Chris Olivier
Therapist & Counsellor — Applied Psychology, Stellenbosch
Grad Dip Counselling (SACAP)
B Comm Ind Psych (Univ Stell)
"If you do not express your own original ideas, if you do not listen to your own being, you will have betrayed yourself." Rollo May — Man's Search for Himself
Online
Sessions by Zoom- Counselling Support by Zoom
- Locations World-Wide
- Online Therapy for Clinics
Looking for a counsellor or psychologist in Stellenbosch?
Most people use “counsellor” or “psychologist” as a catch-all — it usually means someone I can talk to who knows what they are doing. If that is what brought you here, you are in the right place. One honest distinction is worth making, though.
I am an experienced counsellor and therapist, not a registered psychologist. My background is in applied psychology — a Graduate Diploma in Counselling through SACAP, a B Comm (Ind Psych) from Stellenbosch, and international affiliate registration with the American Psychological Association (Reg No 97099236).
For over a decade I have worked as a counsellor on multidisciplinary teams at clinics, both locally and internationally.
In practice that means we work through what life is doing to you — anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, addiction, self-esteem, questions of meaning and purpose — in conversation, over time. Formal psychometric assessment and diagnosis fall outside my scope of practice. Where that is what you need, I will say so plainly and help you find the right person.
Not sure which of those you are looking for? Send me a message and we can work out together whether I am the right fit for you.
- Help for Youth at Risk
- Divorcee Support and Guidance
- Depression & Anxiety
- Family and Relationships
- Self-Esteem, Self-Awareness & Identity
- Life Transition — Meaning, Purpose (Existential)
- Living with a Disability
- Alcohol & Substance Abuse
- Physical & Emotional Abuse
- Family and Loved Ones affected by Substance Abuse
- Student Guidance and Counselling
I do INTERPERSONAL one on one sessions, GROUP work, as well as family support at my practice. In addition, I offer ONLINE sessions with clients from all over SA, and from locations in other countries.
During Covid-19 Level 5 I was invited by PsySSA (The Psychological Society of SA) to join
a podcast on substance abuse and addiction during the lockdown.
Follow this link to listen >>>
Welcome video to introduce myself to you — Integrated Life Counselling & Therapy
Practice LOCATION and PARKING suggestions
