Empowering Mental Wellness

Services

Counselling Services

A comprehensive suite of evidence-based approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual is offered, ensuring a holistic approach to mental wellness. I am committed to guiding you toward a balanced and fulfilling life, recognising that mental wellness encompasses more than just mental health.

It is the inextricable interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, where each element plays a crucial role in overall well-being. By addressing these interconnected dimensions, the aim is to foster lasting growth and resilience, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.

Initial consultation (6omin) - R700

Individual session (60min) -R500

Couple/Group/Family session (60min) - R750

Extended session (90min) - R750

Family & Group Sessions

Mental wellness is also applicable within group and family systems, where a systemic approach can be highly effective in addressing individual and collective challenges. In this context, the counsellor adopts a systems perspective, engaging with the family or group as a whole to identify and address the dynamics contributing to distress or dysfunction. By meeting the family where they are, the counsellor helps uncover underlying patterns and relational issues that may be exacerbating individual struggles.

A systems-based approach to family or group counselling recognises that individual behaviour is interconnected with the broader relational context. In this framework, the counsellor does not view the problem as isolated to one member, but rather as part of a larger dynamic that involves the entire system. This perspective allows for a more comprehensive understanding of how each member’s actions, beliefs, and emotions influence the others, creating opportunities for intervention.

Group Support & Educational Sessions

Group sharing provides a powerful opportunity for understanding and connection. In a group setting, where individuals openly share their personal struggles and experiences, the process not only fosters healing but, more importantly, offers the reassurance that one is not alone in their challenges. Engaging with others who share similar difficulties cultivates a sense of community and can be instrumental in alleviating personal stress and anxiety.

Furthermore, each session serves as an opportunity for learning, where the latest research and evidence-based practices are discussed, allowing participants to gain valuable insights that can support their journey. This collaborative environment promotes empathy, shared growth, and the development of coping strategies in a supportive and non-judgmental space.

About me

Hello, and welcome. My name is Francois, I am the founder and lead Specialist Wellness Counsellor at KineticMindset, I am a licensed and registered member of the ASCHP - Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners. With sixteen years of experience as a flight attendant for South Africa's national carrier, I developed a profound interest in human behaviour, particularly in understanding the pivotal roles of empathy and reflective listening within interpersonal interactions. This insight, cultivated through extensive engagement with diverse individuals and cultures, prompted my transition from the travel and tourism industry to the academic and professional domains of Health and Social Sciences.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences and Social Services (Cum Laude), with a specialisation in Counselling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology (Cum Laude), with specialisation in Counselling. I further advanced my professional expertise through supervised practice in Toronto, Canada, where I gained significant experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention, working in high-stress and high-impact environments.

Additionally, I have completed certification in Child and Youth Supportive and Wellness Counselling through the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP), which has enhanced my ability to address the distinctive needs of younger populations. My ongoing academic and professional endeavors are primarily focused on neurodiversity and inclusion, with particular emphasis on delivering supportive counselling and promoting inclusivity within diverse social contexts. This focus underscores my commitment to advancing the understanding, care, and equitable treatment of individuals across the neurodivergent spectrum and within broader social diversity.

Through continued research, professional development, and the application of evidence-based practices, I am dedicated to making meaningful contributions to the enhancement of mental health frameworks and social systems, particularly those designed to support marginalised and neurodiverse populations. My work is devoted to fostering environments that prioritize both mental wellness and social inclusion.

FAQs

  • A Specialist Wellness Counsellor is a registered member of the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) and holds an applicable postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8, accompanied by a minimum of 200 hours of supervised practical experience.

    The Specialist Wellness Counsellor is competent to provide comprehensive and specialised counselling support aimed at improving the quality of life. This includes assisting clients in resolving conflicts, enhancing relationships, addressing general life challenges, and collaboratively identifying and implementing solutions.

    Through the application of a systems-based approach to counselling, the Specialist Wellness Counsellor works towards facilitating wholeness by fostering an integrative unity between the body and mind.

  • ASCHP-registered and licensed Specialist Wellness Counsellors are experts in providing support and assistance in human development, as well as specialising in individual counselling, trauma counselling, marriage and relationship counselling, HIV/AIDS counselling, and bereavement counselling.

  • Specialist Wellness and Support Counsellors are regulated by the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP), which is a professional body recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) under ID 984. The ASCHP is listed on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), as per the provisions of the National Qualifications Framework Act (Act 67 of 2008).

    Professionals registered with the ASCHP are required to maintain their registration through ongoing adherence to continuous professional development standards.

    The ASCHP and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) provide complementary services, and as such, these regulatory bodies, along with their registered professionals, frequently collaborate to ensure the provision of high-quality care and support across various health and wellness sectors.

  • Currently, mental support and wellness services are not claimable through medical aid schemes in South Africa. However, as is the case in other regions of the world, legislation and regulatory bodies exist to safeguard the public's wellbeing. This should not be construed as diminishing the importance of mental wellness and support as a professional field.

    Practitioners within this domain are highly qualified and have undergone the requisite supervised practical training to ensure their competence in providing effective support.

  • Sessions are billed directly to the client and are payable via EFT (electronic funds transfer). It is important to note that the fees for these services are very affordable.

    Specialist Wellness Counsellors are committed to helping and assisting their clients, with a primary focus on promoting wellbeing. Their role is centered on providing meaningful support to individuals, not on profit-driven motives.

  • Please use the following modes of contact: the website form, email, or WhatsApp. Upon receiving your message, we will respond promptly to arrange an initial session, which will be followed by weekly or bi-weekly sessions, or to supply you with any information you require.

    Each session is 60 minutes in duration. Prior to the initial session, you will receive Intake and Informed Consent forms, which must be completed and returned.

  • It is important to note that mental health and wellness do not occur in isolation. Should more specialised services be required, referrals can be made accordingly.

    KineticMindset is continuously expanding and incorporating multidisciplinary practitioners to facilitate referrals as needed.

Contact us.

francois@kineticmindset.net
whatsapp: +27 67 408 6307

69 Edison Street
Wendywood, Sandton