Open Sky Counselling

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 thr

ive 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.

03/06/2026

🌈 Take a HEART Check

At the end of the day, take a moment to check in with yourself.

What emotions have you been carrying? What has felt heavy? What might need your attention?
When we pause to take inventory of our feelings, we create space for understanding rather than reacting. Self-awareness isn't about judging ourselves—it's about listening to what our heart is trying to tell us.

Sometimes healing begins with a simple question: "How am I really doing today?" 💜☁️🌈

27/05/2026

Change is hard, let's not pretend it isn't. If you are serious about change you will have to prepare for some really uncomfortable situations. Change means growth and stepping out of your comfort zone. Don't be put off by the "relapse" stage of change, yes, sometimes we fail, but we must learn from our mistakes. Dust yourself off and try again.

Mother’s Day can hold many different emotions. 💛For some, it’s a day filled with love, laughter, hugs, and celebration.F...
10/05/2026

Mother’s Day can hold many different emotions. 💛

For some, it’s a day filled with love, laughter, hugs, and celebration.
For others, it may carry grief, distance, guilt, longing, or silence.

To the moms who constantly question themselves…

To the moms carrying guilt for the mistakes they believe they made…

To the moms who long for contact with their children…

To the foster moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, and mother figures who chose love…

To the single dads carrying both roles with strength and tenderness…

To those whose moms now live only in memory and in heaven…

And to those who ache to become mothers…

Today, we honour every story. 🌈

Motherhood was never about perfection. It has always been about love, showing up, trying again, and carrying others in your heart.

Wherever this day finds you, may you be gentle with yourself.
You are more loved than you know.

Happy Mother’s Day
Love, Shelley Vermaak
Open Sky Counselling 💛

05/05/2026

It's only when we look in the mirror do we realize "my word but you have aged" but actually in our minds we still think we are 30 (ha ha ha) so do the things you want to do, have fun, do something outrageous, but you go ahead and enjoy yourself, don't stress about what other people think (we waste so much time on that one!) And as Clint Eastwood said to Morgan Freeman "Don't let the old man in" keep enjoying things no matter what!

24/04/2026

Am I the only one that thinks that time is passing far quicker than it should be? Everyone it would seem is overwhelmed with just too much to do?

Burnout sneaks up on you. Always pushing yourself, always trying to be better. Doing more than one should. Just saying your are fine or apologizing for how you feel?

These feelings are real and these feelings are valid.

Not all of us have the privilege of taking some time off, just to relax and do nothing, to go away somewhere to catch our breath. Yet something must be done.

If you would like me to send you a 7 day burnout plan, please ask me and I will send it to you.

20/04/2026

I am a qualified counsellor registered under the category of *counsellor* registered with C4C SA.

I provide counselling for children (over the age of 8 years old) I work very well with teens. I also provide counselling for adults (this includes relationship/marriage counselling.

My fees are affordable, focusing on those who possibly need assistance, but cannot afford it. Or those who do not have medical aid.

I provide non diagnostic support which means that I am not allowed to diagnose anything (I have a referral system in place for this)

I conduct online sessions as well as face to face sessions. Please note that I do not conduct online sessions for children under the age of 12 years as it does not serve them well. They need to be present and to also utilize my playroom.

I have previously assisted clients in other countries and can easily accommodate time zones.

Languages spoken are English and Afrikaans.

I look forward to working with you.

Shelley

Reflections in the mirror may be distorted by socially constructed ideas of beauty. You are good enough. Total self-acce...
08/04/2026

Reflections in the mirror may be distorted by socially constructed ideas of beauty. You are good enough. Total self-acceptance means self-forgiveness. When you forgive yourself and stop judging yourself, then you won't judge others, and there will be less conflict in this world. Brené Brown says that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing a person will ever do.

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Nigel
1490

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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