Megan Du Plessis, BACP

Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who helps people who are facing stress, grief, anxiety and changes linked to health and life transitions. She works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with sleep. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she accepts international clients.

Megan uses a person-centred way of working that starts with careful listening. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and clarifying practical goals. From there she may introduce techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage tricky thoughts and emotions.

Her background includes work in addiction services where trauma-aware approaches were important. She has also supported people through bereavement using a solution-focused style. That experience means she can draw on a range of simple tools and make them relevant to each person’s situation.

Megan aims to keep the pace gentle and avoid re-triggering when people have been through difficult experiences. She helps clients build small, realistic steps towards better coping and clearer choices. Conversations are shaped around the client’s values and everyday life needs.

Clients can expect a respectful, warm tone and practical focus in sessions. The work often covers family and parenting concerns, career stress, chronic illness and caregiver strain, as well as identity and wellbeing topics. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session that suits the client.

How core approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, choose what matters, and take small steps towards a valued life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, offering simple exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre, prioritising empathic listening and a non-judgemental stance to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client's goals and comfort level. Sessions can mix elements from different approaches so the plan reflects what the client needs and prefers.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it possible for people outside the immediate area to work with a therapist who speaks English or Afrikaans. If practical arrangements like session length or timing matter to you, mention them when you book so the therapist can help find the best fit.