Mary-Jane

Miss Mary-Jane Shabangu

Registered Counselor

“An experienced, competent Registered Counsellor that is passionate about helping people lead mentally and emotionally healthy lives.”

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About Me

This experienced Registered Counsellor is passionate about helping people foster mentally and emotionally healthy lives. They offer a supportive space to explore feelings and understand experiences. Together, you can develop practical strategies for well-being. This approach suits individuals seeking clarity and resilience. It provides clear, actionable steps towards a more balanced life.

Approach

You can expect sessions that gently map your experience and focus on manageable steps toward feeling steadier and more in control. I meet people in Emalahleni and online, offering support in English and isiZulu, and I work at a pace that suits adolescents, adults and couples alike. Together we use reflective conversation, simple coping techniques and practical planning so progress carries into daily life, with occasional check-ins or brief tasks between meetings to keep momentum. This way of working often suits those facing transition, loss or ongoing stress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • Grief & Loss

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

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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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  • 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.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

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

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Body of Healthcare Funders

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Qualifications

Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Service Areas

Working both online and in person, currently based in Witbank and Krugersdorp

In-person & Online

Ackerville

Emalahleni, Mpumalanga

South Africa

Ackerville, Emalahleni, South Africa