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General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
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My name is Melisa, Hello and thank you for your time. It is well received and you are appreciated for reading this.
Scared, lonely, confused or lost and wanting support? Feelings of discouragement and hopelessness? Well, this is more common than you may think! There may be nothing wrong with you but simply that you’re not seeing the obvious clues.
Let me help you bring focus to make choices that line up to what you believe is good for you; align your gifts and talents with your skills and goals.
We’re never too old to fail and learn.
I'm here to be help clear the clutter and quiet the noise. Bring insight and offer supportive guidance to make good choices for yourself. And most importantly, to clear up confusion and uncertainty within.
My special interests are neurodiversity, identity, spirituality and business.
I’m inviting you to these gentle truths and a challenge: you are deserving of love, compassion, trust, to be seen and heard, to feel safe and valued.
Now, if you desire to grow beyond today, then reach out to me - because if not now then when? If not me then who?
Today, you have a choice between life and death…choose life!
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer The First Steps
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0914 x69
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners Melisa O Du Preez
- In Practice for 3 years
- Counselling , Psychology Honors Degree - Counselling, Graduated 1998
- Degree/Diploma from Unisa in Education (PGCE) Post Graduate Certification in Education / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from UWC in Science (BSc) Bachelor of Science / 1994
General Counsellor: Melisa O Du Preez
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
The First Steps
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0914 x69
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Spirituality
- Identity
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Christianity Religion
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
The First Steps
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0914 x69
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Afrikaans
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Afrikaans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Imago
- Integrative
- Life Skills Counselling
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Transactional Analysis
- Workplace Wellness Counselling
The First Steps
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 0914 x69
Groups
Women in Midlife Transition
Women having faith in other women to openly talk about taboo concerns and seeking support during their midlife transitions: ideally 40 to 60+yrs.
Expertise
Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Adults
Session Cost
R250
Group Meets
Every Sat 10 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.
Location
Framesby 6045
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Who. am I?
Christians seeking to explore a freer relationship with God as Father, Son [Word] and Holy Spirit with Self.
Expertise
Spirituality
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Adults
Session Cost
R50-R100
Location
Framesby 6045
Email Melisa (Ho Chong) Du Preez about this group or call - 087 250 0914 x69
Location
Additional Location
Framesby 6045
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The First Steps
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 0914 x69