We're all on a journey...

Emma-Jane is a qualified Wellness Counsellor affiliated with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP). Her membership number is 10459. She offers general counselling to individuals and couples as well as supportive holistic wellness counselling to both couples and individuals.

About Pathways Counselling

Welcome to Pathways Counselling South Africa, you were meant to land on this site.

At Pathways Counselling South Africa I am available to you assist you on your uphill journey in climbing the mountain called LIFE.

We all are on the journey and there is a destination that we should be aiming for each day, and non of us were meant to walk the journey alone.

We all need purpose and meaning in life and perhaps that is what you are looking for? Maybe you are going through a trial by fire and need an experienced co-pilot to guide you to safety. You might just want what we all need most – someone to simply listen (without judging) – a safe space to unburden and unpack. Perhaps you need help figuring things out. Whatever your need I am here to serve you in the most competent and compassionate way possible.

Here at pathways counselling South Africa I assist you in navigating the journey, helping you find those sweet spots of rest, those safe places in which you can take stock and choose the best pathway forward in your journey to the destination of your dreams. Pathways Counselling is all about you, where you are, how you are, and where you want to be. And all about helping you get there. It is a journey of self-discovery. I ask the kind of questions that help you find the answers you need. It is the beginning of learning to thrive. And it is the realisation of a level of healing and wholeness we can attain when we begin to make the changes we can. Common sense, Intelligence, Creativity, and thinking critically about a situation, asking probing questions that help you see, are what I bring to the table. That along with all my training based on Carl Rogers - person centered counselling.

In my wellness counselling practice I use a multi-disciplinary approach to my work. These different skills include and are not limited to: DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), Carl Rogers's Person-Centered approach to therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Narrative therapy, Life Coaching, and of course Wellness Counselling. Wellness Counselling is a bonus in therapy as it takes into account the person as a whole. It looks at a person's emotions, thoughts, exercise, nutrition, spirituality, work, social, and family dimensions. I also use somatic and grounding techniques to assist clients in attaining relief from stress.

When you come to me for counselling therapy the service i will provide you with will be tailor made for your unique needs. I draw upon my own life experience too and the lessons I have learnt along life's journey.

About me

I have been in the role of informal Counsellor most of my life. More recently I decided to get qualified in Counselling so I enrolled with Counselling Matters Training and completed their E-Volve course and received my certificate in Practical Application of Counselling. I completed 150 hours of free counselling. I have my major in Psychology form the University of Pretoria. I am affiliated with The ASCHP (Association for Supportive Counselllors and Holistic Practitioners), I have completed their board exam with distinction; My membership number is 10459. You can also find me on Psychology Today, I am listed there.

I began my career at University in 2003, my aim was to study music therapy. I am a musician, a flautist and a singer. I took Psychology as a major but decided that music therapy as it was presented to me was just not for me. My next step was to study Reflexology Anatomy and Physiology and pathology at an international academy. I opened my own practice and already people began to open up about their struggles as they had their feet done. This gave me invaluable experience towards my counselling role now. I have been a teacher in multiple settings: School, Seminary, and Catechsim. I have always loved teaching. Once again in my capacity as teacher I found myself needed for counselling. I have spent years studying theology and internalising the truths of my Christian faith. I enrolled for a special one year course called Echoing the Word. In recent years I went back to University to study English Literature. Sadly the Liberal Arts are not what they once used to be.

I have found my vocation and calling: helping others become the people they want to be; helping them stay the course; helping them to find peace and to flourish despite their circumstances, helping them change their circumstances. I have found my calling as a Christian Wellness Counsellor. I am passionate about this work and I find that I truly care about the welfare of my clients.

I have had the pleasure of knowing and observing Emma-Jane as a compassionate and dedicated Christian Counsellor. She brings together sound counselling skills with genuine empathy, integrity, and a strong foundation of Christian values. Her ability to listen without judgement, provide thoughtful guidance, and support individuals through life's challenges reflects both professional competence and a sincere commitment to serving others.

She creates a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to move forward. Her faith informs her approach with wisdom, hope, and compassion while always respecting the dignity and individuality of those she serves.

Emma-Jane is a valuable asset to anyone seeking Christ-centered support and guidance.

David Allan Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Colleague 5 July 2026

I celebrate your achievement and am pleased to have been one of the beneficiaries of your prowess as a psychotherapist. Essentially, I commend you for not imposing your views on the areas that were of importance to me to engage with in therapy. I really enjoyed that because it clearly demonstrated to me that you are a present and listening therapist who doesn't employ a predetermined modus operandi. I found your approach to be emergent and careful. As such, it felt like we were trying to figure things out as and when they came-up. I've also enjoyed how you were non-discriminatory, for example of my firm belief in African spirituality and Christianity. Your non-discriminatory approach is beyond important.

I've gained a lot of inner peace, self-insight and clarity through your psychotherapeutic intervention and support because things kept getting better for me during our time.

Bheki*

18^th December 2025

Truly I have no words to express my appreciation for your wonderful service through my counseling journey with you, but I want you to know how deeply grateful I am. From the very first session, you created a space where I felt seen, heard, and safe to be my most vulnerable self. That alone has meant more to me than you may ever realize.

Thank you for the impact you’ve had on my life. Each session with you has been meaningful and safe, and I always leave with a deeper understanding of myself. Your professionalism, patience, and the way you truly listen has helped me grow and change in ways I didn’t think were possible.

Every session with you has been impactful in its own way. You guide with so much care, wisdom, and intention, and it shows how passionate and skilled you are at what you do. Your professionalism, consistency, and genuine presence through our video calls have helped me understand myself better and face things I once avoided. Each session leaves me feeling lighter, clearer, and more hopeful.

Regards

Keletso *

15^th December 2025

*Names have been changed to preserve confidentiality*