Renée

Mrs Renée Sutton, BA

Professional Counselor

Verified

“An experienced and empathic Counsellor with special interest in the areas of grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem and relationships.”

About Me

As an experienced and empathic counsellor, I support individuals navigating the complexities of grief, loss, and trauma. I also help clients build stronger self-esteem and foster healthier relationships. My approach centres on creating a safe space where you can explore challenges openly. Together, we find clarity and develop practical ways forward for your greater well-being.

Approach

With empathy and experience as a base, my focus is on how we attend to the stories beneath grief, trauma, low self-worth and relationship strain. In English, whether in my Cape Town room or online, sessions move at a steady, client-led pace with space for pause and reflection. We gently track patterns, explore emotions, weave short psychoeducation and practical experiments between sessions to strengthen safety and agency. Folks seeking grounded, collaborative support through loss, anxiety or relational difficulty often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • 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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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Counsellor

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts

UCT

Year: 1989

Bachelor of Laws

UCT

Year: 1991

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Training

EFT South Africa

Year: 2025

Advanced Certificate in Counselling and Communication

SACAP

Year: 2021

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Claremont

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

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Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa