Career Guidance Therapists in Rylands Estate

Marion holds an Honours Degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa and is a registered Psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She is also accredited with the EQ-i 2.0 which allows her to assess Emotional Intelligence (EI) for children from the age of 7 – 17 as well as adults. Emotional Intelligence is listed as one of the top skills required for success in schools as well as in the work place.

Hi there! My name is Michaela. Well done on taking these first steps in your healing journey. You’re off to a great start! You could be here for a number of reasons. Perhaps you feel lost, anxious and confused? Maybe you are struggling in your close relationships? Or perhaps you just need a listening ear and a space to vent. Whatever your situation is, you are not alone. The human experience is complex and can be difficult to navigate. Sometimes these experiences, thoughts and feelings can impact our well-being, preventing us from living the life we desire.

I am registered as a counsellor with the HPCSA and is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), enabling claims to be submitted directly to your medical aid. I offer individual counselling for adults and adolescents, including but not limited to trauma counselling, bereavement, personal development, self-esteem, resilience and stress management. I also work with children through play. Furthermore, I guide parents, for example, on discipline, tantrum/anger management, parenting styles and how to improve their child’s concentration and self-esteem.

I have three years of experience with face-to-face counseling, specifically with adolescents. I thrive within the field of learning and development with a goal to assist clients to determine their power and individualist skills to overcome their difficulties. I am a pleasantly vibrant and honest woman with strong career ambitions. I realize the importance of continuous learning to enable one to equip oneself with the necessary skills to deliver at the required professional level.

Are you worried about your mental health in this COVID-19 LockDown? Follow my FaceBook Page on: https://www.facebook.com/ZAssessments/ for tips on surviving LockDown. I provide a safe, warm, supportive and non-judgemental space to work through difficulties such as: WORKPLACE: job insecurity, disciplinary, restructuring, retrenchment, conflict with co-workers/management, career changes, poor performance, poor sleep, burnout etc. RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY: Separation, divorce, parental alienation, interpersonal conflict etc. PERSONAL: Anger management, depression, anxiety, codependency. CAREER GUIDANCE for teens. LIFE CHANGES and trauma.

Marion is a Career Guidance Practitioner who conducts careers and subject choice counselling and assessments for Grade 9 - Grade 12 learners as well as adults. She enjoys the balance between conducting career and psychometric assessments, and counselling to those that are in need of guidance. She has enabled numerous learners and adults in making the most significant and appropriate decisions and important recommendations were made concerning their future career possibilities.

My ideal client is someone who needs psychotherapeutic services and/or career /guidance counseling. I specialize in working with youth and young adults to help them achieve their career goals. I also have extensive experience working with youth and adults experiencing difficulties in relationships and with anxiety caused by daily stressors. My ideal client is someone who needs information, education, guidance and help/assistance to reach their goals or relieve stressors.

Are you feeling stuck? Not sure which direction to take in your career or personal life? Let me facilitate your journey towards your best self. When we operate from our best selves, we function more effectively, are able to cope better and live out our purpose.

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.

Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.

I am an NLP Coach and therapist, with a private coaching practice in Cape Town. My guiding belief, both personally and professionally, is that life is precious and it deserves to be lived fully. I work with clients who wish to make the most of their lives, by turning around areas that are not fulfilling and creating change that lasts. These are the life areas I can help with: work & career , relationships, personal growth, navigating big life changes, expat life & existential coaching.

Experience and ability to connect to persons of all age groups, all cultures and all backgrounds. Persons with problems of life do not always want to hear there is something "wrong" with them. Most of the time they can be facilitated to solve their own problems and grow towards more independence and maturity on a personal level. I see it as my task to facilitate change.

I specialize in working with teenagers and adults. I support clients with challenges they encounter in the different stages of their development. Common themes that come up in sessions with adolescents include: subject choice assessments/ guidance, career assessments/ guidance, emotional difficulties, peer relationship challenges and identity development. Themes of sessions with adults include: Re-evaluating life goals, difficulties with family relationships, business coaching, challenges in intimate relationships, feeling burned out/ stuck and/ or numb and seeking change.

My goal is to provide a range of affordable services that can assist and guide individuals, families and groups where needed in order to promote positive change, growth and development. I prefer to use an integrative approach. This means that I make use of a combination of different approaches to encourage a good fit between my client's needs and the therapy process. I work alongside individuals and their families to achieve their goals and I acknowledge the importance of working with all role players in an individual's environment such as parents, family and the academic or workplace context.

Mental health affects every single person and how we deal with it is important. If you feel that you need help with any mental health conditions, please feel free to contact me. I understand vulnerability is challenging but best step you can take. Don't allow stress, anxiety, trauma, family, work and relationship to control your life. Remember talking is a humanistic way of being understood. That's why offering you a safe space where you can be completely yourself without judgement and criticism, we can start your healing process. With using counselling interventions and counselling theories your problem can be understood

Counselling is my life purpose. I have always felt empathy and listened intently to those who have shared their problems, concerns, dreams & challenges, with me. Whilst working in Corporate HR, I witnessed many people with mental health challanges and felt their disillusionment in the workplace esp. when they were not enjoying their careers. Helping clients to find their true life purpose may reduce symptoms relating to mental health & bring about change that will impact indiv. families & communities. Other interests incl: Grief & Loss, Conflict Mngnt, ADHD, 2E, Learning Disabilities, Dementia, Life Coaching & Family Mediation

I am a bilingual registered counsellor, offering both individual and group counselling for children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning difficulties. My approach is integrative, which means that I draw from various approaches and interventions and tailor them in a way that best suits each individual. I offer a safe and non-judgemental space which allows for clients to freely express their thoughts, opinions, feelings and experiences.