Sulette Snyman , NCPS

Sulette Snyman is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood. She blends practical tools with open conversation to tackle stress, anxiety, trauma and low mood. Sessions are adaptable to each person’s needs and pace. Sulette speaks English and Afrikaans and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

With 21 years of professional experience Sulette supports people facing a wide range of concerns. These include relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief and loss, parenting strain, career questions, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges linked to ADHD. She also helps with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, immigration matters, and fertility worries.

Her approach emphasises clear goals and practical steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, where thoughts and behaviours are looked at together, is part of the work she offers. EMDR is available for those who have trauma that needs focused processing. Motivational Interviewing and existential conversations are also used to help people find purpose and move forward.

Sessions can include short-term coaching-style work or longer therapeutic exploration, depending on what the person wants. Sulette aims to create a respectful and compassionate space so clients can talk openly and try new ways of coping. She tailors the plan to fit each person’s situation and goals.

To begin, she asks people to share their concerns and goals so a clear path can be agreed. The focus is on steady change and building skills that help in day-to-day life.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflects back what they hear, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs a caring space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. Online CBT sessions break problems into manageable steps and teach practical strategies for anxiety, low mood or sleep difficulties. EMDR offers a structured way to process traumatic memories when past events continue to cause strong reactions; it can be adapted for remote work with clear guidance and pacing.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. This collaborative planning helps people try a route that fits their life and needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins, written reflection, or flexible contact around a busy schedule. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into everyday life.