Grief Comes In Waves
Grief is a universal and deeply personal experience. It comes in waves, moving through stages like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages are...
Clarina Du Plessis, MA
Psychotherapist
verified by TherapyRoute
“As an experienced Therapist, I specialise in counselling related to relationships, trauma and loss. Furthermore, I assist clients in identifying triggers that lead to unwanted behavior, anxiety, stress, and despair - in order to develop strategies to cope, regulate, heal and grow.”
About Me
My clients often describe me as calm, intuitive, and grounded yet open and very human. I am kind, caring and have a genuine sense of humor. I value creating a therapeutic space that feels safe and familiar. I believe that when you feel comfortable and seen, real healing and insight naturally follow. Therapy, for me, is about connection as much as it is about technique.
Approach
My approach to therapy is both structured and intuitive. I believe that individuals heal best when we work Integratively, combining insight and understanding with techniques that calm and rewire the nervous system.
The therapeutic relationship is at the center of my work. I aim to create a space that feels genuine and safe, where clients can speak freely without fear of judgment. The tone of our sessions will be relaxed and conversational, allowing you to explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
Every person I work with is unique, and so is each process. Some clients come looking for tools and direction, while others need deeper emotional healing. I adapt to where you are in the moment, helping you move from simply coping to living with greater connection, calm, and self trust.
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Basic Information
Services
I use a blend of evidence based methods. From the top down, I often integrate CBT, psychoeducation, solution focused strategies, and practical skills that help clients gain clarity and direction. These tools support awareness, problem solving, and emotional regulation in daily life. From the body up, I draw on EMDR, Brainspotting, hypnotherapy, and grounding techniques (whichever you feel comfortable with) to help process stored emotions and body held trauma that talking alone cannot reach.
Services Offered:
- •Brainspotting
- •Counseling
- •Hypnosis
- •Psychoeducation
- •Individual Therapy
- •CBT
- •Psychotherapy
- •EMDR
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Families
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Grief & Loss
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Anxiety
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Self-Esteem
- •Trauma
Professional Title:
- •Psychotherapist
Qualifications
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
MastersUniversity of The Free State
Year: 2019
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
University of the Free State
Year: 2009
Bachelor of Psychology
University of South Africa
Year: 2015
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
BachelorUniversity of South Africa
Year: 2015
Hypnosis
American Hypnosis Association
Year: 2015
Registrations
American Psychological Association (APA)
International Associate
