Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Rondebosch East

I've been practicing as a counsellor for 15 years, with a speciality in hypnotherapy and mindfulness , and the use of visualization and positive mental rehearsal to facilitate healing and change for my clients. Whether you simply need someone to talk to - to better explore and unpack your current situation or past circumstances - or whether you are actively wanting to engage in changing certain thought, emotional and behavioural patterns that may be limiting you in your life, my approach can be of great value to you.

I am a person centred therapist whose primary focus is to assist my clients process and overcome their difficulties. I'm committed to helping my clients journey through personal; work or school related challenges that may impact on their ability to function optimally. Personal challenges ranging from childhood trauma; loss; stress and interpersonal difficulties can result in emotional and psychological distress. Prioritising one's mental heath in order to achieve growth is an invaluable investment. Taking the first step to ask for help is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself.

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?

I have been working as a Registered Counsellor since 2008; and my focus areas are anxiety, depression and substance abuse. I am now in private practice offering counselling to individuals and groups, and also do online / in-person talks for various companies and schools around Mental Wellbeing. My approach is a holistic one, incorporating principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness , Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Motivational Interviewing.

Everyone has ups and downs in their journey of life, but sometimes you need additional support to navigate particular low points. Your thinking may be cyclical, so addressing the problem from multiple angles, with various lenses, can be the breakthrough that is needed. I work with a Humanistic and Positive Psychology framework that sees you as whole and focuses on your strengths. You are not your trauma, your grief, or your diagnosis. I want to help you to improve your quality of life and to fulfill your potential. I also use Resilience coaching to look at your mental, physical and emotional needs, to identify growth areas.

Feeling anxious and unsure what the next step is? Finding it difficult to relate to your partner? Are your kids acting up? Is your mother in law overly toxic? want to start but just can't! struggling to stay motivated?

I specialise in helping adults who have ADHD. I have a masters degree in psychology, with a particular interest in neurodevelopment and neurodivergence. I have ADHD myself and understand, and empathise with, the struggles those of us with ADHD face. I am passionate about helping others with ADHD thrive in life.

Myself and the amazing team of specialists wellness counseling professionals based in the southern suburbs comprise Arise Mental Wellness. We provide a variety of multidisciplinary counselling and coaching services to individuals (adults, teens, and children) couples, groups and organizations

At times we may feel stuck or overwhelmed. We may know what is causing unease or pain, but often we struggle to understand the cause. A therapy relationship at these times, can bring better understanding and help you think in new ways about yourself, your relationships and your journey forward.

If you are struggling to stop a pattern of behaviour which is creating problems for yourself or others, be it addiction or any other self-destructive habits or behaviours then I can help you. I can also assist in helping you develop better habits and ways of thinking which can improve your quality of life, performance and happiness.

It takes courage to look within and to consider the experiences, relationships and ways of coping that cause you to feel stuck or in pain. The purpose of psychotherapy is to support you in the process of deepening your self-knowledge and to grow your ability to bear life’s challenges. While living with awareness is not always easy, it can mean a life filled with a greater sense of meaning, wellbeing, and peace. Please feel free to email me at charli@charlipunt.co.za to enquire about an appointment. For more information you can also visit my website: www.charlipunt.co.za

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.