Astrid Cloete Counselling and Wellness

Astrid Cloete Counselling and Wellness You may find yourself hiding who you truly are, protecting yourself from vulnerability and hurt. Counselling is a brave step to help you find clarity.

It can feel like you are a shell of who you once were-struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, etc.

I am absolutely overwhelmed, in a very good way, by the responses on Support Group. Join our Parent Support Group for Pa...
07/08/2025

I am absolutely overwhelmed, in a very good way, by the responses on Support Group.
Join our Parent Support Group for Parents and Adult Children-a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself and others who truly understand.
When: Every Second Wednesday
Cost: R300
Where: In the comfort of you home via Teams
Why: Because thinking it through is easier when you are not doing it alone. 🌺

04/08/2025

You may find yourself hiding who you truly are, protecting yourself from vulnerability and hurt. It can feel like you are a shell of who you once were-struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, etc. Counselling is a brave step to help you find clarity.

04/08/2025

💬 Parenting Tip: Encouraging, Not Controlling
“You should study harder. Look at your marks! You’re always on your phone.”
Sound familiar? 😓
Sometimes, even with the best intentions, our words create distance instead of connection. Try this instead:
🌱 “I can see you’re finding it hard to focus, and I know your marks matter to you too. Clearly, what we’ve been doing isn’t working—what do you need from me to support you better?”
This shift invites your child into the solution—without blame. It builds trust, not tension.
✨ Progress starts with connection.
📩 Need help navigating the parent-teen dynamic? Let’s talk.
Online counselling & support groups available.
📱 WhatsApp: +64 279721060

A workshop for counsellors 🤔 Ever wondered why some clients withdraw, over-explain, avoid-or cling tightly to every sess...
30/07/2025

A workshop for counsellors
🤔 Ever wondered why some clients withdraw, over-explain, avoid-or cling tightly to every session.
Join us to explore how attachment styles show up in the counselling space- and how we can meet them with attunement, empathy and clarity.
✅ Learn to identify attachment-driven behaviours
✅ Walk away with practical tools for co-regulation and repair.

12/02/2025

🔍 Why Do We Struggle in Relationships?
Attachment theory explains how our earliest experiences shape the way we connect with others. Whether in personal relationships or the workplace, understanding attachment styles can transform the way we interact and heal.
The Four Main Attachment Styles:
✅ Secure Attachment – Built on consistent emotional support, leading to trust and healthy relationships.
⚠️ Anxious (Preoccupied) Attachment – Fear of abandonment, craving reassurance, and emotional highs and lows.
🚫 Avoidant (Dismissive) Attachment – Emotionally distant, prioritizing independence over intimacy.
🔄 Disorganized (Fearful-Avoidant) Attachment – A push-pull dynamic, craving closeness but fearing vulnerability.
✨ Healing Starts with Awareness
When we recognize our core wounds, we can begin to heal and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
💡 Ready to deepen your self-awareness and transform your relationships? Let’s connect!

Many of us unconsciously carry other people’s emotions—absorbing their stress, frustration, or sadness. But healing mean...
08/02/2025

Many of us unconsciously carry other people’s emotions—absorbing their stress, frustration, or sadness. But healing means learning to release what isn’t ours and reconnect with our true selves.
💡 How to Let Go & Reconnect:
✅ Give Their Feelings Back – Acknowledge what isn’t yours and mentally "return" it.
✅ Move Your Body – Exercise (like showing up to the gym) helps release emotional weight.
✅ Name Your Feelings
✅ Use a Feelings Wheel – Identify emotions with clarity to process them better.
✨ The more you tune into yourself, the stronger your emotional boundaries become.
💬 Which of these practices do you use? Drop a comment below! 👇

07/02/2025

💔 Betrayal Hurts, But You Don’t Have to Heal Alone
Betrayal shakes your world. Whether it’s sexual, family, financial, emotional, or something else, the pain of broken trust can leave you feeling lost and questioning everything.
You might find yourself asking:
👉 “How could this happen to me?”
👉 “Was it my fault?”
👉 “Will I ever feel whole again?”
The truth is: You didn’t deserve this pain, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
🌱 Counseling can help you:
• Process your emotions in a safe, supportive space.
• Rebuild trust in yourself and others.
• Find tools to move forward and reclaim your strength.
Healing isn’t about “just getting over it.” It’s about finding peace, clarity, and the courage to move forward—step by step.
💖 You are not weak for seeking help. You are strong for choosing to heal.
If you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to support you. Reach out or send me a message today. Your healing matters, and you don’t have to do this alone.
✨ Let’s take that step together. ✨

☘️Welcome to Astrid Cloete Counselling&Wellness Hi, I’m Astrid Cloete, and I’m so glad you are here♥️Life is full of tra...
30/01/2025

☘️Welcome to Astrid Cloete Counselling&Wellness
Hi, I’m Astrid Cloete, and I’m so glad you are here♥️

Life is full of transitions-parenting, relationships, trauma and deep emotional shifts that comes with PMDD, menopause, identity loss. These changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about the future. But you don’t have to do it alone.

✨This is you space for healing, growth, wholeness or simply to be heard.

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