About judevictorCOUNSELLING

 Hi, I'm Jude, a counsellor from Betty's Bay.

I am a member of the CCSA [Reg no. IR10479].  I offer a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to facilitate your desire to find clarity, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. I value authenticity, humour and inquisitiveness. 

I believe people are capable of achieving health and happiness when given a space to explore who they are and what they really want. 

I am deeply curious about the way people see the world. I think one of the most amazing facets of life is that we all have a unique lens through which we view the world.

I apply logotherapy, a therapy based on the assumption that our primary motivational force is finding meaning in our lives. Logotherapy was developed by psychologist , Viktor Frankl. I believe this approach considers mind, body and spirit. We as humans are multifaceted and in our healing process, we must consider all contributing factors which affect how we feel. 

I place a lot of emphasis on helping my clients develop their identity. Many people feel disconnected from themselves due to trauma, lack of personal freedom and stress. I believe the goal of psychology is for us to understand who we are as individuals. The philosophical maxim, 'Know Thyself' I feel holds the key to the liberation and clarity people are looking for when going for therapy.

I trust in my clients abilities to take control of their life. In our sessions, I will focus on giving you the space to think aloud and come to your own self-realizations. When clients see a counsellor, they expect direct guidance, which I am willing to offer, but I believe people are more capable than they think. 

I currently practice under the guidance of a supervisor. Details are provided in the mandate.