Counselling Introduction
Dr Mervin retired from his private practice in 2020
and regrets that he is not able to come alongside you
with counselling therapy anymore
He is however continuing as a Senior Lecturer and Counselling
Programs Coordinator at the South African Theological Seminary.
Dr. Mervin would like to thank all who have supported
him as clients – especially during his illnesses and surgeries.
He wishes all the clients he served through the years the
best health, wellness and mental wellbeing.
Why is the documentation & forms still on the webpage?
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- Although Dr Mervin does not see clients anymore, the private practice documentation and forms are still available for student-counsellors to view.
- If you are looking for a counsellor, you can browse through the information and you can complete the forms.
- The completed forms will be sent to you in an eMail that you can take to your appointment with your counsellor/therapist.
- Your information will not be shared with anyone and will be confidential.
Although Dr Mervin is not in private practice anymore, you can read about f-2-f counselling in this section.
Read more about Relationship and Marital Enrichment; Couples Counselling, Pre-Marital, Marital, and Family Therapy
Considering online e-Therapy? Is online counselling for you? Read more about what to expect and look for.
Take note that you will have to pay for professional counselling if it is not covered by your medical insurance.
Coming Alongside You ...
The problems of life can be solved in many ways – counselling/therapy (psychotherapy) being one of those ways. Counselling is a caring relationship in which one person tries to help another deal more effectively with the stresses of life. Psychotherapy/Counselling provide professional services geared to your specific issues for the purpose of alleviating psychological pain and distress and improving functioning in your employment, relationships, and personal life. It could also contain Life Coaching, Goal-Setting, Psychological Assessment, and Psychological consults.
Your counsellor will come alongside you in providing professional therapy to serve your needs. The problems of life can be solved in many ways – counselling/therapy can be a path to wellness and wellbeing. The goal is to help you live the best possible life that you can by coping well with the parts of your life you can’t change, effectively changing the parts that you can, and—with optimal awareness and insight—knowing the difference so that your efforts are devoted in the most effective ways.
