Philile

Miss Philile Makhaye

Counseling Psychologist

“I work with individuals from all walks of life. I have a special interest in relationships and adolescents. I use an integrative approach to my work.”

About Me

I work with individuals from all backgrounds, offering a grounded space to explore life's challenges. My special interest lies in helping adolescents navigate their unique journeys and supporting people in their relationships. Drawing on an integrative approach, I adapt our sessions to your specific needs, helping you find clarity and practical ways forward. If you're seeking understanding in your connections or support through the complexities of growing up, we can work together.

Approach

Supporting adolescents and people navigating relationships, I focus on practical, stepwise work that balances understanding with action and keeps the pace manageable. From Pietermaritzburg or online, in English or isiZulu, sessions feel grounded—short check-ins, deeper exploration and clear, achievable goals. We map patterns, try small behavioural experiments, sometimes involve parents or partners, and I offer tools to manage anxiety, conflict or life transitions between meetings. This way of working often fits adolescents, couples and adults seeking honest, practical support and clearer next steps.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • 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.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

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

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • 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.

  • Career Issues

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

  • Divorce Counseling

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

  • 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.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Service Areas

Fan are therapy centre

In-person & Online

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa