Johann van Greunen Holistic Counselling & Reiki Healing

Johann van Greunen Holistic Counselling & Reiki Healing I offer individual and couple counselling specialising in relationships, spiritual wellness, sexual identity, mood disorders and trauma.

I also offer training in Mindfulness Practices and Meditation as well as Reiki Treatments and Courses.

It is a grey late Sunday afternoon in McGregor, a strong wind blowing fiercely through the trees. I arrived at Temenos R...
19/04/2026

It is a grey late Sunday afternoon in McGregor, a strong wind blowing fiercely through the trees. I arrived at Temenos Retreat in McGregor Friday afternoon, just as the first cold front and rain of the season season set in.

This past weekend I facilitated my first retreat of the year: The Centred Mind: A State of Clarity, Wellness & Peace. I shared the beautiful spaces at Temenos with 4 participants and a mutually enriching and inspirational weekend unfolded through listening to each other's gathered wisdom and stories.

Friday evening we spent some time focusing on conscious and mindful breathing practices. Saturday morning we were blessed with a windstill and clear morning, and we witnessed a beautiful sunrise over McGregor as we went for a refreshing walk in De Krans Nature Reserve before the first meditation of the day. The rest of the day was dedicated to Colour Dialogue and the group version of the Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI), both intuitive processes that access the unconscious in a profound way, transcending language and providing clarity on internal processes and life situations. It has the added benefit of stimulating creativity in a powerful way, as this retreat has proved.

We closed the evenings off with sound journeys. Sunday morning we started with a basic Tai Chi/Qigong movement practice, followed by walking the labyrinth as a group, always a powerful experience for participants. Meditation and breakfast was followed by quiet time focus on reintegration and doing more artwork. We concluded with a Sharing Circle and the Lovingkindness Meditation.

I am tired, but feel blessed and inspired. I am forever grateful to be able to do this work.

My upcoming retreats at Temenos are the following:

🌀 Meditation Retreat: Entering the Threshold of Mystery, 3-4 July.
🌀 Restore, Restory, Rekindle: An Embodiment Retreat, 9-11 October.
🌀 Reiki Retreat: Inspiration, Rejuvenation, Soulcare (only for Reiki Practitioners and Masters), 20-22 November.

What can I expect in my first counselling session?During your first session, Johann will listen to your concerns, discus...
19/04/2026

What can I expect in my first counselling session?

During your first session, Johann will listen to your concerns, discuss your goals, and create a collaborative plan to guide your healing journey.

“When you listen deeply, you touch something beyond the mind.” — Thich Nhat HanhThis weekend, I facilitated two sound jo...
12/04/2026

“When you listen deeply, you touch something beyond the mind.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

This weekend, I facilitated two sound journeys,
one drifting into the softness of a Saturday afternoon in early Autumn, the other greeting the stillness of Sunday morning. Using Tibetan singing bowls and sacred instruments from across the world, each session unfolded as an immersive passage through resonance, rhythm, and rest.

These sound journeys offer a gentle invitation to slow down, to recalibrate the nervous system, to allow a busy mind to rest and to return, quite simply, to yourself. Different moments. Different energies. The same ancient language of vibration, speaking directly to the body, beyond words.

I am grateful to be able to hold this space.

The next Sound Journeys will be:
🌀 Saturday 23 May 15:00-16:30
🌀 Sunday 24 May 10:00-11:30

Contact me at 083 764 5978 for bookings. The investment fee is R 300.

Are mentoring and coaching sessions available online?Yes, mentoring and coaching sessions can be conducted online or in ...
10/04/2026

Are mentoring and coaching sessions available online?

Yes, mentoring and coaching sessions can be conducted online or in person, depending on availability. Online sessions make it convenient for clients across South Africa to access structured support and guidance.

Do you offer online counselling sessions?Yes, online counselling via secure video platforms is available for clients who...
07/04/2026

Do you offer online counselling sessions?

Yes, online counselling via secure video platforms is available for clients who prefer or require remote sessions.

Are Reiki courses certified?Yes, Reiki training includes certification at each level, allowing you to practise Reiki for...
03/04/2026

Are Reiki courses certified?

