Zelna

Zelna Faurie

Professional Counselor

“Licensed Trauma Counsellor and Accredited TRE® Practitioner who Specialises in Tension and Trauma Release Therapy.”

About Me

When deep tension or past trauma feels held within your body, finding relief can be challenging. I specialise in Tension and Trauma Release Therapy, guiding you through specific TRE® exercises to gently release these patterns. This approach is ideal if you feel stuck or overwhelmed by lingering effects. Together, we can work towards greater calm and resilience.

Approach

Sessions centre on somatic noticing and gentle TRE tremoring to help your nervous system settle and make sense of held tension. In my Benoni consulting room or online, in English or Afrikaans, I pace work to your comfort—mixing short movement-led practices, calm breath regulation and clear check-ins so you always know the next step. Between meetings I offer simple, manageable exercises and reflective prompts to deepen safety and choice. This way of working tends to suit people who want practical, body‑based tools alongside thoughtful emotional processing.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Climate Grief Support

    Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.

  • 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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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

    Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Neurofeedback

    A technique that uses real-time monitoring of brain activity to train a person to regulate their own brain function, often used for ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

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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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Families

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.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

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

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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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.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem

Professional Title:

  • Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Qualifications

South African College of Applied Psychology

South African College of Applied Psychology

TRE® Global Certification Training Program

University of Pretoria

Service Areas

BUILDING: Aesthetica White Lies

In-person & Online

Northmead

Benoni, Gauteng

South Africa

Northmead, Benoni, South Africa