Meet your registered counsellor

Hi! I’m Karla!

I’m an HPCSA Registered Counsellor in the heart of Pretoria and the founder of Counselling with KC. I am an English and Afrikaans-speaker.

Firstly, my counselling style is person-centered, neuro-affirmative, and collaborative. In my work, I support individuals of all ages, especially children, students, families, and creatives. I additionally work with those navigating life transitions, worry and trauma. I have always believed in making mental health support accessible, evidence-based, and grounded in compassion.

Besides this, I’m the co-founder and director of the Together Project, a community-based NPO offering art-based psychosocial support in vulnerable communities in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Through this work, I’ve consequently trained and supervised over 40 volunteers, facilitated GBV prevention programs, and run group workshops across diverse settings.

I’ve worked in schools, universities and NGOs. I’m trained in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care, and I use techniques from CBT, and play-based modalities.

Finally, you may also know me as the author of Wikus se Wetenskaplike Dagboek, a children’s book published by NB Uitgewers that encourages curiosity, kindness, and courage – themes that guide my work in mental health too.

Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child, a student feeling overwhelmed, or an individual seeking a space to process and grow – you’re welcome here!