The Humanitas Counselling Interns are volunteering their time to offer free online counselling services.

The Humanitas Counselling Interns are an amazing group of people. They have either a degree or an honours degree in Psychology or Social Work and each one of them is passionate about working with people. They have recently completed their theoretical component of our Humanitas Counselling Course and are now ready to start with their practical component or internship. During this second component of their training, our interns will offer over 200 hours of counselling, free of charge to the general public, via an online platform. They also offer face to face counselling sessions, and volunteer their time, at the amazing organisations and institutions who we have partnered with.

Our Humanitas Counselling Interns are eager to connect, listen and talk with you. If you would like to book a free ONLINE counselling session – please have a look at the different people who are able to help. Choose the person you would like to book your session with and fill in the form at the bottom of this page. They will get back to you as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: The need for free counselling is extraordinarily high. Our Interns make themselves available as and when they have capacity to take on new clients. If no intern-profiles are reflecting on this page, it means that none of our interns currently have capacity to start any new processes. 
Please check in regularly, as we have several intakes throughout the year and therefore new interns join us on a regular basis, or in case of an emergency, please make use of the emergency numbers provided on this site.

You are not alone. Reach out and chat to one of our counselling interns today.

MEET THE HUMANITAS COUNSELLING INTERNS

In case of emergency, please contact the following free platforms:

Life Line: 0861 322 322

SADAG: 0800 456 789 (24 hour helpline)

Suicide Emergency: 0800 567 567

Or alternatively you can make use of the following online paid for services:

Vita Nova: www.vitanova.co.za

  • Ayavuya

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Ayavuya Soqinase

    Hello! I’m Ayavuya Soqinase.I hold an honours degree in Psychology and am currently interning as a counsellor with Humanitas. With two years of experience assisting individuals facing gambling challenges, I’m dedicated to making a difference.

     

    In my role as a counsellor, I strive to be warm, caring, non-judgmental, and compassionate. I respect each person’s journey and am fully committed to helping you discover your best self through counselling and support. My approach is Person-Centered, which means I’m here to collaborate with you rather than simply providing answers. Together, we will explore your potential and the steps you can take to grow.

     

    While I can’t answer all your questions, I believe that working together will guide you toward reaching your goals. Let’s prioritise mental health and make this journey meaningful!

  • Gladys Tselangoe

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Gladys Tselangoe Mokone

    "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change  the ending."- C.S Lewis

    So hold my hand, let's go on this journey together.

    Language: Multilingual including basic South African Sign Language (UFS)

    Approach: Person-centred with some CBT informed techniques.

    Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Sciences Majoring in Psychology & Criminology (University of the Free State) | Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University)

    Working hours: 17:00 - 19:00

     

     

     

  • Janine

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Janine Townsend

    Welcome to my profile!

    I'm Janine, and I'm an Intern Specialist Wellness Counselor at Humanitas with a Masters in Research Psychology from the University of Pretoria.

    My counselling approach is rooted in empathy and respect, offering a safe space for personal exploration and growth. It would be my privilege to support you on your journey towards better wellbeing!

    "The good life is a process, not a destination." - Carl Rogers

    Session Availability:

    *Mondays: 9h00-17h00

    *Tuesdays: 8h00-18h00

    *Wednesdays: 16h00-18h00

    *Thursdays: 16h00-17h00

    *Fridays: 9h00-16h00

    Counselling offered in: English and/or Afrikaans

Request a counselling session

Thank you for wanting to make use of our free counselling platform. Please note that in order for this process to continue, we require the following information from you as well as your consent that counselling can take place. Once everything is filled out, your request will be sent to the relevant intern and they will respond within 24-48 business hours.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the counseling interns are not psychologists, psychiatrists, or registered counselors with the HPCSA. They are counseling interns planning to register as Specialist Wellness Counselors with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) at the end of their internship. Additionally, they provide counseling only within the ASCHP’s scope of practice and adhere to its code of ethics, standards, and rules and regulations.

Your counselor will be in contact with you via email and/or WhatsApp.

Please ensure that:

  1. The contact details you provided are correct.
  2. You check your spam/junk mail, as some emails may be redirected there.

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