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Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
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Sumarie Engelbrecht

Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons

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2 Endorsed
Sandton 2191
Available both in-person and online
Sandton 2191
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Embrace empowerment on your journey to healing. Unwavering support for navigating life’s complexities and traumas. Feeling stuck and indecisive in life? Struggling to express your emotions freely? Overwhelmed by life's challenges? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Find your safe space paired with action-based counselling that creates a real-life impact.
At Wholistic, we prioritize your well-being and understand the importance of receiving qualified help on your own schedule. That’s why we offer online sessions that eliminate the added expenses and traditional stigma associated with seeking therapy.
Finding the perfect counsellor shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg. That's why I offer the first session free of charge to see whether we'd be a good fit for each other.
Sumarie Engelbrecht now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sandton 2191

My website
First session free of charge! Dip your toe into counselling without the financial commitments. Nothing to lose by taking this chance!
I specialize in Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital 
R600 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Sumarie Engelbrecht
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sandton 2191

My website
First session free of charge! Dip your toe into counselling without the financial commitments. Nothing to lose by taking this chance!
I specialize in Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital 
R600 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R600
  • Couple Sessions R700
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer

Insurance

  • Bonitas
  • Discovery Health
  • Fedhealth
  • GEMS
  • Momentum
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Finances shouldn't be a taboo topic. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding Medical Aid claims or my cash rates.
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Finances shouldn't be a taboo topic. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding Medical Aid claims or my cash rates.
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health Professions Council of South Africa Sumarie Engelbrecht
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Mental Health Counselling and Intervention., BPsych (Hons Equivalent), Graduated 2022
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I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor. My training spans across 5 years including theoretical and hands-on practical training. I continuously keep up to date with the latest research studies and academic information available to ensure I am helping my clients from a evidence-based perspective.
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor. My training spans across 5 years including theoretical and hands-on practical training. I continuously keep up to date with the latest research studies and academic information available to ensure I am helping my clients from a evidence-based perspective.
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I focus on working with individuals that struggle with daily challenges (whether the challenges arise from trauma, anxiety or interpersonal difficulties). I mainly function from a solution-focused approach which means the counselling process will not end when the session ends. Practical worksheets & implementation of behavioural changes will be given after each session for an action-based approach
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I focus on working with individuals that struggle with daily challenges (whether the challenges arise from trauma, anxiety or interpersonal difficulties). I mainly function from a solution-focused approach which means the counselling process will not end when the session ends. Practical worksheets & implementation of behavioural changes will be given after each session for an action-based approach
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

2 Endorsements

Cara Gouws
Cara Gouws
PsychologistMAHPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Sumarie is hard working and dedicated to her clients. She has a wonderful ability to connect and meet the client where they are. She carries the ability to make them feel seen and understood. She always goes that extra mile and is a wonderful therapist.
Shaylyn Ernest
Shaylyn Ernest
Registered CounsellorBSocSci Hons
Sumarie is an incredibly insightful, skilled, and ethically rigorous practitioner. Her passion and primary area of expertise are couples work. Sumarie is direct, empathetic, and evidence-based. I highly recommend her services.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

Afrikaans

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

Afrikaans

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Imago
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I specialize in counseling modalities such as CBT, providing practical coping techniques to help you better manage your mental health challenges. My approach is solution-focused. While conversation plays a significant role in the counseling relationship and process, I emphasize action-based interventions to foster self-reliance.
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I specialize in counseling modalities such as CBT, providing practical coping techniques to help you better manage your mental health challenges. My approach is solution-focused. While conversation plays a significant role in the counseling relationship and process, I emphasize action-based interventions to foster self-reliance.
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Sandton 2191

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First session free of charge! Dip your toe into counselling without the financial commitments. Nothing to lose by taking this chance!
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
"
First session free of charge! Dip your toe into counselling without the financial commitments. Nothing to lose by taking this chance!
Photo of Sumarie Engelbrecht, Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Sumarie Engelbrecht
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons