Makhauta

Miss Makhauta Hlaodi

Counseling Psychologist

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I am a counselling psychologist, and my work aims towards facilitating emotional insight, healing, growth and meaningful change in the various areas of an individual's life. I work with clients struggling with relationship issues, work-related stress, academic concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety and mood disorders.

About Me

As a Counseling psychologist, I work to help you gain emotional insight and foster meaningful change. I support individuals navigating relationship challenges, work-related stress, or complex emotions like anxiety and depression. Our sessions provide a safe space to explore these areas, helping you understand your experiences more deeply. This collaborative approach supports your journey towards personal growth and lasting well-being.

Approach

You’ll find my approach focused and practical, as we name patterns, explore feelings, and set small steps that fit your life. In sessions in Alberton or online, I keep a steady, respectful pace, sometimes quiet, sometimes direct, so adolescents, adults, and parents can try new responses and make sense of painful moments. Between meetings, I often suggest brief exercises or reflective notes to help track changes in mood, stress, and relationships. This way of working tends to suit people seeking clear, compassionate support through grief, burnout, trauma, or family strain.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Parents

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.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • Family Issues

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

  • 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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  • 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:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Qualifications


University of the Witwatersrand

Registrations


Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area


Makhauta Hlaodi

In-person & Online

Brackenhurst

Alberton, Gauteng

South Africa