about Retha

My wide-ranging work experience includes individual counselling, organisational development, project management, training, and supervision in corporate, non-profit and government sectors in both South Africa and Namibia. I have been in private practice since 2005 and work with adolescents and adults.

I obtained an MA Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of the Free State and have been registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Counselling Psychologist since 1995.

Further training led to registration as a Certified Sandplay Therapist (International Society for Sandplay Therapy) and accredited TRE® Practitioner (TRE® for Africa Foundation).  I am a qualified SoulCollage facilitator.

I prefer an integrative approach that values your individuality, specific circumstances and strengths. The most important therapy task is to create a free, safe and mutually respectful therapeutic relationship where painful facets of your life can be acknowledged. Insight into their influence on your psyche may help you to gain a more grounded understanding of yourself. This new awareness often fosters improved self-compassion and a more resilient way of being. It may also guide life choices and inspire self-realisation with courage and dignity.