Ace

Mr Ace Chiheya

Counseling Psychologist

“Ace is a black African male psychologist in Sandton, Johannesburg. He is a caring, passionate psychologist who is multi-lingual and works from the CBT, Family Systems and Psychodynamic approach.”

About Me

In Sandton, Johannesburg, Counseling Psychologist Ace offers a caring, passionate approach. He helps clients understand their challenges, blending CBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic insights. Together, clients can explore deep-rooted patterns and find practical ways forward. Multi-lingual, Ace offers a safe space for those navigating complex experiences and relationships. His holistic perspective fosters clarity and personal growth.

Approach

Sessions move between curiosity and clear structure, where we notice patterns, test small changes and name what feels stuck. Whether we meet in Sandton or online, I offer conversation in English or any of my home languages so the work can be precise and comfortable. Sessions often combine short, practical experiments, reflective family dialogue and gentle exploration of earlier experiences, with occasional reading or tasks between meetings to track shifts. People juggling relationships, loss or addictive patterns often find this steady, practical style helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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Works With:

  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

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Qualifications

North-West University

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of Fort Hare

Service Areas

Wellness on Alon

In-person & Online

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Sandton, South Africa