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Dr. Dr Piet van Zyl
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Warm, professional and confidential online counselling for individuals and couples. I’m a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) with 40+ years’ experience, offering compassionate support for relationships, conflict, anxiety, and life challenges. English & Afrikaans.
Bulk session discount available
Language Afrikaans · English
Working With Adolescents · Adults · Couples · Elderly · Young adults
Session Style Warm and supportive · Conversational and exploratory · Structured and focused · Goal-oriented
Faith-Specific Approach Christian
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Couples & marriage Relationships & intimacy Communication & conflict Anxiety & stress Trust & betrayal Depression & low mood Stress & overwhelm Divorce & co-parenting Relationship loss ADD / ADHD Focus & concentration Planning & organisation Shame & self-acceptance Pregnancy loss PTSD Anticipatory grief Bereavement & grief Prolonged grief Confidence & assertiveness
Methods I use
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Integrative / Eclectic Therapy Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
I believe meaningful change begins with understanding. My approach is eclectic and person-centred, drawing from counselling psychology, cognitive behavioural principles (CBT), and pastoral counselling. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all formula, I draw on the approach or methods that are most helpful at each stage of our work. Your individual needs, goals, values, personality, and readiness guide the counselling process. I believe that effective counselling is not simply about understanding why you think, feel, or behave in certain ways, but about using that understanding to create meaningful change in everyday life. My aim is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain deeper insight, develop practical strategies, and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges. Together, we work towards greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, emotional wellbeing, and a more balanced and fulfilling life.
An insight from my experience
About me
Counselling is not about someone telling you what to do. It is about having a safe space where you can talk openly, which can help you to understand yourself and your situation more clearly, and discover practical ways to move forward. Whether you are facing difficulties in your marriage or relationship, struggling with anxiety, or other emotional challenges, or simply… ›››
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Support and clarity after an abusive relationship
I recently came out of a relationship that was extremely verbally and emotionally abusive, and at times physically abusive as well. During the relationship, my partner and I…
— Freya
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Compassionate, steady and supportive
I've been seeing Dr. Piet weekly for 6 months, and working with him has been a huge part of my growth over this time. Dr. Piet is mature,…
— Annamie
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I have done several sessions with Dr Piet since end December. The changes have been massive. I have never given a thought to do therapy but now I…
— Ryno
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Exceptional and Compassionate Counselor
I fortuitously found Dr. Piet at a time when I was dealing with an extremely complex issue that flooded my mind with overwhelming thoughts. Dr. Piet quickly helped…
— Christopher
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Engaging, Intentional and Thoughtful
The journey with Dr Piet van Zyl has just begun and I am grateful to have come across his profile. He is attentive, and engaging which helps me…
— Tunisia