Miss Yolande Bird

Counselor

“Helping with day to day difficulties like stress, anxiety and worry.Uses a person centered approach.”

About Me

I help you navigate daily difficulties like stress, anxiety, and worry. In our sessions, I offer a person-centred approach, meaning we explore your concerns at your own pace, ensuring you feel truly heard. This collaborative way of working allows us to make sense of what's happening. It's a good match if you're looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to understand and manage life’s everyday challenges.

Approach

When you bring concerns about stress, anxiety or loss, I keep the work gentle and client-led so you stay in control of pace and focus. In my Durban office I offer sessions in English or Afrikaans, with simple, grounded conversation that honours your rhythm and choices. We explore feelings, patterns from grief or trauma, and practical steps between meetings so coping grows from what fits your life. This way of working suits people seeking steady, non-judgmental support.

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Basic Information

Durban, South Africa

Services

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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Works With:

•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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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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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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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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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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Professional Title:

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Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Registered Counsellor

PCNS (Practice Code Numbering System

Registered Counsellor

Service Area

Regent Medical Centre

In-person

Durban North

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa