Kuthetha nathi / Talk to us FAQs
Overview
Kuthetha Nathi / Talk to us is an NGO counselling service which operates from Cape Town Psychologists. The organisation offers various counselling services through its lay counsellors who seek to support their clients. There is a large gap between the demand for mental health services and the amount of registered mental health service providers. Kuthetha nathi / Talk to us intends to address this gap by offering counselling services to ALL individuals, regardless of their circumstances at cost effective rates.
Who are the counsellors?
Kuthetha nathi / Talk to us utilises lay counsellors to achieve the above goals. These lay counsellors are trained to provide experienced support to their clients and work on a volunteer basis. The lay counsellors attend weekly supervision sessions in which continued training and assessment of their work is conducted. Presently, our lay counsellors consist of highly dedicated, full-time, psychology students who all intend on pursuing careers as psychologists.
HOW much will this cost me?
The organisation offers affordable counselling rates which are uniquely tailored to every clients specific circumstances. The service is designed to be as affordable as possible and is far cheaper than standard psychotherapy rates. We prefer to view the cost involved with this service as a commitment fee such that clients can appreciate the time afforded to them by their lay counsellor and understand that the service they are receiving conveys value.
This service is ideal for individuals who may be presently facing financial constraint or those who may not have access to medical aids.
Where does the counselling happen?
Kuthetha nathi / Talk to us operates from the practice rooms at Cape Town Psychologists. An available room will be booked by your counsellor in which you and them will embark on your supportive journey. Appointment times and dates will be discussed between you and your counsellor.
WHAT KIND OF COUNSELLING IS OFFERED?
Basic counselling services are rendered by Kuthetha Nathi / Talk to us. Lay counsellors at the organisation are not licensed psychologists, therefore, their scope of practice is refined to certain limitations.
What kind of issues can Kuthetha nathi / talk to us assist with?
The lay counsellors at the organisation are equipped to provide support to clients in various issues which include but are not limited to:
- Stress
- Burn-out
- Fatigue
- Life and circumstance changes
- Overwhelming circumstances
- Grief
Kuthetha nathi / Talk to us lay counsellors are not licensed psychologists, as such, they are not qualified to attend to certain psychological issues like; bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders and similar. Additionally, lay counsellors at the organisation are not qualified to provide psychological support to both children (individuals under the age of 18 years) and groups.
Still have an unanswered question?
Please feel free to consult our online brochure should you require additional information. If your question is still unanswered, please feel free to contact us. We will gladly attend to your query and get back to you as soon as reasonably possible.