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Yvette Smit

Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor

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Available both in-person and online
Drury Lane Gardens 8001
Are you feeling stuck in familiar emotional patterns or struggling to connect with others? Do past experiences shape how you handle stress, express emotions, or navigate change? Are you looking to strengthen relationships and feel more at ease in yourself? I help individuals and families understand how past experiences influence present challenges—whether you’re adjusting to change, feeling caught in old patterns, or seeking deeper connections. Through insight and reflection, we’ll work together to create meaningful shifts for your emotional well-being.
Drawing from a strong background in developmental psychology, attachment theory and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I approach counselling with curiosity for what makes us think, feel and behave the way we do. This type of enquiry leads to increased awareness and self-knowledge, which ultimately develops resilience and encourages emotional wellness.
Creating a validating and supportive environment is at the heart of my counselling approach. I strive to offer professional yet personable support, ensuring you feel deeply understood and respected throughout our collaboration. My goal is to help you feel comfortable to explore challenges and supported in taking the necessary steps toward meaningful change.
Call or Yvette Smit now for a free 15 minute consultation - 087 250 2837 x75

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

46 Roeland Square

Drury Lane

Gardens 8001 map

087 250 2837 x75
My website
I offer in-person sessions from my practice in Gardens, Cape Town. Online sessions are also accommodated.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and ADHD 
R850 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect 087 250 2837 x75
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

46 Roeland Square

Drury Lane

Gardens 8001 map

087 250 2837 x75
My website
I offer in-person sessions from my practice in Gardens, Cape Town. Online sessions are also accommodated.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and ADHD 
R850 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R850
  • Couple Sessions R1050

Payment Methods

Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer

Insurance

  • Bonitas
  • Discovery Health
  • Fedhealth
  • GEMS
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I run a cash practice, but you are able to claim back from your medical aid savings benefit should you need to do so. Please note that Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) cover the treatment of diagnosed conditions, and the psychological support services I offer are not included in this category.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75
"
I run a cash practice, but you are able to claim back from your medical aid savings benefit should you need to do so. Please note that Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) cover the treatment of diagnosed conditions, and the psychological support services I offer are not included in this category.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health Professions Council of South Africa Yvette Smit
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • BPsych Equivalent & BA (Hons) Psychology, BPsych / BA Psychology (Hons), Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Registered Counsellor / PRC 0042641
  • License: Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Private Practice / 1142151
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I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor practicing in Cape Town, South Africa. I have extensive experience counselling in diverse settings, which has equipped me to be versatile, resilient, and creative in offering individualised support interventions to my clients.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75
"
I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor practicing in Cape Town, South Africa. I have extensive experience counselling in diverse settings, which has equipped me to be versatile, resilient, and creative in offering individualised support interventions to my clients.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Socio-emotional support for neurodivergence
  • Stress
  • Women's mental health
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My work with clients is dynamic and focussed, which aims to give you the sense that you are actively working on improving your situation. I suggest between 4 and 12 sessions to address a particular issue you are facing, while you will be learning valuable skills that will serve you in the future.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75
"
My work with clients is dynamic and focussed, which aims to give you the sense that you are actively working on improving your situation. I suggest between 4 and 12 sessions to address a particular issue you are facing, while you will be learning valuable skills that will serve you in the future.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75

Endorsement

Dr. Christine Elize Kolbé
Dr. Christine Elize Kolbé
Registered CounsellorPhDHPCSA - Counsellor
I have known Yvette for four years now and she is a compassionate counsellor with high levels of ethics. I recommend her services to any person who is struggling with mental health issues in the Cape Town City Bowl, South Africa.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Afrikaans

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Afrikaans

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family Systems
  • Neuro-affirming
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I draw from established psychological models to determine the best course of action for individualised support. Once we have determined our shared counselling objectives, sessions will be focused on achieving realistic and clearly defined outcomes within an appropriate timeframe.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75
"
I draw from established psychological models to determine the best course of action for individualised support. Once we have determined our shared counselling objectives, sessions will be focused on achieving realistic and clearly defined outcomes within an appropriate timeframe.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75

Location

Primary Location

46 Roeland Square

Drury Lane

Gardens 8001

087 250 2837 x75

Nearby Areas

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I offer in-person sessions from my practice in Gardens, Cape Town. Online sessions are also accommodated.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75
"
I offer in-person sessions from my practice in Gardens, Cape Town. Online sessions are also accommodated.
Photo of Yvette Smit, Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Yvette Smit
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Call for a free consultation now - 087 250 2837 x75