Bronya Fosseus Registered Counsellor
Registered Counselor,
HPCSA accredited (PRC 0041874)
Sedgefield, Garden Route.
Services
Life Transitions
Couples/Relationships/Sexuality
Bereavement
Workplace Team Analysis (Family Systems approach)
MY FEES:
- Please inquire
Online Consultation
- Online consultations offered
I AM FLUENT IN:
- English
I WORK WITH:
- Adults
- Couples
- Individuals
- Organisations
CORE SERVICES:
- Conflict Management
- Corporate Workshops
- Counselling
- Counselling (Crisis)
- Counselling (General)
- Counselling (Marriage)
- Counselling (Trauma)
- Relationship Counselling
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Adjusting to Change/Life Transitions
- Bereavement and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Relationships and Marriage Problems
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
Approach
Bereavement
Grief has been a significant part of my personal journey. I lost my sister at the age of seven, my partner at thirty-one, and more recently, my father. These experiences have shaped not only who I am, but also how I practice—with empathy, humility, and a deep respect for the complexity of loss.
Transitions
Grief isn't always tied to death. Life transitions—such as the end of a relationship, shifts in identity, or major life changes—can bring their own forms of mourning. Whether you're processing personal loss or relational change, counselling can provide space to reflect, heal, and move forward.
Relationships
In couples work, I view conflict as a natural part of connection. What matters most is not whether we disagree, but how we find our way back to each other. Repair, reconnection, and understanding are essential to lasting intimacy. I help partners navigate these moments with compassion and clarity.
While I don’t have all the answers, I do know the terrain. Together, we can work to find meaning, resilience, and a path forward—individually or as a couple.
Blog
Love at First Fight?
Bronya Fosseus
Conflict can be an invitation to deeper connection and understanding
Hard Conversations Need a Soft Start:...
Bronya Fosseus
How asking for permission to start a hard conversation can ensure that your meassage is better recieved.
Love at First Fight?
Many
of us fear that conflict signals something deeply wrong in our
relationships. Yet conflict is not necessarily a sign of failure.
Conflict can indicate that you are still invested in the relationship.
And it can be an invitation to greater understanding of both yourself
and partner.
Attachment theory reminds us that conflict often grows from a place of
protest... a fear of losing connection, of feeling unseen or unheard. In
many arguments, the hidden question is “Do I matter to you? Are you
really there for me?”
Gottman’s research shows it is not conflict itself that predicts whether
a relationship will last, but how partners engage with it. Couples who
thrive do not avoid disagreements... they move through them with respect
and curiosity, trying to stay emotionally soft even when things feel
hard.
One way to shift conflict toward connection is to slow down and check
your understanding before reacting. You might say, “This is what I am
hearing. Is this what you are meaning?” That simple question shows a
willingness to listen, to clarify, and to make space for the other
person’s experience. It can stop misunderstandings from snowballing and
help both partners feel seen and heard.
When we remember that we are on the same team, even in moments of
tension, conflict can transform from something that threatens the
relationship into something that strengthens it. It becomes a chance to
build greater trust, security, and intimacy.
If you notice patterns in the way you and your partner argue, it might
be worth exploring them gently. The work is not always easy, but the
rewards (deeper understanding and a stronger bond) are worth it.
Conflict in relationships can be an invitation to greater intimacy rather than an ending.
And if it feels too hard to navigate alone, a therapist can help you and your partner understand these patterns, communicate more openly, and find new ways to connect — even in the middle of disagreement.
You Are the Expert
In a world overflowing with advice, algorithms, and “how-to” lists, it’s easy to lose sight of a simple, profound truth: you are the expert in your own life.
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