Athenea Faye is a seasoned Clinical Psychologist at Meaningful Minds Psychologists in Bedfordview, Gauteng. She earned her Bachelor’s and Honours degrees in Psychological Counselling (cum laude) from UNISA. Moreover, Athenea completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology (cum laude) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. During her internships at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital, she honed her assessment and treatment skills in both acute and outpatient settings. Additionally, her community service at Sizwe Tropical Diseases Hospital deepened her expertise in culturally diverse contexts.
Athenea’s therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that transformation requires courage, insight, and support. Therefore, she blends evidence-based interventions with a person-centered approach, ensuring clients align their actions with their core values. Consequently, clients build capacity to navigate challenges rather than remain stuck in old patterns. Furthermore, she emphasizes the significance of systemic factors—such as family dynamics and workplace culture—in shaping thoughts and behaviors. As a result, each client’s progress reflects both personal growth and relational change. Meanwhile, her background in corporate change management informs her pragmatic strategies when clients face professional or organizational stressors.
Services
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Adult Counselling
Athenea addresses anxiety, depression, and major life transitions by employing cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. -
Couples Counselling
She facilitates honest dialogue and conflict resolution, guiding partners to rebuild trust and deepen their emotional bonds. -
Teen Counselling
She supports adolescents through identity exploration, peer pressures, and academic stress with tailored, age-appropriate strategies. -
Play Therapy
She uses play as a therapeutic medium to help children express feelings, develop coping skills, and resolve behavioral challenges under guided supervision. -
Family Therapy
She improves family dynamics by examining interaction patterns, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering mutual understanding. -
Group Workshops
She leads interactive sessions on stress management, emotional intelligence, and effective communication, creating a supportive community environment for shared learning.
Additional Information
Athenea’s Bedfordview practice features modern therapeutic tools and technologies, including biofeedback devices and secure teletherapy platforms. Consequently, clients can monitor physiological responses during sessions to gain deeper insights into stress patterns. Furthermore, the facility boasts soundproof consultation rooms and ergonomic seating, ensuring both comfort and confidentiality.
Her approach remains highly personalized, because she collaborates with each client to set clear, achievable goals. Therefore, she tracks progress through regular check-ins and adjusts interventions as needed. In addition, Athenea integrates narrative therapy, art-based techniques, and digital mood-tracking apps to enhance self-expression and insight between sessions. As a result, clients develop resilience and a stronger sense of agency.
To accommodate varied lifestyles, Athenea offers flexible scheduling, including early mornings, evenings, and weekend slots. Moreover, she conducts intensive weekend retreats focused on mindfulness and stress reduction for small groups. These retreats utilize interactive whiteboards and experiential exercises to teach coping strategies in real time.
Athenea values ongoing professional development. Thus, she regularly attends conferences on trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and multicultural practice. Additionally, she mentors junior therapists and participates in peer supervision groups to share best practices. Meanwhile, her academic research on intergenerational trauma underpins her culturally sensitive interventions.
Finally, Athenea invites prospective clients to take the first step toward well-being. Schedule a consultation today to explore your inner strengths, improve your relationships, and achieve lasting emotional balance.
