Spirituality Therapists in Ottery

My name is Ganeefa Ismail a Registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor in private practice I am a single mom, divorced for +5 years, raising two beautiful girls. I am a lifelong student always seeking new opportunities to upskill myself. I am passionate about healing, self-growth and spirituality . I am on a permanent self-reflective journey always trying to improve myself and find my optimum balance. It is for this reason that my practice is based on a holistic mindset and wellness is always integrated within the therapy because the client needs to focus on not just the mind, but the body and soul too.

I have a special interest in providing support to clients who struggle with mental health issues. I am ready to embark with you on your journey to recovery. I would like to help you to achieve the ordinary and extraordinary things that you need to do everyday. My therapeutic style is direct, honest, proactive, and compassionate. I enjoy working with people of all ages, stages of life, and backgrounds, helping them to live balanced, engaged lives with meaningful relationships. I am proficient in case management of most barriers or diagnoses, whether mental, social, societal, or physical.

My ideal client would be someone who has not had an easy start in life. Things have never been easy for them. Challenges have always been thrown at them, and they just dont know when the bad hand that life has dealt them, will come to an end. My client has a bit of a negative mindset as a result of some vast obstacles and he or she always thinks that life will be tough for them. However, there is a part of them that just won't allow them to give up, no matter how much they have wanted to. My clients goals are to get their mind positive and to change the way they see situations. They know a positive mindset, is a receipe for success.

I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice offering therapy and assessment to adults, adolescents and couples. I work with all forms psychological distress and clinical disorders as well as those who wish to gain increased self knowledge and growth through the psychotherapeutic relationship. I also provide supervision for other professionals.

At a young age I began to discern my high levels of empathy for those in pain & this I believe in part is because of my own story of brokenness. People tended to open up to me quite easily about their personal stories. My whole heart gravitated towards the helping profession specifically within the spaces of healing, empowering , inspiring & teaching. I unequivocally know that my life's work is to help others to become products of their purpose and not their pain.To flourish in the areas of emotion, relationships, meaning, accomplishment and engagement. ( Martin Seligman). To thrive and not merely survive.

My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.

It is often hard for us to acknowledge when our usual way of coping no longer feels enough. Someone once said; ‘Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it is wisdom’ (author unknown). As a registered counsellor I can journey with you to explore your current life challenges. I am passionate, dedicated and committed to the process of healing that the counselling space can offer. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and person-centred. I will offer you emotional support alongside psycho-education about mental wellbeing, whatever your circumstances or stage of life.

I’m Elretha – a Counselling Psychologist based in Wynberg, Cape Town. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in both English and Afrikaans. People seek therapy for a broad range of reasons. Some of the areas I assist with include: processing trauma and abuse, navigating relationship difficulties, parent-child relationship distress, life changes, or loss and bereavement; managing mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, sexual identity matters, self-development and blockages to creativity.

Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.

Life presents us all with challenges. You may be entering a new phase in your life. You may see repeated patterns that negatively impact you, your work and your relationships. Perhaps the uncertainty of COVID-19 has left you contemplating your identity and seeking meaning and purpose in your place in the world. You wish to make sense of the influences of belief, race, class or other systems and the accompanying feelings these evoke. However much (or little) you desire a change or a fresh perspective on life, it's natural to want someone to help you navigate the discomfort and achieve your goals.

Your current situation in life most probably is not where you would want to be. My aim is to help you start the process of ' laying the foundation to a HEALTHIER you'. I am always updating my knowledge and skills so that i can provide evidence based practices that would assist you in your journey.

The mission of MT Counselling Services is to reach families and children who do not necessarily have easy and affordable access to mental health support services. The services I provide are individually tailored to the specific need of the client whilst keeping the service cost-effective. The services I provide include the below Behavioural Assessments Behavioural Plans (Teachers and Parents) Leadership workshops (Grades 6-7 , Grades 10-12) Developmental Delays Assessment and Report Conflict Mediation Teaching mindfulness Family Sessions Trauma Counselling Teaching Coping Strategies Academic Support Girls and Boys Empowerment

One of the main wellsprings of therapy is love. People arrive with spilling pockets and framed seams from various forms of love gone wrong, each with their own story: of love that has nowhere to go; a love lost or denied, twisted or betrayed, perverted and shackled to violence. These broken attachments are what I work with. Having studied the science, history, philosophy and art of therapy for 10 years, I know that when people get enough exposure to kindness, sanity, and care, we can empty those pockets and knit seams together.

Sometimes life can be hard and we can feel overwhelmed and defeated by circumstances and experiences. Do you feel disconnected or isolated from your friends and family? Do you feel tired all the time? Do you feel burned out? Do you feel anxious and uncertain about what's happening in your life? Are you struggling with a relationship, whether it's a family member or loved one? Do you often question yourself and your worth or value? Do you sometimes wake up wishing you were someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to hold your hand and listen to what you have experienced, how you think, and how you feel.