Nico Venter
Counselling Psychologist

ABOUT ME
Background

Everyone struggles with challenges at some point in their life. However, if we can change our perspective on these challenges, we can deal with them successfully and emerge as stronger people. It can also equip us to deal with future difficulties. This is how I see my role as a psychologist: to assist you to gain a different perspective on your challenges.

I graduated with a Masters degree in Psychology at the University of the Free State in 2016. I have been practicing as a psychologist in Bloemfontein, in the Free State, since then. I also service areas such as the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Lesotho.

My experience includes working with teenagers, students, adults, and retired individuals, with a wide range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or life adjustments.

Please see under SERVICES to find out more about therapy sessions.



Services

Therapy session

I offer face-to-face or online sessions to individuals. I use mainly CBT but have also been trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, Gestalt and Psychodynamic therapy.

Services provided

Assistance in dealing with: Anxiety/stress Depression Panic Attacks Trauma Burn-out Adjustment difficulties

Booking & Payment

You can book a session by calling or WhatsApp. Please refer to the CONTACT details on the last page. I accept most medical aids. I also accept cash or EFT. Cash or EFT will unfortunately have to be paid upfront.

What to expect


Going to see a psychologist for the first time can be quite a daunting task. It is normal to experience some level of stress.

You can expect questions about the difficulties you currently face, your past, and how you have been dealing with these difficulties. The psychologist will also explain how the process will work going forward. Although one might feel better after one session, it is usually recommended to attend a couple of sessions. A therapeutic process is aimed at helping you with your difficulties by following a therapeutic modality. The amount of sessions depends on your needs and the level of distress you experience. 

Prior to the therapeutic process, you will also be asked to fill in forms. These forms will explain all the ethical guidelines that we as psychologists have to follow. These will be explained in more detail during the first session as well.


Contact

  • 13 President Steyn Avenue, Westdene, Bloemfontein, South Africa