Counselling Services
Finding the path to healing through expert guidance
I offer holistic counseling services that support individuals on their personal journeys. No matter what challenge you are facing, together we can explore and discover the solutions and changes that you want in your life.
- Struggles with self-esteem, intrapersonal processes, self-forgiveness
- Creating coping skills
- Relationship issues and childhood trauma
- Explore supportive habits to renew aspects of your life
- Focus on your long term goals
- Emotional issues
- Understanding the deep impact trauma can have on your life
- Begin your journey of healing
- Guidance to steer your complex emotions that arise from your traumatic experiences
- Approach you holistically
- Self-centred approach
- Work on it at your own pace
- Laying a solid foundation for your future
- Safe space, open communication, achieve goals, focus on well-being of each partner
- New ways of interacting with each other
- Do this in a safe context of tolerance and trust
- Opportunity for the couple to plan for the future, learn more about each other while confronting issues for example: Family decisions, personal values, in-laws, conflict, communication, finances, intimacy and romance, religion, gender roles, family planning
- Fostering understanding
- Building a deeper connection
- Couples to explore and grow together
- Enhancing communication
- Building intimacy and trust
- Resolving conflict
- Understanding relationship dynamics
- Strategies to resolve conflict
- Enhance family relationships
- Understanding relationship dynamics
- Strategies to resolve conflict
- Enhance family relationships
- How to manage stress
- More balanced lifestyle
- Improve your overall well-being
- Exploring the root of the stress
- Develop strategies to help you cope and thrive
- Identify fears
- Check reality versus worst case scenario
- Survival plans to reduce anxiety
- Negative self-talk
- Work towards a healthier substance free life
- Skills needed for long-term recovery
- Challenges of addiction
- Journey to recovery
- Non-judgemental space to work on overcoming addiction
- Understanding of individuals needs
- Impact of losing a loved one
- Uniqueness of your own grief
- Your path to healing
- Compassionate approach
- Cope with emotions of loss
- Honouring the legacy of your loved one
- Offer support with regards to a major life transition
- Provide a safe space to express feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
- Addressing feelings of worthlessness and of being a failure
- Coping skills with regards to overwhelming emotional pain and problems
- Explore any form of substance abuse that can cause someone to lose self-control which can result in impulsive suicidal behaviours
- Anger control
- Transform anger into a positive expression
- Provide a safe space where you can grow and learn
- Mindfulness
- Reducing stress levels
- Feelings of powerlessness, loss and sadness
- Unfairness
- Lack of acknowledgement
- Assist one of the participants to work through specific personal problems
- Encourage people to recognise and develop their own coping skills to deal with their problems more effectively
- Empower them to take control and action to overcome present or future obstacles
- Transition from victim to survivor
- Guide in getting inner strength to resist victimisation
- Physical, emotional, mental impact of abuse on your life
- Healing and empowerment
- Overcome the challenges you face
- Respectful environment where you can explore
- Strategies to re-build
- Self-acceptance
- Healthy self-esteem
- More positive perspective
- Dealing with negative body image
- Exploring what is your true potential
- What are my goals in life
- Are my own negative thoughts preventing me from making a career choice
- Are there any traumatic life events that need to be addresses
- Setting and focusing life goals that I want to achieve
- Focus on staying motivated and passionate about life
- Provide coaching to help understand why the relationship failed
- To prevent future relationship problems
- Provide a safe space for the entire family to receive support
- Coping skills to deal with the emotional pain of divorce
- Work in a non-judgemental space through the stages of divorce
- Help you understand that what you are feeling is natural and normal
- Guidance on how to move on with your life once you are divorced
- Give you the space to fully grieve the loss of your future together
- Personal wellness of employees
- Conflict resolution
- Healthy communication structures
- Anxiety relief management
- Stress management
- Rights and responsibilities of co-holders
- Sitting down getting rid of all the aggression
- Agree to a plan and then parents can choose to have it made into an order of the court
- With regards to high conflict separations an order of the court is necessary
- Or draft a plan abide to it without referring to it again
- Assist as a roadmap how children will be raised after separation or divorce
Consulting fees
Invest in your mental health
Weekdays
- R650 for 60 minutes
- R950 for 90 minutes
Weekends
- Weekend and after-hours fees are slightly higher.
Additional information
- First session for couples counselling is 90 minutes.
- BHF practice number for reimbursement by most South African medical aids.
About
Passionate care, professional expertise
My name is Ethresia van Staden. I am a registered social worker based in Midrand. I’m passionate about working in a compassionate, non-critical environment to empower people and provide the support they need. I offer holistic counselling services, working with individuals to support them on their life journeys.
The name Phoenix Rising speaks to me about the supportive and open counselling environment where healing takes place. The phoenix rising from the ashes represents hope, transformation, and renewal, setting the tone for a safe, non-judgmental, and understanding space.
Together, we can explore solutions, deal with trauma and challenges, and create a meaningful future.
Qualifications and Professional Associations and Memberships
- Bachelor of Social Work (Major in Criminology) – UNISA
- SACSSP registration number: 10-50563
- BHF registration number: 1152998
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Frequently asked questions
Our services include counselling for individuals, couples, and families or groups. We address a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, personal growth, and much more.
Counseling can be beneficial for anyone looking to improve their mental health, overcome challenges, or gain a better understanding of themselves. If you’re unsure, we can set up an initial consultation to discuss your needs and goals.
During your first session, we’ll discuss your concerns and goals. It’s an opportunity to ask questions, understand the counseling process, and develop a plan tailored to your needs.
Each session typically lasts 60 minutes, but this can be lengthened to 90 minutes depending on individual needs and preferences.
The number of sessions varies based on individual goals and progress. Some people may find resolution in a few sessions, while others might benefit from ongoing support.
We accept various payment methods including credit/debit cards (Yoco), bank transfers, and cash.
We require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations or missed appointments will incur a fee.
Yes, all counseling sessions are confidential. Information is only shared with your consent, except in cases where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, as required by law.
You can book an appointment by contacting us via phone, email, or through our online booking system on our website.
Terms and conditions
Tailored support for every step of your path
Rates and coverage
My rates are within the coverage limits of most medical aids. However, it is your responsibility to contact your medical aid to inquire about the benefits your plan provides for mental health services.
Invoicing and payment
Payment needs to be made in full at the end of each session. You will be issued with an invoice and receipt which you can submit to your medical aid for reimbursement if you wish.
Cancellations
All sessions not cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled time will be charged in full.
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