Healing truly begins when you feel genuinely heard, seen, and understood without judgment. As your counselor, my deepest commitment is creating that sacred space where transformation becomes possible. I believe every person carries within them the capacity for growth, resilience, and renewal—my role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover and strengthen these inherent gifts.

My approach is fundamentally collaborative. Rather than prescribing solutions, I work  with you to understand your unique story, challenges, and aspirations. Every session is thoughtfully tailored to honor where you are right now while gently guiding you toward where you want to be. Together, we'll navigate life's complexities and uncover pathways that lead to authentic healing, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of self.

Specialities and Professional Interests 
Anxiety
Adolescent Counseling/Young Adult Counseling
Couples Counseling
Depression - Helping clients understand and manage feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or lack of motivation.
Grief Counselling - Supporting individuals through all stages of loss and bereavement
GBV - Gender Based Violence
Life Transitions & Adjustment - Guiding clients through significant changes with clarity and care. 
Trauma Counseling - Creating a safe, supportive environment for those impacted by trauma. 

Qualifications & Experience
10 years of experience working in private practice, education and non-profit sectors, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in their journey toward emotional wellbeing. I am also super proud to be the Director of Therapy Now's Non Profit Company. 

Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psych), 2013
HPCSA Registered Counsellor – PRC 0023507
Bereavement and Resilience Coaching, 2022
Trauma-Informed Coach, 2023

Languages: English, Xitsonga and IsiZulu.

Meeting on online platforms: Whatsapp voice, text or video, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft teams

My journey into therapeutic healing began with a personal discovery—that the practices which transformed my own life could offer profound value to others. This realization sparked a passion for helping people navigate their most challenging experiences and find pathways to healing.

I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. My practice integrates mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic processes to create gentle yet powerful shifts for my clients. I hold space without judgment, allowing individuals to explore their lives, traumas, and challenges at their own pace while feeling truly seen and supported.

Specialities and Personal Interest
Trauma recovery and post-traumatic stress
Substance use/Harm Reduction
Childhood Trauma and Inner child work
Grief and loss processing.
Anxiety and stress management
Relationship challenges through couple and family counseling
Life transitions and major changes

Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Psychological Counselling, University of South Africa (UNISA)
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling, South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)

My 35-year career centers on supporting survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual assault, and abuse. As founding collaborator of a pioneering non-profit, I supported peer-initiated rehabilitation and educational programs within correctional systems, bringing healing to underserved populations in prisons. 

In my role as Clinical Lead at a premier recovery center, I successfully managed a multidisciplinary counseling team while maintaining my clinical caseload. I specialized in treating complex, co-occurring conditions including childhood trauma, CPTSD, PTSD, substance and behavioral dependencies, anxiety, depression, and multifaceted life challenges. This extensive experience with complex presentations has equipped me with  clinical skills and unwavering commitment to evidence-based, harm reduction trauma-informed care.

Beyond Therapy
When I'm not in practice, you'll find me walking in nature, swimming, or immersed in a good book. I'm passionate about writing, exploring new cuisines, tending to plants, and continuing my own journey with alternative healing modalities—practices that keep me grounded and authentically connected to the work I do.

Language: English

Meeting on online platforms: Whatsapp voice, text or video, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft teams

Looking for a Counsellor that you can connect with, that creates a confidential space for you to be open and honest, without fear of judgement or criticism? Whether you are seeking, or referred for counselling, it  remains a very personal, difficult and scary decision/step to take. At times it can be a very lonely road but the end results are very rewarding and life changing. I aim to help my clients achieve these rewards by making this journey as comfortable as possible for them whilst walking next to them as they work their way through these "new and "unchartered" waters.
I was drawn to this profession through my own personal life  experiences, which provides me with the ability to understand common patterns that affect most people. My goal is to hold a safe space for my clients as I walk beside them in the navigation of their own life's journey and challenges.

