Gené Kirsten

Greetings!

My name Gené Kirsten. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor.

I want to commend you for being here by taking the first step in prioritising your well-being. I will be honoured to accompany you on your journey and support you, should you choose to engage in counselling sessions with me. I am a warm, gentle-hearted person that is passionate about helping people and I am sensitive to their life stories and experiences. The values I pride myself on is empathy, compassion, kindness, genuineness, loyalty, and truth. I take pride and confidence not in the title of my profession, but in that of my heart in the work that I do. I live by knowing that I have two hands, one to help myself and one to help another. I am committed to my clients, and I aim to create a warm, inclusive, supportive, and non-judgemental environment - a safe space for you to express yourself freely and bring whatever your heart is carrying. If you are tired, numb or confused, I am here, you can lean on me. 

My counselling approach is flexible and I work with individuals of all ages, including children, teenagers, and adults. However, if there is something you would like to discuss that I have not outlined, please feel free to do so as this is your space. My primary areas of focus include:

·        Psychoeducation

·        Chronic and terminal illness management

·        Trauma counselling and debriefing

·        Grief and loss counselling

·        Support for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence

Often, we lose ourselves in the process of our circumstances and that can make a person feel homeless in your heart, but I want to remind you that you are not alone and there are people that care. I am going to encourage you to find your purpose again, to learn to value and reconnect with yourself by finding new ways you can rehabilitate to holistically function. I want you to live again and not just to exist. Endurance and strength are important for survival, but it is crucial to be able to feel your heart beat again by finding hope and healing. I look forward to meeting you and reminding you that you are not alone and you matter. 

Should you decide to schedule a consultation, I will be happy to assist you. My working hours are between Monday-Friday from 08:00am-17:00pm. I will answer during the week, in between sessions. Please note that I cannot provide any form of diagnosis or treatment as it is not within my scope of practice, however should you need further assistance or specialised intervention I will refer clients to the relevant professionals who can offer appropriate assistance. 

Remember to have patience with yourself and give yourself grace. Seeking counselling is an act of courage and self-care. Needless to say I am proud of you!