Marriage Counselling Therapists in Sedgefield
I offer individual and couples counselling both online and in person and weekly online bereavement groups.
The people I work with are often going through life’s messier moments- grief, relationship ups and downs, or big life transitions like moving, changing careers, becoming a parent, or starting over after a breakup. Things may feel a bit off, uncertain, or heavier than usual. You’re usually the one holding it together, but lately, it’s just… a lot.
I offer individual and couples counselling both online and in person and weekly online bereavement groups.
The people I work with are often going through life’s messier moments- grief, relationship ups and downs, or big life transitions like moving, changing careers, becoming a parent, or starting over after a breakup. Things may feel a bit off, uncertain, or heavier than usual. You’re usually the one holding it together, but lately, it’s just… a lot.
I offer trauma‑informed counselling for adults, couples, and families seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical ways forward.
My work is trauma informed, which means your sense of safety, choice and dignity always comes first. Sessions are paced, respectful and purposeful. Focus on stabilisation and emotional regulation before deeper exploration, ensuring the process feels supportive rather than overwhelming. I integrate counselling, coaching and mediation skills where appropriate.
I offer trauma‑informed counselling for adults, couples, and families seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical ways forward.
My work is trauma informed, which means your sense of safety, choice and dignity always comes first. Sessions are paced, respectful and purposeful. Focus on stabilisation and emotional regulation before deeper exploration, ensuring the process feels supportive rather than overwhelming. I integrate counselling, coaching and mediation skills where appropriate.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down and meet your inner world with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress, protection, or emotional pain. This gentle, insight-led approach helps reduce inner conflict, soften old patterns, and support emotional change and self-understanding.
As an IFS-trained-practitioner I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down and meet your inner world with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore the different parts of you that carry stress, protection, or emotional pain. This gentle, insight-led approach helps reduce inner conflict, soften old patterns, and support emotional change and self-understanding.
I also offer a Couples Therapy Intensive which is 3 dedicated days of working 1-1 with your relationship, away from daily pressures and distractions, allowing us to gently explore what has been long held, avoided, or misunderstood.
I believe therapy is a journey of reconnection with your true self — the part of you that has never been broken, only hidden beneath pain, fear, loss, or the demands of life. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges with curiosity rather than judgment, uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, and reconnect with your inner wisdom, resilience, and capacity for change. I support lasting transformation through insight, self-compassion, and embodied awareness. My trauma-informed approach integrates art therapy, Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and embodied practices.
I also offer a Couples Therapy Intensive which is 3 dedicated days of working 1-1 with your relationship, away from daily pressures and distractions, allowing us to gently explore what has been long held, avoided, or misunderstood.
I believe therapy is a journey of reconnection with your true self — the part of you that has never been broken, only hidden beneath pain, fear, loss, or the demands of life. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges with curiosity rather than judgment, uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, and reconnect with your inner wisdom, resilience, and capacity for change. I support lasting transformation through insight, self-compassion, and embodied awareness. My trauma-informed approach integrates art therapy, Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and embodied practices.
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Relationship and Marriage.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
Relationship and Marriage.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
As a Performance & Burnout Prevention Coach, I specialize in helping high achievers overcome exhaustion, stress& lack of motivation (anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, grief, feeling stuck, wanting to improve communication, relationships) to enhance and sustain their performance. I work with professionals to regain their energy, passion, and purpose, ensuring they can maintain peak performance without sacrificing their well- Dramatic shifts are possible. Together we will show you and teach you tools to step out, forward and into a future of your choosing.
As a Performance & Burnout Prevention Coach, I specialize in helping high achievers overcome exhaustion, stress& lack of motivation (anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, grief, feeling stuck, wanting to improve communication, relationships) to enhance and sustain their performance. I work with professionals to regain their energy, passion, and purpose, ensuring they can maintain peak performance without sacrificing their well- Dramatic shifts are possible. Together we will show you and teach you tools to step out, forward and into a future of your choosing.
Therapy with me is an open, reflective space to explore the challenges, questions, and life experiences that matter to you. Whether you’re navigating trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, or a sense of being overwhelmed or disconnected, you’ll find a calm, culturally attuned environment to make sense of your story. My approach blends existential exploration with trauma‑focused DBT skills, helping you build insight, stability, and resilience. Together we work toward grounded, meaningful, and sustainable change.
Therapy with me is an open, reflective space to explore the challenges, questions, and life experiences that matter to you. Whether you’re navigating trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, or a sense of being overwhelmed or disconnected, you’ll find a calm, culturally attuned environment to make sense of your story. My approach blends existential exploration with trauma‑focused DBT skills, helping you build insight, stability, and resilience. Together we work toward grounded, meaningful, and sustainable change.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
Welcome. I’m Palesa Monkhe, a registered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. You may be carrying work stress, questions of identity, recovery from addiction, or the weight of social and systemic pressures, and longing to feel steadier and understood. I offer a compassionate, relational space where you are met with care, dignity, and support as you move toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life that allows you to thrive.
Are you facing a challenge in your marriage, work or life in general?
It is my goal to show you how to embrace your life, find hope and fulfil your God given destiny. When it comes to relationships I focus on their influence on every aspect of human interaction. Let me guide you through the process of renewal, resilience, and self-discovery. I also do Emotional Intelligence & Personality Profile psychometric tests.
Are you facing a challenge in your marriage, work or life in general?