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination" Carl Rogers

Specialties and Personal Interests:
Substance Use/Behavioural Addictions
Anxiety and Stress Counseling
Adjustments to different stages of life Counselling
Couples Counselling
Divorce Counselling
Domestic Violence Counselling
Employee Wellness Counselling
Gender Based Violence Counselling
Grief Counselling
Individual Counselling
LGBTQIA + Friendly
Marriage Counselling
Trauma Counselling

Qualifications and experience
BA (Psychology), BA Hons (Psychology)
Humanitas Counselling Course
Internship completed with Humanitas Training Centre
Volunteer work with Rape Crisis Centre, Rise Against Domestic Violence SA, Rare Diseases SA
Counselling experience in Corporate, EAP, Private and Volunteer Settings including
within the LGBTQIA+ community

Registration:
ASCHP Registration Number SW 22/1510 Level 8

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Meeting on online platforms: Whatsapp voice, text or video, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft (afterhours, weekends and public holidays)

Registered Psychological Counsellor
Healing begins when you feel truly heard, seen, and understood. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your strengths, process challenges, and work toward meaningful change. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth, resilience, and renewal, and I am here to walk alongside you as you rediscover and strengthen these inner resources. I have a strong passion for trauma work and use Somatic Experiencing (SE), a gentle body-oriented therapy, alongside CBT, DBT, EMI and Resource Therapy. I am part of the organising team that brought Somatic Experiencing training to South Africa, reflecting my commitment to trauma-informed practice. These approaches help release stress, process difficult experiences, and restore balance. My experience spans across private practice, corporate, schools and non-profit settings, supporting adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns.

Specialities and Professional Interests

Trauma
Anxiety and depression
Grief and bereavement support
Couples counselling and relationship challenges
Adolescent and school counselling
Parent training (adhd)
Career guidance and counselling

Experience
8+ years supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in private practice, education, corporate, and non-profit settings.

Education & Therapeutic Training

Honours degree in Psychology/BPsych Equivalent – Stellenbosch University (2011)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMI)
Resource Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Somatic Experiencing – Intermediate Level (ongoing 3-year international trauma training)

Professional Registration & Memberships

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) – Registered Psychological Counsellor Member, Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Languages
Afrikaans & English

Online Platforms
Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp (voice, text, video)

For some background information I have completed my academic studies with SACAP (South African College of Applied Psychology)- there I have obtained my degrees in counselling and communication skills; bachelors and honors degree in social sciences majoring in psychology.
I am extremely passionate about counselling and the wellness space. To me the counselling relationship is entirely collaborative, and at its core it’s about your heart- allowing yourself the chance to explore who your are; who you ought to become.. We all face struggles in life; and I would like help you on your own unique journey. I firmly believe we all have the answers deeply rooted within us, sometimes we just need to have the courage to step up and reach down for it.

Specialities:
General counselling, child- teen- adult counselling. Depression, anxiety, grief, autism, ADHD, suicidal ideation, stress and burnout, self-esteem and human development Trauma counselling, abuse; addiction; domestic and community violence and health.

Qualifications and experience:
Certification in counselling and communication skills. Bachelors in social sciences majoring in psychology degree.
Working with NGO’s as a volunteer and specialist wellness counsellor, my experience consisted of counselling various concerns in peoples lives and helping them to the best of my abilities. Honors in social sciences majoring in psychology degree. Counselling people in diverse backgrounds has been a passion of mine, I believe during the counselling relationship we learn from one another.
ASCHP registration number: SWC24/ 11097

Conducting counselling sessions:
Our session would take place on online playforms such as google meet; and WhatsApp video.
In order to ensure your comfort and ease during sessions, I am able to adapt with you. Let me know what platforms you’re using so I can meet you where you are.

Reaching out for support takes real courage, and I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Whether you're navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, or facing life's complex transitions such as parenthood or loss. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity.

I have a growing interest in neurodiversity, particularly in understanding and supporting individuals with ADHD and autism. My work is affirming, inclusive, and tailored to the unique ways each of us experience the world. I also work with couples to help deepen connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges with care and honesty.

