Ms Bernadett Ferreira - Martins

Counseling Psychologist

“I offer a safe space for self-exploration, personal growth and optimising psychological well-being.”

About Me

I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can share openly and feel truly understood. Together, we’ll gently explore your thoughts and feelings, taking time to make sense of experiences that may feel overwhelming or confusing. This is a collaborative process, grounded in care and respect, that supports personal growth and self-understanding. Through our work, you can gain greater clarity, strengthen your resilience, and support your overall psychological well-being. My approach is especially suited for those who feel ready to look inward and build a stronger, more grounded sense of self.

Approach

I prioritise curiosity and steady support, creating a trusting space where we can gently explore what feels most pressing and what feels manageable. I work in Brackenhurst, Alberton, offering sessions in English and Portuguese for adolescents and adults. Our work often combines attentive listening, age-appropriate activities, and practical coping strategies. This steady, hands-on approach can be especially helpful for those navigating life transitions, anxiety, or feelings of overwhelm.

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Basic Information

Alberton, South Africa

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Services

Personal Growth, Stress Management, Adjustment Difficulties, Low Self-Esteem, Relationship Difficulties, Trauma Debriefing, Parental Guidance, Post Natal Depression, Abuse, Managing Anxiety, Bullying, Anger Management,

Services Offered:

Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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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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Referral Service
A service that matches individuals with appropriate mental health professionals based on their specific needs, location, and preferences.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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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.