Ms Lerato Samy

Registered Counselor

verified by TherapyRoute

“Online Private and affordable mental health care. I offer among others trauma, career counselling, marriage, family, self development. www.leratosamy.co.za”

About Me

I offer online, affordable mental health care, supporting individuals and families through life's diverse challenges. I provide a compassionate space for exploration as you navigate trauma, career clarity, or family bonds. We can work together to understand your unique situation and develop practical strategies for self-development. My aim is to make professional support accessible, helping you find clarity and build resilience from home.

Approach

I guide sessions with calm, practical curiosity so we can untangle patterns at a steady, manageable pace. Whether meeting online from Johannesburg or in a Sesotho, Xitsonga or Setswana conversation, sessions blend assessment, brief coaching tasks and reflective work tailored to your situation; between meetings I offer short, doable exercises to test new approaches. The focus is collaborative and pragmatic—slow enough for safety after abuse or trauma, active enough to shift relationships and mood—and helpful for adults, couples or caregivers seeking clearer steps forward.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Community Programme
Group-based mental health initiatives offered within the community, such as workshops, support groups, or outreach services.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
Learn more about Psychology

Works With:

•Adults
•Communities
•Couples
•Individuals
•Organisations
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
Learn more about Anger
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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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.
Learn more about Mood Disorder
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

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

Qualifications

Midrand Graduate Institute

WITS University

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Registered Counsellor

Service Area

Lerato Samy Registered Counsellor

In-person & Online

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa