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

Vita Nova Counselling
  • Londani

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Londani Mudau

    Demi Lovato once said , ''You do not have to struggle alone in silence, you can be un-silent. You can live well with a mental health condition, as long as you open up to somebody about it." 

    My name is Londani Mudau, a BA Psychology graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand. I am very passionate about helping people, trustworthy and dedicated in what I do. I believe in unique and individulised approach to each person's journey, counselling from a person centred perspective and focusing on each client's needs. I believe that each person has inner resourses that can help them change their situations and I am here to support you to be the best version of yourself. Every person deserves to be listened to, respected and empowered for their well-being. Every journey begins with the first step and you just took yours. 

  • Tehila

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Tehila Spangenberg

    It is Carl Rogers who said; life at its best, is a flowing, changing process in which nothing is fixed.

    With that in mind, I feel as though we all experience change at some point, and with it, the accompanying challenges. It is through these challenges that we learn to navigate and establish areas in life where we might need more attention, and other areas where we thrive.

    I am incredibly passionate about aiding and assisting others in an environment where they can freely and fearlessly express themselves, while also working towards achieving the goals they themselves have set. I believe in fostering a space that is conducive to growth and progression. Conversely, I do not believe in overexerting oneself. I believe that with the right support, at your own pace, and with a certain level of commitment from you, we together can achieve great possibilities. 

    I enjoy working with people from all walks of life (children, teenagers and adults). I am the youngest of three siblings,  I am married to my university sweetheart, and I love animals.

    I completed my undergraduate BSoc. Sci degree at the University of the Free State after which, I completed my Honours degree in Psychology through Unisa.

    I believe that counselling is an interaction between both  the counsellor and the client and in order to achieve the desired outcome, both must commit to doing their part. Challenges are inevitable, but how we overcome and work through them, is entirely up to us. 

  • Khadidja

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Khadidja Mkhonto

    Hi, my name is Khadidja Mkhonto, a wellness counseller intern. I am very passionate about holistic wellbeing and I believe that starts with the mind (mental wellness). I aim to provide you with a safe, warm and healthy environment to explore whatever challenges you may be facing. Looking forward to working with you as we uncover a healthier and happier you.

  • Megan

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Megan Gericke

    Hi. I'm Megan Gericke. My personal philosophy is similar to that of Victor Frankl, that life is a quest for meaning. I've had my fair share of confusion and frustration for years trying to figure out what to do in life. Having grown from my own tumultuous teenage years to a now dynamic and ambitious woman, I feel comfortable working with both teenagers and adults. The Humanitas course has equipped me with various skills such as counseling trauma, crisis management, loss and grief, stress, selfcare, etc. If you would like to book a session with me I will provide you a safe and judgement-free space to talk and express yourself. I am also bilingual so I am comfortable with both Afrikaans and English speaking clients.

  • Charlize

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Charlize Botha

    Hello! My name is Charlize Botha, and I am a newly graduated Psychology Honours student as of 2021 with a great passion for people. I am currently a Counselling student at Vita Nova and look forward to engaging with clients in one-on-one sessions where we will work together as a team in order to strive for client self-actualization. Ever since I can remember I have always been concerned with the mental well-being of others and find extreme joy in helping others through their live difficulties as well as helping them find effective solutions through the struggles that we all face at some point in our lives. As of now, I have obtained practical and academic experience at: • Vita Nova – Specialist Wellness Counselling Course • UNISA – Psychology Honours Degree • University of Pretoria – Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology I aim to take what I have learned throughout the years (both academically and practically) in order to establish a meaningful bond with all my clients, and be of assistance where it is needed. I found Vita Nova in the hopes of connecting with people in need in a faster manner, so that I can start making a difference in the Wellness field of our community – which is a growing need with each day that goes by. I view each person as unique with their own set of needs, therefore I aim to approach each individual in a different capacity relevant to their specific situation. I have a respect for all areas that encompasses a person’s mental state, however I have a great preference in the areas of Loss and Grief. “You don’t have to control your thoughts, you just have to stop letting them control you.” – Don Millman
  • Refilwe Utlwanang

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Refilwe Utlwanang Mpedi

    My name is Refilwe Mpedi I am a mother of one. I hold a BA Degree in Human and Social Sciences in Psychological Counseling. I am passionate about community and youth development and I also enjoy listening to music and being outdoors in my leisure time. My aim as an intern wellness counsellor is not only to journey with individuals, but also to offer an empathetic and non-judgmental environment at an individual level by going through the process of mental health, relationship difficulties, and adjusting to challenging life changes.
  • Cassidy

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Cassidy Mawing

    “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t” – John Green. Some challenges in life can cause us to become despondent and apathetic. It may become too overwhelming to cope and see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is my mission as a wellness counsellor to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story with me, a space where they can feel heard and understood with no judgement. I am grounded in my belief that if you hold a safe space for people, that you will be able to help them navigate a journey of self-discovery and healing. My name is Cassidy Mawing, I am an intern wellness counsellor with my BA degree in Psychology from the University of Witwatersrand. I hope to be able to walk this journey of healing with you.

