Mr Henning Gericke

Registered Counselor

“Professional Support—Wherever You Are Reaching out can feel difficult, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. But taking that first step is an act of courage. I provide a safe, empathetic space where you can talk openly—without judgment, pressure, or expectations. From 2026, clients in South Africa can choose between online sessions or on-site support in homes, hospitals, hospices, retirement facilities, or workplace settings. International clients will continue to be supported online.”

About Me

About Me – Henning Gericke | Beyond Borders Counselling Hi, I’m Henning Gericke — a South African psychological counsellor with 24 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, burnout, trauma, chronic illness, grief, life transitions, and personal challenges. After years of working in hospitals, schools, emergency settings, community projects, trauma response, private practice, and online counselling, I transitioned to an international online practice to offer accessible, confidential support to people wherever they are in the world.

Approach

Beyond professional experience, my approach is rooted in compassion, lived understanding, and a genuine commitment to helping people feel heard, understood, and supported. My therapeutic approach is deeply shaped by my own experiences. These personal and professional experiences shape my core belief: Every person deserves a therapeutic space where they are truly heard — without judgment, minimisation, or assumptions. Today, whether I’m supporting someone through anxiety, burnout, loss, chronic illness, trauma, or life transitions, my goal remains the same: To help you feel safer, stronger, and more capable of navigating life — wherever you are in the world.

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Basic Information

Somerset West, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Online and On-Site Counselling Local and International Support Specialist Counselling for Palliative Care, Trauma, Adjustment, and Burnout — with a dedicated focus on medical professionals. Additional Areas of Support: Anxiety & Depression Support, Support for Teens & Adolescents, Stress Management & General Well-Being.

Services Offered:

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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Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Crisis Support & Counselling
Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Individuals
Organisations
Communities

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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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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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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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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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.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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