Colleen Leclercq
Psychologist

A calm, considered space to think clearly and feel steadier.

Counselling, psychological screening, workplace and trauma support for professionals in Paarl and the Cape Winelands.

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Looking after yourself is not a luxury. It is the work that makes everything else possible.

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Paarl · Western Cape
About Colleen

Professional support rooted in connection, curiosity, and care.

I work with high-performing adults who are carrying more than they let on: stress, change, conflict, loss, or simply a sense of being stretched too thin. My approach is calm and practical — we make sense of what you are experiencing and find the next clear step.

Registered Organisational Psychologist BA Wits · BA Hons Wits · MCom UCT HPCSA PS0165271 Practice 1330683
About the scope of my work. I offer psychological screening, supportive counselling and BWRT®. This is not clinical psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment, and does not include the diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders. I work with a network of trusted healthcare professionals and will recommend referral when additional or specialised support would be beneficial.
How I can help

Areas of focus

Every relationship begins with an initial screening and supportive conversation, so we can understand what you are experiencing and shape the most useful kind of support.

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Psychological screening & assessment

Structured screening and assessment to give a clear, grounded picture.

02

Counselling

Focused, supportive counselling for work-related stress, anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, burnout, bullying, relational dynamics, trauma and grief.

03

Emotional regulation & coping

Practical strategies for emotional regulation, and habits that shape day-to-day life.

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BWRT® Practitioner

BrainWorking Recursive Therapy® — a neuroscience-based process for anxiety, phobias, PTSD and more.

A closer look

What is BWRT®?

BrainWorking Recursive Therapy® is a neuroscience-based approach that helps reduce intensity linked to trauma, and assists in forming new neural pathways that shape identity and behaviour change.

It works in a distinctive way: defusing the psychological triggers of a symptom pattern before they reach the part of the brain that activates the emotional response. The symptom is then eased or greatly reduced. The approach mirrors the way the brain acquired the difficulty in the first place, therefore it is an entirely natural process.

You do not have to share intimate details of your life or any event you would rather keep private. As with any psychological approach, outcomes vary from person to person. BWRT® offers a structured methodology that may assist individuals in addressing a range of emotional and behavioural challenges.

Developed by Terence Watts (UK) and refined with South African clinical psychologist Rafiq Lockhat. All practitioners are trained through The Terence Watts BWRT® Institute.

  • Designed to alleviate triggers for the symptom you experience.
  • Three levels — your practitioner helps determine the most suitable for you.
  • Many situations respond well within one to four sessions; some need more.
  • No prolonged investigation into childhood is required.
  • If a symptom may have a medical cause, a medical consultation comes first.
  • Your consent is always obtained, and you can withdraw it at any time.
The space

A room designed to slow the noise down.

Soft light, natural materials and quiet greenery. The consulting room is intentionally calm and contained — somewhere it feels safe to put things down and think clearly.

The consulting room with two soft chairs, a round jute rug and botanical artworks A dried fynbos branch hanging from a wooden peg Floating oak shelves with woven baskets beside a framed botanical artwork Detail of dried botanical branches against a pale wall
● 92 Main Road, Paarl, 7646
Sessions & fees

Clear, simple arrangements.

Each session runs between 60 and 90 minutes, at rates that fall within medical aid rates.

Cash practice. Sessions are settled after each appointment by EFT, unless other arrangements are agreed.

Cancellations. Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance, or the account remains due and payable.

Medical aid. Receipts and invoices are provided should you wish to claim. Sessions fall under counselling; claimed rates are deducted from your medical savings.

Assessments. Medical aid claims do not cover assessment costs. These are discussed and billed separately where applicable.

Older accounts. Accounts older than 30 days may incur interest on the outstanding balance.

PMB & ICD-10. If you hold a Prescribed Minimum Benefit you wish to claim against, an ICD-10 code can be noted on your intake form.

Before your first session

Complete your paperwork online.

Two short forms help us begin well. You can complete them here on any device. Your information stays on your device until you choose to download or send it.

Client Information & Intake Form

Your details, history and the consent and terms for counselling, assessment and BWRT®.

POPIA Letter of Consent

How your personal information is collected, used, protected and shared, and your consent under POPIA.

Get in touch

Reach out, or send a short message.

Practice
92 Main Road, Paarl, 7646
Western Cape, South Africa
Phone · WhatsApp
+27 66 390 6181
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Colleen Leclercq
Client paperwork

Client Information & Intake Form

Colleen Leclercq · Registered Organisational Psychologist · HPCSA PS0165271 · Practice 1330683

Please complete this form as accurately as possible. All information you provide is treated as strictly confidential and handled in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. Your answers stay on your device until you choose to download or send them.

Personal information
Emergency contact
Medical aid information
Referral

Were you referred?

Presenting concerns
Previous counselling or therapy

Have you attended counselling or therapy before?

Medical & psychological history

Are you currently receiving any medical treatment?

Are you currently taking any medication?

Have you ever been diagnosed with a psychological condition?

Consent, terms & scope of service

POPIA notice

In line with POPIA (Act No. 4 of 2013), the personal information collected in this form is used solely to provide psychological services, for record-keeping, and for communication regarding your care. It is kept confidential and secure, and is not shared with third parties without your explicit written consent, except where required by law (for example, risk to self or others, or a court order).

Scope of service

As an Industrial / Organisational Psychologist, I offer psychological screening and assessment, short-term counselling, and support for stress, depression, anxiety, overwhelm, adjustment, decision-making, behavioural habits, emotional regulation, relational dynamics, coping strategies, bullying, trauma, and grief and loss. This service is not clinical psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment and does not include the diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders. Where needed, I will recommend or refer you to an appropriate healthcare professional.

Rates & process

Sessions run 60–90 minutes. A 60-minute session is R1 300 and a 90-minute session is R1 950; these fall within medical aid rates. This is a cash practice, settled after sessions by EFT unless otherwise agreed. Appointments not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance remain due and payable. Accounts older than 30 days may incur interest.

BWRT®

Where appropriate I may introduce BrainWorking Recursive Therapy® (BWRT®) and will explain it fully beforehand. It is designed to ease the triggers of a symptom; there are three levels and a few conditions for which it is unsuitable, in which case I will advise you. You will not have to disclose anything you would rather keep private. Your consent is always obtained and may be withdrawn at any time.

Confidentiality

All information shared is confidential, except where there is risk of harm to yourself or others, a legal or ethical obligation to disclose, or where parental / guardian involvement is required. Where appropriate, I will discuss any necessary sharing with you first.

Please confirm the following *

Signature

If the client is under 18, a parent or guardian completes the section below.

Please complete the required fields marked with an asterisk before continuing.

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