  • Refilwe

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Refilwe Legodi

    HI there 🙂

    Lovely to meet you. I studied psychology a couple of years ago and now I would like to transcend my studies and acquired skills and knowledge from Humanitas into the field and do the work. I have a little bit of experience in counselling. I am open to counselling anybody who thinks I am suitable for them but my main target is more towards the marginalised communities so that would be queer and non-binary individuals and couples, disabled people, fat bodies, people struggling with sexual identities and teenagers etc. Please feel free to book a session with me if you see I fit what you are looking for in a counsellor. I can understand and speak English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, SePedi, SeTswana, SeSotho, 

    As cliche as this may seem, I do believe it is possible to live, love, laugh without apprehension if you have a great and consistent support system.

  • Azulde

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Azulde Britz

    My name is Azulde Britz, I am from Pretoria. I hold a BA Psychology undergraduate degree from the University of Pretoria and I am currently busy completing my BAHons Psych whilst being a Humanitas Counselling Intern. I believe that in todays world, people are facing more and more challenges and so my aim through counselling is to create a space where people are free to express all their emotions, feelings, thoughts and ideas, regarding any situation, without judgement. I am a firm believer in self-care, self-compassion and living a holistic healthy life. I hope to join clients on their journeys to a better, happier more more holistic life. I am very passionate about children and in the future I hope that I am able to create such a free/safe space for both adults and children.

  • Shadi

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Shadi Chasakara

    "The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." - Tony Robbins

     

    I want to help others turn their wounds into wisdom by meeting people where they are, and walking alongside them to where they want to be.

    I was drawn to the helping profession through my love for relationships, and a deep desire for understanding emotional, as well as mental processes by helping one navigate their life’s journey.
    I have a strong desire and passion for mindfulness, helping couples rebuild trust by building strong marriages as well as helping individuals achieve growth both in their personal relationships and at work. 

     

    I hold a BA undergraduate in Psychology. I have developed a few techniques, primarily the person-centred approach to counselling. I am also TIR (traumatic incident reduction) certified. A process that prioritizes a safe, and authentic environment where clients can be themselves. 

  • Jurgen

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Jurgen Kurz

    My name is Jurgen Kurz. I am an Educator who has a passion for supporting people, as this is the very nature of my role. I have experience counselling young adults, but have a particular interest in supporting parents as they navigate the the demands of being a caregiver, spouse/partner, colleague and many other roles that they fulfill on a daily basis. I look forward to working with you on your "wellness" journey! 

  • Saara

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Saara Allie Mooradd

    I am a Specialist wellness counselor (intern) at Vita Nova. I am a honors graduate from UWC and proud to be apart of the UWC alumni.
    I come from a very proud colored/malay family who are all academics and have paved the way for me on this journey. A lot of what I've learned in this field is all due to them and the experiences they've allowed me to see.
    My speciality lies in positive parenting and I love educating young parents on this topic. I also love working with children, young adults and young couples.

    I am a social individual who loves meeting new people from all walks of life. I enjoy going for walks along the beach or anywhere in nature. I thrive off of getting sunshine and the smell of the ocean! I love keeping fit by doing Crossfit, running and hiking.
    I have a soft spot for animals but a deep fear of bugs and anything extra tiny like mice or crawling insects.

    Being creative is an amazing outlet for me to destress so I bake in my free time and create beautiful cakes and desserts. I own a small business of my own and this is solely for me to showcase my talents as an artist.

    My passion and my goal is to establish my own private practice that specializes in child play therapy as well as developing educational workshops and support groups for new mothers and newly married young couples.

  • Alizwa

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Alizwa Kampa

    Hey there!

    My name is Alizwa and I am a Counselling Intern with Humanitas. I am fluent in both English and IsiXhosa, and in my free time, I enjoy taking long walks, reading, doing yoga, and baking. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree (Cum Laude), as well as a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology, both completed at Nelson Mandela University. 

    I am in this journey because of my desire to help make life better for people - guide them through their personal challenges, help ease their emotional burdens, and work with them to achieve a healthier state of mind. My ultimate goal of counselling is to provide clients with a confidential symposium to dig up and confront issues that are a hindrance to their growth, and empowering them to embrace their needs at this time of their lives and to give hope and peace for their futures.

