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Megan Du Plessis, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Person-centred counselling for parenting and life changes

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Years in practice
5
Registration
BACP
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Grief
About

About Megan

Megan Du Plessis is a counsellor who aims to help people feel heard and understood. She uses a person-centred style and adapts sessions to what each client needs. Parents reading this will find practical, calm support for parenting concerns and related stresses.

Megan begins by listening carefully to understand the situation and what matters most to the client. Early sessions focus on building clarity about needs and options. Over time she may introduce techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or psychodynamic ideas, choosing what fits the client’s goals.

Background and approach

Her background includes work in addiction services where trauma-aware methods were used, and experience supporting people through bereavement with a solution-focused style. That mix gives her a range of ways to approach problems like stress, anxiety, grief, or difficulties with motivation and self‑esteem. Megan has five years of experience and holds BACP registration, which is listed as a credential in her profile.

She offers sessions in English and Afrikaans and is able to work with people in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. In sessions she aims to be gentle and non-retraumatising when trauma is part of the story. Conversations are shaped around the client’s preferences and practical needs.

The goal is to help people find clearer ways forward and feel more able to cope with parenting demands and other life changes.

Focus areas and approaches

What Megan works with

Everything Megan lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Megan helps people with.

Approaches Megan lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How online approaches and methods support parents

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people live in line with their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help parents stay connected to what matters most when stress or anxiety feels overwhelming. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions and uses listening and reflection to build understanding and confidence. This approach suits parents who need a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT can be useful for sleeping problems, anxiety, low mood, and managing stress related to parenting.

Megan works collaboratively to find the best approach for each person. She will discuss goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Deciding which method to use is part of the therapy process rather than a one-off choice, and clients are involved in those decisions.

Online therapy offers practical ways to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls let you have a longer, face-to-face conversation; phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier if you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, notes between sessions, or ongoing support without scheduling a full call. These options can make it simpler to get regular help while juggling parenting and work commitments.
Questions

Questions people ask about Megan

What kinds of problems does Megan focus on?

Megan supports concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, self-esteem, and career difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She works in a person-centred way and adapts methods to the person. She may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Gottman Method, psychodynamic ideas, or solution-focused tools as suits the client.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Megan has five years of clinical experience, including work in addiction services and supporting people through bereavement and trauma-aware care.

What credentials and where is she based?

Her profile lists BACP as a credential and she practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she is able to take international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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