Registered Counsellor
Supportive counselling, psychoeducation, screening and short-term intervention — often the most accessible route into support.
They commonly help with
- Supportive counselling
- Stress and coping
- Bereavement support
- Psychoeducation and screening
- Short-term intervention
What they cannot do
- Cannot diagnose.
- Does not provide long-term psychotherapy for serious mental illness — refers on where a presentation falls outside scope.
- Cannot prescribe medication — that is a psychiatrist or medical doctor.
Often confused with
Counselling Psychologist
A Counselling Psychologist has a longer training pathway and can work with more complex presentations. A Registered Counsellor is often more affordable and more readily available.
Learn more about Counselling PsychologistsClinical Psychologist
If you have a diagnosed mental health condition or a long-standing difficulty, a Clinical Psychologist is usually the right professional.
Learn more about Clinical PsychologistsWhere they usually work
Private practice · NGOs · Schools · Community clinics
Checking a registration
Every professional listed here shows their HPCSA registration number. You can verify any registration independently against the HPCSA register — we encourage it.