Mrs Nadia Thonnard
Professional Counselor
“I am the Owner of @nadiathonnard.com a Counselling, Coaching Mediation Integrated Family Support Practice, and a Qualified Professional with a passion for making a difference.”
About Me
Approach
Through a Solution Focus approach, I gear at meeting the varied needs of individuals and families facing emotional challenges and venture into the explanation of Human Behaviour: The "How" and "Why" of why we do what we do, the idea that we are in control of choosing ALL our Behaviours and how to create change!
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
In-person & Online
Services
Therapy Services:
· Individual Counselling/Coaching
· Relationship Counselling/Coaching
· Family & Divorce Mediation (FAMAC Accredited)
· & Parenting Plan
· Parenting & Co-Parenting Coaching
· Teenagers Counselling/Coaching
· Teen pregnancies
· Post-natal depression
· Divorce related issues
Workshops:
· Take Charge of your Life (In Collaboration with ACT SA | Association for Choice Theory South Africa)
The Association for Choice Theory South Africa is delighted to offer this 6 hr special workshop intended to help people take better control of their lives. It serves as a basic introduction to Choice Theory psychology, an excellent explanation of human behaviour and a way to understand how we can improve the quality of our own lives and improve our personal well being. This workshop has been accredited by William Glasser International.
· REALity Parenting (In Collaboration with ACT SA | Association for Choice Theory South Africa)
This special workshop, based on Choice Theory, is intended to help you be the best parent you can be by:
o Meeting your needs while helping your child meet theirs in a responsible way
o Understand the different emotional developmental stages of your child
o Leading by example
o Changing negative relationships into positive relationships by replacing disconnecting habits with connecting habits
o Understanding that discipline means to teach as opposed to punish
o Impacting the life of your child to discover their own unlimited potential
~ Let me guide you on a journey of self-discovery and healing ~
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.
Learn more about Family TherapyCounseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingRelationship 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.
Learn more about Adolescent TherapyDivorce 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.
Learn more about Online TherapyParenting 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.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesRelationship 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.
Learn more about Young Adult Issues
Professional Title:
Professional Counselor
A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.
Credentials
Registrations
FAMAC
Mediator
Qualifications
The South African College of Applied Psychology
Divorce & Family Mediators
William Glasser International
Academy of Choice
