Keshnie

Keshnie Mathi

Counselor

An experienced wellness counsellor with special interest in trauma support related to parental support, early childhood development, executive functioning after ADHD diagnosis, palliative and terminal illness support, infertility and perinatal loss and bereavement

About Me

This experienced wellness counsellor guides individuals and families through life's challenging transitions. They offer trauma support, including parental guidance and early childhood development concerns. Specialised care extends to executive functioning after an ADHD diagnosis, alongside compassionate support for palliative illness, infertility, and bereavement. Clients find a collaborative space to process profound emotions and gain practical strategies for daily well-being.

Approach

During periods of change I attend closely to rhythms—small daily patterns, relationships and emotional tempo—to shape practical, steady steps. In Johannesburg and online, sessions move at a gentle but purposeful pace: we map triggers, try brief behavioural experiments between meetings, and use grounding and meaning-focused reflection to reduce overwhelm. Work is collaborative; I offer prompts, simple structure and reflective listening so parents, carers and individuals can test new routines and make sense of loss, cognitive shifts or serious illness. Those wanting steadier days and clearer steps tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


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.

  • 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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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • 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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  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

  • 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:

  • All ages

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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  • Alzheimer's / Dementia

    A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Grief & Loss

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

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  • Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Fertility Counseling

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility challenges, including the stress of treatment, pregnancy loss, and the impact on relationships.

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  • Trauma

    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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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications


University of Cape Town

ATS

Coaches Academy

Registrations


Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Wellness Counsellor

Service Area


TWS Centre of Inclusive Learning & Wellness Counselling

In-person & Online

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa