Ms Adele van der Merwe MA (Couns Psych)
Psychologist (Counselling),
Central, Gqeberha.
Services
I am a Cognitive Behavioural and Relational therapist, and also have training in DBT and Schema therapy.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
I offer in-person and online consultations for my adolescent and adult therapy clients.
I offer in-person cognitive, scholastic and neuropsychological assessment from age 6 years to 80+ years.
MY FEES:
- Please inquire
Online Consultation
- Online consultations offered
I AM FLUENT IN:
- Afrikaans
- English
I WORK WITH:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples
CORE SERVICES:
- Assessment (Intellectual)
- Assessment (Neuropsychological)
- Assessment (Psycho-Educational)
- Clinical Supervision
- Counselling
- Counselling (Marriage)
- Counselling (Trauma)
- Individual and Couple Therapy
- Psychotherapy (Adolescent)
- Psychotherapy (CBT)
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions
- Adolescent Counselling
- Anger Management Issues
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bereavement and Loss
- Bipolar Mood Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Relationships and Marriage Problems
Approach
Adele van der Merwe is known as a directive therapist with a relational approach to therapy. She is trained in various therapy modalities but uses therapeutic tools in service of the therapy process rather than letting the techniques drive the therapy. She is adamant that the approach taken needs to be in service of the client(s) and needs to meet the needs of the client(s).
My areas of expertise
Adele graduated with distinction at the top of her class. Since then she has built a successful private practice focusing on therapy and assessment, and also offers supervision in CBT, assessment practice, and report writing for professionals.
Modalities in which I work
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Schema therapy
Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT)
The importance of the therapeutic relationship
The relationship between therapist and client is the basis for all work done, and is even more important than specific therapy approaches. It is important to find the right fit for you. You will only be able to do the work of therapy if you trust your therapist, feel safe and understood, and can be honest without fearing judgement.
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