelle has over 20 years experience, and has a passion for people and wellness, is dedicated to assisting her clients to live full, productive and happy lives by way of various therapeutic based coaching and counselling methods, tools and techniques.
Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Depression, Stress and anxiety, Borderline Personality, Adjustment related difficulties, Anger management, Bereavement and grief work, Childhood-related issues, Chronic pain management / chronic illness, Dealing with divorce, Occupational/workplace related issues, Trauma – acute and long.
Michelle is a warm and friendly person, non-judgmental, down to earth and is able to offer sound life skills, techniques and practices.
Take the first step to help. Call or Michelle Karen Townsend now - 087 250 2837 x29

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mindfulness Matters

21 Woodlands Drive

Woodmead Country Club Estate, Block B

Sandton 2191 map

087 250 2837 x29

Mindfulness Matters (Pty) Ltd

Wendywood 2148

Online via Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, MS Teams. In person visits require the wearing of masks and use of sanitisers.
I specialize in Depression, Coping Skills and Life Coaching 
R750 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect 087 250 2837 x29
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mindfulness Matters

21 Woodlands Drive

Woodmead Country Club Estate, Block B

Sandton 2191 map

087 250 2837 x29

Mindfulness Matters (Pty) Ltd

Wendywood 2148

Online via Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, MS Teams. In person visits require the wearing of masks and use of sanitisers.
I specialize in Depression, Coping Skills and Life Coaching 
R750 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R750
  • Couple Sessions R1200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer
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Cash basis only
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2837 x29
"
Cash basis only
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2837 x29

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychological Society of South Africa Michelle Karen Townsend
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Unisa, BA Psychology Honours, Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Psychological Society of South Africa PSY2716
  • Diploma from Centre of Excellence Psychology / 2019
  • Diploma from Centre of Excellence Psychology / 2020
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - Complementary Therapists Accredited Association
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2837 x29
"
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - Complementary Therapists Accredited Association
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
or call with questions - 087 250 2837 x29

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Coping Skills
  • Life Coaching

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Do these issues align with your needs? or 087 250 2837 x29
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Do these issues align with your needs? or 087 250 2837 x29

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Single Mother

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Single Mother

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counselling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 087 250 2837 x29
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 087 250 2837 x29

Location

Primary Location

Mindfulness Matters

21 Woodlands Drive

Woodmead Country Club Estate, Block B

Sandton 2191

087 250 2837 x29

Additional Location

Mindfulness Matters (Pty) Ltd

Wendywood 2148

087 250 2837 x29
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Online via Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, MS Teams. In person visits require the wearing of masks and use of sanitisers.
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Take the first step to help. Call now - 087 250 2837 x29
"
Online via Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, MS Teams. In person visits require the wearing of masks and use of sanitisers.
Photo of Michelle Karen Townsend, General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Michelle Karen Townsend
General Counsellor, PsySSA Counsellor
Take the first step to help. Call now - 087 250 2837 x29