Siya

Dr Siya Mjwara

Counselor

Verified

“For individuals, couples & families I have a passion for assisting clients to overcome challenges and seeing them become the best version of themselves. For businesses I assist businesses develop, implement employee wellness solutions to reduce absenteeism, improve productivity and overall workplace culture.”

About Me

I am passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's complexities. Whether you are facing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, or family dynamics, I offer a supportive space. My aim is to help you develop resilience and discover your inherent strengths, empowering you to become your most authentic self.

Approach

Helping people move through life’s shifts and mend strained connections usually begins with small, intentional steps we agree on and practise between meetings. In Cape Town I work in English, isiXhosa and isiZulu and offer flexible online sessions so therapy fits your life. Sessions are collaborative and paced to your needs — we explore patterns from anxiety, grief or trauma, try tools in-session, and use short, practical tasks to build resilience between appointments. This way of working suits couples, families and individuals seeking steady, honest change.
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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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  • Wellness Support

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

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Family Issues

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

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Qualifications

UWC

UWC

University of Zululand

Service Areas

Cape Town CBD

In-person & Online

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa