Megan Du Plessis

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and ACT

About Megan

Megan Du Plessis helps people work through relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self‑esteem, anxiety and stress. She uses a person‑centred style and adapts practical approaches to what the client needs. Megan is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

Megan begins by listening closely and helping people find clarity about their situation and options. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and identifying immediate, practical steps. As therapy progresses she may use techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts and behaviours that are causing distress.

Her background includes work in addiction services where she used trauma‑informed principles, and supporting people through bereavement with a solution‑focused style. That experience means she brings a range of approaches to problems such as addiction, loss linked to migration, and difficulties with motivation or confidence.

Megan also offers support around a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, career questions, bipolar and depression symptoms, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, foster care and adoption matters, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.

Sessions are conducted in English and Afrikaans, and Megan accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client‑centred therapy focuses on the individual's perspective and prioritises listening and understanding, which is useful for building clarity after trauma or loss. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to reduce distress and improve day‑to‑day functioning.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative process means techniques may be adjusted as understanding grows and priorities change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, fewer travel requirements and the option to choose a quieter setting for a short check‑in. The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can use different methods to make counselling manageable alongside work, caregiving and other commitments.

Topics Megan lists

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Gottman Method
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Megan

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. Megan supports people with anxiety, stress and related concerns using practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and ACT.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She primarily uses a person‑centred approach and may integrate CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution‑focused methods as appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years' experience, including work in addiction services and bereavement support.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in Afrikaans?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.