Areas of Focus:

Trauma, Depression, Grief and bereavement, Perinatal and postpartum support, Anxiety and emotional regulation, Neurodiversity (ADHD, autism), Relationship and couples counselling

About Me:

I hold a BPsych degree and have over a decade of experience in private practice. As someone who is neurodivergent, and a parent to a neurodivergent child, I know firsthand the challenges of navigating a world that isn't always geared to support us. My lived experience informs my commitment to providing a safe, validating space for clients to explore their identities, understand their ways of being and embrace their strengths.

I am registered with the HSPCA as a Registered Counsellor (PRC 001 7981) and my practice is rooted in kindness, respect, and the belief that every person has the capacity to heal and grow.

Life has a way of teaching us to keep things together, even when we’re falling apart inside. Over time, that can make it hard to know what we’re really feeling or what we truly need. Over time, this can leave us feeling disconnected from who we are, unsure of where we belong, or weighed down by expectations we never asked to carry.

My heart for this work comes from seeing what happens when people are truly heard and given the space to be themselves, without judgment or pressure. I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to be honest, and when someone walks beside us rather than ahead of us.

Specialties & Professional Interests:
Trauma (including trauma-informed work)
Anxiety & stress
Life-stage transitions (adolescence, early adulthood, change)
Self-esteem / identity questions
School & educational transitions (learners, parents, teachers)
Grief & loss
Emotional regulation and self-understanding

Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s of Psychology from Pearson Institute of Higher Education
Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) – PRC 0036145
Registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) – No. 0918903
Extensive experience in school-based counselling (individual & group), community development, trauma debriefing (including with the South African Police Service)
Online and in-person sessions available, recognising the need for flexible, safe therapeutic access.

Languages:
English & Afrikaans

Meeting on online platforms:
WhatsApp (voice / text) • Zoom • Google Meet • Microsoft Teams • Skype

My mission focuses on promoting and establishing help-seeking behaviour while working to destigmatize mental health issues. Access to mental health care is recognized as essential, and acknowledging the need for support is seen as a critical step toward healing and empowerment.
Risimati Elia Chauke is a qualified social worker with a diverse background encompassing both public and private sectors. With over three years of service in government agencies and more than five years in private practice, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of the complexities related to mental health and well-being. This experience has provided practical insights and a compassionate approach that guide client interactions. My work is grounded in the human rights framework, advocating for dignity, equity, and empowerment for all individuals. I recognize the significant impact that social factors can have on mental health, and I am committed to addressing these issues. Since establishing the practice in 2019, I have provided mental health services to over 4,000 individuals and consulted for corporate wellness companies. I assure my clients that their confidentiality is securely protected. No one should have access to any client information unless permission is granted, or in situations where maintaining confidentiality could lead to imminent harm to oneself or others.

Specialties and Professional Interests

Individual Counselling, Trauma-Informed Counselling, Crisis Intervention, Couple Counselling, Educational Counselling, Corporate Counselling, Gender-Based Violence, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Parental Plans

Meeting Platforms
I am adept at utilizing various online platforms to ensure flexible and accessible counselling sessions, including:
- WhatsApp (text, video, voice)
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
- Skype

Languages Spoken

English, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, isiZulu & Sesotho

This linguistic proficiency allows me to connect with a diverse range of clients, ensuring that cultural sensitivity and understanding are at the forefront of my practice.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
SACSSP: 10-35944
BHF: 0819905

Mental health is not a destination but a process. It is about how you drive, not where you are going.  I am passionate about supporting and empowering clients with adjusting well to life changes. My role as a Counsellor is to provide guidance and understanding in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner. I make use of an integrated approach and my preference of counselling model is based on the client’s needs.

Specialities and Professional Interests:
Work-related stress
Adjustment
Trauma
Anxiety
Self-development
Relationship Counselling
Family Counselling
Grief and Bereavement Counselling
Stress/burnout Management

Qualification and experience:
More than 5 years of working experience in the Employee Health and Wellness Industry as well as Private Practice.
Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor in Independent Practice.  - PRC 0037516.

Languages: English, Sepedi, Setswana and Sotho

Counselling sessions are facilitated through the client’s preferred online platform, including texting and audio.

