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Open Sky Counselling I am a Qualified Counsellor registered with the C4C SA. Registration Number CO 2066. I am capable of assisting with many life challenges.

Sessions can be online or face to face. I also do play interventions for children. I am a qualified professional in possession of a BA Degree in Theological Studies & Pastoral Counselling. I am registered with the Council for Counsellors South Africa, registration number CO 2066. I am also registered with BAPSA registration number M9898254. I can assist in many areas as a general counsellor, I thrive in the areas of Trauma, Addiction, Family, Relationships, Emotional Management, Relationship Counselling, Co-Dependency and boundary issues. I have assisted many people to overcome abuse, be it emotional, physical or sexual. I have been very active in the field of addiction. My strengths lie in assisting women and mentoring young girls to accept themselves for who they are. I love being involved in the building of someone's self esteem and self value. Most of my work involves motivating people to become their best selves and to help them realize their value as a person, no matter who they are or where they come from. I consult, offer advice and counsel anyone in need of assistance and will always do my best! If I cannot help you, I will not waste your time and money and will refer you to someone else. I am based in Nigel, so if that is too far for you to travel, we can meet online.

03/11/2026

Sometimes just getting a different perspective on things is all you need.

It's all about

Counselling does not mean that you are weak.

Sometimes you just need to get rid of all those feelings, thoughts and false beliefs that have been holding you captive.

02/11/2026

🌿 WHEN ACCEPTANCE BECOMES PART OF HEALING

One of the hardest things in life is accepting that not everything has a solution we can control.

Sometimes we spend enormous amounts of emotional energy trying to change someone's behaviour, understand their choices, fix a situation or rewrite something that has already happened.

We keep searching for answers, hoping that if we think about it long enough, things will somehow become different.

But sometimes healing begins when we stop fighting what we cannot change.

Acceptance doesn't mean approving of what happened, agreeing with someone's behaviour or giving up.

It means acknowledging reality, recognising where our control ends, and deciding how we want to move forward.

💚 You cannot always change the circumstances, but you can change how you respond to them.

Sometimes peace begins when we stop searching for a different answer and start accepting the truth.

— Open Sky Counselling
Counselling for Real Life Challenges 🌿

01/11/2026

🌻 HELLO NOVEMBER – DON'T FORGET YOURSELF ALONG THE WAY

And just like that, we're heading into November!

The final stretch of the year is approaching, and suddenly there seems to be a hundred things to do. Deadlines, responsibilities, family commitments, shopping, planning and all those things we've been putting off.

It's easy to get caught up in the rush to finish the year strong.

But here's a gentle reminder:

You are not a machine. You are a person who also needs rest, care and breathing space.

Don't become so busy looking after everything and everyone else that you forget to look after yourself.

Take a moment to breathe. Eat properly. Get enough sleep. Make time for the people who bring you joy. Say no when you need to. Give yourself permission to slow down without feeling guilty.

You don't have to finish the year exhausted to prove that you've been productive.

Some things can wait. Some expectations can be lowered. And some days, simply getting through the day is enough.

As we head towards December, remember to make your wellbeing part of your to-do list.

Finish the year with care, not just with a list of completed tasks.

Wishing you a November filled with purpose, perspective and a little more kindness towards yourself. 💛

Open Sky Counselling
Counselling for real-life challenges. 🌻

30/10/2026

We don't always recognise when our strength has become survival mode. 💙

You can be capable, dependable and strong while still feeling exhausted inside.

You don't have to reach breaking point before you allow yourself support.

🌻 Open Sky Counselling
Counselling for real-life challenges.

💜 WHAT IF YOU STOPPED WAITING TO FEEL READY?Sometimes, the biggest obstacles standing between us and the life we want ar...
18/10/2026

💜 WHAT IF YOU STOPPED WAITING TO FEEL READY?

Sometimes, the biggest obstacles standing between us and the life we want aren't the circumstances around us, but the doubts, fears, and stories we carry within us.

We overthink. We question ourselves. We replay past failures and worry about what others might think.

And sometimes, we become so afraid of getting it wrong that we stop moving forward altogether.

But here's the truth: you don't have to eliminate every fear, silence every doubt, or have everything figured out before you take the next step.

Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's choosing to move forward even when fear comes along for the ride.

🌱 You are allowed to begin again. You are allowed to make mistakes. And you are allowed to grow beyond the things that once held you back.

Don't wait for the fear to disappear before you start living. Move forward anyway. 💜

— Open Sky Counselling ☀️

17/10/2026

💛 YOU CANNOT KEEP EVERYONE HAPPY WITHOUT SOMETIMES LOSING YOURSELF.

Have you ever said yes when you desperately wanted to say no, simply because you didn't want to disappoint someone?

Perhaps you've put your own needs aside, avoided difficult conversations, or carried the weight of everyone else's expectations.

Here's a gentle reminder: disappointing someone doesn't automatically make you a bad person. Sometimes, choosing yourself means accepting that not everyone will agree with your decisions.

🌿 You can be kind and still have boundaries. You can love others without abandoning yourself. And you can say no without feeling guilty.

Remember, your wellbeing matters too. 💛

— Open Sky Counselling 💙

13/10/2026

💬 HOW MUCH OF YOURSELF ARE YOU SILENCING JUST TO KEEP THE PEACE?

Have you ever kept quiet about something that hurt you because you were afraid of starting an argument? Have you swallowed your feelings, pretended everything was fine, or agreed with something you didn't believe just to avoid conflict?

Many people do this in their relationships, often without even realising how much of themselves they are giving up in the process.

But here's the thing: there is a difference between choosing peace and sacrificing your voice to maintain it.

Healthy communication doesn't mean you'll always agree. It means you can express your feelings, share your concerns, and disagree respectfully without fear of being dismissed or punished for speaking up.

You deserve to be heard, too. ❤️

🌿 A healthy relationship doesn't ask you to disappear to make someone else comfortable. It makes room for both of you.

12/10/2026

💜 THIS TOO SHALL PASS… BUT WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG? 😂☕

Anyone who has ever worked through a difficult season of life knows that healing doesn't always happen on our schedule!

Whether you're navigating addiction recovery, grief, heartbreak, anxiety, or simply trying to find your feet again, some days you'll feel strong and hopeful… and other days, you'll wonder if you're making any progress at all.

Here's your reminder: a difficult day doesn't mean you're back at square one. Healing isn't always a straight line, and progress doesn't always look the way we imagined it would.

Sometimes, recovery means taking another brave step forward. Sometimes, it means asking for help. And sometimes, it means wrapping yourself in a blanket, having a cup of coffee, and giving yourself permission to take things one day at a time. 💜

Be patient with yourself. Give yourself grace. You don't have to have it all figured out today.

🌱 Keep going. Even slow progress is progress.

Address

28 Bell Street
Nigel
1609

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27838780861

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