Sonja Bouwer Counselling
We live in a very emotionally charged country and era. We need to take charge and be aware of our emotions and be able to cope with what is happening around us daily.
One on one Counselling
Feeling overwhelmed? Need a confidential space to explore your challenges?
One-on-one counselling provides personalized support with a therapist trained to listen and guide you. Together, you’ll navigate your emotions, develop coping skills, and reach your goals for greater well-being.
Trauma Counselling
Trauma counselling helps individuals process traumatic experiences in a safe environment by developing coping strategies and healing emotional wounds. This type of therapy aims to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, restore a sense of well-being, and help people move from simply surviving to thriving.
A trauma counsellor use a variety of techniques to help clients work through their emotions and the lasting effects of their trauma
Anxiety Counselling
Anxiety counselling empowers you to understand and manage worries. Through talk therapy, you’ll learn coping skills to calm your mind and body, reducing anxiety’s hold on your life.
Grief/bereavement Counselling
Grief or bereavement counselling is a professional support service that helps individuals process feelings of loss and adapt to life after a death.
It helps you process emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and find healthy ways to remember and honour them.
General Counselling
Life can feel overwhelming! From anxiety to relationships, work stress to global issues, challenges weigh us down.
General counselling is a form of “talking therapy” where you discuss a wide range of personal, social, or relationship issues with a professional to find ways to manage and overcome difficulties.
It can help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, and grief, and provides a safe, confidential space to explore problems, gain clarity, and develop coping strategies.
Current life challenges Counselling
Life can feel overwhelming! From anxiety to relationships, work stress to global issues, challenges weigh us down. General counselling offers a safe space to unpack them, find healthy coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
Play Therapy as a tool
Play therapy is a form of counselling where children use play to express feelings and work through emotional or behavioural issues with a trained therapist. It is based on the idea that play is a child’s natural language, allowing them to process difficult experiences symbolically through toys, art, and other play materials.
The therapist provides a safe space and guides the child, helping them build coping skills and achieve emotional growth.
HIV/Aids Counselling
HIV/AIDS counselling provides a confidential space to discuss HIV concerns. It offers emotional support, helps understand prevention and treatment options, and empowers you to make informed decisions about your health.
Pet Bereavement
Losing a pet can be a deeply painful experience.
Pet bereavement counselling provides a safe space to process this grief. A Therapist can help you navigate emotions like sadness, guilt, and anger. I offer support in dealing with practicalities like aftercare decisions. By talking through your memories and feelings, you can begin to heal and honour the unique bond you shared with your furry friend.
Pet bereavement is a genuine, often intense form of grief that occurs when a beloved pet dies or goes missing. This type of loss is increasingly recognized as being comparable to the grief experienced after the death of a human family member. However, it is sometimes misunderstood or dismissed by society.
