Ms Ashley Lourens

Counselor

“I'm a qualified counsellor with 7+ years of dedicated private practice experience, specialising in burnout, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationships, PMDD, teens & trauma recovery. I graduated from Stellenbosch University with a BA Honours (Cum Laude) in Psychology,”

About Me

I am a Specialist Wellness Counselor based in Wilderness, Western Cape, South Africa. I help you manage addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and personal development using ACT, CBT, MBCT, and group therapy. I offer a confidential, practical space and we set clear goals to build everyday skills.

Approach

You’ll find sessions grounded in a confidential, practical space where we set clear, manageable goals and practise skills in real time. Whether meeting in Wilderness, online for George and surrounding areas, or in small groups, I pace sessions to your needs—short experiential exercises, mindful reflection and focused skill rehearsal replace long lecture. Between appointments we use brief tasks, flexible check‑ins and gentle accountability to help new habits stick and reduce overwhelm. This way of working tends to suit people wanting steady, practical steps toward clearer routines and more calm.

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Basic Information

George, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Groups
Individuals
Organisations

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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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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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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.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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