Emma Mathapelo

Ms Emma Mathapelo Shabangu

Registered Counselor

“An experienced passionate counselor. Solution focused and empathic. Guarantees you a judgment free and confidential sessions.”

About Me

As an experienced and passionate Registered Counsellor, I offer an empathic space. I focus on solutions, helping you identify practical steps forward. You'll find our sessions completely judgment-free and confidential, allowing you to explore concerns openly. If you seek clear direction and a supportive partnership, we can work together. My aim is for you to gain clarity and move confidently towards your goals.

Approach

Passion and empathy guide how sessions unfold: I keep things practical, gently attentive and focused on small, achievable steps. Based in Pretoria I work in English, seTswana and isiZulu and offer secure online appointments for those juggling work, family or distance. Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace—brief check-ins between meetings, targeted reflections in-session and simple exercises or assessments when they help you make progress on what matters. People seeking clear direction, practical tools and a respectful, private partnership tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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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
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • 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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  • Family Issues

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

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • 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); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor

Qualifications

Midrand Graduate institute

Service Areas

Near Avbob

In-person & Online

Sinoville

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Sinoville, Pretoria, South Africa