Susan

Susan Mashabane

Psychotherapist

verified by TherapyRoute

As a registered psychotherapist specialising in grieve and bereavement, anxiety, depression, racial issues, burnout, trauma and crisis. I offer client - centred approach and evidence-based interventions like CBT, DBT, ACT, including narrative therapy, solution focussed and strength based approaches.

About Me

Navigating feelings of anxiety, grief, or the impact of past trauma can feel overwhelming. I offer a client-centred space where we explore these challenges together. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, we can find practical ways forward. I also integrate strength-based work, helping you discover your innate resilience. This supportive environment is for anyone seeking clear, compassionate guidance through life's complex moments.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, practical pace, balancing gentle curiosity with concrete skills to help manage grief, anxiety, burnout and the aftermath of trauma. From my Gaborone office or through secure online sessions in English, I offer a predictable structure with brief check-ins and agreed priorities each week. I blend skills-focused exercises, narrative reflection and small between-session experiments to reduce overwhelm and rebuild daily routines. This way of working often helps adults and families seeking steady, practical support through transitions and loss.
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Basic Information

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.

Qualifications


University of Toronto (Knox College), Ontario, Canada

Registrations


BSPCP: Botswana Society of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Psychotherapist

Service Area


Online

In-person & Online

Gaborone, Gaborone

Botswana

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