Mrs Arina van Tonder
Wellness Counselor
“I am an experienced and qualified Wellness Counsellor who specializes in trauma counselling (Traumatic Incident Reduction), Play Therapy and assisting children understand themselves and emotions better. I also am trained in family law and mediation.”
About Me
Approach
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Services
Services Offered:
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Brainspotting
A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.
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Child Protection
Services focused on safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, or harm, including assessment, intervention, and family support.
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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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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Works With:
- •All ages
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Professional Title:
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Wellness Counselor
A counselor focused on overall well-being, helping clients build sustainable mental, emotional, and lifestyle habits.
Qualifications
North-West University
TIRA SA
Centre for Play Therapy and Training,
Brainspotting Ireland
Registrations
Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)
Wellness Counsellor