Michelle

Ms Michelle Foulds, MA

Counseling Psychologist

“I am passionate about mental health and working with people in a collaborative way to assist them in living more meaningful lives.”

About Me

I am passionate about mental health and working collaboratively to help you live a more meaningful life. I hold a Masters Degree in Psychology and registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the Health & Care Professions Council (UK).

Approach

My professional training is largely influenced by Narrative Therapy and Postmodern Philosophy. I am dedicated to developing my skill as a therapist to assist clients in achieving some of the goals they have set for their lives. The principals of Narrative Therapy (and ideas of postmodern philosophy) provide the opportunity to view challenges in a unique and powerful way to draw attention to resources rather than deficits. In this way new opportunities are created for making meaning of personal experiences that open up possibilities for change. I am trained in other therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). The modality used during therapy is specific to the challenge an individual brings to therapy. I hold a Level One Registered Practitioner Accreditation in BWRT with the Terrance Watts BWRT Institute, as well as Level Two Training.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I consult with people of all ages, on the range of human experience. I have special interests in the areas of anxiety, depression, Neurodiversity, parenting, and post-partum depression.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy)

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counselling Psychologist (PRC)

Registration: PS0098795

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Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

University of Fort Hare

Service Areas

Michelle Foulds Psychologist

In-person & Online

Somerset West, Western Cape

South Africa

Somerset West, South Africa