Mrs Debbie van der Merwe
Registered Counselor
“An experienced and committed counselor who is passionate about emotional growth and healing. Focus on shorter term therapeutic intervention.”
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About Me
I am an experienced counsellor, deeply committed to supporting emotional growth and healing. My passion lies in shorter-term therapeutic intervention, guiding clients to navigate specific challenges effectively. We work together to identify core issues and develop practical strategies. Each session aims to provide clear steps you can use immediately. This focused approach is ideal for individuals seeking lasting change and a quicker way forward.
Approach
Sessions are structured to move quickly from concern to concrete steps, balancing clarity with a calm, practical pace. I work with clients face-to-face in Sandton or via secure online sessions in English, so the plan fits your life. Together we map patterns, set achievable weekly goals, and practise skills between meetings—addressing issues like loss, trauma, addiction and conduct concerns—then refine strategies based on what helps. This focused, action-oriented way often suits people wanting meaningful change in a shorter time.
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Basic Information
Not taking new referrals
Services
Services Offered:
- •Counseling
- •Ukraine Aid
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Couples
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Abuse
- •Addiction
- •Adoption
- •Behaviour or Conduct Issues
- •Grief & Loss
- •Mood Disorder
Professional Title:
- •Registered Counselor
Qualifications
Wits; Unisa
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Registered Counsellor