- Person centred
- CBT and ACT
- Gottman elements
About Megan
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years' experience. She works with people dealing with relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life stresses. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans and she accepts international clients.
Megan begins by listening and helping people find clarity about their situation and options. Early sessions tend to focus on what matters most to the client and on practical next steps. She uses a person‑centred way of working and adapts what she brings to fit the person's goals and comfort level.
Over time she draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people notice patterns of thinking and learn different responses. She also uses elements of psychodynamic work to look at how past relationships and experiences still affect daily life. For relationship concerns she can integrate aspects of the Gottman Method when helpful.
Her background includes work in addiction services using trauma‑informed principles, and supporting people through bereavement with a solution‑focused style. That experience informs how she helps people cope with difficult memories, loss and changes in life roles.
Megan often works with people dealing with parenting stress, intimacy issues, ADHD and body image concerns among many other areas. She aims to keep sessions straightforward and practical, helping clients make small changes that fit into everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck in avoidance or self‑criticism. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behavioural experiments to reduce distress and build new habits. That approach is practical for anxiety, low mood and repetitive self‑blame.Megan treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will listen to your goals and preferences, explain different methods, and together decide which techniques to try. If something does not fit she will adjust the plan and consider other ways of working so the sessions stay constructive.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check‑in during a work break, or offering sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to help sessions suit a person's routine and needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem, anxiety, depression and many life stresses including parenting and intimacy concerns.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She starts by listening and helping you clarify the situation and your options, then may use CBT and ACT techniques to change unhelpful thinking and habits.
What is her professional background?
She has five years' experience and has worked in addiction services and bereavement support, drawing on trauma‑informed and solution‑focused methods.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; please check any local regulations that may apply where you live.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.