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Aurora Brown, Registered Counsellor

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Aurora Brown, Registered Counsellor

Q***r-friendly, intersectional, wheelchair-using Registered Counsellor, podcaster, and human rights activist. HPCSA reg.: PRC 0042951

I am a transgender woman and wheelchair-using amputee passionate about helping others overcome the obstacles to living their best lives. As a Registered Counsellor, I approach counselling through a decolonial, intersectional lens. My professional skills and training integrate the evidence-based principles of positive neuroplasticity, relational pattern analysis, schema theory, gender-affirming healthcare, polyvagal theory, play interventions, and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT).

* Counselling
I provide inclusive, person-centred counselling and mental health coaching for individual adults and adolescents. Counselling is also available for couples or pairs, groups, and family systems.

* Psychometrics
I offer gentle, accredited school-readiness assessments for Grade R learners, as well as subject choice guidance for Grade 9 learners and comprehensive career assessments for adults and Grade 11-12 learners.

* Psychoeducation
My psychoeducational workshops cover topics including gender diversity and sexual health, maternal mental health and reproduction, disability, identity development, emotional regulation, and stress or burnout. Disclaimer:
All posts are for educational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am not able to answer specific questions about individual situations. Always seek the advice of your health provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this social media page. If you think you need immediate assistance, call your local emergency number or any mental health crisis hotline.

20/11/2025

Today on Transgender Day of Remembrance we remember trans+ lives taken by hate and violence. We grieve, we name, we celebrate, and we keep fighting for safety and care. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out. You're not alone.

10/11/2025

True crime is everywhere — but can it ever be ethical?

In this episode of Intersectional Psychology, I sit down with Nicole Engelbrecht (.one), award-winning host of True Crime South Africa (), to talk about what it means to tell stories of violence with empathy, not exploitation.

We unpack:
🧠 The ethics of true crime storytelling
💔 Mental health for creators and listeners
🌈 Q***r visibility and Nicole’s book Sizzlers
❤️‍🔥 How empathy can be a radical act in dark times

🎙️ True Crime, True Ethics, True Empathy — now streaming on all podcast platforms.

🔗 Link in bio
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10/10/2025

💛 Talking about su***de doesn’t make it more likely — silence does. Checking in with someone can be a lifeline.

But Registered Counsellor explains that how we talk also matters. Avoid sharing details of su***de methods or locations — compassion means choosing words that heal, not harm.

🎧 Full episode: Intersectional Psychology: Specials (link in bio)

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Video clip from Intersectional Psychology SP001.

Transcript:
"If you believe someone is struggling, it is good to check in with them. Research shows that talking about su***de does not increase the risk of someone attempting su***de. It can be such a relief to acknowledge the heavy burden that they are carrying.

However, please avoid sharing the details of someone's su***de method and location. Research shows that public communication that includes descriptions of su***de method or location has been associated with increased rates of su***de behavior and imitation of that su***de method or location. Language matters. It shapes how we think and feel and how much compassion we can extend."

06/10/2025

🌈 Gender-affirming care is about so much more than hormones or surgery.

In this clip, Dr Anastacia Tomson ( / ) reminds us that real affirmation also means creating safe, welcoming environments: from bathrooms and restrooms, to clinic spaces where everyone feels seen.

It’s not about adding a “trans room.” 🚫 It’s about dismantling the barriers that stop people from being affirmed in the first place.

🎙️ Full episode: Intersectional Psychology S03E01 — The Truth About Gender-Affirming Health Care

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Video clip from Intersectional Psychology S03E01.

Transcript:
"I'm not going to say healthcare, but I'm going to say care for trans and gender-diverse people to this narrow focus of hormones and surgery, like that really isn't enough, you know. We should welcome at the clinic, we should welcome people to use the bathroom or the restroom with which they identify, but we should also provide a neutral space for people who aren't comfortable in either of those spaces.

You know, and it doesn't mean now you have the men's room, the women's room and the trans' room that all of the trans' must go to, you know, it's not like that. But it's really about just figuring out what are the things that are acting actively to dismantle affirmation? And how do we deal with that?"

22/09/2025

🌱 Need a moment of peace? In this week’s Intersectional Psychology, guides you through a Loving-Kindness Meditation. Backed by science, rooted in tradition — it’s a practice that reduces stress, softens the inner critic, and strengthens connection with yourself and others. 💜
🎧 Listen now

17/05/2025

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾

If you’re tired, scared, or just plain over it — you're not alone.

Whether you're out, closeted, questioning, transitioning, or just trying to survive another round of hate — you matter. 💜
Your existence is not a debate. You deserve care. You deserve safety. You deserve joy.

In South Africa and around the world, q***r and trans lives are being politicised, pathologised, and policed. But we’re not going away.⚡🏳️‍⚧️
We build kinship. We hold space. We resist.

As a q***r-affirming counsellor, I’m here for you.
Whether it’s navigating trans healthcare, dealing with family tension, recovering from religious trauma, or redefining love — you don’t have to do it alone. ✨💜

Let today be a reminder: You deserve a counsellor who sees you, not just your “issues.”

Fighting hate with healing. Holding space with pride. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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31/03/2025

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility — a day to honour the strength, creativity, and presence of trans and gender-diverse people.
💖 You are not invisible.
💖 You are not alone.
💖 You are not too much.

At Aurora Brown Counselling, we’re committed to offering gender-affirming mental health care rooted in respect, autonomy, and joy. Whether you're exploring your gender identity, transitioning, or just looking for a safe place to land, you're welcome here.

🏳️‍⚧️ We see you. We celebrate you. We stand with you.

Address

West Coast Psychology Practice, Unit 108, Block A, Sandown Square Business Park
Cape Town
7441

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27723132524

Website

https://form.jotform.com/242322180228548, http://aurorabcounselling.com/

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