James Sturdee
Registered Counselor
“I have been practicing since 2010, and specialize in self-discovery and personal empowerment. I work with anger management, couples counselling and improvement of emotional wellness, amongst other things.”
About Me
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Services
Services Offered:
Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingTrauma 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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Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
Learn more about Grief & LossAbuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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.
Works With:
- Adults
- Couples
- Individuals
- Organisations
- Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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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Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
Learn more about DepressionGrief, 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.
Learn more about Grief, Loss & BereavementIdentity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Professional Title:
Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.
Credentials
Registrations
Service Areas
Morningside, Durban, South Africa