Dr Samuel Gild, MBChB

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Verified

“You might be struggling, feeling low, or simply looking for someone to talk to. I offer general counselling for any issues. ”

About Me

I am a professionally registered counsellor and therapist in private practice, working online internationally and in person in Pringle Bay in the Overstrand, near Cape Town. I studied medicine (MBChB) before moving into counselling. My approach is person-centred, focusing on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional acceptance. I provide a warm and accepting space where you can explore your experiences and find your way forward. I support clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, from everyday struggles and difficulties to more serious conditions.

Approach

I take a person-centred approach to counselling and therapy, creating a warm and accepting space where you can find clarity, direction, and relief. My focus is less on diagnosing or giving advice and more on listening and building a genuine, empathetic, and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. When advice is appropriate, I offer it thoughtfully and tentatively, while supporting you in finding your own way forward.

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Basic Information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Cash practice

Pringle Bay, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

I work with any 'issues', and my stance is always non-judgemental. This means that whether you come to counselling with one or several serious diagnoses/conditions, a difficult life-event, or simply nagging dis-ease, I approach you as a genuine, whole person. I have worked with all ages, from children to mature-age, individuals and couples, and diverse issues.

Services Offered:

Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples
Elderly
Families
Individuals
Organisations
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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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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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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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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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Sex Addiction
A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.