Cheryl Johnston

About me

With a Master of Science in Psychology (Walden Unversity – USA) and a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registration . I believe that everyone has the right to live their best life! I do this by focusing on the complete wellbeing of my clients. Utilising a systems approach to Counselling, I consider genetic, biological, psychological, social and spiritual elements when consulting with… ›››

With a Master of Science in Psychology (Walden Unversity – USA) and a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registration . I believe that everyone has the right to live their best life! I do this by focusing on the complete wellbeing of my clients. Utilising a systems approach to Counselling, I consider genetic, biological, psychological, social and spiritual elements when consulting with clients to ensure that wholeness is achieved through integration of all aspects of self. The Counselling provided is that of primary health care. As a Specialist Wellness Counsellor I specialize in Individual counselling, marriage and couple counselling, family counselling, counselling for everyday life problems, trauma counselling, medical conditions, bereavement counselling, self improvement and courses, such as anger management. I believe that not only is it important to provide counselling, but it is also important to provide clients with tools that will assist them in the future, thus empowering them so that they are able to manage their well being with confidence. Specialist Wellness Counsellors are required to refer clients to medical and psychological professionals if they identify needs that require specialized intervention such as mood, personality and anxiety disorders and health related problems that require medical attention. With years of Independent Research collaboration, published articles and peer reviews I ensure that I remain up to date with cutting edge approaches to treatments, techniques, therapies and approaches to well – being. Bringing this knowledge to bear I take an eclectic approach with clients, ensuring that techniques are used that will work for them. This is a very important part of my case formulation, as each and every individual is unique and precious. The Practice Builder Webinars I have a wealth of knowledge and experience which I have gathered through approximately 27 years as a Corporate Trainer, Training Consultant and as a Senior Manager in General, Sales and Marketing positions as well as heading up divisions in Corporates. I have worked in Corporates and in Entrepreneurial settings and gained both knowledge and insight into diverse cultures, business practices and business psychology. In 2016 I opened a private practice as a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor. Over the past 8 years I have worked within scope of practice with Individuals, couples and families. As a registered Case Manager I manage treatment protocols for individuals with medical illnesses or clinical disorders. With 8 years in Private Practice and the business experience I have, I am able to assist other Professionals with setting up or running their own privaye practices. There is nothing better than seeing others succeed. Peer Supervision Working in isolation can be very difficult. Having someone to lend an ear that understands what you are going through can be a wonderful affirmation of who you are and what you are going through. In 2021 I became an ASCHP registered Supervisor for interns who wished to open private practices, providing both business and counselling training in the internships. This has evolved further to providing counselling and support for ASCHP Counsellors and HPCSA professionals who need mentoring and support. ‹‹‹