Holistic Trauma Counsellor | Master's degree in research psychology (Wits University); Certificate in trauma counselling (University of Pretoria); Registered TRE provider
Sundowner, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
I am an ASCHP-registered wellness counsellor in Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently I am only consulting online as a counsellor and do not offer TRE or somatic healings at the moment. My specialty is trauma recovery and stress management. I support people who are dealing with major life adjustments, transitions, and grief, including losing a pet. I help my clients learn methods for managing stress and becoming less reactive to triggers and flashpoints in their lives. Many of my clients are women who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood and went on to develop conditions such as chronic pain and fatigue or fibromyalgia. I offer support and gentle insight while my clients work on making the changes they need to improve their wellness. This may include learning new coping skills and habits or strategies, such as mindfulness and somatic exercises. Some clients have only one session with me, while others have more. It can be hard to prioritise our wellness when we are frantically trying to cope with a demanding life or an unexpected change or loss. Having regular sessions can help you focus on your self-care until it becomes a pattern and a positive habit. Creating self-care habits is crucial for good health and a well-regulated nervous system. This inner work also has a positive effect on the immune system. Medical research on microglia and endorphins has shown beyond doubt that our nervous system, immune system, and endocrine (hormone) system are all linked. Changes in one system will affect the other systems. As a wellness counsellor, I help clients understand how to start engaging these linkages in a positive way. The kind of work I do focuses on the nervous system, but it can have indirect benefits for the other two systems. Knowledge about how these linkages occur can help motivate us to make necessary lifestyle changes, particularly when it comes to creating good sleeping and eating habits. For information on my availability and fees, or to book a session, please visit https://headroom.co.za/user/sue-randall/ For people who are looking for a TRE provider, please visit the TRE for Africa website at https://treforafrica.com/ ASCHP registration number: SWC 25/17359