This is my story
Follow my journey and see that we are not so different, you and me.
My vision
I began to ‘professionally’ change the world one person at a time when I completed a B.A. (Hons) Social Science in 1998. I was offered a position in London as a social worker in a children and families team and I jumped at the opportunity to go. My role was to investigate incidences of abuse and ensure that those who were affected were protected.
During my five years of living in the U.K. I continued to work with abuse, violence and trauma, eventually heading up a complex investigation in the Channel Islands where I uncovered a paedophile ring and played a key role in the conviction of those offenders.
My experience
I came home to South Africa with knowledge and experience for a lifetime. I wanted to create a safe space for people who felt lost and paralysed by their experiences, where everyone could feel accepted and be supported through their journey, and where I could be pivotal in their recovery and help them reclaim the greatest version of themselves.
I began guiding and coaching others through their experiences, beyond the limitations they had created. Having had a similar experience to many of the people I was working with, I discovered a personal connection, and as they began to heal, so did I…
My purpose
I opened my first practice in Johannesburg in 2007 and I began to work with my clients by shifting trauma on a cellular level. The results were astounding and my practice grew by word of mouth. In 2016, I opened my second practice in Ballito, Durban and now have two thriving practices.
I began to speak out and advocate for those who couldn’t and have continued to speak at events and hold workshops internationally. I speak for change… to change you and to change me, so that we may own our true selves and be the best and happiest version of who we were intended to be.
How I work
My approach
Driven by passion, my working style is open, honest and highly intuitive. If you choose to work with me, I expect you to put the bs story you’ve been telling yourself about why you can’t move on and why you can’t be a success, aside. I am results driven, that means that I am invested in YOU and your recovery. I take my commitments seriously. That being said, I, better than anyone, know that we each move at our own pace, so equally I celebrate individuality and tailor the pace and progress of your success to achieve your goals. Where there is gentleness, there is also strength, my working style embodies both. I dig into your depths and help you build a rock-solid foundation of self-belief and confidence. Whatever is out there, is yours for the taking. I guide you in making that your reality. I see you, all of you, even when you are unable to.
My clients
My passion is helping others and I embrace all people from all walks of life, irrespective of age, race, gender or stature. I work with people young and old, male and female, gay or straight…. Trauma, life, challenges, hurt, pain doesn’t discriminate in my books. So, whoever you are, wherever you are from, when we take each step together, we move forward together and we celebrate your victories together. Building our relationship on trust and nurturing you in a safe and protected space can only have a positive impact on your life.
My training
I have many certifications and accreditation, however, I believe my greatest ‘training’ comes directly from my personal experience. Having been exposed to trauma from a young age through to adulthood, experience has given me the capacity to not only empathise with my clients, but honestly sympathise with where they are in life, because I have been there too. My experience has given me compassion and a deep rooted understanding, my B.A. Honors in Social Science along with many other certifications I have worked hard for, have given me the tools to be able to further my true passion…. helping others with their challenges…because you don’t have to be alone
Becoming my client
If you feel ready to make a change or improve parts of yourself, we are a great fit. If you are unsure about committing to change and feel halfheartedly about growing, I would be doing you a disservice by agreeing to work with you. Time and energy are valuable commodities, invest wisely in yourself and who you work with. You deserve nothing less.
On our journey together you'll
TRANSFORM every area of your life into vibrant success.
REVIVE and awaken yourself from the haze of shock and the aftermath of your ordeal.
ACCEPT what has happened to you and take strength from your situation.
UNDERSTAND who you now are because life has changed you.
METHODICALLY move beyond the limitations that you’ve been creating as a way to survive.
ACHIEVE the best version of you by rising above the superficiality of your experience, owning the depth of your wisdom and the freedom that is yours to have.
Book a free introductory call and learn how I can help you transform your life.
On our journey together you'll
TRANSFORM every area of your life into vibrant success. REVIVE and awaken yourself from the haze of shock and the aftermath of your ordeal. ACCEPT what has happened to you and take strength from your situation. UNDERSTAND who you now are because life has changed you. METHODICALLY move beyond the limitations that you’ve been creating as a way to survive. ACHIEVE the best version of you by rising above the superficiality of your experience, owning the depth of your wisdom and the freedom that is yours to have.
Book a free introductory call and learn how I can help you transform your life.
How can I help?
Trauma
So many people get lost in their experiences, especially the challenging ones. You forget what it’s like to feel free from the burden of a shocking incident and without even realizing, you become the experience, every minute of every day. How deeply rooted you are in this cycle can be difficult to see from the inside, because you are in it. It takes someone from the outside to gently guide you out and show you, remind you of what emotional freedom really feels like.
Everyone deserves to feel free. Everyone deserves the opportunity to step into the light. Allow me to guide you to the shining light.
Life coaching
Life coaching really is an investment in you! It’s a neutral space where you can learn to re-discover and become aware of yourself. Most of what you think you know about yourself is a reaction to your circumstances rather than your true core. This comes as the biggest surprise to my clients. As you unravel what you have ‘become', you start to connect with who you really are.
Coaching supports each person through their unique process and motivates them to keep going instead of procrastinating and self-sabotaging.
If there is any area of your life that you would like to improve and don’t know how, life coaching is for you!
Online
Life can often get in the way of the things we need to be doing to better ourselves and opportunity for this may be lacking. Don’t put your recovery on hold when you can create the opportunity simply by connecting and reaching out. Online counselling is available around the country and abroad. Book your time slot and benefit from moving yourself forward. If you have a poor internet connection or do not have access to skype, telephonic sessions are available. Please contact us to enquire about how those calls are charged Read more.
Motivational
As an international speaker, I value every platform because I see it as an opportunity to inspire and change lives. I speak for change so that we may own our true selves and be the best version of who we were intended to be. You can find me at speaking events, corporate events, colleges, schools and breakfasts as a guest speaker. In 2016 I had the privilege of sharing a stage with George Ross (bestselling author, celebrity apprentice judge and former right hand man to Donald Trump) JT Foxx (The world’s number 1 wealth coach), Johanna Mukoki, Jorge Ngoko and Michael Mlengan.
Workshops
Life is too short for you not to be changed. My workshops will do that for you. Intensive and liberating all at the same time, going to deeper levels of yourself and understanding why you are the person you are and how you’d like to be better. Workshops are run throughout the year and have been held in the U.K., Channel Islands, Ireland and South Africa. Stay posted on upcoming dates or sign up to my blog to stay informed.
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I’m Gaelene, a qualified social worker with practices in JHB and Durban, I specialise in creating a safe space for people who feel lost and paralysed by their experiences. A space where people feel accepted and supported through their journey whilst reclaiming the greatest version of themselves.
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