Mrs Cecilia Engelbrecht BA. HONS

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and integrative. I draw on evidence-based methods tailored to each client or couple’s unique needs, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where emotional honesty and growth can thrive.

In couples work, I focus on building deeper emotional connection, improving communication patterns, and gently exploring intimacy concerns, whether emotional or sexual. I incorporate principles from emotion-focused therapy, the PLISSIT model, and integrative sex and couples therapy, helping clients unpack patterns and reconnect meaningfully.

I also bring an ecosystemic lens, considering how personal, relational, and social systems impact emotional well-being and relational dynamics. This allows us to understand challenges in context and promote sustainable change.

Whether you're navigating disconnection, sexual difficulties, or simply want to strengthen your relationship, I work collaboratively to help you gain insight, develop new tools, and move toward deeper connection, with yourself and your partner.

Couples Counseling

Support for couples navigating disconnection, communication breakdowns, conflict, and emotional distance.

Sex Therapy & Intimacy Counseling

Addressing sexual health. Helping couples rebuild physical and emotional intimacy.

Relationship Challenges

Guidance for individuals or couples experiencing infidelity, trust issues, emotional withdrawal, or relational dissatisfaction.

Trauma-Informed Counseling

Offering a safe and respectful space for those impacted by past trauma, using approaches such as TIR (Traumatic Incident Reduction) and person-centered care.

I believe that healthy relationships and fulfilling intimacy are at the heart of overall well-being, but they’re also often where we feel the most vulnerable.

I was drawn to this work because I’ve witnessed how emotional disconnection, unspoken frustrations, and sexual challenges can silently erode even the strongest bonds.

Through my own journey, as an educator, counselor, and lifelong learner, I’ve come to value the courage it takes to seek help, especially in areas that are private or painful.

I created IntimaBalance to offer a safe, compassionate space where individuals and couples can explore their relational and sexual concerns without shame.

Helping clients rebuild connection, find clarity, and rediscover intimacy is incredibly meaningful to me. It’s a privilege to walk alongside people as they heal, grow, and reconnect, with themselves and with each other.

As a registered counselor with an Honours degree in Psychology and additional certifications in sex and couples therapy, I offer supportive counseling for individuals and couples facing relational, emotional, and intimacy-related challenges.

My work is centered on:

Non-clinical mental health support

Relationship and couples counseling

Sexual health and intimacy guidance

Psychoeducation and wellness support

Trauma-informed counseling within my scope

Online therapy services for adults

I do not diagnose or treat mental health disorders. If clinical intervention, psychiatric support, or medical treatment is required, I will refer clients to the appropriate licensed professionals. My services are rooted in ethical, evidence-informed practice and guided by professional standards and continued education.