Welcome to Indlela
Indlela (i-ndle-la) Zulu word meaning path, way, journey, resource, direction.
My name is Ayanda and as a counsellor I'm here to support you through whatever has brought you to therapy. My aim is to create a safe and private space for you to freely discuss your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Together, we'll discover and cultivate resources within you that you can take with you once therapy is over.
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How are you doing?
Notice how this question makes you feel.
The answer to this question may be the reason you are here.
Perhaps you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed with too much on your plate. This can manifest as anxiety, resulting in a racing heart and racing thoughts that may make it difficult for you to sleep.
Maybe you are feeling low or sad, lacking energy, finding it difficult to concentrate or enjoy the things that previously gave you joy.
It could be that you feel like an imposter, constantly fearing being exposed at any moment.
It's possible that you may also feel the need to wear a mask, longing to take it off and show your true self.
You might be coping with the loss of a loved one, or even your own identity.
It could be that you have you faced discrimination based on who you are, whether it be your race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of your identity. This may have deeply impacted your sense of self, leaving you feeling devalued, misunderstood, and questioning your worth.
Or perhaps you are experiencing a sense of something feeling "off," without fully understanding why.