I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life's changes and find their own path to healing and personal growth. With a client-centred approach, I create a warm, non-judgemental space where clients feel safe, heard, and truly understood. I am well-versed in various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and expressive arts therapy which I tailor to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. My ultimate goal is to empower clients to develop healthier coping strategies, enhance their self-awareness, and build resilient mindsets that will support their long-term well-being.

Specialties and Professional interests:
Abuse
Anger Management
Anxiety and stress
Adjustments to different stages of life
Career and Work-related Challenges
Cultural and Identity Issues
Childhood and Adolescent Issues
Couples and Marriage Counselling
Depression
Domestic violence
Gender-based violence
Grief
Self-esteem and Confidence Building
Substance Use
Trauma

Qualifications:
BA (Psychology), BA Hons (Psychology)
Registration Number: SWC23/1993

Languages: English, isiXhosa, isiZulu

Meeting on online platforms: Whatsapp voice, text or video, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft teams

I am a counselling psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through a wide range of mental health challenges. My passion lies in walking alongside people on their healing journey and creating safe, respectful, and culturally-sensitive spaces where they can explore, grow, and recover.

As the Head of Programs at Kamili Organisation, Kenya’s leading NGO in community mental health care, I have supported thousands of clients over the years — particularly those affected by trauma, schizophrenia, addiction, grief, and gender-based violence. I’m trained in trauma-informed approaches and psychosocial support, and I provide therapy in  English, Swahili and Kikuyu.

I offer online counselling to clients in Kenya and beyond, especially those who feel more comfortable accessing support from the safety of their own space. My work blends clinical expertise with deep empathy and a belief in the power of human resilience. Whether in-person or online, I strive to create a non-judgmental, empowering therapeutic experience that meets clients where they are.

Specialized and Professional Interests
Addiction
Anxiety and Stress
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Domestic Violence
Gender-Based Violence
Grief and Loss
Personality Disorders
Trauma and Crisis Response

Qualifications
Higher National Diploma in Addiction Science – KMTC Mathari
Diploma in Clinical Psychology – Outspan Medical College (2014)
Bachelor’s degree- Counseling Psychologist at Africa Nazarene University Nairobi-Ongoing
Accredited by Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association(KCPA); Registration number – 3601/15

Languages: English, Swahili and Kikuyu.

Meeting on online platforms: Whatsapp voice, text or video, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft teams

A philosophy that has driven me in life and in my counselling approach is "Many things can be taken away from us but not our freedom to choose.” I have always been motivated to assist the outcast and downtrodden who feel their choice has been taken from them and to help them gain a sense of control. I firmly believe that counselling can be beneficial to everyone whether they need to unburden themselves of a secret they have been carrying or to create a safe space where they are able to voice those thoughts they keep to themselves.

Specialities and Professional interests:
LGBTQ+ Counselling
Abortion Counselling
Addiction Counselling
Anger Management
Anxiety and depression Counselling
Couples Counselling (monogamous and polygamous)
Grief Counselling
HIV/AIDS Counselling
Pastoral Counselling
Teen Counselling
Trauma Counselling

Qualifications:
Registered Counsellor with CCSA Reg No CO20607.
BA in Counselling Psychology (2019)
BA HONS in Counselling Psychology (2022).

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Meeting on online platforms: Whatsapp voice, text or video, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft teams

Being emotionally bare and vulnerable is scary, which is why you may be hiding behind emotionally numbing behaviour, especially when having to face it on your own.

I am here to help you feel that you are not alone and that the pain, shame, and grief can be walked through and sat with, in a confidential, safe environment.

Specialities & professional interests:
Trauma
Sadness
Stress
Difficult and challenging emotions
Difficulties & challenges around food
Substance dependence

Qualifications & Experience:
Diploma in Counselling
20 years of working in some of South Africa's most pristine Rehabilitation Centres.
Over 20 years of experience working with Substance Abuse and Eating disorders.
ASCHP Reg No: WCW/271

Language: English & Afrikaans

Meeting on online platforms: Whatsapp voice, text or video, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft teams