Dr Bêne Otto
Counseling Psychologist
“Welcome, my name is Bêne. I am a passionate and professional Counselling Psychologist practicing online.”
About Me
Approach
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Services
Services Offered:
- •
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
- •
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual Therapy - •
Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.
- •
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Groups
- •Individuals
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.
Learn more about Life Transitions - •
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about Anxiety - •
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
Learn more about Grief & Loss - •
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).
Learn more about Stress / Burnout - •
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.
Learn more about Mood Disorder - •
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.
- •
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship Issues - •
Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
Learn more about Trauma Therapy
Professional Title:
- •
Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.
Qualifications
University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
King's College London
University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Counseling Psychologist
Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)
University of Hertfordshire/British Psychological Society
Graduate Member