Areas of Specialisation
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or family challenges, you don’t have to go through it alone. In Claremont, Cape Town, counsellor Theresa Gow offers a safe and supportive space, both in person and online, where you can be heard, understood, and gently guided toward healing and hope.
Theresa Gow is a counsellor based in Claremont, Cape Town, with over 15 years of experience, she specialises in:
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Depression & Anxiety – Helping clients manage overwhelming emotions, build resilience, and find healthier coping strategies.
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Bereavement & Loss – Providing a safe environment to process grief and navigate the difficult journey of losing a loved one.
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Family Dynamics & Conflict Management – Guiding families through challenges, improving communication, and strengthening relationships.
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Women’s Issues – Supporting women through stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and identity challenges.
Theresa works with people of all ages and offers both in-person sessions in Claremont and online sessions via FaceTime, making counselling accessible and flexible.
Bereavement and Loss
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced the end of a relationship, or faced another life-changing loss, Theresa offers a supportive space to process your emotions at your own pace. Through bereavement and loss counselling, she helps clients make sense of their feelings, honour their grief, and begin adjusting to life after loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Theresa provides gentle guidance to help you find your own way through.
Family Dynamics and Conflict Management
Families are meant to be sources of love and support, but sometimes communication breaks down, misunderstandings grow, and conflict takes over. Theresa specialises in working with family dynamics and conflict management, helping families strengthen their relationships and create healthier ways of interacting. Counselling provides a neutral, safe space where each family member can be heard. Together, Theresa helps families explore patterns, resolve tensions, and develop more effective ways of supporting one another.
Depression
Living with depression can feel like carrying a heavy weight that doesn’t lift. It may affect your energy, sleep, motivation, and even your sense of purpose. Many people struggle to talk about these feelings, but counselling can provide a safe space to explore them without judgment. In sessions, Theresa helps clients identify the underlying causes of depression, develop healthier coping strategies, and rediscover hope for the future. Whether you are experiencing persistent sadness, loss of interest in daily life, or simply feeling stuck, Theresa offers compassionate support to guide you toward healing.
Anxiety
Anxiety often shows up as constant worry, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms such as restlessness and tension. Left unchecked, it can interfere with daily life and relationships. Theresa works with clients to understand the root of their anxiety and to build practical tools to manage stress more effectively. With a calm, supportive approach, she helps individuals learn how to reduce feelings of overwhelm and regain a sense of balance. Counselling provides a safe environment to slow down, breathe, and take back control over anxious thoughts and emotions.
