About
About
Our Story
Trauma Help was founded in 2020 as a proudly South African organisation dedicated to strengthen and improve mental health and mental health resilience across our nation through accessible, affordable and culturally sensitive counselling, training, and support programs.
Our specialise in supporting anyone healing from trauma, living with grief, managing chronic stress or facing major life transitions. Our services and programs also focus on proactively building mental health resilience for individuals, families and communities.
Trauma Help was founded on the belief that healing begins with safety and belonging. We provide a welcoming space where people can be their authentic selves and discover the inner wisdom and insights needed to heal and thrive.
Even our most difficult experiences can become opportunities for self-discovery and growth, allowing us to flourish once we’ve moved past them.
So how does it work?
At Trauma Help we believe that mental health should be considered in a holistic manner. We recognise that every client is unique, and so is their experience of trauma, grief, stress and major life transitions. We understand that the impact of these challenges is deeply personal and affects each individual differently. Therefore, we start off with a comprehensive intake assessment during the first session and based on the information we compiled here we design a personalised Trauma Help program tailored specifically to each client’s needs.
If necessary, we collaborate with other professionals and our clients’ existing support networks to enhance the effectiveness of any of our treatments or programs.
We offer support in English, Afrikaans and isiZulu and honor and respect the diverse identities, heritage, languages, religious beliefs, and socio-economic backgrounds of everyone we serve.
Want to get involved?
At Trauma Help we don’t just focus on individual clients. We realise and acknowledge that in South Africa we have traumatised families and communities.
If you work in the trauma field or have some ideas or feel passionate about addressing trauma in your family or community – Please contact us. We would like to talk to you. And if possible we would love to work with you…
Lastly…
At Trauma Help we pay tribute to everyone who has experienced the worst the world has to offer. And despite this, have shown, that they can still be resilient, hopeful, grateful, happy and filled with peace. You are the shining beacons of hope to us all.
Best wishes to you and your journey of healing.
Meet our team
Louise de Beer
Founder
Dr. Ilse de Beer
Counselling Psychologist
Erica Conibear
Occupational Therapist
Trauma and Resilience Life Coach
Erica is a dedicated professional specialising in occupational therapy, trauma counselling, and life coaching. She brings a unique combination of expertise and compassion to her practice, helping clients navigate life’s challenges through a trauma-informed lens.
Erica utilises practical, evidence-based strategies combined with comprehensive psycho-education. Her methodology ensures that clients not only discover effective solutions but also develop a deep understanding of their experiences and the therapeutic process itself.
With passion and unwavering commitment, Erica empowers individuals by equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary for lasting transformation and personal growth.
Marsia Simpson
Narrative Counsellor
Marsia is a dedicated counsellor specialising in narrative therapy. She brings warmth, patience, and compassion to her practice. She employs a respectful, non-judgmental approach that empowers clients to become experts in their own lives. Marsia excels at helping clients who need time and patience to process difficult experiences
Marsia’s therapeutic philosophy centers on the stories we create and carry—how we interpret experiences, assign meaning to events, and shape our sense of self and worldview. She believes that problems are separate from people and that every individual possesses inherent strengths, skills, values, and capabilities to overcome life’s challenges.
Marsia helps clients move forward with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of personal empowerment.
Theni Sibiya
Registered Counsellor
