Brittany

Mrs Brittany Saptoe

Registered Professional Counselor

“I am a passionate mental health practitioner who strives to advocate for the stigma on mental illness and related issues to be normalized. I am someone who treats therapeutic services/counselling just like a conversation between two people, where one supports the other.”

About Me

I am a passionate mental health practitioner, dedicated to normalising conversations about mental well-being. I believe Counseling is simply a supportive conversation between two people. My aim is to create an open, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard. This approach is ideal if you're seeking a down-to-earth, human connection to explore concerns. We can work together to navigate challenges and find a way forward.

Approach

That same down-to-earth, human tone guides how we work: sessions feel like calm, focused conversations where I listen closely, reflect, and gently nudge toward practical steps. In Cape Town and online, in English or Afrikaans, we set a pace that suits you—sometimes small experiments between meetings, sometimes deep reflective work—always tuned to stress, trauma or life transitions. I use acceptance-based, values-focused moves alongside honest check-ins so change feels doable. This way suits people wanting grounded, non-judgemental support to find clearer footing.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

One on one via online platforms tailoring services to each client

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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  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • 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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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • 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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  • Information / Resource Service

    Services that connect individuals with mental health resources, community support, or practical help.

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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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.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Communities

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • 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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Registered Professional Counselor

    A counselor registered with a professional body to provide counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor

Qualifications

UWC

SACAP

Service Areas

Online from South Africa

In-person & Online

Penlynn Estate

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa