Marriage Counselling Therapists in Cape Town
For over nine years, I have supported adults, teens, couples, and families in crisis, helping them navigate transitions such as career changes, relationship challenges, grief, and organizational restructuring.
I Work with:
• Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns.
• Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities.
• Corporates & organizations facing restructuring, leadership transitions, or workplace stress or burnout.
• Communities seeking stronger connections, healing, and systemic support.
My Approach
• Safe & Non-Judgmental Space: A place to express emotions freely.
• Resilience Building: Practical coping strategies for long-term well-being.
• Gerontological Support: Addressing age-related transitions.
For over nine years, I have supported adults, teens, couples, and families in crisis, helping them navigate transitions such as career changes, relationship challenges, grief, and organizational restructuring.
I Work with:
• Individuals navigating career changes, relationship issues, grief, or mental health concerns.
• Older adults & families coping with aging, caregiving responsibilities, or vulnerability in rural and urban communities.
• Corporates & organizations facing restructuring, leadership transitions, or workplace stress or burnout.
• Communities seeking stronger connections, healing, and systemic support.
My Approach
• Safe & Non-Judgmental Space: A place to express emotions freely.
• Resilience Building: Practical coping strategies for long-term well-being.
• Gerontological Support: Addressing age-related transitions.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore these challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll work to understand the root of your struggles and find clarity in chaos. What sets me apart is my deep empathy and personalized approach. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. You’ll never feel like just another client—each session is designed to help you heal, grow, and regain control over your life.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore these challenges without judgment. Together, we’ll work to understand the root of your struggles and find clarity in chaos. What sets me apart is my deep empathy and personalized approach. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. You’ll never feel like just another client—each session is designed to help you heal, grow, and regain control over your life.
I believe each of us has the capacity to be happy and fulfilled, both in our individual roles and as part of relationships, and especially the relationship with our primary life partners.
Therapy need not be a major undertaking, still, it mostly takes some courage to make a start. One might wonder if things wont resolve themselves, whether all the attention does not open up issues that might have been better left alone. Whether we recruit the help of a therapist or not, our minds will continuously put a lot of energy into dealing with it.
I believe each of us has the capacity to be happy and fulfilled, both in our individual roles and as part of relationships, and especially the relationship with our primary life partners.
Therapy need not be a major undertaking, still, it mostly takes some courage to make a start. One might wonder if things wont resolve themselves, whether all the attention does not open up issues that might have been better left alone. Whether we recruit the help of a therapist or not, our minds will continuously put a lot of energy into dealing with it.
I really enjoy working with clients who are feeling frustrated or stuck in their lives/ relationships and keep bumping up against the same obstacles in one way or another. Their aim for therapy is to understand why this keeps happening and to grow and develop beyond it. There are usually patterns in a person's life and it's so liberating when a client is able to see and understand them
I really enjoy working with clients who are feeling frustrated or stuck in their lives/ relationships and keep bumping up against the same obstacles in one way or another. Their aim for therapy is to understand why this keeps happening and to grow and develop beyond it. There are usually patterns in a person's life and it's so liberating when a client is able to see and understand them
Whether you're a student, young adult, parent, caregiver, new mom, employee, or couple feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating life's challenges, my counselling practice offers a safe, compassionate space to pause, gain insight, and reconnect with yourself.
My areas of support include anxiety and stress, emotional regulation and coping skills, self-worth and self-acceptance, childhood and developmental experiences, family and relationship dynamics, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting challenges, and navigating the emotional demands of everyday life.
Whether you're a student, young adult, parent, caregiver, new mom, employee, or couple feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating life's challenges, my counselling practice offers a safe, compassionate space to pause, gain insight, and reconnect with yourself.
My areas of support include anxiety and stress, emotional regulation and coping skills, self-worth and self-acceptance, childhood and developmental experiences, family and relationship dynamics, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting challenges, and navigating the emotional demands of everyday life.
In dealing with life's challenges and pressures people may often find themselves feeling demotivated, discouraged and stuck. The demands of different life roles and multiple responsibilities may often lead to high stress levels and even a sense of burnout. Through counselling and therapy life challenges can be explored, and through a problem solving and impactful approach it could bring about solutions to foster new resilience, wellbeing and meaning.
In dealing with life's challenges and pressures people may often find themselves feeling demotivated, discouraged and stuck. The demands of different life roles and multiple responsibilities may often lead to high stress levels and even a sense of burnout. Through counselling and therapy life challenges can be explored, and through a problem solving and impactful approach it could bring about solutions to foster new resilience, wellbeing and meaning.
