About
Khetsiwe Nkosi

Counselling Psychologist
 

Areas of Focus

I work with individuals and couples navigating a variety of life's complexities. My practice is designed to support you through:

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• Emotional Challenges: Managing feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or uncertainty.

• Relationship Difficulties: Navigating conflict and connection in couples and families.

• Trauma & Loss: Processing experiences of loss, trauma, and exposure to critical incidents.

• Life Transitions: Support during key developmental, occupational, and relational changes, including the transition from school to university.

• Identity & Self-Discovery: Exploring identity questions and building self-awareness.

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Many people arrive feeling uncertain; my hope is that you leave sessions feeling more resourced, self-aware, and able to engage your life with clarity, courage, and self-compassion.

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My Therapeutic Approach

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I offer a therapeutic space that is compassionate, collaborative, and thoughtfully paced. My integrative approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic modalities to best suit your unique story, including:

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Person-Centred Perspectives

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Professional Experience & Background

I bring over five years of experience providing psychosocial, academic, and psychological support across educational, community, and clinical settings in South Africa. My work has been shaped by sustained involvement in youth development, adult support, and community-based care.​

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Clinical & Community Work:

• University of Pretoria: Since 2017, I have been involved in student leadership and psychosocial support. During my training, I provided therapy at the Student Counselling Unit and Daspoort Community Clinic, gaining deep insight into how social and systemic factors influence wellbeing.

• Eastern Cape Internship: I completed my internship at the Rhodes University Student Counselling Centre and served the ADC Community Hub in Makhanda, supporting individuals in underserved rural communities.

• Trauma & Debriefing: I have provided psychological debriefing services, including support for South African Police Service (SAPS) members following critical incidents.

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Academic & Youth Development:

• JuniorTukkie Programme: For over two years, I delivered mental health and personal development talks to Grade 11 and 12 learners, helping them navigate academic pressure and career decisions.

• Higher Education: I serve as an academic success coach, guest lecturer, and module coordinator in therapeutic psychology.

• Research: I am a published co-author and active researcher, presenting at conferences on topics such as adjustment, trauma, and resilience