I'm Sharon. And I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen

Online Wellness Counsellor | Wellness Counsellor | HR Professional

Registered with ASCHP: WC25/17298*

The Short Version

I hold a BA in Psychology and Counselling (SACAP), plus certifications in facilitation, psychometric assessment, and change management. I am qualified, and trained.

But here's what actually matters: I know how to sit with someone in their hardest moments – without fixing, rushing, or judging.

The Longer Version

I did not become a counsellor because I had life figured out.

I became a counsellor because I sat in my own confusion. I felt stuck. I wondered if I was doing this whole "adulting" thing wrong. And I learned – through my studies, my training and most of all, through the incredible people who have trusted me with their stories – that we are not meant to heal alone.

That is what Safe Space Wellness is really about.

Not a clinical room with cold chairs and ticking clocks. Not a checklist of symptoms to "fix."

A real, human space – even online – where you can exhale.

What I Bring (Beyond the Qualifications)

Empathy that's been tested.

I have sat across from people in pain and learned that silence is sometimes the most healing thing I can offer.

Training that actually works.

BA in Psychology and Counselling (SACAP) • Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication • SETA Facilitator & Assessor • PROSCI Change Management • Trained in PAA Psychometric Assessments, with a focus on providing client feedback and insight.

A warm, steady presence.

I do not do stiff and clinical. I do real. I will ask hard questions when you are ready and sit quietly when you are not.

A Word From Someone Who Knows Me

"Sharon is a natural in the helping profession, combining empathy with analytical ability in a way that is rare. Her professionalism, maturity and passion make her an outstanding counsellor."

- Leanne Steyn, Supervisor, Sexologist & Criminologist

This Is What I Believe

You are not your worst day.

You are not your anxiety.

You are not the thing that happened to you.

You are someone who deserves a space where you can untangle it all – at your pace, in your way.

That is what I'm here to offer.

Let's Walk Together

Whether you are navigating change, managing stress, or just feeling a little lost – you do not have to do it alone

Need immediate support?

If you're in crisis right now, please reach out to:

  • SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group): 0800 567 567

  • LifeLine: 0861 322 322

  • Emergency Services: 10111

You matter. And sometimes we all need immediate help. That's okay.

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Safe Space Wellness

Registered with ASCHP: WC25/17298

BA in Social Science Majors in Psychology and Counseling (SACAP)

Compassionate online counselling for when life feels heavy. You don't have to figure it out alone.

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Tel: 0769857893

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