SoulWork Counselling Services

Guiding You Towards Growth, Healing and Freedom

Welcome

Welcome to SoulWork Counselling Services, where your journey towards personal growth, emotional wellbeing and freedom is fully supported.

At SoulWork, we understand that life can be difficult and that facing these challenges alone can feel overwhelming.

About SoulWork Counselling Services

SoulWork Counselling Services was founded by Isabelle Souza-Breytenbach, a dedicated social worker whose passion lies in seeing people, including herself, grow into deeper self-awareness and greater freedom.

Isabelle’s path toward social work began in Brazil, where she initially studied Law. While pursuing her studies, she devoted her free time to volunteering at both the University’s Law Clinic and a local NGO serving communities in the Brazilian favelas. It was during this period that she visited South Africa for the first time to study English.

During her stay, Isabelle volunteered in Khayelitsha and at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, an experience that deeply impacted her and inspired her to change her career path. Following her heart, she returned to South Africa to study Social Work at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

Seventeen years later, Isabelle has gained invaluable professional experience working with individuals, couples, families and communities, helping them navigate both personal and collective challenges. SoulWork Counselling Services is the culmination of this passion and experience — a platform for Isabelle to walk alongside clients as they move through their own journeys of self-growth, healing and transformation.

Isabelle enjoys working with people across all age groups, with particular interests in adolescent mental health, women’s mental health and couple’s therapy.

Outside of her professional life, Isabelle is a proud mother of three, and values family, friendships and her faith deeply. When not counselling, you’ll likely find her surfing, walking in nature, or enjoying ballet.

Our Services

At SoulWork Counselling Services, we offer a variety of tailored services designed to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you are seeking help as an individual, as a couple, or as a family, our counselling services provide a nurturing and empowering space to support your growth.

Counselling Sessions

One-on-one counselling provides a confidential and supportive space for clients to explore personal difficulties, work through emotional pain, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Sessions are tailored to suit each client’s personal goals and challenges.

Couple Counselling

Relationships are a fundamental part of our wellbeing, yet even the strongest relationships can face periods of strain or disconnection. Couple counselling offers a safe and constructive space for both partners to communicate openly, address conflict, rebuild trust and develop tools for healthy and fulfilling relationships.

Online Counselling Sessions

In today’s fast-paced and sometimes geographically disconnected world, SoulWork Counselling Services offers the flexibility of online counselling. This convenient option allows clients to receive professional support from the comfort and privacy of their own homes, ensuring accessibility for those with busy schedules or limited mobility.

Mediation

Mediation is a structured process designed to assist people in resolving disputes in a way that fosters understanding and cooperation. This service is especially useful for families, co-parents or individuals navigating complex interpersonal disagreements, aiming for fair and peaceful outcomes.

Play Therapy

Children often express themselves most naturally through play.

Social Work Supervision

For social workers looking for professional guidance, SoulWork offers structured supervision sessions.

Parenting Plans

Navigating parenting during or after separation can be one of the most emotionally charged challenges for families.

Additional Information

At SoulWork Counselling Services, we believe that growth, healing and transformation are journeys that are best undertaken in partnership.