Talisa

Ms Talisa Appadu

Registered Counselor

“Registered counsellor that is committed to helping individuals of all ages facing a variety of challenges.”

About Me

I am a Registered Counselor based in Berea, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. I help you navigate life transitions, grief and loss, cancer support, family issues, and forgiveness. I offer trauma counseling, relationship counseling, wellness support and corporate workshops.

Approach

I am a Registered Counsellor in private practice based in Windermere, Durban. As a registered counsellor, I strive to empower clients of all ages facing a variety of challenges. I am committed to helping my clients overcome their challenges so that they can thrive in all areas of their lives. I allow my clients to share their experiences in the ambience of complete privacy and confidentiality. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment where issues can be explored and constructive changes can be made.

I am immensely passionate about psycho-oncology and strive to help my clients navigate through their journey. I provide psychological support to my oncology clients to help build their compliance towards their treatment and adjust to their pre and post treatment lifestyle changes. I work by integrating my own personal experience with cancer, clinical skills and expertise and use evidence -based psychological management for my clients.

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I provide psychological support for a variety of challenges including , but not limited to:

· Cancer

· Chronic illness

· Rehabilitation

· Antenatal and Postnatal

· Trauma

· Grief & Loss

· Stress & Burnout

· Low motivation

· Self-esteem

· Loss of direction

· Adjustment

· Relationship

· Parenting

· Bullying

Services Offered:

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • Parenting Support

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

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor

Qualifications

University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Service Areas

Windermere, Durban

In-person & Online

Berea

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa