It's Complicated

Leisha Mostert

(she/her)

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Cape Town, South AfricaAvailable in-person and online

About me

I am a Registered Counsellor working primarily with adults navigating the lasting impact of trauma, particularly from childhood. I support clients struggling with anxiety, eating disorders, anger, and challenges around identity and sexual orientation. Considering Carl Jung’s quote of “until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate,” my work focuses on helping clients understand their emotional patterns and develop more effective ways of coping and relating. I offer individual, couples, and family counselling, both in-person and online.

Works with: Adults, older adolescents. Specialising in: Trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family difficulties, life changes, loss/grief, and sexuality. Working in: English and Afrikaans.

I speak:

AfrikaansEnglish

Location:

7800 Cape Town, South Africa

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Holistic approachRecommended for those who want to address their mental health through a balanced focus on mind, body, and spirit.
Person-centred approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.

My approach is psychodynamic, focusing on exploring unconscious patterns, past experiences, and relational dynamics that influence present behaviour. I work in a way that is both empathic and direct. Drawing from my experience in addiction settings, I am comfortable addressing resistance, avoidance, and defensive patterns, while supporting clients to develop insight, emotional awareness, and more effective ways of coping and relating.

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

€95 1 hr Online & In-person

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€85 1 hr Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Cape Town, South AfricaAvailable in-person and online

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