Ms Zelah Dodgen

Registered Counselor

“Empathetic Registered Counsellor passionate about mental health awareness and advocacy. Currently offering virtual counselling sessions”

About Me

As an empathetic Registered Counsellor, I am passionate about mental health awareness. I offer virtual Counseling sessions, creating a supportive space for you to explore challenges from home. We can work together to understand your experiences, helping you build resilience. My aim is to guide you towards greater clarity and practical insights. This approach suits those seeking accessible, compassionate support to navigate life's complexities.

Approach

Rooted in mental health advocacy, my sessions focus on practical steps and steady support as we navigate difficult changes together. Working from Cape Town and online, I offer sessions in English and Afrikaans that move at a pace you set, with clear check-ins and simple tasks between meetings. I use assessment-informed listening and targeted strategies to unpack trauma, adapt to illness or life transitions, and manage stress, tracking small shifts week to week. This way of working suits people seeking compassionate, practical support to build resilience and clearer next steps.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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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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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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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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Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

All ages

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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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.
Brain Injury
Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.
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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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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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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