Many of the people I work with are teenagers, young adults and men who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move through a difficult transition. They may be dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, questions of identity or purpose, or simply a sense that life is no longer working as it should. I offer a grounded, collaborative space to understand what is happening beneath the surface, reconnect with what matters, and find practical ways forward. I also work with meditators and spiritually inclined clients who want psychological support that respects this part of their lives.
Many of the people I work with are teenagers, young adults and men who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move through a difficult transition. They may be dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, questions of identity or purpose, or simply a sense that life is no longer working as it should. I offer a grounded, collaborative space to understand what is happening beneath the surface, reconnect with what matters, and find practical ways forward. I also work with meditators and spiritually inclined clients who want psychological support that respects this part of their lives.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and have extensive experience working with couples.
Counselling is my second career - and my true calling. I bring to this work a rich tapestry of life experience, including an earlier career as a lawyer in both London and South Africa, extensive travels abroad, and my ongoing roles as a wife and mother. I parent three adult children, two of whom live with ADHD, and one with significant physical disabilities.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and have extensive experience working with couples.
Counselling is my second career - and my true calling. I bring to this work a rich tapestry of life experience, including an earlier career as a lawyer in both London and South Africa, extensive travels abroad, and my ongoing roles as a wife and mother. I parent three adult children, two of whom live with ADHD, and one with significant physical disabilities.
I also love working with couples and families, I love exploring ways to enhance communication and build long lasting trust, love and respect.
I have 13 years experience as a social worker. I have intensive experience in individual- and family counselling. I also have experience in addiction counselling. I have a post graduate diploma in addiction care.
I also love working with couples and families, I love exploring ways to enhance communication and build long lasting trust, love and respect.
I have 13 years experience as a social worker. I have intensive experience in individual- and family counselling. I also have experience in addiction counselling. I have a post graduate diploma in addiction care.
Counselling is for any and every human who is willing to take a step toward a clearer path, one who needs a space to process and shed old habits. I work with humans from adolescence to adulthood; those who are navigating daily stressors, life transitions, grief and other challenges in between.
Emerge with Maya offers a safe, confidential space where you can feel at ease, take a breath and find your way with an empathetic professional to walk alongside you on this leg of your journey.
Counselling is for any and every human who is willing to take a step toward a clearer path, one who needs a space to process and shed old habits. I work with humans from adolescence to adulthood; those who are navigating daily stressors, life transitions, grief and other challenges in between.
Emerge with Maya offers a safe, confidential space where you can feel at ease, take a breath and find your way with an empathetic professional to walk alongside you on this leg of your journey.
I seek to help anyone dealing with traumatic experiences; as well as individuals who need help coping with daily life, and any significant life transitions. If your goal is to find healthy coping mechanisms, or to just move from a space of darkness into hopefulness, I will gladly facilitate that. Talk-therapy offers 50mins to just focus on yourself - something which, especially with the overwhelming nature of life- has become dearly important.
I seek to help anyone dealing with traumatic experiences; as well as individuals who need help coping with daily life, and any significant life transitions. If your goal is to find healthy coping mechanisms, or to just move from a space of darkness into hopefulness, I will gladly facilitate that. Talk-therapy offers 50mins to just focus on yourself - something which, especially with the overwhelming nature of life- has become dearly important.
“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or “when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another” - Carl R. Rogers.
“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or “when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another” - Carl R. Rogers.
I work with couples and individuals from all walks of life who are navigating the ups and downs of being human.
My focus is on behavioural health and how our actions and lifestyle impact how we feel. My perspective is shaped by my own journey as an Autistic, ADHD person, a high-performance athlete, and a parent.
I work with couples and individuals from all walks of life who are navigating the ups and downs of being human.
My focus is on behavioural health and how our actions and lifestyle impact how we feel. My perspective is shaped by my own journey as an Autistic, ADHD person, a high-performance athlete, and a parent.
I provide compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges.
I support individuals, parents, and families who are navigating life's challenges and looking for a safe place to heal and grow. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with parenting, facing relationship difficulties, or dealing with the impact of bullying, you don't have to face it alone.
I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and centered on creating a space where you can feel comfortable sharing your experiences. Together, we will explore the challenges you're facing, identify your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you.
I provide compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges.
