Ms Shaamiela Safodien -

Registered Counselor

“With a particular interest in Integrative Psychology and I am an experienced and seasoned Psych Counsellor.”

About Me

I am a Registered Counsellor in Lansdowne, Western Cape, South Africa. I treat addiction, mood disorders, trauma, behaviour or conduct issues, and life transitions. I use psych and diagnostic assessments, group therapy, personal development, and mindfulness to clarify problems and build practical coping skills.

Approach

My approach is mainly humanistic and client-centered. I view the relationship between practitioner and client as the most important element in the process of counselling, and so the process is collaborative and often leads to healing in itself. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

With 15 years of experience in the field of Psychology and Healing I have a particular interest in Spiritual Psychology. My experience includes work in Community Mental Health, Addictions, Psychiatry, Mindfulness, Relationship Counselling and Energy Healing.

My intention is to offer a gentle and constructive space for the individual, couple, family or group to explore opportunities for reflection and mindful engagement with whatever arises in the shared space.

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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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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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.
Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

Adults
Communities
Couples
Families
Groups
Individuals
Organisations

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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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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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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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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.
Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.