Sharde

Mrs Sharde Osborne

Specialist Wellness Counselor

“I meet with clients where they are to nurture fruitful minds. Working together through difficulties, within the counselling process, in order to build wellness of mind, a state of peace and stability.”

About Me

I meet clients exactly where they are, understanding that life's challenges can disrupt inner peace. Together, we gently explore difficulties within the Counseling process. My aim is to nurture your mind towards greater wellness. This helps you build a lasting sense of peace and stability. This collaborative approach suits anyone seeking a supportive space to cultivate calm and find their way forward.

Approach

You arrive as you are, and I shape sessions to that pace—gentle, focused or brisk—so the work feels manageable. From my Durban office or via English-language online sessions I blend short practical tools, reflective exploration and safety planning, attending to stress, relationships and life transitions. Between meetings I offer brief exercises and steady touchpoints to track shifts and build coping routines for adolescents, adults and families navigating change or burnout. This approach suits people seeking steady, practical support to restore balance and calm.
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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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  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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:

  • Specialist Wellness Counselor

    A counselor specialising in holistic well-being, integrating mental, emotional, and lifestyle support.

Credentials

Registrations

Association of Supportive Counseling and Holistic Practitioners

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Service Areas

Somerset Park

In-person & Online

Umhlanga

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa