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A person or family may seek counselling for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety, depression, trouble forming and maintaining strong, caring relationships, or concerns about being authentically themselves or putting their trust in other people. Some people turn to counselling in order to make sense of their anger, conflicts with spouses and family, or to address negative influences from their early years that they can’t seem to shake. Some people turn to counselling in order to learn new techniques for living happy and fulfilling lives. A decision to seek counselling can occasionally be influenced by a specific experience, such as trauma, divorce, an argument, becoming a parent, or managing a medical condition. The causes are numerous and as different as people. While there are many different reasons for people to do what they do, most people have one thing in common: they want their lives to be more fulfilling. 

I’ll ask you informational questions to help me get to know you a little better during
your first session, which is referred to as a “intake” session. Together, we will determine your
objectives and hopes for counselling and talk about how to get started. Each will have a
unique experience with counselling.
Depending on your circumstances, level of development, and life events, what
transpires during your counselling session varies over time. Your needs and goals will
determine how your counselling progresses.

Individual and Family sessions are usually 50 – 60 minutes in length.  A group session
is usually 90 minutes in length.

Confidentiality is essential to developing a therapeutic relationship, regardless of age. I will help your child find a way to tell you if there is something I believe the parents should know. In order to attain the best results, I believe that parents should be involved in the therapeutic process just as much as the child or adolescent.

Your appointment time is reserved especially for you.  Kindly give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment to avoid any penalty.

I abide by the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s ethical, legal, and professional guidelines. This means that without your explicit written consent, no one will be given access to information about your counselling sessions. Confidentiality does have some exceptions, though. I have a duty to notify the appropriate authorities of any information that could endanger the client or someone else, including in cases of child abuse. Do not hesitate to ask me about confidentiality in further detail.

Any person or family who feels that their emotions are overwhelming them and would like to talk with a qualified professional to process their feelings and gain clarity can benefit from counselling. These feelings could be a pervasive sense of sadness, despair, losing control, or panic that leads to dysfunction and distress. When you need it, counselling
should be viewed as a resource to help you on your journey.

In order to be most beneficial to the client, counselling is a cooperative endeavour that requires full participation from both the client and me in the therapeutic alliance. Regardless of the reason behind your desire for counselling, I treat my clients with dignity, honesty, and support, never passing judgement or offering criticism. The foundation of our therapeutic relationship is acceptance and trust. My goal is to support you in realising your potential so you can begin to live a more fulfilled and genuine life. Through counselling, you can gain new insights and understanding of yourself as well as learn how to identify and work with your feelings. It offers a chance to spot recurring behavioural patterns and make a conscious effort to look after yourself in the ways that matter most. 
Without lessening the impact of what you have gone through, counselling can help minimise the effects of trauma, stress, anxiety, and other taxing experiences. Gaining fresh perspectives and comprehension gives you the ability to establish more meaningful connections with both people and yourself. It also helps you comprehend how to live a more
self-assured, involved, and genuine life.

Improving mental health requires accepting responsibility. To get the most out of counselling, I would also advise you to think about the following:
Make sure to arrive on time for all appointments.
Set attainable objectives with your counsellor.
Be willing to investigate uncomfortable areas of your life with an open mind.
Be truthful with your counsellor, but even more so, be truthful with yourself.
Make counselling a priority if you want to attain good mental health.

My fees are in line with health care tariffs and I operate a cash practice. At the moment, cash or a credit card can be used to pay immediately following a session. EFT payments must be made in advance of online sessions.

I will be able to provide you with feedback. Reports are generally not given for counselling.

Getting the most out of therapy requires finding a counsellor or therapist with whom you are a good fit. There are numerous psychological theories, and the majority of counsellors have access to a variety of resources and abilities. You can decide if a counsellor is the right person for you based on a variety of factors, including this and the counsellor’s
personality, depth of experience, and cultural understanding. If you decide that we are not a good fit, I invite you to consider why things aren’t going well and to let me know what you think. I have access to a network of mental health
professionals, and if you need assistance, I will be pleased to make the proper referral.