Mrs Nadia Thonnard

Certified Professional Counselor

“I am a Counsellor, Choice Coach, Mediator & Parenting Coordinator with a passion for helping people understand WHY they do what they do, so they can make more conscious, responsible choices. As a Certified Practitioner in Choice Theory®, Reality Therapy®, and Lead Management, I use an integrated approach to support individuals, couples, families, and organisations in creating meaningful and lasting change.”

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About Me

I believe that lasting change begins with understanding WHY we do what we do. When we understand the purpose behind our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, we are better able to make conscious, responsible choices that lead to healthier relationships and more fulfilling lives. As a Counsellor, Choice Coach, Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, families, and organisations, supporting them through life's personal and relational challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, separation or divorce, parenting concerns, grief, conflict, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a supportive, practical, and non-judgemental space where you can gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. My work is grounded in Choice Theory®, Reality Therapy® and Lead Management, and informed by my Behavioural Blueprint™ framework, which brings together over 15 years of professional experience helping people understand human behaviour and create meaningful, lasting change. Based in Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa, I offer both in-person and online counselling, coaching, mediation, and parenting support, making professional support accessible wherever you are.

Approach

My approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that lasting change begins with understanding human behaviour. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I help clients explore the HOW and WHY behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, creating greater self-awareness and opening the door to meaningful change. Drawing on Choice Theory®, Reality Therapy®, and Lead Management, together with my Behavioural Blueprint™ framework, I support clients in recognising the patterns that influence their choices, relationships, and wellbeing. I believe that all behaviour is purposeful. When we understand the purpose our behaviour serves, we become better equipped to choose more effective and responsible ways of meeting our needs and responding to life's challenges. Whether working with individuals, couples, parents, families, or organisations, my aim is to provide a supportive, respectful, and non-judgemental environment where insight is transformed into practical action. Together, we focus on building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, improving communication, and creating meaningful, lasting change. My guiding belief is simple: You cannot choose a different behaviour until you understand why your current behaviour makes sense.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

SERVICES · Individual Counselling/Coaching · REALationship Counselling/Coaching · Family & Divorce Mediation & Parenting Coordinator (FAMAC Accredited) · Parenting Plan · PAIRenting & Co-PAIRenting Coaching · Teenagers Counselling/Coaching · Teen pregnancies · Post-natal depression · Divorce related issues WORKSHOPS: · Take Charge of your Life · REALity Parenting

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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.
Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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