Joshua

Mr Joshua Blignaut

Registered Counselor

“I employ a modern take on counselling bringing my authentic self to each counselling session to provide a service where you feel heard and validated and not just a number. My services are provided online and in-person.”

About Me

I believe Counseling works best when you feel truly seen. I cultivate a space where your unique story is heard and validated, moving beyond feeling like just a number. By bringing my authentic self, I help you explore challenges openly. Whether online or in-person, we’ll work collaboratively to understand your experiences and find meaningful ways forward. This approach is ideal for those seeking a genuine, personalised connection.

Approach

Sessions move at your pace, with clear, practical check-ins and gentle reflection that help untangle stress and choices during life transitions. Whether we meet virtually or face-to-face in Gqeberha, I listen closely in English and shape each meeting around what feels most useful—short-term focus on coping, or deeper exploration when needed. Between sessions I offer simple tools and brief follow-ups to track shifts and build resilience. This approach suits people seeking honest, collaborative work that leads to steady, manageable change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

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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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • 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:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals

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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  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor

Qualifications

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Service Areas

Joshua Blignaut Registered Counsellor

In-person & Online

Willow Glen

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

South Africa

Willow Glen, Gqeberha, South Africa