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About Carlien

Founder and Registered Counsellor

I love what I do.

When I was 11 years old, I realised that people were "my thing" and that I wanted to work in the psychological space. What began as a childhood insight has grown into a lifelong passion and purpose.

I welcome my clients with unconditional acceptance, meeting you wherever you are on your unique mental health journey—within your process and at your own pace. My approach is integrative and holistic, recognising and valuing all the elements that make you who you are.

 

Having experienced therapy myself, I understand how daunting taking that first step can feel. Even so, I encourage you to make this investment in yourself and your wellbeing.

I bring presence, focus, and unwavering dedication to every therapeutic relationship, working alongside you to help you achieve your goals and create meaningful, lasting change.

I offer in-person sessions at our main practice in Stellenbosch as well as online counselling nationwide.

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My Special Interests

Everyone's experience is unique, but certain difficulties are especially common and can benefit from focused psychological support. I offer counselling and guidance in the following areas:

Trauma

Identity Development

Couples 

Stress & Anxiety

Life Transitioning

LGBTQI+

"The healer you have been looking for is your own courage to know and love yourself completely."

Yung Pueblo

Qualifications, Registrations and Affilliations

Health Professions Council South Africa (HPCSA) 

Registered Counsellor: PRC0038857

Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) 

Practice number: 0942421

Practical Honours Degree: BPsych. Equivalent

South African College of Applied Psychology

BA Honours (Psychology)

University of South Africa

BA Honours (English)

University of Stellenbosch

BA Humanities (English and Psychology)

University of Stellenbosch

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

University of Stellenbosch

Volunteer Counsellor

Victim Empowerment Unit, SAPS

Fundamental Ericksonian Hypnosis & Psychotherapy

Dr. Stefanie Badenhorst (2022 & 2023)

Teletherapy: Ethical Considerations and Challenges

Stellenbosch University (2021) 

Relationship Counselling Skills

Jalex Counselling (2020)

Trauma-Informed Care 

Claudia Roodt (2019)

Stellenbosch Municipality

Affiliated Trauma Counsellor

Forgiveness: In the therapeutic process of healing

Clive Willows (2022)

Understanding Addictions 

Landi Mostert (2021) 

Psychotherapy Symposium on depression 

University of Cape Town (2019)

Sexual orientation and gender identity for
the contemporary adolescent 

Ronald Addinall (2018)

Contact Us

Stellenbosch Branch

Virginia Way Offices, 0 Hamman Street

Stellenbosch, 7600
 

Email: carlien@carlienserfonteincounselling.com

Tel: +27 (0)72 119 4485

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