Ms Corna Olivier, BPsych
Registered Counselor
“A qualified counsellor and psychometrist with international experience supporting clients in the private, workplace and in educational settings.”
About Me
Approach
My approach combines the practical tools of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with the empathy and depth of person-centered counselling, while drawing on insights from neuroscience about how the brain and body process stress, emotion, and sensory experiences. I aim to create a calm and understanding space where diversity is respected and supported.
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Services
I offer counselling across two primary areas of practice: The first is individual counselling for neurodivergent adults, with a particular focus on neurodivergent burnout, including autistic burnout and ADHD burnout. I work with clients who experience chronic exhaustion, sensory overwhelm, emotional overload, and executive functioning challenges, often linked to long-term masking, caregiving roles, or high-demand environments. The second is couples and relationship counselling, with an inclusive and queer-affirming approach.
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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.
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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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Ukraine Aid
Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Cancer Support
The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.
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Dream Work
The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.
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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Professional Title:
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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.
Qualifications
BPsych Equivalent Programme
CertificationUniversity of Stellenbosch
Year: 2020
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
SACAP (South African Collège of Applied Psychology)
Year: 2018
Master of Arts in Psychology
University of South Africa
Year: 2020
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Registered Counsellor
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