I have seen a few psychologists, but none compared to the assistance I got from Debbi. She has a way of making you feel comfortable from the outset, and she is so caring, focused, and informed. She imparts information and works with clients to work out the best way forward for them. Her almost thirty years of experience allow her to understand whatever issue you present. I felt so much better after my first session with her. Highly recommended.
Lisa – Cape TownI went to see Debbi after surviving a crime. She helped me understand why I was feeling the way my body and mind were affected by the experience and she offered excellent suggestions on how to manage the symptoms I was feeling. I particularly enjoyed punching the punching bag as it helped enormously to release the excess adrenaline that I was holding.
Makrkus – Cape TownMy husband and I saw Debbi for couples counselling. I found her to be fair to us both, listening to us both, and helped us to communicate so much better with each other. She didn’t shame either of us, and we both felt heard and supported. We left with tools to practice improving our understanding of each other and how to communicate to get the best reaction from each other. We had a series of sessions, which were useful to check in with my husband in that setting and iron out any issues that may have arisen since we were last with Debbi.
Caryn – Cape TownI was happy to read that Debbi works individually and does workshops dealing with shame and guilt. I carried enormous shame for events that happened in my childhood, and working with Debbi allowed me to release these feelings as I came to understand that it was not my guilt for the events, and I learned how to have compassion for the little girl I was without any choices at the time.
Debbi ran a group online for local and international clients dealing with bereavement. It was eye-opening to understand my stages of grief and to answer questions and concerns that I had. She didn’t judge anything that was shared, and the group was also very helpful because we were able to share with other people in the same situation. I learnt a lot about myself and my healing journey.Rene – Gauteng
I took my daughter to see Debbi. As a teenager, she was facing many social issues both at school and with her friends out of school. She was threatening suicide before, but Debbi helped her to work through what she was feeling and explained teenage dynamics and how to feel internally balanced and able to face her peers. It really made a difference for her. It was a relief for her to know how common bullying is and that her helpless feelings were appropriate. The sessions continued for some time because once she felt safe, she shared how she was self-harming because she didn’t have a healthy outlet for her feelings. She is in a much better frame of mind now.
Anonymous – Cape TownMy son went to see Debbi for his anxiety and he came away with an understanding of what anxiety actually is and she helped him establish a system to put in place when his anxiety rises. Her tools were very effective.
Mandy – Cape TownI came across this book and was intrigued to see what it was about. Debbi shared her own traumatic experiences and how she both dealt with and healed from them, and she gave case studies of clients who had experienced similar situations. I was so educated on how the brain works to keep us safe, how our unconscious works, and she gave so many tools, insights, and inspired me to step up in my own life.
Vivian – U.S.A.I realised, having read ‘Having to Step Up’, that I had been operating in a victim manner as an adult, and she helped me understand how I had unconsciously adapted to my family situation in that way to keep me safe. I was able to see that that system was no longer serving me in any way and that, in fact, it was negatively affecting my choices, beliefs, and challenges that I faced in my adulthood. Very insightful.
Carla – Vancouver
I found ‘Having to Step Up” an interesting, sometimes funny, and highly relatable book. I firmly believe that everyone should read this book to help them understand how they are operating in the world, and it allows them to find their own resilience and strength. I have read it twice!
Kelly – Gauteng
I have seen a few psychologists, but none compared to the assistance I got from Debbi. She has a way of making you feel comfortable from the outset, and she is so caring, focused, and informed. She imparts information and works with clients to work out the best way forward for them. Her almost thirty years of experience allow her to understand whatever issue you present. I felt so much better after my first session with her. Highly recommended.
LisaCape TownI went to see Debbi after surviving a crime. She helped me understand why I was feeling the way my body and mind were affected by the experience and she offered excellent suggestions on how to manage the symptoms I was feeling. I particularly enjoyed punching the punching bag as it helped enormously to release the excess adrenaline that I was holding.
MarkusCape TownMy husband and I saw Debbi for couples counselling. I found her to be fair to us both, listening to us both, and helped us to communicate so much better with each other. She didn’t shame either of us, and we both felt heard and supported. We left with tools to practice improving our understanding of each other and how to communicate to get the best reaction from each other. We had a series of sessions, which were useful to check in with my husband in that setting and iron out any issues that may have arisen since we were last with Debbi.
CarynCape TownI took my daughter to see Debbi. As a teenager, she was facing many social issues both at school and with her friends out of school. She was threatening suicide before, but Debbi helped her to work through what she was feeling and explained teenage dynamics and how to feel internally balanced and able to face her peers. It really made a difference for her. It was a relief for her to know how common bullying is and that her helpless feelings were appropriate. The sessions continued for some time because once she felt safe, she shared how she was self-harming because she didn’t have a healthy outlet for her feelings. She is in a much better frame of mind now.
AnonymousCape TownI was happy to read that Debbi works individually and does workshops dealing with shame and guilt. I carried enormous shame for events that happened in my childhood, and working with Debbi allowed me to release these feelings as I came to understand that it was not my guilt for the events, and I learned how to have compassion for the little girl I was without any choices at the time.
Debbi ran a group online for local and international clients dealing with bereavement. It was eye-opening to understand my stages of grief and to answer questions and concerns that I had. She didn’t judge anything that was shared, and the group was also very helpful because we were able to share with other people in the same situation. I learnt a lot about myself and my healing journey.ReneGautengMy son went to see Debbi for his anxiety and he came away with an understanding of what anxiety actually is and she helped him establish a system to put in place when his anxiety rises. Her tools were very effective.
MandyCape TownI came across this book and was intrigued to see what it was about. Debbi shared her own traumatic experiences and how she both dealt with and healed from them, and she gave case studies of clients who had experienced similar situations. I was so educated on how the brain works to keep us safe, how our unconscious works, and she gave so many tools, insights, and inspired me to step up in my own life.
VivianU.S.A.I realized, having read ‘Having to Step Up’, that I had been operating in a victim manner as an adult, and she helped me understand how I had unconsciously adapted to my family situation in that way to keep me safe. I was able to see that that system was no longer serving me in any way and that, in fact, it was negatively affecting my choices, beliefs, and challenges that I faced in my adulthood. Very insightful.
CarlaVancouverI found ‘Having to Step Up” an interesting, sometimes funny, and highly relatable book. I firmly believe that everyone should read this book to help them understand how they are operating in the world, and it allows them to find their own resilience and strength. I have read it twice!
KellyGauteng