Do you need someone to listen and understand? Thank you for sharing information about yourself. I'm happy that you reached out for help. I am Megan du Plessis, a licensed therapist in the UK. My approach is predominately person centred tailored to your needs. Imagine being safe, heard and understood; I strive to provide that space! Initially I will mostly listen helping you to get clarity in your own mind regarding your situation, your needs and your options. As we get to know each other we may use elements of CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy and other approaches according to your needs. It is a scary process, but I believe in a gentle approach that does not retraumatised. I have worked in addiction within a Trauma Informed approach and bereavement with a more Solution Focussed approach giving us a lot of scope to lead you to be in a better place. I am licensed in the UK with experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. You will be treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Together we will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and you have done well and can be proud of yourself for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #392708
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Megan Du Plessis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I so look forward to my sessions with Megan. I feel heard and understood and it is greatly helping on my journey. Megan is great and I’m very grateful to her.
Written on Oct 20, 2024 after therapy with Megan for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Megan is just amazing! Always enjoy our sessions.
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Megan for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
I've been working with Megan for a few weeks and she is truly fantastic
She listens and gives the support I need.
She will ask the right questions for me to answer my own problems.
She shows a lot of care and compassion
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Megan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I have had the privilege of working with Megan as my therapist, and she has truly been a beacon of hope during some of my most challenging times. Megan has a remarkable ability to help me see things from different perspectives, offering non-judgmental support and insightful advice that have been invaluable in my journey toward healing. Her coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety and sadness have made a significant difference in my daily life.
Each session with Megan is something I eagerly look forward to. She creates a safe and comfortable environment where I feel completely at ease being myself. Her warmth and genuine care shine through in every interaction, making it easy to open up and work through my emotions.
I cannot recommend Megan’s services highly enough to anyone in need of support during tough times. She is an exceptional therapist who has made a profound impact on my life, and I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and compassion.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Megan for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Megan is wonderful, she makes you feel comfortable to share and is compassionate in her approach. I highly recommend
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
My therapy experience led by Megan has been amazing. In 2 months I have felt most of my anger issues have been addressed and processed. I have gained new tools that I can use to work through my emotions in a healthy way. I have learned to express myself more honestly and clearly to the people around me, which strengthened my relationships with them. Megan helped me to see things in a new light and a fresh perspective. She helped me ask the right questions and then helped me ground myself after exploring the unknown. Thank you for changing my life. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management