Cherith

Miss Cherith Langenhoven

Registered Counselor

Psychological practitioner who performs psychological screening, basic assessment and psychological interventions with individuals and groups, aimed at enhancing personal functioning. Research knowledge on child adoption practices and a trained family and divorce mediator.

About Me

This Registered Counsellor supports individuals and groups seeking to enhance their personal functioning. They help people understand their inner world through tailored psychological assessments and practical interventions. With research knowledge on child adoption practices, they offer valuable insight for families navigating these unique journeys. As a trained family and divorce mediator, they guide respectful conversations to find a way forward. Clients facing life changes or aiming to improve their well-being will find practical support here.

Approach

Assessment begins with gentle screening and focused questions to clarify strengths, attachment history and any adoption-related concerns so we can set clear, achievable goals. I meet clients in Cape Town or online, in English or Afrikaans, and keep sessions paced and practical — a mix of guided reflection, mapping family patterns and focused interventions. Between sessions I share brief tools or observations to practise and test new ways of relating, and when family conversations are needed I facilitate respectful, structured dialogue. Those facing adoption, separation, trauma or burnout often find this steady, solution-focused pace helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • 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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • 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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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Wellness Support

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

  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Communities
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • 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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  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • 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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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications


Stellenbosch University

Family Mediators Association of the Cape (FAMAC)

University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape

Registrations


Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Registered Counsellor

Service Area


Langenhoven Counselling Center

In-person & Online

Plumstead

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa