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Welcome
Despite our best intentions to change things in our life, we sometimes still struggle to make progress. It is as if our problems sometimes trap us and we can’t move forward.
Other times we may simply feel slightly dissatisfied with our life, but we can’t clearly put our finger on the issue.
In times like these it might be useful to consult a psychologist.
My name is Marié Pelser, and I am a registered Counselling Psychologist who consults about these and other problems.
Making the decision to consult a psychologist might seem overwhelming. That is why I have included some information and questions that you might have. Hopefully this will make the process of deciding which psychologist to use, somewhat easier.
Services
Adult Individual Therapy
Help individuals explore and improve their emotional, behavioural, and relationship functioning.
Adolescent Individual Therapy
Assist teenagers to work through their unique developmental stages.
Couples/Marriage Counselling
Provide the couple with a a safe, neutral environment to talk openly about their relationship.
Family Counselling
Give family members a a platform to improve communication and resolve conflicts.
Group Therapy
Help several people at the same time to resolve a particular issue.
Trauma and Crisis Counselling
Work through feelings and emotions experienced during or after a traumatic event.
Wellness Therapy
Treat underlying causes of symptoms and examine the client's well-being holistically.
Corporate Wellness Programs
Support healthy behaviour in the workplace and improve healthy living.
Parental Guidance
Provide parents with intervention strategies to change particular behaviour in children.
My Approach
As a professional practitioner I provide a non-threatening environment where personal and relationship issues can be explored. My main approach is cognitive-behavioural. In essence this means that we’ll explore the way you perceive and think about issues and how your behaviour is influenced by these thoughts. The same principle applies to how thoughts and emotions are influenced by behaviour.
By working together we’ll explore, develop and re-discover your own ability to make changes and resolve issues. Oftentimes it is only the lack of the necessary skills that prevents someone from moving forward or dealing with an issue.
The ultimate goal of psychotherapy is to assist the client in living the abundant, satisfying life that they are meant to live. I would like every person to enjoy life’s journey by making wise, purposeful decisions.
In essence I assist the client in becoming emotionally more intelligent. As a result the client’s need for future psychotherapy is reduced, as they now have obtained skills to effectively deal with life’s challenges. This is an important factor to take into consideration in this day and age where everything boils down to time- and cost-effectiveness!
Appointments
You are most welcome to make an appointment with me.
My office hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00.
My details are as follows:
Consultation Rooms:
15 Mimosa St
Wilropark
Roodepoort
The premises are wheelchair friendly.
Telephone: 011 764 2556. When phoning my office, you might reach my voicemail. Please leave a short message with your name and contact details and I will phone you back.
Mobile phone: 081 528 2334.
E-mail: mepelser@gmail.com. PLEASE remember to include your telephone number when e-mailing me.
WhatsApp and SMS: 081 528 2334.
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard therapeutic session lasts 60 minutes. As psychotherapy progress the need for shorter follow-up sessions (approximately 30 minutes) may arise.
The first consultation is dedicated to problem exploration and goal setting for future sessions. You will be asked a few background questions. Thereafter you will have the opportunity to explain why you decided to consult me. Once goals are set, we can discuss the approximate duration of the therapeutic intervention.
Initially it is useful to follow-up on your progress on a weekly basis. This gives you the opportunity to give me feedback on how you experience the changes you are making and also to learn the skills to effectively deal with the challenges you are facing. Later on the period in between sessions can be stretched out to once in two weeks or even once a month. All of this depends on the goals that was set by you in consultation with me. Please feel free to discuss this with me at the initial session.
This is highly dependent on the goals that you have set for yourself during the first session. It also depends on how effectively you apply the skills that you learn during psychotherapy to the challenges that you are facing.
I regard myself as a shorter-term therapist. This means that clients usually accomplish the goals that they have set for psychotherapy within about six sessions. The approximate duration of psychotherapy will be discussed with you at the initial consultation.
Yes. I enjoy working with teenagers. They are in a developmental stage of finding their own identity. As a result teenagers and their parents often face great challenges. It is important for a teenager to feel acknowledged and understood. I enjoy guiding teenagers and their parents through this process and helping them to aquire the necessary skills to grow their relationship.
I am contracted in with most medical aid schemes and therefore charge their recommended rate. This means that the invoice for your sessions will be send directly to your medical aid for payment. If you have any concerns or queries in this regard we will contact your medical aid scheme with your details to confirm your cover before the first session.
In case of private patients my fees are R950 per 60-minute session. This fee is payable at each session.
Yes, if funds are available I can claim directly from your Medical Aid Fund.
My office hours are 8:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. I do not consult on weekends.
My address is 15 Mimosa St, Wilro Park, Roodepoort. My offices are just off Ontdekkers road on the West Rand, close to Princess Crossing Shopping Centre.
Yes. There are no steps from the parking to the consultation rooms, and the premises are fully wheelchair accessible.
You may contact me on several platforms. Phone me at 011 764 2556. I will answer if I am available. If not, please leave a message and I will call you back. You may also e-mail me at mepelser@gmail.com. I am available on WhatsApp or SMS on 081 528 2334.
I am fluent in English and Afrikaans.