Megan Du Plessis
BACP
Person-centred counsellor for anger and life stress
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- Listens first
- Practical tools
- English and Afrikaans
About Megan
Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress, or life changes. She puts listening first and focuses on understanding each person’s story. Early sessions centre on making sense of what is happening now and what matters most to the client.
Megan works in a person-centred way and adapts methods to each individual. She may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or psychodynamic ideas when these fit the client's goals. The style is gentle and avoids re-traumatisation.
Her background includes work in addiction services and bereavement support. That experience informs how she approaches trauma, grief, and motivation issues. Megan uses practical tools alongside conversations about feelings and patterns.
People come to her for help with relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, parenting strain, sleep problems, and anger. She also supports those facing long-term health challenges, career stress, or identity-related concerns. Sessions aim to build clearer thinking and more helpful ways of coping.
Megan holds BACP accreditation, which is listed in her credentials. She has five years of clinical experience and works with English and Afrikaans speakers. International clients are accepted when arrangements suit both parties.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
Megan works in a person-centred way and adapts methods to each individual. She may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or psychodynamic ideas when these fit the client's goals. The style is gentle and avoids re-traumatisation.
Her background includes work in addiction services and bereavement support. That experience informs how she approaches trauma, grief, and motivation issues. Megan uses practical tools alongside conversations about feelings and patterns.
People come to her for help with relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, parenting strain, sleep problems, and anger. She also supports those facing long-term health challenges, career stress, or identity-related concerns. Sessions aim to build clearer thinking and more helpful ways of coping.
Megan holds BACP accreditation, which is listed in her credentials. She has five years of clinical experience and works with English and Afrikaans speakers. International clients are accepted when arrangements suit both parties.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
How Megan uses evidence-based approaches online
Megan draws on a few well-established approaches and explains them in clear terms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical changes to feel and act differently. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on what matters to you and builds steps to live in line with those values while accepting difficult feelings. Her person-centred work means conversations are shaped around the client's experience, with the therapist listening closely and responding to what feels most useful.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Megan treats choosing methods as a collaborative process, matching techniques to the person's goals, comfort level and day-to-day needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something does not feel helpful.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. Discussing practicalities with Megan during the matching process will help decide how sessions can best fit into your life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 392708
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Megan help with?
Megan supports people facing anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains, addictions, sleep issues and life changes, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is predominantly person-centred with a gentle, non-retraumatising approach. She adapts methods to fit each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience, including roles in addiction services and bereavement support that shape her current practice.
What credentials and region are listed for Megan?
Her listed credential is BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted, subject to arranging times and practical details that work for both parties.
How are session fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Megan?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.