Julia

Miss Julia Shatalov

Professional Counselor

My approach is eclectic, person-centered, and solution-focused in nature. My aim is to help individuals overcome their unique challenges and achieve their personal goals through fostering self-insight, competence, as well as a sense of empowerment, autonomy, and control.

About Me

I guide individuals to navigate their unique challenges and achieve personal goals. My eclectic, person-centred approach means our work is always tailored to you. We’ll explore practical solutions together, fostering self-insight and competence. You’ll gain a stronger sense of empowerment, autonomy, and control over your path. This collaborative space helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Approach

My work blends practical strategies with attentive listening to help you make meaningful shifts and regain a sense of direction. Sessions in Pretoria or online, in English, are paced to your readiness and combine focused conversation with gentle reflection so you leave with clearer steps. We attend to safety, trace unhelpful patterns linked to trauma, relationships or self-worth, and build coping skills and short, practical tasks between meetings. Those seeking steadier confidence and clearer choices often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Trauma 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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  • Free Consultation

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

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • 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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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • 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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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Qualifications


University of Pretoria

SACAP

University of Johannesburg

Vita Nova Counseling Centre

Registrations


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

Psychometrist in Independent Practice

International Society of Psychotherapy and Counseling (ISPC)

Associate

The Association of Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Service Area


PsychInsight Counselling & Assessment

In-person & Online

Murrayfield

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

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