Jemma Kahn Talk Therapy Gardens

Business Listing: Jemma – Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Registered with the ASCHP | Practice based in Cape Town CBD

About Jemma

Jemma is a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP).

Registration details:

• NQF Registration Number: 896

• ASCHP Membership Number: SWC23/2001

Services Offered

Individual Counselling

Jemma utilises Person-Centred Therapy as her primary approach in one-on-one counselling. This method respects the client as the expert of their own life and encourages self-exploration and personal growth. Through empathic listening and supportive dialogue, clients are invited to gain clarity on their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. This can reduce anxiety and confusion, paving the way for personal empowerment and meaningful change.

Person-Centred Therapy does not rely on diagnosis or deep interpretation, but rather on the belief that clients have an innate capacity to understand and reorganise themselves when provided with the right therapeutic environment.

Couples Counselling

For couples, Jemma draws on Systems Theory, viewing the relationship itself as the client. The focus is on identifying interaction patterns that may be contributing to conflict, dissatisfaction or emotional distance. By bringing awareness to these patterns, couples can move towards healthier communication and a more fulfilling connection. The goal is to cultivate understanding and ease within the relational system, allowing it to grow in a positive direction.

DBT-Informed Support

Jemma incorporates techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) in both individual and couples work. DBT provides clients with practical tools and concepts to regulate distress, develop emotional awareness, and shift unhelpful behaviour patterns. It also helps clients manage their mental health beyond the counselling session, building long-term resilience.

Additional Information

Jemma’s background in fine arts and drama complements her psychological expertise, allowing her to connect with clients in a creative and authentic manner. Her counselling space, surrounded by the calming greenery of Happy By Nature, offers a grounded and peaceful setting for emotional exploration and healing.

Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relational difficulties, or simply want to explore your personal growth, Jemma provides a warm, respectful, and professional environment for transformation.

Location: Cape Town CBD, on the premises of Happy By Nature nursery
Registration: ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
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Client Base: Adults, individuals, and couples seeking mental health support and emotional clarity

Jemma’s practice is rooted in the belief that with the right support, every individual and relationship has the capacity to flourish.