It is my goal to show you how to embrace your life, find hope and fulfil your God given destiny. When it comes to relationships I focus on their influence on every aspect of human interaction. Let me guide you through the process of renewal, resilience, and self-discovery. I also do Emotional Intelligence & Personality Profile psychometric tests.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I aim to enable men and women to thrive by becoming the best version of themselves. The process addresses trauma, anger, stress and anxiety within themselves and their relationships through emotional awareness and practical interventions. During the sessions, I strive to enable my clients to experience physical and emotional relief from stress, anxiety and embodied trauma.
I work with adults only and in my experience, it seems many of us present with elements of ‘dysfunction’; that it is the human condition to be somewhat flawed, imperfect, damaged or messed-up. Our ‘dysfunction’ can often be exposed (to ourselves and others) at points of challenge or change; what I refer to as ‘growing pains’ (this is not reserved for childhood; us adults can also undergo mild, moderate and sever growing pains)
I work with adults only and in my experience, it seems many of us present with elements of ‘dysfunction’; that it is the human condition to be somewhat flawed, imperfect, damaged or messed-up. Our ‘dysfunction’ can often be exposed (to ourselves and others) at points of challenge or change; what I refer to as ‘growing pains’ (this is not reserved for childhood; us adults can also undergo mild, moderate and sever growing pains)
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, groups, couples, and families.
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals, groups, couples, and families.
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
Marriage and Relationships difficulties, Loss, and bereavement, while also offering holistic support across a wide range of debilitating conditions that life throws at us .
By exploring choices and equipping yourself with new skills, you’ll gain the confidence to overcome obstacles and embrace new beginnings. If you are ready to invest in yourself, this could be one of the most important and transformative decisions of your life.
Marriage and Relationships difficulties, Loss, and bereavement, while also offering holistic support across a wide range of debilitating conditions that life throws at us .
By exploring choices and equipping yourself with new skills, you’ll gain the confidence to overcome obstacles and embrace new beginnings. If you are ready to invest in yourself, this could be one of the most important and transformative decisions of your life.
Stepmother burnout, divorced father support, role confusion, co-parenting conflict, loyalty binds and couple strain.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
Love and patience isn't enough.
Stepmother burnout, divorced father support, role confusion, co-parenting conflict, loyalty binds and couple strain.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
Love and patience isn't enough.
Are you withholding something from yourself and those you love? Struggling to solve conflict - in yourself or with others? Maybe your are facing big life-changes or you have to make big-life decisions that overwhelms you? You might experience a sense of purposelessness. Or you are struggling to keep up with all the demands and responsibilities of life. Well, do not fear. You might be here because this is your last resort. You might have tried denying your situation, maybe solving it yourself or even reaching out to others for help, but all to your dismay. You might ask, 'Who am I', 'Why am I here', 'Where am I heading in life'?
Are you withholding something from yourself and those you love? Struggling to solve conflict - in yourself or with others? Maybe your are facing big life-changes or you have to make big-life decisions that overwhelms you? You might experience a sense of purposelessness. Or you are struggling to keep up with all the demands and responsibilities of life. Well, do not fear. You might be here because this is your last resort. You might have tried denying your situation, maybe solving it yourself or even reaching out to others for help, but all to your dismay. You might ask, 'Who am I', 'Why am I here', 'Where am I heading in life'?
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system.
My work is grounded in a person centered approach, integrating mindfulness-based practices, self-compassion, and somatic practices. Together, we explore what is happening beneath the surface - gently, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I work with adults and couples, with a particular focus on the nervous system.
My work is grounded in a person centered approach, integrating mindfulness-based practices, self-compassion, and somatic practices. Together, we explore what is happening beneath the surface - gently, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
On-line psychotherapy sessions. A safe space will be created in which clients can unload, share and heal from the effects of emotional turmoil and trauma.
Anew Life, Health & Wellness (Ciska Botha)
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
George 6529
My name is Ciska and I am based in George, a beautiful town in Western Cape. My desire is to help people on whatever journey they are on and giving hope, love and support. Each one of us in their innermost being are perfect, whole and complete. We are here to navigate through life and each have different experiences, ideas and concepts on life. Whether you are in need of Life coaching, career guidance, or counselling support, I am here to assist you in your journey.
My name is Ciska and I am based in George, a beautiful town in Western Cape. My desire is to help people on whatever journey they are on and giving hope, love and support. Each one of us in their innermost being are perfect, whole and complete. We are here to navigate through life and each have different experiences, ideas and concepts on life. Whether you are in need of Life coaching, career guidance, or counselling support, I am here to assist you in your journey.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
My clients usually find themselves at life transitions or emotional crossroads. They face problems like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, early childhood trauma, difficult life choices, early or mid-career stress, burn out, relationship difficulties and conflict, divorce, traumatic life events and grief.
As a psychologist my aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment for my clients. I am a passionate and committed professional who understands mental and emotional health and its importance to each individual and their community. I celebrate my clients for their uniqueness, and so believe in customising my sessions to build around their specific issues. My main aim is to ensure that they feel heard and supported, leaving them more able to share freely. Together we can address any problems and issues and apply suitable resources and techniques to help improve their sense of wellbeing.
As a psychologist my aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment for my clients. I am a passionate and committed professional who understands mental and emotional health and its importance to each individual and their community. I celebrate my clients for their uniqueness, and so believe in customising my sessions to build around their specific issues. My main aim is to ensure that they feel heard and supported, leaving them more able to share freely. Together we can address any problems and issues and apply suitable resources and techniques to help improve their sense of wellbeing.
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What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling in South Africa is usually paid for privately, and sessions often cost around R900 to R1,500 or more. Fees depend on location, counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. Some medical aid plans may cover part of the cost, particularly if counselling is provided by a registered psychologist or other covered mental health provider; however, benefits vary by plan and it is important to check with your medical aid provider about any available coverage. Lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community services or non-profit organisations.