HPCSA Registered
Registered Counsellor,
registration no. PRC0031496
10+ Years in Practice
Addiction centres, psychiatric settings, shelters, schools and private practice
Supervisor and Lecturer
Clinical supervisor and psychology lecturer, training the next generation of counsellors
What To Expect From Your Time With Us
Baobab Counselling is the private practice of Sean King, an HPCSA-registered counsellor offering individual and couples counselling, in person in Edenvale and online across South Africa. Sean supports people with anxiety and stress, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, addiction and recovery, and life transitions. Counselling is a collaborative process: we work at your pace, in a confidential and non-judgemental space, to help you understand what you are going through and find practical ways forward.
What I Help With
Counselling can help with everyday stress as well as more serious difficulties. These are some of the most common reasons people reach out.
Anxiety and Stress
Worry, panic, overwhelm and burnout, and the toll they take on your body and sleep.
Low Mood and Depression
Feeling flat, hopeless or stuck, and finding your way back to yourself.
Grief and Loss
Bereavement, endings and other losses, worked through at your own pace.
Relationships
Individual and couples counselling for conflict, communication and connection.
Addiction and Recovery
Support with substance use, relapse prevention and rebuilding life in recovery.
Life Transitions
Career changes, moves, parenthood, retirement and other turning points.
My Approach
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to you. I draw mainly on three well-established approaches, combining them to fit what you need.
Person-Centred Therapy
A warm, non-judgemental space where you are heard and understood, and supported to find your own answers.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Practical tools for noticing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and changing how you respond to them.
Existential Therapy
Exploring meaning, choice and the bigger questions of life, especially during loss or change.
How It Works
Getting started is simple, and you can do it all online.
1. Book Online
Choose an in-person or online session at a time that suits you, using the booking page.
2. Complete Two Short Forms
You will receive a secure link to the intake and consent forms. They take about five minutes and work on your phone.
3. Your First Session
We meet in Edenvale or on Zoom to talk about what brings you in and what you would like to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Registered Counsellor?
A Registered Counsellor is registered with the HPCSA (Psychology Board) to provide short-term counselling and psychological support. If you need longer-term or more specialised care, I will help you find the right referral.
How long is a session?
Individual sessions are 50 minutes. Couples sessions are 90 minutes.
Can I claim from my medical aid?
Yes, sessions can be claimed from most South African medical aids. Claims are usually paid from your medical savings account (MSA) rather than your risk benefits, so it is worth checking your available savings with your scheme before you book.
Does online counselling work?
Yes. Online sessions on Zoom work well for most people. All you need is a private space and a stable internet connection.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes, within the legal and ethical limits that apply to all health professionals. I explain these limits in our first session, so you know where you stand.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online, by email or on WhatsApp.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged in full and cannot be claimed from medical aid.
“It is the relationship that heals.”