Kaela Sussman (Registered Counsellor)
Counselling for Individuals, Couples & Organisations
Confidential counselling sessions, professionally guided and paced to suit you. Available in Sandton, Modderfontein, and online.
Counselling in Johannesburg
I offer counselling in Johannesburg for individuals, couples, pre-marital partners and organisations. Sessions support people navigating stress, conflict, life changes and repeated patterns. The work is clear, contained and collaborative.
Individuals
Support for anxiety, stress, burnout, personal development, trauma and grief, body and food-related concerns, and changing unhelpful patterns.
Couples & Pre-Marital
Counselling for couples experiencing conflict or disconnection, as well as partners wanting to strengthen communication and relational foundations.
Organisations
Professional counselling support for employees and teams, including stress management, trauma support and workplace wellbeing interventions.
How I Work With My Clients
This short video explains how counselling works for individuals, couples, and organisations. It outlines what to expect in sessions, areas of focus, and how support is tailored to your needs and pace.
How Counselling Works
Book
Book a session at a time that suits your schedule,
Attend
Attend in person, in Johannesburg, or online.
Explore
Work at your own pace with a professional.
APPOINTMENT
Want to make booking or have a question?
Call Us on 071 873 0487 or simply book an appointment
About Me
About Kaela Sussman
I am an HPCSA Registered Counsellor working with individuals, couples, pre-marital clients, and organisations. My approach draws from solution-focused, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural frameworks, offering a professional and contained space to explore experiences, concerns, and relational dynamics as they present.
Sessions are collaborative and allow space to think, reflect, and engage with what feels relevant without pressure to move in any particular direction.
Kaela Sussman
Registered Counsellor
(PRC 0033383)
How I Work
My Approach to Counselling
As an HPCSA Registered Counsellor, I work with individuals, couples, and organisations. While my work is guided by professional frameworks, it is also shaped by the person or couple in front of me. In this way, I focus on understanding people’s experiences and how these influence their thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
Scope of My Work
I work with individuals, couples, pre-marital clients, and organisations. In practice, this includes supporting concerns such as stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, fertility-related challenges, and workplace wellbeing.
Therapeutic Orientation
My work draws from solution-focused, person-centred, cognitive behavioural, trauma-aware, attachment-based, systems-informed, and Gottman-informed approaches. Rather than following a rigid method, these approaches are used flexibly, depending on what is most helpful at the time.
Way of Working
Overall, I work in a way that balances structure with openness. While sessions are guided, they are not rigid. Instead, space is made to focus on what feels most important in the moment, while still maintaining a professional and supportive frame.
Sessions, Fees and Availability
Counselling is offered by appointment only. Sessions take place during the week. Limited after-hours and Saturday appointments are available depending on demand.
Counselling Fees
- Sessions from R650
- Medical Aid Claims Applicable
- Fee due on Session date
Online sessions are R100 less. Medical aid claims may apply, depending on your plan.
Counselling Locations
- Sandton (Rochester Place)
- Modderfontein (Willow Worx)
- Online (Secure Platform)
Counselling FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselling can be helpful whenever something feels difficult to manage on your own, even if you’re not in crisis. If stress, conflict, emotional strain, or uncertainty is impacting your wellbeing or daily functioning, counselling may provide useful support.
Sessions are structured and guided. You’ll have space to talk, while I help clarify patterns, explore what’s happening, and support you in developing practical ways of responding to challenges. The process is collaborative and paced to feel manageable.
This varies depending on your goals and the nature of the difficulty. Some people benefit from a few focused sessions, while others prefer ongoing support. We review this together as we go.
Medical aid claims may be possible depending on your plan and benefits. It’s recommended that you check directly with your medical aid provider for confirmation.
Sessions can be booked online or by getting in touch directly. If you’re unsure which service is the right fit, you’re welcome to enquire and we can discuss options.
Ready to take the next step?
Counselling creates space to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a guided and supportive way. If this feels like the right next step, you’re welcome to book.
Sessions from R650 • Sandton • Johannesburg • Modderfontein • Online
When You're Ready...
Make an Appointment
Choose a time that works for you and begin at your own pace, or complete the form, call, or email me if you’d like to connect first.
Sandton Practice
Rochester Place: 173 Rivonia Rd, Morningside, Sandton,
Modderfontein Practice
Willow Worx: 16 Louvain Avenue Thornhill Estate, Modderfontein
counsellor@kaelasussman.co.za
Phone
071 873 0487