Ilze

Ms Ilze Van den berg

Wellness Counselor

Finding the words that connect to our feelings is vital. The way something is conveyed is so important, as it explains what is going on around us. Thus, my love for counselling and exploring the human condition has grown into one that is vital for everyday survival. I work with a wide variety of clients.

About Me

I believe understanding our inner world is essential for navigating life's complexities. My approach focuses on helping you articulate feelings and experiences, making sense of what is going on around you. We'll explore your unique human condition together, finding the language to express your thoughts and emotions. This collaborative process offers vital clarity for everyday survival, making it a supportive space for a wide variety of clients seeking deeper self-understanding.

Approach

Sometimes the first task is shaping the thoughts beneath our reactions, slowing the rush so feelings become clearer and usable. In Stellenbosch or online, in English or Afrikaans, I hold a steady, paced space—we notice bodily cues, map relationship patterns and try out new ways of speaking between sessions. Sessions are practical and reflective: brief experiments, gentle advocacy for your needs, and simple language to interrupt unhelpful loops. People navigating relationships, body image or mood shifts often find this careful, collaborative pace supportive.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • 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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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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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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

  • Wellness Counselor

    A counselor focused on overall well-being, helping clients build sustainable mental, emotional, and lifestyle habits.

Qualifications


SACAP

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations


Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Service Area


My Practice

In-person & Online

Stellenbosch Central

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

South Africa