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Shelley
Bernhardt

Counselling psychologist

I am a therapist who genuinely loves the work I do. With over 18 years of experience as a Counselling Psychologist, I’ve had the privilege of working across cultures and with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds — a journey that continues to enrich and inform my practice.

I hold both my Honours and Master’s degrees in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg. Over the years, I have trained in multiple therapeutic orientations and treatment modalities, allowing me to take an integrative approach to therapy. I believe that psychological flexibility — drawing from different schools of thought — enables me to best meet the unique needs of each client.

My therapeutic approach is holistic and creative, recognising that our psychological, social, spiritual, physical, and behavioural experiences are all deeply interconnected. I aim to provide support that treats the whole person, within their broader life context. This includes helping clients optimise their overall mental and emotional well-being in a way that feels grounded, authentic, and sustainable.

At the heart of my practice is a commitment to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space. I see therapy as a shared journey — walking alongside clients through moments of difficulty, transition, and growth. It’s a space where you are deeply listened to, heard, believed, and understood — and where we work together to reconnect with your inner wisdom and strength.

"Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities and views about life. "
Carl Rogers

QUALIFICATIONS

PS 0094285

MA. COMMUNITY-BASED COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (WITS)
HONS. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (WITS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (WITS)

LOCATION

ONLINE &
RIVONIA

SERVICES

CHILD THERAPY (10+)
COUPLES THERAPY
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
FAMILY THERAPY
ADOLESCENT THERAPY
ASSESSMENTS

AVAILABILITY

MO - 

(09:00- 17:00)

TU - 

Not Available

WE - 

(09:00- 17:00)

TH - 

(09:00- 17:00)

FR - 

(09:00- 16:00)

SA - 

Not Available

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH

AREAS OF INTEREST

LGBTQ+
GENDER & SEXUAL IDENTITY
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
LOSS & BEREAVEMENT
TRAUMA (PAST & PRESENT)
RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS
STRESS & BURNOUT
IDENTITY & SELF-ESTEEM
ADJUSTMENT TO LIFE CHALLENGES
PERSONAL GROWTH

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