Pakeeza

Mrs Pakeeza Carrim

Professional Counselor

“Pakeeza Carrim, a compassionate therapist at Therapy in Benoni, is dedicated to empowering adolescents, individuals and families through personalized therapeutic care. Specializing in emotional well-being and personal growth, she provides a safe space for healing.”

About Me

Pakeeza Carrim, a compassionate therapist at Therapy in Benoni, empowers adolescents, individuals, and families seeking emotional well-being and personal growth. She creates a truly safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore feelings and find clarity. Through personalised therapeutic care, Pakeeza guides clients to navigate challenges, fostering resilience and a stronger sense of self. Her approach helps you discover tools for lasting healing.

Approach

I focus sessions on practical conversation and gentle exploration, helping you name what matters and try small, steady changes. Whether we meet in Benoni or online, in English, Arabic or Hindi/Urdu, I keep the pace calm and collaborative. Therapy blends focused discussion, grounding and trauma-informed techniques, and family-centered check-ins, with clear action steps to practise between appointments. People seeking steadier moods, healthier relationships or safer healing often feel supported by this hands-on, respectful approach.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Family Therapy

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

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Trauma Counseling

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

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Inpatient Services

    Round-the-clock mental health care in a hospital or residential setting for people who need intensive treatment and a safe, contained environment.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

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.

  • 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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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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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  • 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 Counseling

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

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Qualifications

Rhodes University

Service Areas

Rynfield Mental Wellness and Recovery Centre

In-person & Online

Rynfield

Benoni, Gauteng

South Africa