Stephanie Oosthuizen – Counselling Psychologist – Bedfordview

Stephanie Oosthuizen - Counselling Psychologist - Bedfordview

Stephanie Oosthuizen is a compassionate Counselling Psychologist at Meaningful Minds Psychologists in Bedfordview, Gauteng. She earned her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Pretoria, where she mastered a systemic and integrative approach. Consequently, she considers each client’s personal, familial, and cultural contexts when crafting treatment plans. During her internship at the Therapy and Assessment Centre, housed within Epworth Children’s Village, Stephanie worked with clients of all ages, refining her skills in both individual and group settings.

Her therapeutic philosophy holds that every person’s psyche is multilayered, and that authentic healing follows a non-linear journey. Therefore, she guides clients through a co-creative process, helping them transform overwhelming emotions into meaningful insights. By focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship, Stephanie empowers individuals to embrace change, confront old patterns, and develop resilient coping strategies.

Outside the therapy room, Stephanie remains committed to ongoing professional development. She regularly attends continuing education workshops on topics such as trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and narrative therapy. Moreover, she contributes to peer supervision groups, sharing best practices and staying current with the latest evidence-based interventions.

Services

• Adult Counselling
  She supports adults facing anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions by applying evidence-based techniques that foster personal growth and emotional regulation.

• Teen Counselling
  She assists adolescents with identity formation, peer relationship challenges, and academic stress, using age-appropriate strategies designed to enhance self-esteem and decision-making skills.

• Play Therapy
  She uses play as a therapeutic medium for children to express feelings safely, develop social skills, and resolve behavioural issues under a structured, nurturing framework.

• Couples Counselling
  She facilitates honest dialogue and conflict resolution, enabling partners to rebuild trust, improve communication patterns, and reinforce their emotional bonds.

• Family Therapy
  She addresses interaction patterns, sets healthy boundaries, and fosters mutual understanding among family members to restore harmony in the home environment.

• Psychological Assessments
  She conducts thorough cognitive, personality, and developmental evaluations with standardized tools, guiding personalized treatment recommendations and tracking progress.

• Group Workshops
  She leads interactive sessions on stress management, emotional intelligence, and effective communication, creating a supportive community environment for skill-building and peer learning.

Additional Information

Stephanie’s Bedfordview practice features modern therapeutic tools and technologies, including secure teletherapy platforms and biofeedback devices that monitor physiological responses during sessions. Furthermore, clients benefit from digital mood-tracking apps and interactive visual aids that enhance self-awareness between appointments. Each consultation room offers soundproofing and ergonomic seating, ensuring a confidential and comfortable setting for deep therapeutic work.

Her approach remains highly personalized: she collaborates with clients to set achievable goals, tracks their progress with regular check-ins, and adjusts interventions as needed. Consequently, clients stay engaged and motivated throughout their healing journey. Meanwhile, she integrates mindfulness exercises, art therapy techniques, and narrative therapy to deepen insight and foster long-term growth.

To accommodate varying schedules, Stephanie provides flexible appointment times, including early-morning and evening slots. She also offers intensive weekend workshops for groups seeking accelerated learning. Moreover, her strong focus on cultural competence ensures that therapy resonates with each client’s unique background.

Finally, Stephanie invites prospective clients to take the first step toward well-being. Schedule a consultation today to explore your inner strengths, improve relationships, and achieve lasting emotional balance.