Phathiswa Merlin Makoe
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
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I provide individual counselling for adolescents, youth, and adults, helping clients navigate emotional, behavioral, and life-stage challenges. My passion lies in family and couples counselling. Relationships are central to well-being, and I enjoy supporting families and partners in improving communication, resolving conflicts, and building stronger connections.
I work in a multi-disciplinary practice and offer services in English and isiXhosa. My primary focus is on enhancing communication and connection, navigating conflict, addressing parenting challenges, and managing blended family dynamics.
Reaching out for help can be a big step, but it is also a sign of strength. You don't need to have all the answers-together, we can take it one step at a time.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Phathiswa Merlin Makoe now - 087 250 2910 x62
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions R750
- Couple Sessions R950
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Electronic Funds TransferInsurance
- Bonitas
- Discovery Health
- Fedhealth
- GEMS
Phathiswa Merlin Makoe
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or 087 250 2910 x62
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health Professions Council of South Africa Phathiswa Merlin Makoe
- In Practice for 3 years
Education and Years In Practice
Phathiswa Merlin Makoe
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 087 250 2910 x62
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Career Guidance
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Phathiswa Merlin Makoe
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Email me or call with questions - 087 250 2910 x62
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Xhosa
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Xhosa
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- BWRT Level 1
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Phathiswa Merlin Makoe
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Email me or call with questions - 087 250 2910 x62
Location
Nearby Areas
Phathiswa Merlin Makoe
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Take the first step to help. Call now - 087 250 2910 x62