Heleen

Heleen Louw

Psychotherapist

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“I am a therapist with extensive experience working with couples & relationship challenges, specializing in Imago Relationship therapy & Encounter Center Couples Transformation. I also work with trauma, anxiety, loss/grief and anger management. I also offer couples nature therapy. See https://www.connectinginnature.org.za”

About Me

I have worked in Government, at NGO's and Corporate. These work experiences contribute to what I have to offer in my private practice where I have been for 22 years. I was born and grew up in Gauteng, studied at Potchefstroom; Pretoria and RAU (Johannesburg ) Universities. Have been living in Cape Town for 30 years. I have a passion for my work. I love it to help clients get unstuck and empowered. I enjoy working with couples and get them connected again. I am practical, a good motivator don't easily give up.

Approach

My approach I take from a variety of teachings, Cognitive behavior therapy; Crisis & Trauma Intervention; TRE body work; Imago Relationship therapy and Encounter Centered Couples therapy. I can work short term, skills based and also long term and in depth. The languages medium is Afrikaans and English, In-person and online.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Relationship Therapy Adjustment to life changes Anxiety Anger management Trauma

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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • 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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  • Relationship Counselling

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

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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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  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Clinical Social Worker

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Qualifications

R A U / University of Johannesburg

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Rondebosch

Cape Town, Western Cape 7700

South Africa

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Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa