BOOK APPOINTMENT
Heart and Mind Associate since
I've worked with Heart and Mind since 2019
Services provided
Psychotherapeutic counselling
Type of sessions
Online consultations
Type of clients
Individual adults 18+
Particular areas of experience and interest
• Anxiety
• Bereavement and loss
• Depression or feeling sad
• Loneliness
• Low self-confidence and low self-esteem
• Relationship problems
• Self-harm
• Stress
• Suicidal thoughts
• Trauma
“I really valued the way that Melinda created a space for me to process how I was feeling. Learning practical skills to manage my grief has been so valuable.”
MELINDA JANSE VAN RENSBURG
Online Consultations
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I am a BACP and ACC accredited Psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting recovery from the lasting impact of trauma; including childhood, generational and relational trauma, and the often-accompanying grief, loneliness, depression and other mental health challenges.
My approach to therapy is compassion-focused and trauma-informed based on the belief that we all deserve a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and validating environment in which we can feel free to explore our unique history, and the impact of necessary adaptations we unconsciously developed that still influence our life and relationships in the present. I encourage personal insight into the way you approach life and help you make sense of your coping style in the face of challenges. By introducing alternative methods, I support your integration toward better mental health, a more fulfilling life, and potentially more satisfying relationships.
Are you a shift worker?
I can offer more flexible timings with consultations at different weekdays and times and less frequently (e.g. fortnightly).
With a person-centred approach I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities to fit individual needs, drawing on elements of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Parts work, Somatic Experiencing among other style of interventions, while focusing on a desired or more beneficial outcome.
“I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Melinda. The trust built, and her ability to create a space where I felt safe, has helped me to share vulnerabilities that I’d not shared with anyone before. I felt I could be myself and be honest, which helped to process some very personal challenges. Melinda has slowly been able to help me dig deeper and get inquisitive - to really lean into how I feel and what is going on. I’m more self-aware and have developed more confidence. I’m very grateful for the journey. Thank you Melinda! ”