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Therapy and counselling

Therapy for adults, teenagers and couples

Life can feel heavy at times. Therapy gives you a private space to talk, make sense of what is happening and find a way forward, in Pinetown or online. You don’t need the right words before you come.

Mariel Kabelo Mokoena in a therapy session

What we help with

  • Depression and low mood
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress
  • Relationship and family difficulties
  • Managing strong emotions and behaviour
  • Big life changes and adjustment
  • Distress that gets in the way of everyday life

Who we see

Individuals aged 16 and older, and couples.

In person, or online by video. Many clients prefer online sessions, including South Africans living abroad.

Ways we work

Talking therapy tailored to you

Based on your history, your concerns and what you want to change.

Trauma-informed therapy

Takes into account how distressing experiences, past and present, affect you, and supports you to process them at your pace.

BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT)

Offered by a qualified Level 1 BWRT practitioner. A specialised approach to unwanted emotional and behavioural responses linked to distressing experiences.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT-informed sessions that build skills in managing emotions, coping with distress, mindfulness and relationships.

Mariel Kabelo Mokoena smiling in the therapy room

Your first session

The first session is mostly about getting to know you. Mariel will ask about your life, your background and what brought you here, and together you will set goals and plan how to work towards them. You don’t have to share anything you’re not ready to.

Prefer a group?

We also run small online groups for skills and support. A group starts once at least 5 people have registered interest, and we will let you know when your group is confirmed. Group sessions

Fees

Individual sessions cost R1,000 when paid in cash or by EFT. If you use medical aid, we charge at your scheme’s rates. Appointments and fees

Not sure yet?

Book a free 15-minute online chat with Mariel, or send a WhatsApp.

Dikarabelo Mental Health Services

Mariel Kabelo Mokoena, Clinical Psychologist
HPCSA registration PS0128716
BHF practice number 0641898
Member of SAMLA, SACNA and PsySSA

Sessions in person or online, across South Africa and abroad.

Contact

Office B28, 79 Crompton Street
Pinetown, 3610
Tel: 031 701 1797
WhatsApp: 071 866 9731
Email: marielkabelom@yahoo.com
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00

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