Sonja

Ms Sonja Cadman

Specialist Wellness Counselor

verified by TherapyRoute

I enjoy working with adults (individual & couples), and adolescents. I assist individuals who might feel stuck in their current situation and help equip them with skills for navigating the demands of daily life. I have a keen interest in marriage therapy and affair recovery.

About Me

Feeling stuck can be overwhelming. I help adults, adolescents, and couples navigate these moments. My approach focuses on equipping you with practical skills to meet daily life's demands. I particularly guide couples through the complexities of marriage therapy and the sensitive journey of affair recovery. Here, we build resilience and uncover clear paths forward, transforming challenges into growth.

Approach

As a systemic counsellor, I view the individual as part of a larger interconnected unit/system, such as a couple, family, community or organisation, and seek to understand how the individual’s difficulties are linked to their relational context and/or environment. Emphasising the importance of emotional-, spiritual-, and mental well-being, I assist individuals who might feel stuck in their current situation and help equip them with valuable skills for navigating the demands of daily life. Some primary areas of interest include (but are not limited to) anxiety, couples counselling, affair recovery, grief, life transitions. I offer sandtray-therapy for adults and adolescents. If you feel stuck or if any of the above areas align with where you are at, you can contact me at the details below. Please note: I work within a clear ethical framework/scope of practice and under senior psychologists' supervision. I do not diagnose or treat mental health disorders or psychopathology, and follow a referral process to registered clinicians.
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Basic Information

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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Wellness Support

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

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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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  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Specialist Wellness Counselor

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

Qualifications


South African College of Applied Psychology

Registrations


Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Service Area


My Practice

In-person

Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa