Darren Terblanche

My name is Darren Terblanche - a Wellness Counsellor registered with the ASCHP since February 2024.

Since my registration with the professional board, I have successfully opened and run my own private practice based in Pretoria, however my clientele base is country wide.

I was educated at Pretoria Boys Highschool, thereafter I spent two years studying at NMU - and awarded the Deans award every semester for my academic performance. I then moved cities and completed my degree in Community Psychology: Health Science & Social Services at The University of South Africa. Thereafter, I pursued a postgraduate degree in Psychological Counselling. I am a firm believer in continuos learning and personal development and as such I hold 28 licenses and certifications from international universities such as The University of California, Harvard, Massachusets Institute of Technology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, among other reputable universities.

I worked in the primary healthcare sector for 7 years before completing my counselling qualification.

I specialize in 

Addiction Counselling

• Anxiety - & Low mood Management

• Chronic/Rare Disease Lifestyle Management

• Crisis Management

• Cultural Diversity Awareness

• Disability Management/Support

• Domestic Violence Support

• Emotional Well-Being & Coping Skills

• Employment Prospects Enhancement

• Group Support/Counselling

• HIV/AIDS Support

• Human Development Assistance

• Individual & Marriage counselling

• Interpersonal & Social Relationships

• Lifestyle Counselling

• Loss and Bereavement Counselling

• Parental Guidance

• Problem-Solving Counselling

• Psychoeducation

• Retirement Preparation

• Risk Management

• Spiritual & Marital Growth

• Stress & Lifestyle Management

• Study Support

• Support for Vulnerable Individuals

• Trauma Support/Debriefing

• Victim Support/Empowerment

• Wellness Support

• Workplace Adaptation

• Interpersonal relationships,

• Stress management,

• Trauma debriefing, and

• Substance abuse support.

 

I take great pride in my work, and hold myself to a high professional standard without losing the essential personal touch and sincerity in my approach with people. As each person is unique in their own right, I never use blanket approaches but rather tailor each interaction according to the specific person in their unique context.