Susan Mashabane

Psychotherapist

Verified

“As a registered psychotherapist specialising in grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, racial issues, burnout, trauma, and crisis, I offer a client-centred approach using evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, alongside narrative therapy, solution-focused, and strength-based approaches. ”

About Me

Navigating anxiety, grief, or the effects of past trauma can feel overwhelming. I offer a client-centred space where we can explore these challenges together, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT to find practical ways forward. I also draw on strength-based work to help you recognise and build on your own resilience.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, practical pace, combining gentle exploration with concrete skills to help you manage grief, anxiety, burnout, and the effects of trauma. From my office in Gaborone or through secure online sessions in English, I offer a consistent structure with brief check-ins and clear priorities each week. We may use practical exercises, narrative reflection, and small steps between sessions to ease overwhelm and rebuild everyday routines.

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Basic Information

Gaborone, Botswana

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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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:

Adults
Children
Elderly
Groups
Individuals

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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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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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.
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Forgiveness
The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.
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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Professional Title:

Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.