Open Sky Counselling

24/04/2026

Am I the only one that thinks that time is passing far quicker than it should be? Everyone it would seem is overwhelmed with just too much to do?

Burnout sneaks up on you. Always pushing yourself, always trying to be better. Doing more than one should. Just saying your are fine or apologizing for how you feel?

These feelings are real and these feelings are valid.

Not all of us have the privilege of taking some time off, just to relax and do nothing, to go away somewhere to catch our breath. Yet something must be done.

If you would like me to send you a 7 day burnout plan, please ask me and I will send it to you.

20/04/2026

I am a qualified counsellor registered under the category of *counsellor* registered with C4C SA.

I provide counselling for children (over the age of 8 years old) I work very well with teens. I also provide counselling for adults (this includes relationship/marriage counselling.

My fees are affordable, focusing on those who possibly need assistance, but cannot afford it. Or those who do not have medical aid.

I provide non diagnostic support which means that I am not allowed to diagnose anything (I have a referral system in place for this)

I conduct online sessions as well as face to face sessions. Please note that I do not conduct online sessions for children under the age of 12 years as it does not serve them well. They need to be present and to also utilize my playroom.

I have previously assisted clients in other countries and can easily accommodate time zones.

Languages spoken are English and Afrikaans.

I look forward to working with you.

Shelley

08/04/2026

Reflections in the mirror may be distorted by socially constructed ideas of beauty. You are good enough. Total self-acceptance means self-forgiveness. When you forgive yourself and stop judging yourself, then you won't judge others, and there will be less conflict in this world. Brené Brown says that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing a person will ever do.

29/03/2026

It only takes one negative thought and you are one your way to a bad day.

24/03/2026

Taking daily inventory of yourself is a good practice to have.

Not to make you feel bad about yourself, but to assist you in seeing how you are progressing in managing your emotions.

It will help you to take accountability for yourself and it will also help you to recognize over reactions. It will also help you to recognize when you can simply just move forward with no action needed.

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

Communication is the heartbeat of every relationship. Yet, small habits in how we talk can quietly erode connection. Let’s explore some common communication mistakes that, when avoided, can deepen understanding and connection."

Kommunikasie is die hartklop van elke verhouding. Tog kan klein gewoontes in hoe ons praat, stilweg die band verswak. Kom ons kyk na algemene kommunikasie-foute wat, as ons dit vermy, begrip en verbintenis kan verdiep."

17/03/2026

Most people who have been in recovery circles will know the acronym for "I'm FINE"
🤭
Please excuse the Language
F *****d up
Insecure
Neurotic
&
Emotional 😢

Be kind. you never know what someone is going through.

17/03/2026

Sometimes people arrive in therapy with quite a case.

Not to build a case against their family of origin…but to unpack the suitcase of experiences they’ve been carrying around.

Some things we keep.
Some things we finally put down.

Party mense kom na terapie met nogal ’n vol sak.

Nie om ’n saak teen hulle familie van oorsprong te maak nie…maar om die tas vol ervarings wat hulle al lank saam met hulle dra, uit te pak.

Party dinge hou ons.Party dinge is ons uiteindelik reg om neer te sit.