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Megan Du Plessis, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Megan Du Plessis welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She speaks plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Megan aims to help clients find clarity, make manageable changes, and build practical ways to cope with stress and difficult emotions.

She uses a person-centred stance that starts with listening. That means sessions begin by understanding the client's situation, needs and choices.

Background and approach

From there she brings in techniques that suit the person, often drawing on cognitive behavioural ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. Megan has five years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Her background includes work in addiction services and supporting people through bereavement.

Those roles shaped her focus on trauma-aware care and practical problem solving. She works with a wide range of concerns such as relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Additional focuses include issues like body image, neurodiversity, caregiver strain and chronic illness, among others.

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she accepts international clients. Megan keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. Conversations tend to focus on what a person wants to change and what small steps might help.

Over time the work blends short-term tools with deeper reflection to support lasting shifts.

How her approach translates to online therapy

Many of Megan's methods suit remote work because they focus on clear goals and practical exercises. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose value-driven actions rather than getting stuck in worry. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's own experience and priorities. In sessions the therapist listens and reflects so the client feels understood and can explore options at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is action-oriented and teaches simple tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which helps with anxiety, depression and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Megan discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and together they test methods to see what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to tailor techniques to each person's needs.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls work well for more in-depth conversations and exercises, phone sessions can fit into a short break or need less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when writing helps to collect thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family or travel.
What concerns does Megan commonly help with?
She supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, and mood conditions like depression and bipolar.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Megan works in a person-centred way that starts with listening and understanding. She may also use elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of counselling experience, including roles in addiction services and bereavement support that informed her trauma-aware approach.
Where is Megan based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as stated in her credentials.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Megan?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Afrikaans

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