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You don’t have to carry it alone.
Have you experienced something that changed the way you see the world — or yourself?
Whether it was recent or long ago, trauma can leave invisible marks that impact your relationships, emotions, and daily life. You don’t have to carry it alone. Dr Melanie du Preez is a compassionate, registered clinical psychologist offering specialised trauma counselling in Klerksdorp and secure online trauma therapy across South Africa.
What is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy is a safe, supportive space to process distressing experiences.
Whether you’ve faced a sudden loss, childhood abuse, medical trauma, or emotional neglect, Dr Melanie tailors the approach to meet your unique needs. She draws from evidence-based methods like:
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BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®) – a powerful tool for rewiring traumatic response patterns
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Narrative and Psychodynamic Therapy – to gently explore and make sense of your story
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Somatic and Emotion-Focused Approaches – to help regulate the body and reconnect to a sense of safety
You don’t have to carry it alone.
Have you experienced something that changed the way you see the world — or yourself?
Whether it was recent or long ago, trauma can leave invisible marks that impact your relationships, emotions, and daily life. You don’t have to carry it alone. Dr Melanie du Preez is a compassionate, registered clinical psychologist offering specialised trauma counselling in Klerksdorp and secure online trauma therapy across South Africa.
Common reasons people seek trauma counselling
Whether you identify with complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, or can’t quite put words to what you're feeling, your experience is valid — and healing is possible.
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Flashbacks, nightmares, or panic attacks
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Emotional numbness or feeling “stuck”
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Difficulty trusting others or forming close relationships
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Persistent anxiety or low self-worth
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Feeling disconnected from your body or identity
Why work with Dr Melanie?
Each session offers a structured yet flexible environment to:
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Unpack underlying emotions and unmet needs
-
Learn effective communication and conflict resolution skills
-
Identify unhealthy patterns and create new relational dynamics
-
Develop tools for emotional intimacy and long-term connection
Dr Melanie du Preez combines clinical expertise with warmth and intuition.
What is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy is a safe, supportive space to process distressing experiences.
Whether you’ve faced a sudden loss, childhood abuse, medical trauma, or emotional neglect, Dr Melanie tailors the approach to meet your unique needs. She draws from evidence-based methods like:
-
BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®) – a powerful tool for rewiring traumatic response patterns
-
Narrative and Psychodynamic Therapy – to gently explore and make sense of your story
-
Somatic and Emotion-Focused Approaches – to help regulate the body and reconnect to a sense of safety
Courage can inspire healing
Sharing your experience can help others feel less alone.
Common reasons people seek trauma counselling
Whether you identify with complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, or can’t quite put words to what you're feeling, your experience is valid — and healing is possible.
-
Flashbacks, nightmares, or panic attacks
-
Emotional numbness or feeling “stuck”
-
Difficulty trusting others or forming close relationships
-
Persistent anxiety or low self-worth
-
Feeling disconnected from your body or identity
Why work with Dr Melanie?
Dr Melanie du Preez combines clinical expertise with warmth and intuition.
Each session offers a structured yet flexible environment to:
-
Unpack underlying emotions and unmet needs
-
Learn effective communication and conflict resolution skills
-
Identify unhealthy patterns and create new relational dynamics
-
Develop tools for emotional intimacy and long-term connection
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
Tracy Pienaar
I never imagined I'd make so much progress so quickly. Truly life-changing.
”
Elmien Smitt
Ek is so bly ek het die
besluit gemaak om hulp te soek. Dr du Preez het my lewe verander.
”
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
Tracy Pienaar
I never imagined I'd make so much progress so quickly. Truly life-changing.
”
Elmien Smitt
Ek is so bly ek het die
besluit gemaak om hulp te soek. Dr du Preez het my lewe verander.
”
Courage can inspire healing
Sharing your experience can help others feel less alone.
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
Tracy Pienaar
I never imagined I'd make so much progress so quickly. Truly life-changing.
”
Sam Jooste
Ek is so bly ek het diebesluit gemaak om hulp te soek. Dr du Preez het my lewe verander.
”
Sam Jooste
This was exactly what I needed. I finally feel like myself again—highly recommended!
”
