About Us
Get to know the heart and hands behind the practice.
I'm Mihlali Makasi
A Counselling Psychologist with a deeply human approach
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for individuals, couples, families, groups and organisations. Psychological assessment (including career-guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered.
Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles, in a non-judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
I speak and work in Nguni languages, and I have the benefit of experience in working through the stress of poor financial health, management development and mentoring. Specialisations include chronic-illness management, weight-management counselling, insomnia, grief and panic attacks. Play therapy and expressive arts are some of the approaches I use.
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Education & Credentials
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology — Rhodes University
- Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) — University of Cape Town
- Internship at Rhodes University Student Counselling Centre
- Diploma in Organisation & Management — University of Cape Town
- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Verified by Psychology Today
In private practice for 3+ years, with experience across both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
My Approach
What you can expect
Therapy is a place to be honest without fear — you are met with warmth and respect.
Every person is unique. Therapy is shaped to your needs, language and pace.
Approaches grounded in research, including play therapy and expressive arts where appropriate.