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Tessa Whyatt

General Counsellor, MA

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5 Endorsed
Pinelands 7405
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Available both in-person and online
Pinelands 7405
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I am an experienced therapist and coach, with multiple trainings to support your needs. I started as an art therapist 20 years ago and have actively added to my qualifications and experience. I specialize in grief and loss work, including infertility; as well as working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I focus on helping you navigate difficult times, and address problem areas with a focus on wellbeing, using resilience coaching and other tools. I work in a Humanistic, Positive Psychology framework, a whole person, strengths-based approach looking at your mental, physical and emotional health needs.
I am an art therapist, grief educator and therapeutic/ care coach with multiple qualifications and wide experience. I offer a mix of tools and integrative practices that are all beneficial for working through difficulties. I offer a calm, person-centered and welcoming space, providing gentle support to help you improve your health and quality of life.
Everyone has ups and downs in their journey of life, but sometimes you need additional support to navigate particular low points. Addressing the problem from multiple angles, with various lenses, can be the breakthrough that is needed. I want to help you to improve your quality of life and wellbeing. I also use Resilience coaching to identify growth areas.
Call or Tessa Whyatt now for a free 15 minute consultation - 087 250 0592 x68

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pinelands 7405

087 250 0592 x68
My website
Sessions are in-person in Pinelands or online (Zoom). You can have a regular session or ad-hoc through Calendly for easy, convenient booking
I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Depression 
R850 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Tessa Whyatt: Art Therapist, Grief and loss specialist, Fertility specialist, Resilience coach. Working with all ages. Based in Pinelands
Tessa Whyatt
Let's Connect 087 250 0592 x68
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pinelands 7405

087 250 0592 x68
My website
Sessions are in-person in Pinelands or online (Zoom). You can have a regular session or ad-hoc through Calendly for easy, convenient booking
I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Depression 
R850 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Tessa Whyatt: Art Therapist, Grief and loss specialist, Fertility specialist, Resilience coach. Working with all ages. Based in Pinelands
Tessa Whyatt

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R850
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer
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I usually invoice at the end of each month for bank transfer. I run a cash practice and thus the client needs to claim directly from their health insurance.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68
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I usually invoice at the end of each month for bank transfer. I run a cash practice and thus the client needs to claim directly from their health insurance.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychological Society of South Africa Tessa Whyatt
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Art Psychotherapist M.A, Grief Educator, Resilience Coach, MA Art Psychotherapy, Graduated 2005
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Time to Think Coach and Facilitator / 2012
  • Certificate from University of Stellenbosch Business School Management and Leadership Coaching / 2019
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I have an MA Art Therapy, HPCSA registered with 20 years experience. I also lecture and supervise on the Masters program at UJ. I have many additional qualifications: Grief Educator, Time to Think coach and facilitator, Resilience Coach, Enneagram Coach, as well as a Management and Leadership Coach.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68
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I have an MA Art Therapy, HPCSA registered with 20 years experience. I also lecture and supervise on the Masters program at UJ. I have many additional qualifications: Grief Educator, Time to Think coach and facilitator, Resilience Coach, Enneagram Coach, as well as a Management and Leadership Coach.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Building Resilience and Emotional Intelligence
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Work performance, work stress, coping with change
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As a therapist and grief educator I support people struggling with bereavement, illness, anticipatory grief and Infertility. Although I work in many areas, I also specialize in Anxiety and Depression. I use a variety of experience and targeted tools to provide help for you to reach your emotional, mental and physical health goals.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68
"
As a therapist and grief educator I support people struggling with bereavement, illness, anticipatory grief and Infertility. Although I work in many areas, I also specialize in Anxiety and Depression. I use a variety of experience and targeted tools to provide help for you to reach your emotional, mental and physical health goals.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68

5 Endorsements

Frances Ward
Frances Ward
Registered CounsellorHPCSA - Counsellor
Tessa is an experienced counsellor/ coach with a variety of tools to help you navigate times of anxiety and loss. She has a beautiful, gentle way of connecting, and a creative mind with her Art Therapy background. I love her sense of humour too.
CVR Counselling
CVR Counselling
Psychometrist HPCSA - Psychometrist
Tessa is a wonderful and experienced practitioner with great compassion for her clients. She is able to help them in a unique and inspirational way.
Paul Morris
Paul Morris
General CounsellorMA
Tessa is a warm and empathic professional who calls on many years of experience to support her clients in their work. She brings creativity, depth and caring to her practice.
Melissa van Hal
Melissa van Hal
General CounsellorASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Tessa is a kind, skilled art therapist and coach who brings warmth, insight, and depth to every session. With a rich background in art therapy, grief work, and resilience coaching, she offers whole-person, strengths-based support in a creative space.
Cerise Rabie
Cerise Rabie
PsychologistMPsychHPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Tessa is a kind, caring, and approachable therapist whose depth of experience and knowledge shines through in every interaction. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work, helping clients feel truly heard and understood.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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With my qualifications and experience in art therapy and coaching, I have an interest in building my client's resilience, to work on people's growth and self-development. Thus I offer many tools to support you, with a gentle and encouraging approach. While not everyone is keen to try art therapy, I often use a creative approach that offers the use of imagery, visualization, metaphor and symbolism.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68
"
With my qualifications and experience in art therapy and coaching, I have an interest in building my client's resilience, to work on people's growth and self-development. Thus I offer many tools to support you, with a gentle and encouraging approach. While not everyone is keen to try art therapy, I often use a creative approach that offers the use of imagery, visualization, metaphor and symbolism.
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68

Location

Primary Location

Pinelands 7405

087 250 0592 x68
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Sessions are in-person in Pinelands or online (Zoom). You can have a regular session or ad-hoc through Calendly for easy, convenient booking
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68
"
Sessions are in-person in Pinelands or online (Zoom). You can have a regular session or ad-hoc through Calendly for easy, convenient booking
Photo of Tessa Whyatt, General Counsellor, MA
Tessa Whyatt
General Counsellor, MA
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 0592 x68