Dr Sharon Boyce

Counseling Psychologist

“I offer a compassionate, person-centred, meaning-centred, casual, and holistic approach to a therapeutic journey to a life worth living. Sometimes, traditional office-based therapy doesn't meet everyone's needs, so you can also engage in courageous healing conversations in nature or with horses.”

About Me

I offer a compassionate, holistic space for your journey towards a life worth living. If traditional office therapy doesn't suit, we can explore courageous healing conversations in nature or with horses. This unique approach helps you find peace and insight outside four walls. My casual, meaning-centred style supports deep connection and a path forward, tailored to your pace.

Approach

If the usual consulting room feels limiting, our work often begins by choosing a setting that fits you—on the phone or video from Diepsloot, in person, or walking quietly outdoors. Sessions move at your pace: we blend focused conversation, practical tools like mindfulness and CBT, and reflective exercises you can try between meetings to build insight and gentle change. Many people navigating loss, transitions, relationship strain or anxiety find this collaborative, grounded rhythm helpful for steady progress.

Contact Sharon

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Basic Information

Diepsloot, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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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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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.

Works With:

Couples
Families
Groups
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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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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.
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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Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.