It is not in my scope of practice as an ASCHP counsellor to treat or diagnose serious psychological disorders such as the above. 

The number of sessions would be dependent on the complexity of the issue and your timeframe.  In some scenarios, results can be seen almost immediately; in others, it can take months.  

For example, anger management typically takes anywhere between 2 and 8 sessions, with the average number of sessions being 4.

I normally recommend doing one session per week for the first month, then re-evaluating thereafter.  

No, as a registered ASCHP counsellor, I am not allowed to diagnose or prescribe medication.

A diagnosis can only be made by a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist. A psychiatrist or your local GP would be the go-to person for prescriptions, as a psychologist is not allowed to prescribe.  

Byron provides a range of counselling approaches and bases the style and method on what works best for the client.

Yes, Byron can provide a more direct, firm coaching approach if that's what you are looking for.

Byron is solution - and empathy-oriented in his approach. He prides himself on his unbiased, non-judgmental, and non-discriminatory counselling approach. 

Since Covid times, there has been a massive shift towards virtual sessions. I personally have found that clients have benefited equally from in-person and virtual sessions. In fact, roughly 50% of my clients receive online counselling (even those who live within a 2km radius of my office).

There is an added benefit: the client can receive counselling in the comfort of their own space, saving them time, effort, and the stress of driving to and from sessions. However, in certain scenarios, it would be slightly better to receive in-person counselling, for example, the first marriage counselling session can sometimes be slightly more beneficial in person. 

Monday to Thursdays, 09.30 - 18.30

Fridays 09.30 - 18.00

Saturdays 09.00 - 13.30

Byron will start off by getting to know you. He will ask you to give a background of your life and of the issue at hand.

He will then do a detailed medical case history with you (voluntary) to determine if medical factors could be playing a part in the symptoms you're experiencing.

A summary of what has been discovered will be discussed. 

The process going forward and possible solutions to the problem at hand will then be discussed, including the number of sessions, frequency, and timeline. 

Byron's integrated approach combines medical and psychological processes, empathy, systems thinking, and solution-driven strategies to ensure maximum benefit at every session. This integrated approach allows for faster long-term results that you will feel after the first session! 

The first couple/marriage counselling session will mainly focus on the relationship history and the issues negatively affecting the relationship. From there, we begin to understand the root causes and how we can tackle these issues at their source.  

Byron utilises an unorthodox approach to ensure maximum benefit. Each partner most likely will need to do a minimum of 2 private sessions as well, within the marriage counselling process. This ensures that no details are missed, and reinforcement of solution-based strategies can be focused on. 

The structure that he typically uses is:

Day 1) 80-minute joint session (both partners)

Day 1-6) 1 private (1-on-1) session for each partner

Day 7) 50-minute joint session 

Day 8-20) 1 private session for each partner

Day 21) 50-minute joint session

There may be more or fewer sessions than the structure above, depending on the complexity and severity of the issue.

Byron has extensive experience in all the areas listed in the services & support section.

If Byron had to list his top 7 areas of specialisation, it would be:

• Trauma & PTSD symptoms
• ADHD
• Anxiety & depression symptoms
• Anger Management 
• Health, Wellness, Chronic Illness 
• Couples/Marriage Counselling - Especially infidelity and Communication issues
• Sports performance counselling and self-image building.

You are welcome to make payment via card machine or EFT at the end of each session. 

For the first session, a 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remainder will be paid at the end of the first session. 

Fill out the booking form on this website and/or WhatsApp Byron on 084 485 3541, asking for a booking confirmation form.

Once you have been sent the digital form on WhatsApp, kindly fill out the form and make payment to Byron to confirm a date/and time. Once POP has been received with the booking confirmation form, your first session has been booked. All future sessions will be booked via WhatsApp with Byron directly.

No, however, if you would like to bring a medical history summary, that is completely up to you.

Some clients bring a small notebook to take notes on the strategies developed in their sessions.

Yes, nervousness is completely normal. It means you want this to work and you don't want your situation to worsen during the counselling process. 

This means you care and are committed to self-growth! It's a very positive sign. 

Nothing discussed is forced or required to be acted on. These sessions are mainly discussion-based. We will go at your pace and implement strategies only when you're ready and have agreed. 

Just about all my clients come out of the first session saying that they thought it would be like an interrogation or a doctor's appointment. They then add that it was actually more like a friendly conversation, making it a real weight lifted off their shoulders.