Sharrone CJ Mitchell

Registered Counsellor | Child & Youth Care Practitioner

About Me

I am a registered counsellor and child and youth care practitioner with over two decades of experience supporting adolescents and adults.

My practice is inclusive and affirming, welcoming clients of all identities in a respectful, confidential space.

Education and Occupational History

  • BA, Psyc Honours, MA (UWC)
  • Registered Counsellor HPCSA - PRC 0014990
  • Child & Youth Care Practitioner SACSSP - 9005145
  • Member of Southern African Sexual Health Association - SASHA 540
  • 27 years service in Department of Social Development (Youth at Risk)
  • 8 years Voluntary Community Service
Sharrone CJ Mitchell - Registered Counsellor

Do These Sound Familiar?

Are you suffering from feelings of low self-esteem, loneliness or anxiety? Feeling emotional for no reason, as if you just don't fit in, misunderstood or isolated?

Do you feel tired and unable to keep up with your daily routine, challenged by incongruency regarding your sexual identity, relationship difficulties and/or adjusting to life changes?

These issues are usually catalysts to dysfunctional relationships, stress and feelings of helplessness. Speaking to a Therapist is a good step towards improving your mental health and living your best life.

My Therapeutic Approach

I view each client as case specific and identify the appropriate treatment model after an initial assessment to address the client's specific needs.

My authenticity is underpinned by my lived and work experiences, therefore I am deeply attuned in building and maintaining a positive rapport with my clients, approaching the therapeutic process with empathy and optimism.

Networking with other mental health stakeholders is my forte in guiding and supporting my clients to evolve into their best authentic self.

Treatment Modules

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours

Narrative Therapy

Exploring and reframing your personal story

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Specialised treatment for trauma and PTSD

Person-Centred Therapy

Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration

Strengths-Based Therapy

Building on your existing strengths and resilience

"People LEARN to DO better when you TEACH them HOW TO do better. - Maya Angelou"