Rafaella Marais

Hi! I'm Rafaella Marais a Humanitas intern counsellor.

My goal through counselling is to establish a space where individuals may freely express their emotions, feelings, thoughts, and ideas about any circumstance without fear of rejection and assist them in finding the correct tools and coping mechanisms best suited to them and their own experiences, emotions, and thoughts.

I am a strong advocate for mental health and an individual's mental wellness and believe it is extremely important to put your mental wellness first in order to for the other components in one's life to also run smoothly but understand it is not always possible and believe it's extremely important to normalize that as well.

In today's world are dealing with an increasing number of obstacles and it can be difficult to find time and the right space in order to be vulnerable and allow yourself to feel those emotions. Counseling can help with mood, manage mental illness, enhance relationships and communication, and foster self-worth and resiliency. 

One of my favourite theorists said, "out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength" - Sigmund Freud.