Yes, Reiki training includes certification at each level, allowing you to practise Reiki for yourself, share it with loved ones, and, if you choose, eventually offer Reiki professionally.

31/03/2026

The Centred Mind Retreat:
A State of Clarity, Wellness & Peace
17-19 April 2026
Temenos Retreat in McGregor

I am very excited to be able to offer this new retreat at the beautiful Temenos in McGregor soon. On this retreat the mindful practices of conscious breathing, meditation, conscious movement as well as the modalities of Colour Dialogue and the Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI®)
collaborate in a unique way to facilitate a space for connecting with our inner and outer landscape.

This retreat offers the opportunity to come to stillness, reflect and reach clarity on any current life situations or important decisions that needs to be made. The beautiful gardens of Temenos and morning walks also provide the opportunity to be nurtured by Nature and be gently guided to a place of centredness and inner stillness.

What to expect on this retreat:

🍂 Learning to focus, calm the mind and regulate the nervous system through conscious breathing and Mindfulness Meditation.

🍂 Colour Dialogue: A therapeutic tool that helps give expression to emotional content where words fail. A spontaneous and playful engagement with colour will help release built up stress and anxiety and achieve clarity on internal processes.

🍂 Group MARI® Reading: The MARI® process is completely intuitive and involves choosing symbol cards that is matched with colour cards, and these are placed on the different stages resembling the cycle of life on the MARI® board, also called the Great Round. Processing is done through the drawing of “mandalas”, spontaneous sketches drawn on a page with a circle on it.

🍂 Conscious Movement: A morning walk in the nearby Die Krans Nature Reserve, gentle Tai
Chi/Qigong-based movement, and walking the labyrinth will further facilitate an embodied
experience of peace, wellbeing and centredness.

🍂 The Saturday mealtimes will be enjoyed in silence to experience mindful eating and drinking. The focus will be on the sensual experience of eating and drinking: seeing, feeling, smelling, tasting, hearing.

The retreat fee is R 5 000.00 for shared accommodation and R 5 500.00 for single
accommodation. An immediate deposit of R1 000.00 secures your booking. Contact me 083 764 5978 to book.

What issues can counselling help with?Counselling can help with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship chall...
31/03/2026

What issues can counselling help with?

Counselling can help with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, grief, burnout, and spiritual growth.

What are the benefits of learning Reiki?Reiki can reduce stress, improve sleep, release emotional blockages, boost self-...
27/03/2026

What are the benefits of learning Reiki?

Reiki can reduce stress, improve sleep, release emotional blockages, boost self-awareness, and support overall well-being. Many people find it to be a powerful tool for both personal growth and helping others.

How many counselling sessions will I need?The number of sessions varies based on your individual goals and circumstances...
24/03/2026

How many counselling sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies based on your individual goals and circumstances. Some clients achieve clarity in a few sessions, while others choose to continue for longer to support ongoing personal development.

Is mindfulness training suitable for beginners?Yes. Mindfulness and meditation training are suitable for beginners with ...
19/03/2026

Is mindfulness training suitable for beginners?

Yes. Mindfulness and meditation training are suitable for beginners with no prior experience. Sessions are guided step-by-step and adapted to your comfort level, making it accessible and practical for everyday life.

What can I expect during a mentoring or coaching session?Sessions typically involve focused discussion, reflective quest...
17/03/2026

What can I expect during a mentoring or coaching session?

Sessions typically involve focused discussion, reflective questioning, goal setting, and practical action steps. The process is confidential and tailored to your unique circumstances, helping you gain clarity and measurable progress.

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8 De Bron Avenue, Kenridge
Durbanville
7550

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Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00

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+27837645978

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MY APPROACH TO COUNSELLING

I choose to hold an integral view of life, therefore honouring every aspect of being human, and it is this disposition that I bring into counselling when I journey with clients. I strive towards creating a therapeutic environment that reflects unconditional acceptance and a safe space for self-expression. I see my role not as the expert with all the answers, but as a companion prepared to journey with my clients in search for better outcomes of problematic life situations. In this regard I draw a lot on the principles of Narrative Therapy which honours the client as the one with authority and knowledge, and draws on the strengths and knowledges of the client’s life and relationships which is normally not spoken about when the focus is only on the problem story.