Anger Management Therapists in Cape Town

We don't learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience. The quality of our learning depends on the quality of our reflecting. Moreover, insight alone can still leave us stuck in patterns of being or relating. We need to take action or do things differently to change our outcomes. The right support can make all the difference, and has done so for local and international clients.

I deal with clients being affected by depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self esteem, abuse, anger management, etc.

Life, from beginning to end, is one long exercise of constant change, new learning and the choices we make. The sum total of that is what we call 'my life'.

I am registered as a counsellor with the HPCSA and is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), enabling clients to submit statements to their medical aid for possible reimbursement. I offer individual counselling for adults and adolescents, including but not limited to trauma counselling, bereavement, personal development, self-esteem, resilience and stress management. I also work with children through play. Furthermore, I guide parents, for example, on discipline, tantrum/anger management, parenting styles and how to improve their child’s concentration and self-esteem.

Changing, healing, and transforming one to become strong, fulfilled, and content is my passion. With more than a decade of experience and serving thousands of clients from around the globe and South Africa, I am dedicated to help you to bring healing to your personal issues and relationship matters. My focus is in the field of marriage, relationship problems, helping clients to heal trauma, anxiety, depression and suppressed anger, addiction, codependency, and grief therapy. I love to teach self mastery.

I am an experienced Psychologist working from both a Western and African perspective. I work from a CBT, Psychodynamic & Narrative Model. These are used interchangeably depending on the treatment & specific client needs. I work with a wide range of presenting problems such as Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, Social and Adjustment Disorders, Bereavement & Suicide, Managing emotions such as anger, relationship dynamics & a variety of psychosocial stressors. This includes working through effective communication skills and effectively managing difficult emotions.

We explore new, healthy coping strategies and self-help techniques when our clients want to overcome what negatively affects their mental well-being for stressful life situations, and personal growth. We offer support to clients suffering from traumatic incidents such as loss/grief support, depressed mood, exposure to sexual and other assault, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and life-threatening illnesses. Therapy for little ones aged 5 – 12, who might be suffering from challenges such as loss and grief, bullying, exposure to trauma, fears, low self-esteem or anger management difficulties.

Are you struggling with personal/gender/sexual identity, low self-esteem, addiction, ADHD/ASD symptoms, anxiety, anger, or emotional dysregulation? I want to help you figure it out. Do you need to find ways to deal with your trauma, process past events, set boundaries in relationships, find meaning, and take care of yourself better? Let's process together. Your goals are my goals. And if you don't know what your goals are yet, we can figure that out together too. I want you to feel empowered. And I want you to want to feel empowered!

Are you feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed? Struggling in relationships? Is your mind full of negative self-talk? All of this is completely normal. At some point, we all face challenges.

At a young age I began to discern my high levels of empathy for those in pain & this I believe in part is because of my own story of brokenness. People tended to open up to me quite easily about their personal stories. My whole heart gravitated towards the helping profession specifically within the spaces of healing, empowering , inspiring & teaching. I unequivocally know that my life's work is to help others to become products of their purpose and not their pain.To flourish in the areas of emotion, relationships, meaning, accomplishment and engagement. ( Martin Seligman). To thrive and not merely survive.

Many of us have experienced some heartbreaking and challenging times in our lives to the point where we feel damaged, broken and irreparable. We forget that there is always room for improvement and we can always start afresh. I want MARS Wellness Counselling to be a safe and comfortable space for you to be yourself while learning how to take care of yourself. May it also be the space for you to take a chance to mend and rebuild your life wherever you may find yourself at this point in time. I believe that just by being present, empathetic and making someone feel seen and heard can work wonders for one's soul.

Welcome! Whatever has led you here, please know that I would be honoured to hear and hold your story, to talk with you, and to share tools and techniques to help you move forward and create the life that is in your heart. We all have moments in our lives where we find ourselves just not coping; that feeling of constantly treading water with no end in sight; struggling with overwhelm, burnout, stress, fatigue, anger, or anxiety, doubting ourselves and never feeling good enough; being in conflict with others or feeling alone. Perhaps you have gone through a traumatic situation or major life transition?

My work focusses on clients who are struggling with the effects of childhood abuse and trauma as well as the emotional effects related to narcissistic abuse, past or present. I provide a space for clients to feel safe and to allow them to loosen their defences they needed to protect themselves and to understand their inner world and change old repetitive and obstructive patterns of being and relating. My focus is in working with young and older adults. I also include expressive therapy approaches, where needed, as a means to access emotions and experiences that are difficult to verbalise.

At Annelien Counselling and Psychotherapy we aim is to help you overcome problems that are causing emotional pain such as but not limited to, depression, bipolar mood disorder, loss and bereavement anxiety, grief, anger, psychosomatic concerns, trauma and day to day stress, eating disorder and relationship difficulties, work difficulties, separation issues, loneliness, behavioural problems and addiction, various forms of abuse and personal emotional growth and development.

Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.

I am based in Melkbosstrand. My approach to counselling involves creating awareness, uncovering, processing and expressing personal experience. I help clients manage anxiety and stressful life events, deal with trauma, and process difficult emotions such as shame, guilt and anger. I do this by implementing evidence based interventions and holding a safe space for my clients where we can explore those difficult yet crucial aspects that may be contributing to unnecessary suffering. The following quote from the book "Sea Grapes" by Derek Walcott describes beautifully what I wish for my clients:

On a personal note, I am a married 44-year-old mother to a 10-year-old son. Why do I tell you this? Because I believe it is important for you to know that I have not only academic but also broad life experience. I have worked through much emotional and physical trauma in my life thus far, so I am able to understand the depths of feelings my clients present. I counsel both individuals and couples.

I'm an Honours-qualified Psychologist, and registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor, invested in the psychological wellbeing of all my clients. I work intuitively and apply psychodynamic principles in therapy, which assist in identifying 'unconscious patterns' that may be causing anxiety, confusion, depression, despair, anger or fear in your life. By addressing patterns that create disharmony I can also support you in realising your authenticity and higher potential by tapping into nuanced conditions that may be delaying your personal growth and expansion, providing you with practical tools to build an empowered, meaningful life.

Are you in search of a skilled and empathetic counselor to guide you through life's challenges? Whether it's a rocky patch in your relationship, a traumatic event that has left you feeling overwhelmed, the loss of a loved one that's left a void, or a need for expert career guidance, I'm here to offer the support and solutions you're looking for. As a professional wellness counselor, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. I specialize in providing tailored counseling and coaching services, and I'm passionate about helping you find your path to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Contact me today