- Person-centred approach
- Focus on relationships
- Works in English and Afrikaans
About Megan
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who focuses on listening and helping people find clarity. She aims to create a calm space where clients feel heard and respected. Her manner is gentle and she works to make difficult conversations easier to manage.
Early sessions centre on understanding what matters most to the client. Megan begins by listening, mapping out concerns, and identifying practical next steps. She adapts her approach as therapy progresses, using techniques that suit each person’s needs.
Her background includes work in addiction services, where she used trauma-informed principles, and support for people facing bereavement with a solution-focused style. That experience informally shaped the way she blends different approaches to match real-world problems.
Megan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Gottman Method, and psychodynamic ideas when relevant. She combines these in plain, practical ways to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns including intimacy and jealousy.
She has five years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and international clients are accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Megan emphasises a collaborative process that respects each person’s pace. She helps clients build coping skills and make manageable changes, aiming for clearer choices and more confidence in everyday life.
Early sessions centre on understanding what matters most to the client. Megan begins by listening, mapping out concerns, and identifying practical next steps. She adapts her approach as therapy progresses, using techniques that suit each person’s needs.
Her background includes work in addiction services, where she used trauma-informed principles, and support for people facing bereavement with a solution-focused style. That experience informally shaped the way she blends different approaches to match real-world problems.
Megan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Gottman Method, and psychodynamic ideas when relevant. She combines these in plain, practical ways to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns including intimacy and jealousy.
She has five years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and international clients are accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Megan emphasises a collaborative process that respects each person’s pace. She helps clients build coping skills and make manageable changes, aiming for clearer choices and more confidence in everyday life.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes, which can help with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and managing low mood. Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on listening and empathy so a person can find their own solutions; it supports people through grief, self-esteem concerns, and relationship stress.Finding the best approach is a shared task. The therapist will start by listening to your concerns, try out methods that fit your goals, and adjust as you go. This collaborative process helps match techniques to what actually helps in day-to-day life rather than following a fixed plan.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy routine, reducing travel time, and making it easier to attend from different locations. Since session formats are not specified here, confirm the current options before booking to know what is offered. Online work can allow shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what you need, and it can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or travel commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, and issues like self-esteem, addiction, and intimacy-related worries.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is person-centred and gentle, starting with careful listening and then using practical techniques from approaches such as CBT and solution-focused work.
What relevant experience does the counsellor have?
She has five years of experience, including roles in addiction services and bereavement support, where she used trauma-informed and solution-focused methods.
What are the counsellor's credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people from other countries work with this counsellor?
Yes, international clients are accepted; confirm any practical details when you arrange sessions.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.