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Therapeutic Modalities
Our Team
Elonie de Klerk
Sonet Smit
Marni Hattingh
Elonie de Klerk
A little about me
Hi, I’m Elonie. I am a woman, wife to my husband Deon for 18 years and mom of two awesome boys. When I’m not on the chair opposite my client/clients, I enjoy active and quite time with my family and friends – hiking a mountain, working out, camping, dancing, good wine and coffee.
My approach to therapy
As not only a psychologist, but a fellow human as well, I use my training, professional and personal life experience to guide clients to freedom and healing from past traumas.
As a trauma survivor and victor myself, I believe it’s possible to heal from any trauma and that we are all able to live the life we are worthy to live.
It can be daunting seeing a new therapist, therefore the most important factor is that you feel we are a good fit. Once the connection is established, we will work together to establish your best hopes for therapy. I follow an integrative, flexible approach, knowing that not every therapeutic modality works for every individual.
Therapeutic Modalities
Areas of special interest
Stress
Complex Trauma
Sexual Trauma
Grief and Loss
Chronic Disease
Relationship Difficulties
Adult ADHD
Therapeutic Modalities
Areas of special interest
Stress
Complex Trauma
Sexual Trauma
Grief and Loss
Chronic Disease
Relationship Difficulties
Adult ADHD
Background and Qualification
Who are my clients?
Bachelors in Psychology and Psychological Counselling (UNISA)
Honors in Psychology (NWU)
Masters in Counselling Psychology (UJ)
An individual/couple who are willing to admit they are struggling and are willing to work towards growth and healing.
Individuals
Adolescents, 12 and up, Students
and Adults.
Couples
Of any sexual orientation.
Parents
Parental guidance.
Groups
This can be arranged.
Background and Qualification
Bachelors in Psychology and Psychological Counselling (UNISA)
Honors in Psychology (NWU)
Masters in Counselling Psychology (UJ)
Who are my clients?
An individual/couple who are willing to admit they are struggling and are willing to work towards growth and healing.
Individuals
Adolescents, 12 and up, Students
and Adults.
Couples
Of any sexual orientation.
Parents
Parental guidance.
Groups
This can be arranged.
Clients Feedback
Sonet Smit
Marni Hattingh
A little about me
Hi, I am Sonet. Single mother of teenage twins. I am always on the go. If I am not working, I cook, crochet, embroider and do all sorts of crafty stuff. As a family, we are very involved in sports, some more actively, others as the cheering squad.
Hi, I’m Marni. I love nature, trail running, mountain biking, bodyboarding, reading, playing, being messy and just trying to love the most I can.
My approach to therapy
Life has a way of throwing punches; some even knock us out, at the most unexpected times.
The last eight years of my life were marked by various losses, traumas and challenges. But at the same time, they have been filled with compassion from others, support from unexpected places and people, victories and miracles. I learned how to be vulnerable, how to ask for help, how to allow myself to feel the pain and how to be resilient.
But I couldn’t do it alone. I feel therapy plays an integral part of the process of allowing yourself to feel the full range of emotions, guiding you through them, and integrating experiences, good and bad, into your person.
Therapy and a relationship with your therapist can provide the safe place you need to allow yourself to experience the pain, heal, grow and overcome.
I know that for individuals, parents, adolescents and yes, even children, life can be very difficult at times and we may feel overwhelmed and at wits end. Therapy may sound like a strange and foreign concept for many, but what it is, is a wonderful space for safety, emotional healing and personal growth. I follow a therapeutic approach whereby I meet the client where he/she is at and we start by firstly building a safe and trusting relationship. I utilize a holistic approach where mind/body and soul are intertwined and all form part of the healing journey. Therapy is a wonderful chance to understand all the complexities of the self, grow, breathe and have some fun in between.
Therapeutic Modalities
Rational-Emotive Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
ACT – Acceptance and commitment therapy
Sand Tray Work
Resource Therapy
Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
Eye Movement Integration Therapy
Impact Therapy
Play Therapy
Creative Expressive Art Therapy
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises
Therapeutic modalities: Somatic Experiencing (Beginner Level)
Areas of special interest
Addiction (Both the addicted, and the people affected by it)
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Parental guidance during and after divorce
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Adjustment problems
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss
Relational difficulties
Work-related difficulties
Parental guidance
Family intervention
Background and Qualification
Bachelors in Social Science (UFS)
Honours in Psychology (UFS)
Masters in Clinical Psychology (UFS)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
University of Johannesburg
Honours degree in Theology
Masters Degree in Educational Psychology
Who are my clients?
Age 12 to adult.
Children (from age 5); Adolescents, Students and Young Adults.
Rates:
Medical Aid Rates apply for all sessions.
An hour session can be 55 to 60 min.
Cash Rate for 2025: R1200
You can claim directly from medical aid or we can do that for you.
Contact Us
Chantal Briesies
Practice Manager
When you whatsapp,call or email us, Chantal will be on the other end of the line.
Chantal is the anchor of our practice. You will not meet a person more dedicated and committed to her job!
When she is not here keeping the ship moving, she is an adventurer, naughty at heart and a dedicated wife and mother of three.
Address
Psychologists on Mark
Therapy with Elonie
19 Mark St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
Note: Available @ Paardevlei Therapy Centre on Mondays
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