Counselling can be daunting, especially with a new therapist, which is why it's vital for us to get to know each other during the consultation. I always start where you are and with what you're ready to address. We will discuss your expectations of counselling, past experiences, what has worked, and what hasn’t. We'll also explore your hopes for what you want to achieve through counselling. Remember, healing is a journey; it is not linear and cannot be rushed. I will walk alongside you, guided by your needs, gently offering guidance as we work through and transform the wounds and issues that have brought you to iMpande. I will also provide tools and techniques to support your emotional wellness. Our discussions will always prioritise your privacy and confidentiality.

I offer culturally considerate and responsive workshops tailored for social workers, counsellors, and organisations. These workshops focus on building confidence and encouraging professionals to reflect on their practices to develop or strengthen a culturally responsive approach. The training involves a variety of activities, analysing case studies, and utilising resources and reflective questions to facilitate learning and skill integration. The theories that underpin this work include anti-oppressive practice, social justice, decolonial lens, and culturally responsive strategies.

I offer reflective practice sessions for teams eager to enhance their capability and capacity to be culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive. My experience helps teams address and manage issues around unconscious bias, racism, microaggressions, and provides support for culturally informed supervision. I have also run short workshops for leaders and managers on cultural safety and inclusiveness.

I provide individual supervision to newly graduated social workers and counselors seeking mentorship. My supervision aims to support your professional growth and the application of ethically and culturally informed practices in your work.

This initial consultation is an opportunity for us to meet, ask questions, and determine if iMpande is the right fit for you. Your healing journey is crucial, and it's important that you feel confident in your choice of support. After this consultation, you can take the time you need to decide if you would like to continue your journey with iMpande.