Alesta Smit
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons (she, her)
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Somerset West 7130
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I work with clients who are navigating life's complexities, feeling overwhelmed by loss, change, trauma, or burdens that hinder their progress. My clients often struggle to make sense of their experiences, seeking clarity and direction. Together, we explore these challenges, aiming to transform confusion into understanding and pain into resilience, helping them move forward with renewed purpose and strength.
I mostly work from a pastoral narrative perspective and am also trained as a spiritual director. I listen attentively and ask questions to explore the landscape my clients find themselves in. This approach helps them make sense of their experiences, whether they are dealing with loss, change, trauma, or other burdens, guiding them toward a renewed narrative.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, such as loss, change, or trauma? I understand how daunting it can be to navigate these experiences alone. As a pastoral narrative therapist and trained spiritual director, I offer a compassionate space to explore your story and find meaning. Let's work together to transform confusion into clarity and build re
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions R450
- Pay by Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer
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Alesta Smit
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Counsel for Pastoral and Spiritual Counsellors Alesta Smit
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from Jesuit Institute of South Africa Spiritual Direction / 2021
- Diploma from Unisa Research Institute for Theology and Religion / 2015
- Narrative Therapy, Counselling, Spiritual Directio, B.Sos.Sci Honours Psychology , Graduated 1994
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Alesta Smit
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
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Alesta Smit
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Afrikaans
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Afrikaans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counselling
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Relational
- Strength-Based
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Alesta Smit
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
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Alesta Smit
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons