Mustard Seed Tree

Mustard Seed Tree

Counseling Center

“Empowering persons struggling with mental wellness challenges. Offering free and affordable online counselling in a broad range of spectrums.”

About Us

We are a team of Specialist Counsellors based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. We offer consultation, advocacy, conflict management and corporate workshops to individuals, teams and employers.

Approach

From our Cape Town base we guide people toward practical shifts through short, steady steps that respect each person’s pace and priorities. Sessions in English or Afrikaans — online or in community settings — move between focused problem-solving, values clarification and gentle processing, with clear actions to try between meetings. We listen for patterns, name what’s working, and adjust together so progress feels manageable. This approach suits adults, couples and families seeking steady, accessible support.
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Basic Information

Languages:

Afrikaans, English

Fees:

Sliding scale

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

    Learn more about Advocacy
  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Family Therapy

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

    Learn more about Family Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

    Learn more about Trauma Counseling

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Staff Employed:

  • Addiction Counselors

    A counselor specialising in the treatment of substance use and behavioural addictions.

  • Registered Counsellors
  • Relationship Therapists

    A therapist specialising in couple and relationship difficulties, working to improve communication and emotional connection.

  • Lay Counselor
  • Licensed Associate Professional Counselors

    A professional counselor completing supervised clinical hours toward full independent licensure.

  • Neuropsychologists

    A psychologist specialising in the relationship between the brain and behaviour, assessing cognitive functioning after injury, illness, or neurodevelopmental conditions.

  • Registered Counselors

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

  • Registered Counselor (Trauma)

Area of Expertise

Organisation Focus Areas:

  • 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.

Credentials

Registrations

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Specialist Counsellor

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa