Garden Route Counselling Loerie Park

Garden Route Counselling Loerie Park

About Charles Persence

Charles Persence is a highly experienced counsellor and therapist based in Loerie Park, offering a wide range of psycho-educational services. With over 20 years of experience, Charles holds a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Psychology, earned in 2007. He is a registered practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and his practice number is 0268895.

In addition to his M.Ed, Charles holds several qualifications, including a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Psychology, a FDE (Educational Management) with distinction, a Bachelor of Arts (BA), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care. His comprehensive training enables him to provide expert guidance in areas such as employee wellness, addiction counselling, emotional intelligence, and psychometric assessments. Charles is internationally accredited to perform EQ-i 2.0/360 assessments.

Charles practices both in formal employment and in a private capacity, offering his services to individuals, institutions, and businesses. He also provides affiliate work for wellness companies and offers training workshops and consulting for various public and private organisations.

Services Offered

Charles provides an array of services designed to cater to a broad spectrum of psychological and educational needs, from counselling to psychometric assessments and corporate wellness.

Psychometric Assessments

Charles offers comprehensive psychometric assessments for individuals, focusing on scholastic and career guidance. These assessments help students and professionals make informed decisions about their educational paths and career choices. Services include:

• School Readiness Assessments (Grade RR, R, and 1)

• Learning Problem Assessments (Reading, Numeracy, etc.)

• IQ Assessments (Ages 3-16)

• Subject Choice Assessments and Advice (Grade 9)

• Career Assessment and Guidance, including:

  • Aptitude (Grades 7 & 9-12)

  • Personality Type

  • Interests

  • Study Orientation towards Mathematics

Charles offers both Full Career Assessment Packages, which include Aptitude, Personality Type, and Interest Quest, and Partial Packages, with individual assessments. All packages come with a detailed report that helps individuals make informed career and subject choices.

Additionally, Charles offers EQ-i 2.0/360 Emotional Intelligence assessments, useful for leadership development and management training.

Counselling and Therapy

Charles provides personalised therapy sessions to individuals, couples, and groups, helping clients navigate personal and professional challenges. His services include:

• Career Counselling

• Trauma Counselling

• Couples Counselling

• Group Counselling (especially for trauma and bereavement)

• Individual Counselling for issues like stress, bereavement, HIV, substance abuse, and divorce/separation.

Training Workshops

Charles also offers various training workshops aimed at enhancing personal development and professional skills. These workshops include:

• Study Skills

• Parenting Skills

• Basic Counselling Skills

• Trauma Debriefing/Counselling Skills

• HIV/AIDS and Peer Support Training

Educational Consulting

Charles offers in-depth educational consulting services for government departments, NGOs, NPOs, church organisations, and learning institutions such as FET colleges. His expertise in trauma counselling and management ensures a thoughtful approach to supporting communities in need.

Additional Information

At Garden Route Counselling Loerie Park, Charles Persence is committed to providing holistic, compassionate support to individuals, families, and organisations. Whether you are seeking counselling for personal issues, career guidance, or training in trauma management, Charles offers a tailored, professional approach.

For further details or to schedule a consultation, please contact Charles directly. He is dedicated to helping you achieve personal growth, healing, and success.