Hi, I'm Chant (she/they), welcome to my practice!
I’m a Johannesburg-based counselling psychologist, researcher, and geek with a special interest in sexual health, and gender, sexual, and relationship diversity. My work is focused on affirming and supporting a diverse spectrum of identities, practices and experiences. I see therapy as a collaborative opportunity to explore, create, play, heal and discover. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to book a session.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe each individual is unique and requires a tailored and considered approach. As a result, therapy length will typically vary from person to person depending on your needs and resources. However, I do have a preference for medium to long-term work, as therapy is unfortunately not a quick fix.
However, we choose to work, our relationship will be incredibly important, and I encourage you to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences about our relationship and our work together freely. In sessions I try to create a space that is safe, affirming, playful and that welcomes diversity and authenticity. I work with various LGBTQIA+ identities and practices, including diverse relationship structures. Follow the link below if you’d like to learn more about my approach.
What Can Therapy Explore?
Life can be
beautiful, complex, and challenging. While I believe that humans are uniquely
resourceful and resilient, we all need a safe space and some support at
different stages of our journeys. If you’ve found your way to my site, it’s
possible you’re at a point in your life where you’re considering whether you
should invest in therapy as an additional support.
There are various
things that therapy can help you to explore and work with, for instance:
-
Grief and loss
-
Anxiety
- Career planning and
changes - Gender identity and
expression - Adjusting to life
changes - Sexuality and sexual
orientation
-
Disabilities
- Chronic illnesses
- Neurodiversity
- Stress management
- Self-discovery and personal growth
-
Traumatic life experiences and their consequences
Sexual difficulties
-
Depression or low mood
- Relationship difficulties
-
Support for those with a loved one in the LGBTQIA+ community
-
Relationship orientation (monogamy, polyamory, swinging, relationship
anarchy etc.)
Workshop Services
I offer talks and workshops to companies, organisations, schools, teachers and healthcare professionals on various aspects of gender, sexual and relationship diversity, and sexual and mental health. This includes the following topics:
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Building healthy relationships
- Relationship communication skills
- Understanding boundaries and consent
- Talking about bodies, sex and sexuality
- Gender, sexual and relationship diversity
- Sexual orientation and gender identity
(sensitisation training) - Career planning
- Adjusting to life changes
- Other topics – please enquire
Get in Touch
Currently, I’m practicing exclusively online and am able to see adults and adolescents based anywhere in South Africa. Feel free to contact me to chat about how I can assist you.
Please note that my phone is off during sessions, but if you send an email or leave a message, I will do my best to get back to you as swiftly as possible.
Phone: +27 71 741 2263
Email: info@chantmalan.com
Hi, I'm Chant (she/they), welcome to my practice!
I’m a Johannesburg-based counselling psychologist, researcher, and geek with a special interest in sexual health, and gender, sexual, and relationship diversity. My work is focused on affirming and supporting a diverse spectrum of identities, practices and experiences. I see therapy as a collaborative opportunity to explore, create, play, heal and discover. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to book a session.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe each individual is unique and requires a tailored and considered approach. As a result, therapy length will typically vary from person to person depending on your needs and resources. However, I do have a preference for medium to long-term work, as therapy is unfortunately not a quick fix.
However, we choose to work, our relationship will be incredibly important, and I encourage you to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences about our relationship and our work together freely. In sessions I try to create a space that is safe, affirming, playful and that welcomes diversity and authenticity. I work with various LGBTQIA+ identities and practices, including diverse relationship structures. Follow the link below if you’d like to learn more about my approach.
What Can Therapy Explore?
Life can be beautiful, complex, and challenging. While I believe that humans are uniquely resourceful and resilient, we all need a safe space and some support at different stages of our journeys. If you’ve found your way to my site, it’s possible you’re at a point in your life where you’re considering whether you should invest in therapy as an additional support.
There are various things that therapy can help you to explore and work with, for instance:
Grief and loss
Anxiety
Career planning and changes
Gender identity and expression
Adjusting to life changes
Sexuality and sexual orientation
Disabilities
Chronic illnesses
Neurodiversity
Stress management
Self-discovery and personal growth
Traumatic life experiences and their consequences
Sexual difficulties
Depression or low mood
Relationship difficulties
Support for those with a loved one in the LGBTQIA+ community
Relationship orientation (monogamy, polyamory, swinging, relationship anarchy etc.)
Workshop Services
I offer talks and workshops to companies, organisations, schools, teachers and healthcare professionals on various aspects of gender, sexual and relationship diversity, and sexual and mental health. This includes the following topics:
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Building healthy relationships
- Relationship communication skills
- Understanding boundaries and consent
- Talking about bodies, sex and sexuality
- Gender, sexual and relationship diversity
- Sexual orientation and gender identity (sensitisation training)
- Career planning
- Adjusting to life changes
- Other topics – please enquire
Get in Touch
Currently, I’m practicing exclusively online and am able to see adults and adolescents based anywhere in South Africa. Feel free to contact me to chat about how I can assist you.
Please note that my phone is off during sessions, but if you send an email or leave a message, I will do my best to get back to you as swiftly as possible.
Phone: +27 71 741 2263
Email: info@chantmalan.com