Theresa

Mrs Theresa Strauss

Registered Counselor

“I am a compassionate counsellor acting in the best interest of my clients. Providing a safe environment where clients can explore their concerns openly.”

About Me

I offer a truly compassionate space where your concerns are met with understanding. Our sessions are a safe place to openly explore whatever is on your mind, completely without judgement. We can work together to make sense of your experiences and find a way forward. This approach suits clients seeking a confidential setting, helping them process challenging emotions and discover their inner strengths.

Approach

Building on that compassionate, non-judgemental space, I guide sessions with gentle curiosity and clear structure so you feel both heard and oriented. In Pretoria and online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions usually begin with a focused check-in, move into exploring patterns or past events at a pace you control, and include practical strategies for stress, relationships or trauma. Between sessions I may suggest simple reflections or exercises to try, then we review what helped. This way of working often suits people seeking steady, collaborative support.
Contact Theresa

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Basic Information

Services

Dealing with relationship difficulties. Anxiety and Depression.

Services Offered:

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    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.

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    Trauma Counseling

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

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    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.

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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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    Divorce Counseling

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

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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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    Relationship Counseling

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

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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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Professional Title:

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    Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor

Memberships

Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)

Associate Member

Service Area

Theresa Strauss

In-person & Online

Montana Park

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa