Nelmarie

Dr Nelmarie Boshoff

Counseling Psychologist

“I am a Counselling Psychologist that provides therapy and counselling to adults.”

About Me

As a Counseling Psychologist, I offer a supportive space for adults navigating life's complexities. I aim for our sessions to be a place where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly and without judgment. Together, we can work to understand underlying patterns and develop new, helpful ways of approaching challenges. My approach helps individuals gain clarity and build resilience. This can be particularly helpful for those seeking deeper self-understanding and personal growth.

Approach

I am a solution-orientated therapist who aims to assist my clients in finding the best and most effective solution to their problem. My focus is on creating a safe and inviting environment where my clients can resolve past problems, deal more successfully with current life challenges, and strive towards a more fulfilled and happier future. I believe that people are resilient and can overcome challenges. I also believe that we all have within ourselves an inner strength that fortifies us in dealing with challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I predominantly work with trauma, both long-term and acute, grief and stressful life events. I make use of brain-based therapies (Brainspotting, BWRT, Hypnosis and EMI) to assist clients to resolve challenges.

Services Offered:

  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • 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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  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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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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  • Psychotherapy

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

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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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  • Training

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

  • Individual Therapy

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

    Learn more about Individual Therapy
  • Sport Psychology

    A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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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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  • Divorce Counseling

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

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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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  • 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:

  • 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 South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

North-West University

Memberships

Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

Full Member

Service Areas

The Ridge Wellness Centre

In-person & Online

Randpark Ridge

Randburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Randpark Ridge, Randburg, South Africa