I support individuals, parents, and families who are navigating life's challenges and looking for a safe place to heal and grow. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with parenting, facing relationship difficulties, or dealing with the impact of bullying, you don't have to face it alone.
I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and centered on creating a space where you can feel comfortable sharing your experiences. Together, we will explore the challenges you're facing, identify your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you.
You may be struggling with personal, relational or life difficulties and want to work towards bringing about change. If you struggle with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, existential difficulties, grief, mood disorder, relationship difficulties, trauma or other difficulties, you are welcome to contact me. I have experience with addiction disorders and can be supportive during the recovery phase.
You may be struggling with personal, relational or life difficulties and want to work towards bringing about change. If you struggle with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, existential difficulties, grief, mood disorder, relationship difficulties, trauma or other difficulties, you are welcome to contact me. I have experience with addiction disorders and can be supportive during the recovery phase.
Clients have different needs that they would seek assistance with from a competent professional. The client needs to be heard and their feelings validated. I provide a safe and confidential space for clients 14 years old and above to engage with me. My specialist Counselling knowledge and approach will put the client at ease and allow the therapy to take its course. I acknowledge that each individual requires different levels of support and based on that, I apply my technique of empathetic listening and appropriate counselling as required.
Clients have different needs that they would seek assistance with from a competent professional. The client needs to be heard and their feelings validated. I provide a safe and confidential space for clients 14 years old and above to engage with me. My specialist Counselling knowledge and approach will put the client at ease and allow the therapy to take its course. I acknowledge that each individual requires different levels of support and based on that, I apply my technique of empathetic listening and appropriate counselling as required.
The counselling relationship is a profound one, and I'd be honoured to be your partner in the process!
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
The counselling relationship is a profound one, and I'd be honoured to be your partner in the process!
For all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, the modern world is a chaotic and frantic place. Dealing with rent; work; traffic; inflation; politics; existential anxiety etc., the average person has enough going on to warrant immense stress without even accounting for any of the other emergencies and crises that life throws at us. And even after putting a roof over one's head and food on the table, happiness and purpose can be more complex. Figuring out the next step forward can often seem impossible. My passion is in helping you to find the next step, and in helping you to develop the strategies and skills to keep doing so.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019.
Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
I've studied the science, philosophy, and history of therapy at the University of Cape Town and University College London for seven years, and I have practiced as a counsellor in Cape Town after an apprenticeship since 2019.
Take a look at my website to see how I do things.
My approach is rooted in fostering profound understanding and insight, exploring the depths of who they are – as individuals and as partners in relationship.
Harmoniously Me - (Individual) Cultivating self-awareness and personal growth, working through grief, anxiety and depression.
Harmoniously Us - ( Marriage/ Couples) Identify needs of both parties, Manage conflict, Rebuild trust, develop a better understanding of each other.
Harmoniously Becoming - A fun 3 session preventative workshop for new couples
My approach is rooted in fostering profound understanding and insight, exploring the depths of who they are – as individuals and as partners in relationship.
Harmoniously Me - (Individual) Cultivating self-awareness and personal growth, working through grief, anxiety and depression.
Harmoniously Us - ( Marriage/ Couples) Identify needs of both parties, Manage conflict, Rebuild trust, develop a better understanding of each other.
Harmoniously Becoming - A fun 3 session preventative workshop for new couples
You will have a partner in me, journeying beside you as you learn to open to your true nature and step in to a life of awareness.
How is your internal environment? Are you stressed out by the incessant demands life is placing on you? Are you living on autopilot in order to cope, never feeling like you are truly alive? Is your mind full of anxious, negative, self-defeating thoughts & self-talk? Are you tossed about by waves of emotion, reacting to life, leaving you feeling regretful & distressed? How are your energy levels? And your body? Is it well or can you feel the impact of prolonged stress? How are your relationships? How would it be to feel different? To feel energetic & alive. To have choices. To enjoy peace in your relationships with yourself & others?
You will have a partner in me, journeying beside you as you learn to open to your true nature and step in to a life of awareness.
How is your internal environment? Are you stressed out by the incessant demands life is placing on you? Are you living on autopilot in order to cope, never feeling like you are truly alive? Is your mind full of anxious, negative, self-defeating thoughts & self-talk? Are you tossed about by waves of emotion, reacting to life, leaving you feeling regretful & distressed? How are your energy levels? And your body? Is it well or can you feel the impact of prolonged stress? How are your relationships? How would it be to feel different? To feel energetic & alive. To have choices. To enjoy peace in your relationships with yourself & others?