    My special interests include Trauma Counselling, Loss and Grief, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Attachment and Childhood Development, and Adults Survivors of Sexual Abuse, and I am open to working with people from all walks of life, be it children, teens, adults, or the elderly. I will be making use of the Person-Centred Approach which will essentially allow me to go where the client goes in an attempt to foster hope, healing and resilience.

    I look forward to walking this journey with you!

  • Maureen Mamotlwa

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Maureen Mamotlwa Ntsumela

    Maureen specialises in Adult,Trauma,Marriage and Addiction counselling. She also offers Grief and Loss,Parental support and HIV counselling in Pretoria. She strives for provision of comprehensive mental healthcare and therapeutic support to the clients going through life changes by utilising best practice and innovative evidenced-based therapeutic techniques. She empowers individuals and families to combat personal stress and trauma that causes emotional turmoil to adapt to healthy coping mechanisms. She has 17 years of experience and worked with The Department of Correctional Services, The Department of Health and Wits Health consortium NGO ensuring safe spaces and accessible holistic mental healthcare. I obtained the following qualifications: -BA psychology at University of South Africa -Diploma in nursing at Limpopo Nursing College. -Diploma in Health Service Management at North West University. -HIV counselling and testing at The Foundation for Professional Development. I am currently registered with the South Africa Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and studying with Humanitas Training. Trauma is one of my areas of interest. I believe people are unique and individual assessment is always applied. Two or more people can be exposed to the same trauma and experience it differently. She provides quality,safe,ethical and professional trauma counselling services with the purpose to enable clients to thrive from the avoidance phase to the integration phase. Marriage/Relationship counselling is also an area of interest. I have a passion to work with individuals and families. I have been married for 15 years with 3 children and I believe marriage/relationships is a journey with its own up’s and down’s. It always warms my heart to see people take the first step to request assistance thus showing encouragement and willingness to develop new healthy skills to manage day-to-day life. I believe healthy communication skills are effective in every relationship. It is an honour to work with individuals , families and groups and witness them thriving and developing new healthy coping mechanisms with their daily life. My vision is to destigmatize and provide quality ,accessible and holistic mental healthcare to the community within a safe ethical and professional environment. “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength” Sigmund freud.
  • Leah

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Leah Heygate

    Hey. My name is Leah, and I look forward to working with you. I am currently in training to be a specialist wellness counselor. My goal is that I will be able to help and assist people with self-growth, self-discovery, and anything else one needs or brings to therapy. I have an honors degree in psychology and am also studying towards my postgraduate certificate in education. I believe therapy is something that everyone can benefit from especially in the world in which we all live. Hence, I am very passionate about ensuring that the therapeutic space is safe, accepting, and authentic, allowing clients to get the best out of their sessions. I am here to provide a safe space for every person that has a session with me.

  • Esté

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Esté Stander

    Hello, ek is Esté. My storie begin met musiek en dans. Vandat ek kan onthou het ek veiligheid in dit gevind en met lewenservaring het ek my passie in Sielkunde ontdek.

    Ek het 'n BSC sowel as 'n Honeurs in Sielkunde. Ek het ook opleiding in Graad R opvoeding. Ek het 'n ongelooflike groot passie vir kinders en jong mense.EK glo ons jeug moet iewers in die lewe 'n plekkie hê wat hulle as 'n veilige hawe ag, waar hulle met 'n geruste hart alles wat swaar druk kan kom neerlê. Dit is vir my net so belangrik dat hulle weet daar is iemand wat sal luister en nie oordeel uitdeel nie, om hulle te help om hulle beste self te ontdek en te ontwikkel. 

    Ongeag van jou ouderdom, hoop ek om daar, reg langs jou, te wees tydens die proses. Ek sal daar wees ongeag die goed om die sleg wat na die sessies toe gebring word. Ek streef daarna om ander te ondersteun en te inspireer maar ter selfde tyd daar te wees om jou aan te moedig om jouself te ontdek en 100% jou perfekte self te wees sonder om skaam te voel.

                                                                            xxx

    Hi, I am Esté. My story begins with dance and music. Ever since I can remember, I have found a safe zone in music and dance and have found the root of my passion for psychology during my own life experiences.

    I have my BSc degree along with my Honours in Psychology as well as training in teaching Grade R. I have a deep passion for children and young people. The biggest reward is to see our younger generations flourish and become confident and comfortable with and in themselves. My highest priority is for them to know that I am listening to them and there to help them foster the best version of themselves. 

    Regardless of your age, I hope to be there for you, walking right next to you, in your counseling journey, sharing in the good and the bad memories. I strive to support and inspire people around me while also encouraging them to discover themselves and how to be 100% themself.

     

    "I have come to love myself for who I am, for who I was, and for who I hope to become." Kim Nam-Joon

     

  • Zayaan

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Zayaan Sarlie

  • Amanda

    Humanitas Counselling Intern

    Amanda Makhoa

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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.

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