Mrs Retha Roux – Counselling Psychologist – Durbanville

Mrs Retha Roux – Counselling Psychologist - Durbanville

Mrs. Retha Roux – Counselling Psychologist - Durbanville brings over 27 years of professional experience to her practice at Tyger Valley Clinic in Rosenpark, Durbanville. She earned her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and maintains active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Early in her career, she excelled in organisational development, project management, and training within corporate, non-profit, and government sectors across South Africa and Namibia.

Moreover, Mrs. Roux launched her private practice in 2005, focusing on adolescents and adults. Consequently, she addresses a broad spectrum of psychological concerns, from anxiety and depression to stress-related conditions and personal development challenges. Her integrative approach considers each client’s unique circumstances, strengths, and goals. Therefore, clients receive treatment plans tailored to their personal journeys toward healing and growth.

Furthermore, Mrs. Roux blends traditional counselling methods with innovative body-based techniques. She prioritises a therapeutic alliance rooted in trust and empathy, fostering a safe environment for exploration. As a result, clients often achieve deeper insights and more lasting change.

Services

Mrs. Roux offers a comprehensive range of specialised services, each delivered with personalised care:

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  Exploring unconscious patterns and past experiences to foster self-awareness and personal growth.

• Jungian Sandplay Therapy
  Utilizing a symbolic sandtray environment to access and process deep-seated emotions non-verbally.

• Integrative Mind/Body Interventions
  Addressing the mind-body connection through mindfulness exercises, movement therapies, and biofeedback tools.

• Contemplation and Mindfulness Practices
  Cultivating present-moment awareness to reduce stress and enhance emotional regulation.

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  Identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought patterns to improve mood and behaviour.

• BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®)
  Applying rapid-change protocols to rewire maladaptive neural pathways associated with traumatic memories.

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  Facilitating the processing of traumatic experiences to alleviate psychological distress.

• Group Workshops and Support Circles
  Leading small-group sessions on resilience, stress management, and personal development.

Each service integrates creative modalities and evidence-based techniques to meet clients’ evolving needs.

Additional Information

At Tyger Valley Clinic, Mrs. Roux practices in sound-insulated therapy suites fitted with adjustable sandtray stations, biofeedback monitors, and digital mindfulness aids. Furthermore, she hosts sandplay group workshops on the clinic’s dedicated therapy deck. These workshops foster peer support and communal healing.

Additionally, Mrs. Roux holds certification as an ISST Certified Sandplay Therapist, reflecting her specialised expertise. Consequently, she combines Jungian principles with modern neuroscience to deepen therapeutic impact. Moreover, her integrative framework often incorporates art-based interventions and somatic exercises for holistic care.

Mrs. Roux collaborates closely with the clinic’s multidisciplinary team, which includes psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and dietitians. Therefore, clients benefit from a cohesive continuum of care. In addition, she regularly contributes to professional journals and presents at national conferences. This commitment ensures her practice reflects the latest research and best practices.

The welcoming environment at Tyger Valley Clinic—with natural light therapy lamps, sound-dampening pods, and aromatherapy diffusers—further enriches the therapeutic experience. Schedule a consultation today to begin your journey toward lasting wellness with Mrs. Retha Roux – Counselling Psychologist - Durbanville.