Meet Ilze
Take a moment to explore and see how I can support your journey to wellness.
I am a Registered Psychological Counsellor based in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. My passion lies in helping adults overcome trauma and navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re looking for the calm of nature through outdoor eco-coaching, the comfort of a private session at my Milnerton office, or the ease of online counselling, we’ll work together to find the best fit for you!
Life can be chaotic and messy, and feeling overwhelmed is perfectly okay. My mission is to create a deeply supportive and empowering experience for my clients. It's essential that everyone feels truly understood, valued, and guided within a safe space where they can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. At Ilze O'Neill Gold Psychological Services, I aim to help clients uncover their inherent strengths and resilience, fostering positive personal growth and well-being in a holistic manner.
Just as a comma provides a pause in a sentence, counselling offers a vital space for you to pause and reflect on your life, thoughts, and emotions, fostering deeper self-awareness. A comma also signifies that the sentence is not yet over, symbolizing the continuous and evolving nature of your personal growth and healing journey.
Different Approaches: Counselling and Eco-Coaching
Which One Speaks to You?
My Approach
I deeply value and respect each person's uniqueness, including their individual personalities and challenges. My approach is personalised, working closely with you to define goals that align with your specific needs, whether through conventional counselling or the rejuvenating experience of eco-coaching.
I tailor my approach, drawing from methods such as Trauma-Informed Care, BWRT, TIR, PE, DBT, CBT, MI, SFBT, Gestalt, Adlerian, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based, Narrative, and Experiential (Wilderness) therapy. This diversity ensures we find the best approach for your personal growth and healing.
Counselling
Individual counselling sessions offer a confidential and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Each session is customised to address the specific needs and goals of every individual.
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Setting: Typically takes place in a traditional office setting or online.
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Approach: Focuses on addressing psychological issues, emotional difficulties, and mental health concerns through various counselling techniques.
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Goals: Aims to help individuals understand and resolve past trauma, manage current mental health issues, and develop coping strategies for future challenges.
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Methods: Utilises parts of evidence-based counselling modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and others.
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Professional Role: Conducted by licensed professionals (e.g., Registered Counsellors, Psychologists) with specialised training in mental health.
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Client Focus: Can be reactive (addressing existing problems) or proactive (preventing future issues).
Eco-Coaching
Coaching appeals to those preferring a less confrontational, structured approach, emphasising goals and clear, actionable steps. Sessions often happen in relaxed, informal settings like nature walks, fostering natural conversation flow.
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Setting: Takes place in natural environments such as parks, forests, beaches, or other outdoor settings.
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Approach: Combines traditional coaching techniques with the therapeutic benefits of being in nature. Focuses on personal growth, self-awareness, and overall well-being.
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Goals: Aims to enhance personal development, resilience, and mental well-being by leveraging the calming and restorative effects of nature.
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Methods: Involves activities such as nature walks, mindfulness meditation, outdoor exercises, and nature-based experiential learning.
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Professional Role: Conducted by certified coaches or professionals with training in both coaching and the use of nature as a therapeutic tool.
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Client Focus: Generally, more proactive, focusing on goal setting, personal growth, and enhancing life skills rather than addressing deep-seated psychological issues.
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Need a quick counselling session or extra time for your existing one? This option is for you.
30 min
45 min
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Allows deeper exploration and processing of emotions. Ideal for complex topics and gaining insights.
1 hr
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Ideal for intensive sessions, trauma work, and deep-rooted issues, allowing in-depth processing.
1 hr 30 min
1 hr
1 hr 30 min
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Blend coaching with nature activities in serene settings for growth, self-awareness, and well-being.
3 hr
3 hr
1 hr
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Contact Information
Phone
Address
+27 (0)64 500 5603
West Coast Psychology Practice
Unit A108 Sandown Square Business Park, Passerina Rd, Sandown, Cape Town, 7441
Service the following surrounding areas: Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton, Montague Gardens, Parklands, Table View, West Beach and surrounds (Northern Suburbs).
Practice Hours
Tuesdays (09:00AM - 18:00PM)
In Person & Online
Wednesdays (09:00AM - 17:00PM)
Online only
Saturdays (10:00AM - 14:00PM)
In Person & Online
Closed on Public Holidays
Ilze O'Neill Gold
Registered Counsellor
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology (BPsych Equivalent) with Cornerstone Institute (Cum Laude)
HPCSA Registration PRC0042625
BHF Practice Number 1183389
Licensed Adventure Site Guide
Wilderness First Responder
Venture Forth International
CATHSSETA Registration WC12263
Certified NLP Life Coach
Action Factory Global
