ABOUT ME

Palesa Makhubu

Palesa Makhubu is a qualified Social Worker based in Pretoria with experience supporting individuals, families, and employees facing emotional, social, and workplace challenges.

Her work focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and build emotional resilience.

Palesa is passionate about mental wellbeing and believes that everyone deserves access to compassionate support during difficult times.

Her approach to counselling is:

✔ Confidential
✔ Professional
✔ Non-judgmental
✔ Empowering

Through counselling and supportive interventions, clients are assisted in gaining insight, developing practical coping strategies, and improving their overall wellbeing.

APPROACH

Our approach integrates evidence-based practices, cultural sensitivity, and a client-centered perspective. We prioritize creating a nurturing environment where trust and collaboration flourish. By fostering a supportive and non-judgmental space, we aim to facilitate meaningful connections and foster positive change.

🌿 SERVICES

Individual Counselling

Individual counselling provides a safe space to explore personal challenges and emotional concerns.

Support is available for:

• Stress and burnout
• Anxiety and emotional distress
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Personal development

The aim of counselling is to support clients in understanding their experiences and developing healthier coping mechanisms.

Family and Relationship Support

Families and relationships may experience conflict, communication difficulties, or life changes that can affect emotional wellbeing.

Family support services help with:

• Improving communication
• Resolving family conflict
• Strengthening relationships
• Parenting challenges
• Adjusting to life changes

Employee Wellness Services

Employee wellbeing is essential for healthy and productive workplaces.

Employee wellness services may include:

• Workplace counselling
• Stress and burnout support
• Mental health awareness
• Employee wellbeing support

These services support organisations in promoting a healthier and more resilient workforce.

Trauma Debriefing

Traumatic events can have a significant emotional impact on individuals and employees.

Trauma debriefing provides structured emotional support after critical incidents such as:

• Workplace accidents
• Violence or traumatic events
• Sudden loss or crisis situations

Early support can help individuals process their experiences and reduce long-term emotional distress.

🌿 WHY SEEK COUNSELLING?

Seeking support is a positive step toward improving emotional wellbeing and finding healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Counselling can help you:

✔ Understand your emotions
✔ Develop healthy coping skills
✔ Improve relationships
✔ Process difficult experiences
✔ Build resilience and confidence

Everyone experiences challenges at times, and professional support can help you navigate them more effectively.

CONTACT ME

CONTACT

If you would like to schedule a counselling session or learn more about available services, please make contact.

📍 Location: Pretoria, South Africa/virtually

📧 Email: makhubu.palesa@yahoo.com

Please include the following when

booking:

• Your name
• Preferred appointment time
• Brief reason for consultation

All enquiries and counselling sessions are handled with strict confidentiality.

PHONE

082 936 0444

E-MAIL

makhubu.palesa@yahoo.com