Yandiswa

Miss Yandiswa Tinus, BPsych

Registered Counselor

“I am an experienced Registered Counsellor who provides short to medium term counselling to clients of all ages, races & cultural background.”

About Me

I aim to provide a welcoming, confidential space where you can gently explore what’s on your mind. Whatever your age or background, I offer grounded support to help you navigate current challenges. We can work together to make sense of difficult feelings, developing practical ways forward. Clients often appreciate finding a safe place to be heard, gaining clarity and new perspectives.

Approach

With experience supporting clients of all ages and cultures, I focus on practical, gentle ways to untangle what feels stuck and to build small, manageable steps forward. Sessions move at your pace—sometimes quiet and reflective, sometimes active problem-solving—with room to use talk, brief skill-practice or information I share to help you cope between meetings. I offer in-person and online appointments in English, Sesotho or isiXhosa, and I check in about progress so our work stays relevant. This approach suits people seeking clear support through life changes, trauma or relationship strain.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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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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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Information / Resource Service

    Services that connect individuals with mental health resources, community support, or practical help.

  • 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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  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

  • 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.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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.

  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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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.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • 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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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

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

Credentials

Registrations

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

Registered Counsellor

Registration: PRC 0036102

Qualifications

Bachelor of Psychology

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Service Areas

Yandiswa Tinus (Registered Counsellor)

In-person & Online

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa