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- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Works with grief
About Megan
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who offers a listening ear and steady support. She works in a person-centred way and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Megan focuses on helping people feel heard and clearer about their situation from the start.
She begins by listening carefully and helping clients identify their priorities and options. From there she may introduce techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as helpful tools, depending on what suits the person. Her approach aims to be gentle and to reduce the risk of retraumatisation when discussing hard experiences.
Megan has five years of experience and has worked in addiction services using trauma-informed principles. She has also supported people through bereavement with a solution-focused style. This combination means she uses practical strategies alongside longer conversations about feelings and patterns.
Her areas of focus include trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures, ADHD, bipolar and depression, and many related concerns. She also notes experience with migration grief, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and chronic illness and pain.
Megan is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, works in the United Kingdom, and offers sessions in English and Afrikaans. International clients are accepted. To begin, users follow the site Start Therapy steps to match and schedule with her.
She begins by listening carefully and helping clients identify their priorities and options. From there she may introduce techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as helpful tools, depending on what suits the person. Her approach aims to be gentle and to reduce the risk of retraumatisation when discussing hard experiences.
Megan has five years of experience and has worked in addiction services using trauma-informed principles. She has also supported people through bereavement with a solution-focused style. This combination means she uses practical strategies alongside longer conversations about feelings and patterns.
Her areas of focus include trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures, ADHD, bipolar and depression, and many related concerns. She also notes experience with migration grief, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and chronic illness and pain.
Megan is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, works in the United Kingdom, and offers sessions in English and Afrikaans. International clients are accepted. To begin, users follow the site Start Therapy steps to match and schedule with her.
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How Megan uses different therapies online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take action that matches their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and builds self-understanding; this suits those who need a steady, listening approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to change them, which can help with stress, low mood and anxiety.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters to the client, try options that fit their goals, and adjust the style as needed. Over a few sessions it becomes clearer which methods feel useful and which do not.
Confirm the current session options before booking to learn how sessions are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people connect across countries since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, reflection and practical tools for remote sessions so therapy remains focused on everyday needs and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Afrikaans
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Megan help with?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, ADHD, bipolar and depression, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Megan uses a person-centred approach that starts with listening and understanding. She may add techniques from CBT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Megan has five years of experience, including work in addiction services and bereavement support using trauma-informed and solution-focused methods.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy arrangement?
Start by using the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.