I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years private practice experience in Durban. I offer both Individual and Couple counselling for adults. I believe that a private practice and consulting rooms need to offer a comfortable, very private, confidential, safe, friendly, professional and non-judgemental setting. No matter how varying your concerns, belief systems, spiritual orientations, lifestyles or your particular cultural group you will be most welcome in my practice. Both in – person/ face to face and remote/online sessions are accommodated. Please email consulting rooms for information: michellebennettsa@gmail.com My areas of special interest include, but are not limited to: Individual therapy and Couple/Marriage counselling. Individual Therapy: Adults with a History of Sexual Abuse or Rape; Interpersonal Difficulties; Divorce Adjustment; Step-family issues; Blended families, Step-parenting; Depression; Bereavement/Grief; Stress; Relationship Concerns and Destructive Relationship patterns; Improving Relationships in general- family, friends, partnerships, Parent/child, couples, Sexual orientation and identity; Domestic violence; Stalking; Emotional Abuse; Self-esteem; Stress; Anxiety , such as Panic Attacks, Post –Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma (including hi-jacking, burglary etc) , Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety; Adult children or partners of those with drug/alcohol addiction; Assertiveness Training; co-dependency: Crisis; Adjustment including to Life Stages; Loneliness; Work Difficulties; Burnout; Single life; Coping with the psychological difficulties relating to physical disabilities, medical conditions / chronic illness eg cancer ; Living with HIV ; Visualisation including advanced techniques and practical use thereof; Personal Growth; Infertility, Miscarriage or pregnancy termination and more. Couple Counselling and Marriage Counselling: Couple counselling encompasses marriage counselling, pre-marital counselling and general relationship counselling. This also includes: eg infidelity, trust issues, communication difficulties. Both straight and gay couples are seen. It would be an honour to work together with you, sharing and understanding your difficulties, whilst sharing my knowledge and experience in order to assist you. You may just be pleasantly surprised of what actually is possible for us to achieve together.