Edesha

Edesha Moodley

Registered Counselor

“I am a HPCSA registered psychological counsellor in private practice working with adults and couples. My specific interest is grief, bereavement, trauma, Hiv/Aids, stress management and Learning assessments for scholastic difficulties.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space for adults and couples navigating difficult life events. If you're coping with loss, managing overwhelming stress, or facing the impacts of trauma, I can help you find clarity and build resilience. My practice also provides focused learning assessments to understand scholastic difficulties. I believe in working collaboratively, supporting you to explore feelings and develop practical ways forward.

Approach

When we meet, sessions move at a steady, thoughtful pace that balances deep listening with gentle, practical steps so you can begin to organise what feels overwhelming. I work from my Pietermaritzburg office in English, offering focused, paced assessments and conversations that map how loss, stress or trauma show up in daily life. Between sessions I may suggest small experiments, brief written reflections or family check-ins to track progress and build skills. This way of working often helps people who want clear direction alongside compassionate support.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

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

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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.

  • Family Issues

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

  • HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • 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:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Registered Psychological Counsellor

Qualifications

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Service Areas

EM Wellness

In-person

Wembley

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa