Mr Nkcubeko Briann Mkiva, MA

Counseling Psychologist

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“I work with individuals who may be functioning well on the surface yet feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out beneath it all. I provide a structured, goal-oriented approach that offers clarity, measurable progress, and practical tools for navigating personal and professional challenges. Together, we focus on sustainable growth, helping you move beyond coping toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life.”

About Me

I offer a collaborative and supportive approach to therapy, providing a clear framework to help you achieve personal and professional growth. Together, we will develop practical skills and tools that support lasting self-care and build resilience in the face of life's challenges. My goal is to help you gain greater clarity, direction, and purpose, empowering you not only to cope but to thrive.

Approach

I work collaboratively with clients to identify what matters most to them, set clear and practical goals, and make meaningful changes that lead to tangible progress. Sessions are tailored to individual needs and may include brief assessments, reflective exercises, and practical strategies that help build skills and sustain growth between sessions.

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Basic Information

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Midrand, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Anxiety & Depression, Men's mental health, ADHD, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Relationship management - couples and marriage, Professional and Personal Development, Career guidance/assessments/transitions and burnout, Pain Management, Trauma

Services Offered:

Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Addiction Services
A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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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.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
Intellectual Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning, diagnosis, or access to support.
Pain Management
Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Organisations
Parents

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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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.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.
Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

Professional Title:

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