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Esther Alard
Registered Counsellor
I offer a warm, compassionate and practical counselling space where children, adolescents, adults and couples feel heard and supported. My person-centred approach helps clients build resilience, develop practical coping tools and navigate life’s challenges.
Medical aid registered
Language English
Working With Adults · Children · Couples
Session Style Warm and supportive · Conversational and exploratory · Practical and action-oriented · Reflective and insight-oriented
Faith-Specific Approach Christian
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Methods I use
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Humanistic / Person-Centred Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
My counselling approach is primarily person-centred, creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, respected and able to explore their concerns at their own pace. I believe each person is unique and tailor counselling to their individual needs, circumstances and goals. I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to explore the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, while Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) helps clients recognise their strengths, resources and possibilities for positive change. I also offer faith-integrated counselling for clients who wish to incorporate their Christian faith, values and spiritual beliefs into the counselling process. I integrate these approaches flexibly, rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, with the aim of supporting greater self-awareness, resilience, hope and practical coping skills.
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About me
Ex-teacher & HPCSA Registered Counsellor | MA Child & Family Studies, UWC With 9 years’ counseling experience, I support children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel safe to explore your mental wellbeing at your own pace. I draw on Person-Centred Therapy and CBT to tailor sessions to… ›››
What clients say
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A Safe Space
My session with my counsellor Esther was a truly valuable experience during one of the most difficult and painful periods of my life. I was able to work…
— Faeez
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My first therapy experience
My first therapy experience was very emotional and hard to deal with, but through explaining my situation it felt relieving. Like lifting a weight of my shoulders as…
— Verified Headroom client
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A Safe Space to Heal and Find Peace
I am so grateful for the support I received from my counselor. I was going through a difficult season and needed someone to talk to about things I…
— Sarah