Sindy

Mrs Sindy Lerm

Specialist Wellness Counselor

“I am a Specialist wellness counsellor and Psychometrist. I provide a safe space if you need someone to talk to. I do online and in-person counselling and life coaching. I also offer Career assessments on Medical Aid. I specialise in Individual and Couples Counselling.”

About Me

I provide a truly safe and confidential space for you to openly explore your thoughts and feelings. Many find comfort in having someone to talk to, especially when facing individual concerns or navigating relationship dynamics. As your counsellor, I will guide you through these challenges, offering both individual and couples support. We can also clarify your path with life coaching, and career assessments are available. My aim is to help you find clarity and a way forward, making each session feel genuinely supportive.

Approach

When you come to a session, our work moves at a steady, conversational pace that honours your story while we map small, practical steps forward. I offer sessions in Alberton or online, in English or Afrikaans, and keep things focused with short exercises, reflective questions and gentle mindfulness to help manage stress, mood shifts, grief or relationship strains between meetings. You’ll leave with clear options to try and we’ll review what helps. This approach suits people who want grounded, collaborative support.
Contact Sindy

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Stress Management, Anxiety Support, Emotional Well-being, Personal Growth & Self-Development, Life Transitions & Adjustment, Relationship Challenges, Couples Support & Communication, Self-Esteem & Confidence Building, Burnout & Work-Life Balance, Overthinking & Mental Clarity, Decision-Making Support, Coping Skills & Resilience, Lifestyle & Behaviour Change, Mindfulness & Emotional Awareness, Anger Management (non-clinical support), Goal Setting & Motivation, Career Guidance & Direction, Career & Subject Choice Assessments, Workplace Stress Support, Parenting Support & Guidance, Grief & Loss Support (non-clinical), Identity & Purpose Exploration, Boundary Setting & Assertiveness, Habit Change & Routine Building, Wellness & Holistic Balance (mind–body–lifestyle)

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Crisis Support & Counselling

    Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.

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  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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  • Divorce Counselling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • 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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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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 & 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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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

Professional Title:

  • Specialist Wellness Counselor

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

Credentials

Registrations

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Psychometrist

Qualifications

North-West University

Service Areas

Sindy Lerm Counselling

In-person & Online

Brackenhurst

Alberton, Gauteng

South Africa

Brackenhurst, Alberton, South Africa