Narrative therapy seeks to be a respectful, non – blaming approach to counselling which centres people as the experts in their own lives.
It views problems as seperate from people and assumes people have many skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities that will assist them to reduce the influence of problems in their lives (Dulwich Centre definition).
Deborah Nel
Deborah uses a non-judgemental approach when listening and helping people construct winning outcomes. The process involves self-understanding and self-acceptance on the journey of recovery.
Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences.
A support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about treatments.
Emotional support is the offering of empathy, concern, affection, love, trust, acceptance, intimacy, encouragement, or caring.
I have known Debbie for the last 3 years, feels like 30...We did some Alumni classes together and got acquainted. She is a very caring counsellor with a passion for the marginalized.
By her own testimony she prefers trauma counselling with victims but also the bereaved who suffers loss. Her steady faithfilled compassionate nature brings a calm / peace to the discussion where she assists with the fear of the Lord to help a client find a discussion on their topics .
She is wise and successfully guides or enables her clients through their path of discomfort. She has insight on especially faith deleberations but can clarify and help clients in distress find their own expertise. Loyal kind curious with good training background and fighting spirit..
Ilse
When she spends time with you, you are first and only priority. She makes sure, you had said all you have to say that day. Sometimes she just listens and gives one sentence of wisdom, and that is all I need.
Last year, she missed out on only one "coffee date", which turned out to be the beginning of a terrible journey where I almost died, 4 months in hospital. Debbie was in tears and prayers. When I came out of hospital, we couldn't wait to start our coffee dates again which later became breakfast dates.
I am still on a recovery journey, and Debbie spent some extra time letting me walk 4 km on a Sunday, rewarding me with ice cream afterwards.
I can't wait for the lockdown to end to get back to where we ended last time. Sometimes I felt like dying, but she always encouraged me to literally walk that extra mile with her by my side, just chatting and we kept on moving.
Madelaine
I've known Debbie for roughly four years now, when I met her it was at a time that my own self image wasn't very positive and confidence in my own abilities wasn't too great either, as well as suffering from deep seated childhood traumas and a very negative though pattern concerning myself and my life path. Debbie brought a great change to all that.
Debbie's persistence and constant positive encouragement and presence in my life gave a me a form stability and motivation that I needed. We quickly became great friends and also workout buddies! She diligently worked with me, in a practical but sincere way, guided me through and was at my side every day, and together we broke through many of my personal issues concerning myself and my healing in this area of my life I credit to her love, presence and friendship.
In a session I had with Debbie, she had me work with clay to build something of myself while working through our session, I must say it put me quite at ease, along with her calm and patient presence.
She became my greatest encourager, always motivating me and being by my side. She is a profoundly compassionate person, with a deep love as well as empathy for both people and animals as well. She has a heart of absolute gold, the patience and steadfastness of a Saint.
Debbie is a blessing to anyone who seeks and invites her into their life's.
Leigh