You know that moment when someone actually listens,
like really listens, and you feel your shoulders drop a little?
That’s what sessions feel like here.
We can all agree that unpacking your whole life in front of a stranger sounds... terrifying.
(And yet here you are, still considering it. Which says a lot about your courage.)
If you’ve ever been to counselling and felt like just another number, you’re not alone.
My clients come to me because they’re tired of checklists.
Tired of being told what to do.
Tired of being misunderstood.
They’re looking for something real. So am I.
Hi, I’m Vanessa
ABOUT THE COUNSELLOR
And since I’d never start an About Page listing my credentials (boring),
here’s the real stuff:
I love long walks in nature. I drink coffee like it’s a love language.
And I’ve got a dog who’s practically my counselling assistant.
(Seriously, Asia the German Shepherd has sat through more healing sessions than most humans.)
When I’m not working, I’m reading, reflecting, or sitting on the floor with someone I care about.
I’m also a wife, a mom, a deep-feeler, and someone who knows what it means to carry stories quietly.
If you’re looking for a counsellor who can meet you in that quiet, who won’t rush your story or try to tie it in a neat bow, you might have just found your person
No, I don’t hand out quick-fix advice.
And I don’t sit back with a clipboard, either.
My approach is collaborative.
That means we don’t jump straight into “what to do.”
We explore what’s behind it, your story, your values, and the beliefs shaping your life.
I use a framework called narrative counselling.
It’s a respectful, non-pathologising approach that sees you as the expert of your own life.
We work together to name the problem, look at how it’s been affecting you, and then rewrite the story so it reflects who you truly are.
That’s where healing happens.
Think this might be the right space for you?
Counselling in Pretoria & Online Across South Africa
Whether you’re considering narrative counselling for the first time, booking a session for your teen, or looking for help with a family or couple dynamic, I’d love to hear from you.
If you’re not sure what you need yet, that’s okay too. Just send a message. You don’t have to have it all figured out.
- Call: 082 324 9735
- 414 Cliff Avenue, Waterkloof Ridge Ext 2, Pretoria, 0181
- Online counselling across South Africa
Last step: Press SEND. (psstttt… we just became best friends.)
