Professional psychological support for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
Sessions take place in a private setting and are conducted with care. You can share what matters most to you and at a pace that feels manageable. Fill in the intake form to book a session.
About Jacques
The practice works with individuals and couples — from persistent anxiety, depression and grief to relationship breakdowns and major life transitions. These difficulties can show up as feeling overwhelmed, exhaustion, confusion, or recurring tension in relationships. In therapy, attention is given to both what you are currently feeling and the historical behavioural patterns in your life and relationships. Therapy offers a space to share and explore what is happening, so that new possibilities can begin to emerge.
Jacques is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and practises within the ethical and professional standards required of clinical psychologists. His work is guided by a commitment to confidentiality, professional responsibility, and ongoing professional development aligned with current clinical research and practice. Sessions in English or Afrikaans.
Book an AppointmentThe practice works with individuals and couples across a range of presentations. If you are uncertain whether your situation fits, contact the practice directly to discuss.
Persistent anxiety, low mood, and bipolar mood disorders are among the most common presentations seen in the practice. Assessment and evidence-based treatment are offered for the full spectrum of mood and anxiety conditions.
Read moreMajor life changes — retirement, divorce, a terminal diagnosis, bereavement — can destabilise even the most resilient person. The practice offers support for adjusting to transitions that alter one's sense of identity, purpose, or daily structure.
Burnout extends well beyond fatigue — it is a state of chronic exhaustion that affects physical health, cognitive functioning, and sense of self. The practice helps clients identify the underlying drivers and develop sustainable strategies for recovery.
Read moreRelationship difficulties — including communication breakdown, recurring conflict, and couples in crisis — are addressed in individual or joint sessions. The focus is on understanding relational patterns and building more effective ways of engaging.
Read about navigating divorcePatterns of gambling, gaming, pornography use, and other compulsive behaviours are often ways of coping with emotional pain, stress, or a sense of numbness. Therapy offers space to understand how these behaviours have taken shape, what they may be responding to, and how one might begin to relate differently to oneself and to others.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's — whether received personally or by a family member — carries significant psychological weight. The practice offers support to both patients and their caregivers, addressing the emotional demands of living with or caring for a neurological condition.
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Contact the practice directly — an initial conversation can help clarify whether the service is appropriate for your needs.
Client Experiences
Jacques has a way of making you feel completely at ease from the very first session. His calm, no-nonsense approach helped me work through years of anxiety that I had never been able to address on my own.
S.M.
Individual Sessions
My husband and I were on the verge of separation when we started couples work with Jacques. He helped us hear each other again — truly hear each other. We are in a completely different place today.
L. & M.T.
Couples Sessions
He has a unique way of looking at things. He has a profound sense of 'rustigheid'. I had the freedom to simply be.
A.B.
Caregiver Support
* Initials used and identifying details changed to protect client confidentiality.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health · 5 min read
Burnout is far more than simple tiredness. It is a state of chronic exhaustion caused by prolonged stress without adequate recovery. Understanding what drives it is the first step towards reclaiming your energy.
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Counselling · 6 min read
Professional support offers far more than a listening ear. It gives you practical tools to interrupt anxious thought patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build lasting resilience.
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Relationships · 7 min read
Divorce is one of the most emotionally complex experiences a person can face. With the right support and practical strategies, it is possible to move through this transition with your dignity and mental health intact.
Read MoreCommon Questions
If your question is not answered here, please call or WhatsApp the practice directly.
A registered Clinical Psychologist holds a master's degree and is registered with the HPCSA. This qualification authorises the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a full range of psychological conditions — including complex mood disorders, trauma, and neurological illness. Counsellors typically hold shorter qualifications and work with less complex presentations. If you are unsure which is right for your situation, contact the practice directly to discuss.
Yes. Sessions are available both in person at the practice in Danabaai and online via video call. Online sessions are conducted on a secure platform and are just as effective as in-person sessions for most presentations. If you are outside the Garden Route area, online sessions are a practical option.
Yes. Everything discussed in sessions is strictly confidential and protected under the Health Professions Act and HPCSA ethical guidelines. The only exceptions are situations where there is an imminent risk of serious harm to the client or others — and even in those circumstances, the matter would be discussed with the client first wherever possible.
A useful guideline: if what you are experiencing is affecting your daily functioning, your relationships, or your ability to enjoy life — and it has been going on for more than a few weeks — it is worth speaking to someone. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from support. Many clients seek assistance simply to understand themselves better or to navigate a difficult period more effectively.
Medical aids cover therapy services according to the benefits available on your plan. Claims are submitted on your behalf. PMB applications are available when your condition qualifies, and PMB-funded sessions do not affect your savings account. PMB benefits may also apply to hospital plans.
Sessions are typically booked in 60-minute slots.
Open conversations about affordability are encouraged. If you are a SASSA beneficiary, please mention this when making contact so that an appropriate arrangement can be discussed.
Prescribed minimum benefits (PMB's) are a set of defined benefits to ensure that all medical scheme members have access to certain minimum health services, regardless of the benefit option they have selected.
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The first session is primarily about understanding what has brought the client in. Questions are asked about background, current circumstances, and what the client is hoping to achieve. There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. By the end of the session, there is usually a clearer picture of what is being worked with and how the process might proceed.
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