Equine Assisted Counselling

Nature-based Counselling

Individual or group counselling sessions offered in a natural, holistic environment with horses as co-therapists.

Clients are able to find connection and awareness with the horses through tailored activities designed around their therapeutic goals.

Individual or group counselling sessions which differ from traditional talk therapy in a counselling room.

Experience professional counselling and the therapeutic relationship offered in traditional counselling, but in a beautiful natural setting more aligned with our natural way of being.

In-office Counselling

Individual or group counselling sessions which take place in a comfortable counselling room in the heart of Newlands.

Clients can enjoy the convenience and privacy of a dedicated therapeutic space while having the option to explore my other offerings should they wish.

TRE®

TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a body-based practice designed to support the nervous system in releasing excess stress and tension.

TRE® does not require talking about past experiences or trauma. Instead, it works directly with the body and nervous system in a gradual and safe way.

About Me

I provide a compassionate and safe space for clients to engage with the difficulties that life brings, and have a passion for innovative approaches to mental health. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stellenbosch University, followed by a BPsych degree from Cornerstone Institute. After completing my community service at an NGO in Tokai, I obtained the qualification as a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Driven by a desire to offer meaningful and transformative mental health services, I pursued additional postgraduate training with the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Institute of South Africa (EAPISA), to incorporate Equine Assisted Counselling into my practice. I have since completed further certifications to add TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) and include a body-based component to my service offerings.

My Therapeutic Approach

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My approach to counselling is client-centered, rooted in the belief that every individual possesses their own innate wisdom and is the expert in their own lived experience. I combine holistic counselling methods with practical, evidence-based tools and skills to empower clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-awareness. This ensures a supportive, collaborative, and personalized therapeutic experience tailored to each person’s unique needs.

My holistic approach provides a unique therapeutic experience, combining my counselling expertise with the optional additions of:

• Equine assisted counselling

• Nature based counselling

• TRE®