Ms Frances Ward

Registered Counselor

“I have 15 yrs + experience in the field of recovery from chronic stress, trauma informed care and addiction work. Our relationship is the foundation through which I provide a safe, consistent space for you to grow through. I offer brain based modalities which allows your nervous system to recharge, reset and rewire.”

About Me

I offer a safe, predictable space for individuals navigating recovery from chronic stress, and trauma including addictions. With over 15 years' experience, I guide clients to foster resilience and growth. Our relationship is the foundation for this work. Herein, we can explore brain-based modalities. This helps the client gently process challenging experiences and build lasting stability. It's ideal for those who need more than talk therapy.

Approach

Because our relationship anchors the work, I guide sessions with steadiness and clear structure so you can safely explore what arises offering a predictable rhythm—short check-ins, breath and body noticing, and reflections between sessions. We use slow, brain-aware interventions, gentle parts work, mindfulness and somatic noticing to help stuck reactions (trauma) soften. New choices become possible. This approach fits people rebuilding from addiction, trauma or chronic stress who value steady, practical steps. I work with adults in Cape Town and online.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

EMI, IBBA (Interactive Brain based Approaches), EFT tapping, QEC Quantum Energy Coaching, TRE, Hypnotherapy all offered within a Person Centred Integratve Counselling approach.

Services Offered:

Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

Adults
Communities
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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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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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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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.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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