Ms Anchen Terblanche

Registered Counselor

“Hello! I'm here to support adults through their unique journeys. My approach is personalized, aiming to help you navigate life's challenges and grow. In a space filled with empathy and understanding, let's work together towards healing and cultivating resilience.”

About me

I offer a truly personalised space for adults, elders, individuals, and couples to explore their unique paths. My aim is to help you navigate challenges and foster growth, cultivating resilience. We’ll work collaboratively, ensuring sessions build on your strengths. This empathetic, understanding environment is ideal for anyone seeking a compassionate guide through life's complexities.

Approach

In Gqeberha I offer in-person appointments and online sessions in English or Afrikaans, keeping each meeting focused and paced to your needs. I use reflective conversation, mindfulness and simple skill-building to reduce overwhelm and strengthen coping over time. This approach often suits adults facing loss, life changes, stress or chronic health challenges who want steady, practical support.

Contact Anchen

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Basic information

Languages:

Afrikaans, English

Fees:

Insurance accepted

Gqeberha, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

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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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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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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Addiction Counselling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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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.
Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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