Counselling & Therapy in Parkwood, Johannesburg
You don't have to work through life's difficult moments alone
At Creative Therapy, I offer compassionate, confidential counselling for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions or simply a sense that something needs to change.
Therapy provides a safe space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Together, we can explore what is happening in your life, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and find healthier and more fulfilling ways of moving forward.
I am an experienced Counsellor based in Parkwood, Johannesburg, offering face-to-face, online and telephonic counselling. I have been in private practice since 2010, and before that I worked in community mental health.
How I Can Help
Individual counselling for adults, adolescents and children
Couples counselling to improve communication, connection and understanding
Trauma counselling for individuals of all ages
Trauma debriefing for companies and groups
Bereavement and grief counselling
Anxiety and depression support
Crisis counselling and support during difficult periods
Support through major life changes and challenges
Personal growth and self-discovery
Building self-esteem, confidence and self-acceptance
Parent guidance for navigating the challenges of parenting
Art therapy, using creativity as a way to express and explore emotions
Play therapy for children
A Space to Understand Yourself and Move Forward
Sometimes we know that we aren't coping, but we don't fully understand why. We may feel anxious, overwhelmed, unhappy, disconnected or stuck in patterns that we can't seem to change.
Therapy can help you understand what lies beneath these feelings and patterns.
My approach is grounded in a deep exploration of your experiences and the meanings you have made from them. Through this process, you can develop greater insight into yourself, your relationships and the ways you respond to the world around you.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can bring your whole self – anxiety, sadness, anger, uncertainty, laughter, joy and everything in between – without judgement.
Together, we cultivate a relationship based on respect, safety and kind curiosity. This creates the space to explore difficult experiences honestly and at your own pace.
Therapy Is About More Than Feeling Better
While therapy can provide support when you are struggling, it can also be an opportunity for meaningful personal growth.
It can help you:
understand yourself more deeply
recognise and change unhelpful patterns
develop greater self-esteem and self-acceptance
navigate relationships more effectively
work through trauma, grief and emotional pain
manage anxiety and difficult emotions
reconnect with your needs and values
develop a stronger sense of who you are
make choices that are more authentic and fulfilling
Whether you are going through a crisis, recovering from something painful, struggling in a relationship, feeling anxious or depressed, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, therapy can be a powerful step towards change.
Taking the First Step
Choosing to start counselling is a personal decision, and there is no single reason why people seek therapy. You may be struggling with something that has happened recently, carrying the impact of experiences from the past, feeling stuck in your relationships or work, or simply sensing that you want something different from your life.
Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.
You can start simply by reaching out.
I offer counselling from my practice in Parkwood, Johannesburg, as well as online and telephonic sessions.
Contact me to make an appointment
“The most basic problem people have is that they are afraid of their experience. Because feelings … often seem overwhelming and threatening, they become suppressed, avoided, or denied … If we can learn to acknowledge … what we are feeling, our experience naturally unfolds and releases its knots … [enabling us to feel] compassion, strength, clarity, peace, balance, [and] groundedness.” – John Welwood, Double Vision