Nicola

Mrs Nicola Janks

Specialist Wellness Counselor

“Welcome to a space where your well-being is the priority. Taking that first step in therapy is commendable and I'm here to offer empathy and support. Don't let the idea of therapy intimidate you; let's work together to equip you with the tools for last wellness. Begin your journey to positive change today.”

About Me

Building on your courage to seek support, I offer a compassionate space where your well-being truly comes first. I guide individuals who feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, helping them discover practical strategies for lasting calm. We can explore tailored coping mechanisms, ensuring you leave sessions with clear, actionable steps for daily resilience. My approach centres on partnership, creating a supportive environment to confidently build your path towards positive change.

Approach

Beginning from the step you've taken, sessions shift from careful listening into practical planning that feels manageable and tailored to your life. In my Cape Town practice and via online sessions in English, we move at a steady pace, checking in each week and focusing on one or two doable strategies you can try between meetings. I blend short-term coaching techniques with reflective counselling to build confidence, self-esteem and clearer choices during life transitions and relationship stress. This way of working suits those wanting calm, actionable progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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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Works With:

  • All ages

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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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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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  • 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-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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  • 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:

  • Specialist Wellness Counselor

    A counselor specialising in holistic well-being, integrating mental, emotional, and lifestyle support.

Credentials

Registrations

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Specialist Wellness Counselor

Qualifications

Cornerstone

Service Areas

Muizenberg Beach

In-person & Online

Muizenberg

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa