Therapists in Three Anchor Bay

My ideal client would be anyone who is looking to bring about positive change, healing, inner peace, and growth into their lives. Common issues that I typically work with in the the counselling space include - but are not limited to - stress, anxiety, adapting to major life changes (e.g., changing cities, schools, jobs), relationship difficulties, coping with divorce, break-ups, addiction, difficulties with emotional regulation, coping with loss, and dealing with past trauma.

Did you know that most people find it hard to talk about personal problems? Some people end up struggling for years because they don't get help. Therapy can help to identify emotional patterns and themes and give you confidence to make changes to improve the quality of your life. I've been in practice for more than 20 years and work with adults and couples. I have experience working with many problems that make life difficult, such as depression and anxiety. I understand the ways in which they overwhelm us.

I am registered as a counsellor with the HPCSA and is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), enabling clients to submit statements to their medical aid for possible reimbursement. 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 view every individual I encounter as unique. I therefore alter my psychotherapeutic approach to fit best with the client in front of me. I work mostly from a person-centred approach, including elements of cognitive-behavioural, solution-focused, and narrative psychotherapy. If I think it would be most beneficial to you, I may follow a pure psychodynamic approach during which I act mainly as a reflecting mirror. Often this approach requires a longer-term commitment to therapy to reap the full benefits. A psychodynamic approach may however also be used successfully short-term.

Each individual and their way of thinking deserve to be understood in their particular context, in terms of lifestyle, culture, and beliefs. Being able to connect with a client and go through the process of how they can better cope with their pressures, recontextualizing their situation into one of upliftment.

I'm a Counsellor registered with the Council for Counsellors. I offer affordable and confidential online counselling for a range of issues providing a safe space for clients to talk about their lives, problems and goals. I offer callout services for clients who prefer face to face sessions. At ARK Counselling I offer a holistic approach to therapy. I am here to help you gain perspective on life and help you work through whatever it is that you might be struggling with. Just having someone to listen to you can make all the difference in the world.

I am a Bscosci Honours graduate, majored in Psychology. I offer individual counseling to Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults. My focus is on personal growth, Addiction, adjustment and stress management, relationship difficulties, abuse recovery, emotion dysregulation, anxiety and depression related conditions, as well as trauma.

If you are seeking a Counsellor, then you may be feeling anxious and overwhelmed by your life circumstances. A crisis can threaten your emotional or physical well-being and can interfere with the functioning of your daily living. Events such as unplanned pregnancies, relationship breakdowns, illnesses such as COVID and other traumatic and life-threatening experiences can all be navigated and strategic interventions implemented. Putting a voice to your feelings often puts thoughts and emotions into perspective and is the start of healing an overwhelmed spirit.

Caretakers, Leaders, High Profile people & all Professional people. Health Professionals, Academics, Students & Businessmen. Typical & A-typical people of all religions, orientations & cultures. People who are struggling to cope with the high demands of their job, their marriage, their relationship or their family life. Professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression & personal or relationship issues/trauma. Professionals who are traumatised by burn-outs physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Everybody who want to live a better quality of personal-, love-, sex- and family life.

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.

Need help with major life transitions, struggling with overwhelming emotions and situations? Or are you needing support with mental health issues related to symptoms of anxiety, depression or other conditions?

My practice focuses on adult individual therapy. I believe that human beings have an inherent need to connect with others. When these connections and ways in which we relate to others are challenged or compromised it can often lead to psychological pain. Psychological and emotional difficulties in turn may translate into mental health issues. Hence, the core of my therapeutic approach is to develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients where corrective experiences or new ways of relating can occur.

The Individuals that feel as though no-one will understand or who have been told time and time again that they are the ones at fault, either in their relationships or at work. The individuals who feel alone and who cannot speak out due to hidden manipulation and control within a home or who are insidiously abused within a relationship. The individuals who feel that they are the ones who have destroyed their families lives, the individuals who want a safe space, a listening ear and supportive dialogue. The individual who wants clarity of mind, effective coping mechanisms and understanding, these are the individuals I counsel.

In practice, I work from an eclectic approach as I have found therapeutic flexibility to be helpful in meeting my patients’ needs. My therapeutic approach mainly draws initially from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Insight-Oriented and Psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). If need be, I will use other modalities.

I’m Gemma, I have an unwavering passion for holistic well-being and helping individuals through the challenging times they find themselves in. I’m a modern-day therapist seeking to assist with age-old problems.

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.

Therapy’s major aim is to enable growth and better understanding of oneself through self-discovery and self- exploration. It is within a therapeutic relationship where we can identify problematic and dysfunctional, emotional and behavioural problems and address the necessary changes that will lead to a more healthier and less stressful life”