Dr Ursula Froschauer

Counseling Psychologist

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“Since opening my private practice in 2012, I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible clients from all walks of life. My approach is compassionate, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based methods. I aim to provide a space where you can feel safe, understood and empowered to grow. I also provide clinical supervision to psychologists and remain actively involved in research and academic work. I’ve published internationally and presented my research on gender dynamics at conferences in South Africa, Japan, the UK and the Czech Republic.”

About Me

Ever since I can remember I’ve been interested in people, their stories, their struggles and the resilience they show in trying to live more authentic and fulfilling lives. I feel deeply privileged to walk alongside individuals and couples as they heal, grow and (re)connect. I acknowledge the courage it takes for people to reach out and start therapy. Therapy is not always easy, but it can be so rewarding. I aim to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to help you navigate the challenges you are facing. I provide sessions online, which makes therapy accessible, flexible and private, especially for individuals and couples who lead busy lives.

Approach

I primarily work from a psychodynamic approach, helping clients explore the deeper roots of their struggles to create lasting, transformative change. With couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to support communication, conflict management and emotional connection. I believe healthy relationships are built through intention, empathy and practical tools.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

I have a special interest in working with individuals who are struggling to navigate challenges in their lives, such as anxiety, depression, loss, relationships or their relationship with food. I am also passionate about working with couples to support them in building a deeper friendship and connection with each other, and to find more constructive ways to manage conflict.

Services Offered:

Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Health Psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.
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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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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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.
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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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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Dream Work
The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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 Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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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.