FAQ

Counselling is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps. If you find yourself struggling with stress and anxiety, decision-making, relationships, emotional regulation, or ADHD-related challenges, counselling can help.

Many of my clients come to their first session with this exact question in mind. It’s completely normal to feel unsure about whether counselling is the right step, and part of my role is to help you explore what support would be most helpful for you.

As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor I work within a defined scope of practice, which is comprehensive but different from psychotherapy.

Psychotherapy (therapy) and psychological counselling is provided by HPCSA-registered psychologists and counsellors and focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and mental-health disorders.
Where a client requires a formal diagnosis, medical or psychiatric intervention, or specialised treatment for a psychological disorder or suicidality, I refer them to an appropriate healthcare professional, such as a medical doctor, psychologist, or psychiatrist.

Wellness counselling focuses on supporting individuals in navigating difficulties in their day-to-day lives and in promoting and maintaining psychological wellness and functioning. Wellness counselling does not involve diagnosing or treating psychological disorders. Instead, it supports clients in navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety or low mood at a non-diagnostic level, emotional regulation, decision-making, relationship dynamics, personal development, and ADHD-related challenges in daily functioning.

Counselling is a collaborative process in which the client and counsellor work together to increase psychological awareness, resilience, and well-being.

I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges, including:

• Life transitions, grief, and self-discovery.
• Worrying, stress, and emotional regulation.
• Overthinking, self-doubt, and decision-making difficulties.
• ADHD-related struggles (focus, procrastination, impulsivity).
• Burnout, perfectionism, and work-life balance.
• Relationship and communication challenges.

I take an integrative approach, drawing from:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Helps explore and relate to different aspects of the self.
• Systemic Counselling – Examines relational patterns and interpersonal dynamics.
• Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) – Focuses on building psychological flexibility.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT-Skills) – Helps with emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

• Each session lasts 50 minutes.

• I offer both in-person counselling at my practice in Hilton (KZN) and online sessions via Zoom for national and international clients.

• My session rate is R750, but I also offer a flexible pricing option, with sessions available from R650 for clients needing financial accommodation. Additionally, I offer a 5 session package at R700 per session (R3500 per package).

• I do not work with medical aids, as wellness counselling is not covered by most medical aid plans.

Yes! I offer a free 10-15 minute phone consultation for new clients. It’s a no-pressure way to discuss your needs, ask questions, and see if we’re the right fit. If you’d like to schedule a free call, you can do so on my Contact Page.

I primarily work with adults but occasionally work with children and teenagers, depending on their needs. If you’re seeking support for a child or teen, please reach out, and we can discuss whether my approach would be a good fit for them.

Yes, as a counsellor trained in systemic counselling, I work with couples and families on creating and improving interpersonal dynamics that serve them and their relationship.