Megan Du Plessis, BACP
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by trauma, relationship strain, grief or changes in life.
About Megan
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by trauma, relationship strain, grief or changes in life. She uses a calm, person-centred way of meeting people where they are. Megan listens first to help you find clarity about what matters and what might help next.
She has five years' experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Early sessions usually concentrate on understanding your situation and priorities.
Background and approach
From there she tailors the approach to suit you, drawing on practical methods when they fit your goals. Megan works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, parenting stress, sleeping difficulties, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She also has experience with trauma and abuse, bereavement and migration-related grief.
Her background includes work in addiction services and supporting people through loss. Her style blends listening with practical tools. You might find elements of cognitive behavioural techniques useful for changing unhelpful patterns.
A client-centred stance means sessions are shaped around what you feel able to tackle. She may also use acceptance-focused ideas to help you live in line with your values. Megan offers sessions in English and Afrikaans and accepts international clients.
She aims to be respectful, down-to-earth and patient. If you are looking for a therapist who listens carefully and adapts methods to your needs, she can be a steady presence on the way forward.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392708 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Megan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Megan names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Megan commonly combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance-based ideas. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood, which helps when people are unsure how to begin. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, encourages identifying values and taking small steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings rather than fighting them.Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Megan will work with you to identify your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust as you progress. She aims to balance gentle listening with concrete strategies so sessions stay relevant to your life.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent support. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or days when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help therapy fit around work, family and daily routines.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Megan supports people with trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression and addiction. She also works with concerns such as self-esteem, sleep difficulties, parenting stress and career worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, starting with careful listening. She may add practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance-based approaches when they suit your goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience, including work in addiction services and supporting people through bereavement and migration-related grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
To start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.