Megan Du Plessis, BACP

Megan Du Plessis offers a calm, attentive presence for people facing major life changes and emotional strain. She presents herself as someone who listens first and helps clients find clarity about their situation. Megan uses a person-centred way of working and adapts sessions to what each person needs.

She begins by hearing your story and identifying what matters most to you. Early sessions focus on understanding your needs and practical options. Over time she may introduce exercises from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with thoughts, behaviours and values.

Megan has five years of experience and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes work in addiction services and bereavement support, which informs a trauma-aware and solution-focused stance in sessions. This experience guides how she manages difficult material in a non-retraumatising way.

Her areas of interest include relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also lists ageing and geriatric issues among her additional focus areas. Megan works in English and Afrikaans and accepts international clients.

Practical steps to start include completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by location and therapist availability.

How Megan uses therapy approaches online

Megan draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help people manage thoughts, feelings and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor reflecting and responding to build understanding and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on the links between thoughts, behaviours and mood, using practical exercises to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and test techniques together to see what fits. You can expect the plan to be reviewed and adjusted over time so it matches your needs and pace.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to involve behavioural exercises between sessions and to use written or guided homework that supports progress.