Open Sky Counselling

Open Sky Counselling I am a Qualified Counsellor registered with the C4C SA. Registration Number CO 2066. I am capable of assisting with many life challenges.

Sessions can be online or face to face. I also do play interventions for children. I am a qualified professional in possession of a BA Degree in Theological Studies & Pastoral Counselling. I am registered with the Council for Counsellors South Africa, registration number CO 2066. I am also registered with BAPSA registration number M9898254. I can assist in many areas as a general counsellor, I thrive in the areas of Trauma, Addiction, Family, Relationships, Emotional Management, Relationship Counselling, Co-Dependency and boundary issues. I have assisted many people to overcome abuse, be it emotional, physical or sexual. I have been very active in the field of addiction. My strengths lie in assisting women and mentoring young girls to accept themselves for who they are. I love being involved in the building of someone's self esteem and self value. Most of my work involves motivating people to become their best selves and to help them realize their value as a person, no matter who they are or where they come from. I consult, offer advice and counsel anyone in need of assistance and will always do my best! If I cannot help you, I will not waste your time and money and will refer you to someone else. I am based in Nigel, so if that is too far for you to travel, we can meet online.

Taking daily inventory of yourself is a good practice to have. Not to make you feel bad about yourself, but to assist yo...
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.

There is no need to be perfect. We assume a lot of the time that people have got it all together.Have you ever considere...
04/03/2026

There is no need to be perfect. We assume a lot of the time that people have got it all together.

Have you ever considered that they may just be wearing the mask of perfectionism?

Nobody is perfect and a lot of the time, people pretend.

I say, just be honest. If you are struggling, SPEAK UP!

You will probably be surprised at the amount of people that may just be able to relate and understand.

www.shelleyvermaak.co.za

03/03/2026

Grief does not arrive gently.
It does not wait until you are prepared.
It does not check your calendar.
It does not ask whether your heart feels strong enough.
It simply comes.

Sometimes grief is loud — tears that will not stop, a wave that crashes without warning.

Sometimes it is quiet — a heaviness in the chest, a silence at the dinner table, an ache where someone used to be.

Grief changes the temperature of everything.
Ordinary moments can suddenly feel fragile.
Memories can feel both comforting and unbearable at the same time.

There is no correct way to grieve.
There is no timeline you must follow.
There is no standard you must meet.
Grief is not a problem to solve.
It is an experience to move through.

And slowly — often more slowly than we would like — something shifts.
You do not “get over” grief.
You grow around it.
You learn how to carry it.
You learn when to rest.
You learn that love and pain can exist in the same space.

If you are grieving, be gentle with yourself.
Healing does not mean forgetting.
It means learning to breathe again — even with the weight.

And you do not have to do that alone.
— Shelley Vermaak
Open Sky Counselling
www.shelleyvermaak.co.za⁠

26/02/2026

Remember that resentment isn’t static; it’s a growing force, much like weeds that can suffocate your beliefs about yourself and your identity. Speak up! Sometimes, it only takes one final word or action to end a relationship.

Some of us communicate well, some of us stumble on what we have to say, some of us have trouble in getting across what w...
22/02/2026

Some of us communicate well, some of us stumble on what we have to say, some of us have trouble in getting across what we REALLY want to say, we make mistakes in how we communicate, giving everyone the wrong idea. The message given is not the message recieved.

21/02/2026

Please take note of the following content. Really felt like I have to post this.

As much as AI platforms are really convenient to have and to use (it helps me a lot and saves me a huge amount of time).

Its important to see how it can be used in a completely negative way. Not being dramatic or anything but it has the ability to destroy if put in the wrong hands.

Communication in relationships is not always about being right....It is about feeling heard, safe and connected.Small sh...
20/02/2026

Communication in relationships is not always about being right....It is about feeling heard, safe and connected.

Small shifts can soften longstanding patterns.

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Nigel
1490

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27838780861

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