Julie

Mrs Julie Hollely

Counseling Psychologist

“An experienced, empathetic therapist whose aim is to make therapy focused in an accepting, emotionally safe and containing environment.”

About Me

This experienced and empathetic psychologist offers a focused space where you can explore life's challenges. The aim is to create an accepting, emotionally safe, and containing environment. Together, we can make sense of difficult feelings, helping you understand your unique experiences. This approach guides clients to discover practical ways forward, fostering resilience and inner calm. It is ideal for anyone seeking clear support through complex emotions.

Approach

My sessions move between careful listening and practical, paced steps that help you untangle emotions and plan manageable change. I work with adults in Gqeberha and online, in English, creating a steady, contained rhythm so sessions feel focused without feeling rushed. Together we map triggers, try small experiments between meetings, and build skills for stress, grief or transition that suit your life. This way of working tends to suit people who want clear, compassionate support while staying grounded in everyday realities.
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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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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Online Therapy

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

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Works With:

  • Adults

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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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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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  • 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.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of Namibia

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Counseling Institute of South Africa

Service Areas

Julie Hollely Counselling Psychologist

In-person & Online

Port Elizabeth

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

South Africa