Danielle

Miss Danielle Du Plessis, MA

Specialist Wellness Counselor

“A highly dedicated Speciallist Wellness Counsellor who's goal is to improve the lives ( and mind set) of others”

About Me

As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor with an MA in Psychology, I guide individuals towards a clearer, more positive mindset. I offer a dedicated space to explore thoughts and cultivate practical strategies for daily well-being. This collaborative approach helps those ready to understand their inner world and build lasting improvements. My focus is on helping you develop resilience and a more balanced outlook.

Approach

I focus on practical steps that shift thinking and daily habits toward clearer routines and steadier moods. Sessions move at a steady pace, with brief check-ins, focused exploration, and actionable coaching between meetings to build resilience, ease anxiety and stress, repair family patterns, and cultivate self-esteem and forgiveness.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Family Issues

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

  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • 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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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 & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Specialist Wellness Counselor

    A counselor specialising in holistic well-being, integrating mental, emotional, and lifestyle support.

Credentials

Registrations

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Speciallist Wellness Counsellor

Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Service Areas

West Park

In-person & Online

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa