Heidi

Ms Heidi van der Merwe

Registered Counselor

I am a HPCSA registered counsellor and accredited divorce mediator, with a special interest in families, couples and divorce mediation.

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About Me

I understand how challenging family dynamics and relationship changes can feel. I help couples and families navigate difficult conversations, especially during conflict or separation. We can work together to explore feelings and find clearer paths forward. My aim is to create a calm, balanced space. Here, every voice is heard, guiding you to understanding and resolution.

Approach

Focusing on family and relationship change, I guide how conversations are shaped so difficult moments become clearer and more manageable. Sessions in Cape Town or online, in English or Afrikaans, move at a steady, practical pace—short check-ins, targeted reflection and agreed actions between meetings. I listen for patterns, help name needs, and teach simple tools for handling conflict and stress that family members can practise between sessions. People who want constructive, respectful change tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Services


Services Offered:

  • Coaching
  • Conflict Management
  • Divorce Counseling
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma Counseling
  • Wellness Support
  • Stress Management
  • Personal Development

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Qualifications


University of Stellenbosch

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations


Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor; Divorce and Family Mediator

Service Area


West Coast Psychology Practice

In-person & Online

Cape Farms

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa