Ms Ruth Temmers

Counselor

“I have more than 20 years experience, with a masters degree in counselling. I deal with relationship issues, suicidal, depression, divorce, trauma and abuse. I use various therapy to guide and give you the necessary tools to cope and see things in a clear perspective.”

About Me

With over 20 years’ experience and a Masters degree in Counseling, I help clients navigate significant life challenges. I support individuals grappling with relationship issues, depression, trauma, abuse, suicidal thoughts, or divorce. My aim is to provide practical tools and clear guidance. Together, we can gain a fresh perspective, enabling you to cope more effectively with life's difficulties.

Approach

When we meet, my priority is to create a steady, compassionate frame where you can safely explore difficult decisions, grief and relational patterns. I work with individuals, couples and families in Cape Town and online, offering sessions in English or Afrikaans and pacing the work to suit your readiness. Together we set clear, manageable steps—safety planning when necessary, practical coping skills, and reflective work that uncovers recurring dynamics; between sessions you may try brief exercises to test new ways of relating. Those seeking grounded, faith-sensitive support often find this approach helpful.

Contact Ruth

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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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.
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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
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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.
Learn more about Trauma Counseling

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples
•Elderly
•Families
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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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.
Learn more about Mood Disorder
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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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.
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Forgiveness
The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

Professional Title:

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Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

Trinity International Bible University

Registrations

Council for Counsellors in South Africa (CCSA)

Specialist Counselor

Service Area

Ruth Temmers

In-person & Online

Plattekloof

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa