- Client-centred care
- Trauma-aware approach
- Speaks Afrikaans
About Megan
Megan Du Plessis welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She offers a calm, listening presence and starts by helping clients find clarity about what they need and what might help next. Megan works in English and Afrikaans and brings five years of practical counselling experience to each conversation.
Her approach is mainly client-centred, which means sessions are guided by what feels most useful to the individual. Early work typically focuses on understanding the current difficulty and setting small, achievable goals. Over time Megan draws on other methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support change.
She has past experience in addiction services and has supported people through bereavement and migration-related loss. That background informs her trauma-aware stance, and she aims to avoid re-traumatising through gentle pacing and clear collaboration about next steps.
Megan helps people work through a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship issues, grief and low self-esteem. Conversations often include practical coping strategies alongside space to reflect on patterns and emotions.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and preferences. Megan emphasises respect and sensitivity and works with clients to build a plan that fits their goals and life circumstances.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Megan often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work in her practice. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person needs in the moment, creating space to feel heard and to make sense of difficult experiences.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Megan treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision. Together the client and therapist review goals and try tools that fit the person’s pace and preferences, adjusting as progress unfolds.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a therapist who speaks their language or understands their background even when they live elsewhere.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Megan supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and self-esteem concerns, as well as codependency and addiction-related difficulties.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
Her work is mainly client-centred, meaning conversations follow the client’s priorities while using practical techniques when they help.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of experience and has worked in addiction services and in supporting people through bereavement and migration-related loss.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Session 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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.