Sadie

Mrs Sadie Fourie

Counseling Psychologist

“My basic therapeutic stance is person-centered. I am moving beyond talk therapy, employing brain-based techniques to get the nervous system to recover and recharge itself.”

About Me

I am a Counseling Psychologist based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. I provide individual counseling, mindfulness practice, psychoeducation, and therapy for abuse, divorce, life transitions, stress, and relationship difficulties.

Approach

I begin by helping you notice how your body and attention show up, using gentle regulation exercises alongside reflective talk so your nervous system can settle and you can think more clearly. In my Pretoria practice and online, sessions can be in Afrikaans or English, paced to your rhythm and often include short grounding practices to try between meetings. We work through painful memories and life shifts with steady, brain-informed steps that feel manageable. People facing loss, burnout or relationship strain usually find this way of working steadying.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

My point of departure is client-centered where I regard the client as the expert on his/her own life and what the client wants from therapy. By illiciting and highlighting the internal as well as external resources of the client we co-create the outcome the client is seeking. We also go beyond talk therapy when needing to address trauma, by using brain based therapies like brain working recursive therapy(bwrt), eye movement integration(EMI) as well as diaphragmatic breathing.

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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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.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of The Free State

Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Service Areas

Psychologist/Sielkundige

In-person & Online

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa