Megan Du Plessis, BACP

Megan Du Plessis helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can say what matters most. Megan works in English and Afrikaans and supports international clients from the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration and brings five years of practical counselling experience.

Megan begins by listening and helping people find clarity about their situation. Sessions focus on what the person needs right now and what small steps might help. She tailors the pace and tools to each person's comfort and goals rather than using one fixed method.

Her work commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when these fit the situation. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method and psychodynamic ideas when they are helpful for relationship or deeper history work. Megan adapts these approaches to support coping, managing stress, or working through trauma and grief.

Megan has worked in addiction services and supported people through bereavement, which has widened her practical toolkit. She pays attention to trauma, motivation, self‑esteem, and confidence as common issues people bring. The focus is on simple, achievable changes and on building strengths that matter in daily life.

People can expect a calm, respectful space where they are heard and treated with sensitivity. Megan works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and many other life stresses. She aims to help each person move toward clearer choices and manageable next steps.

Approach-focused online counselling and practical support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward actions that match their values. This is useful for anxiety, grief, and feeling blocked by worry. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can find their own answers; it suits those who want a gentle, steady way to work through issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers simple, practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video is often used for in-depth sessions, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat work well for short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy around work, travel or different time zones while keeping a consistent therapeutic relationship with registered or accredited professionals.