Vision statement: To bring healing and transformation to individuals, families and the community through a local church-based counselling ministry in a non-threatening, affordable and confidential environment.

 

The Ruach Counselling Centre now has six dedicated counsellors and we operate Monday to Friday all day. Consultations are by appointment and we ask for a donation.

Please feel free to contact Church office at  021 852 5303 or 078 796 1272 or  ruach@coronationmethodist.co.za

The Ruach Counselling Centre offers various services:

• General counselling to all (teenagers from 18 years and older) who come to us. We work on a donation system, but turn no-one away.
• Although amongst the team there are Christians, we do not push our beliefs on anyone. We meet each client where they are at.
• Counselling is totally confidential – only between the counsellor and the client. We deal with teenagers to old age.
• If a case is not within our abilities, we refer the client to a professional who we feel is best for the case.
• The team has professional supervision every two weeks.
• Counsellors regularly attend in service training workshops to enable them to keep learning more about various topics.
• Added to this we also run the Basic Counselling Course at least once a year. This is a course which is run by our counsellors and professionals, giving a good background to what is involved in counselling.

We are also registered with SAAP (South African Association for Pastoral Work), ACCinSA (Association of Christian Counselling) and we are members of the Connect Network. Referrals come from many of the welfare organisations and NGO’s in the community, as well as people who contact us of their own accord.

If you, or someone you know who is troubled, please give us a call. We would love to be of service to you. No problem is too large or too small to receive help. To date we have covered many areas of counselling: From marriage and relationships, addictions, various forms of abuse, divorce and its effects on all members of the family, peer pressure, depression, decision making, HIV/Aids, bereavement, chronic illness and caregiving.

Testimonials

Delicia
On Sunday 1st May at approximately 21h15 I was in a huge accident. A car drove into the back of my car at a speed of more than 180km/h in a 80km zone. Myself and my friend was on our way home from visiting a friend in Eersterivier when the accident happened. I was taken by ambulance to Helderberg Hospital . The medical staff on duty was concerned about me and transferred me the early hours of the Monday morning to Tygerberg. Although I had to wait a whole day and evening to be seen and taken to go for MRI scan and CT scan, I was discharged early on the Tuesday morning. I had no serious injuries, only bruises. I had no scars on my body or cuts.
But I was left with the emotional trauma. So 3 weeks after the accident I realised I will have to seek help. I looked up on the internet and found Ruach Counselling Centre. The lady I spoke to on the phone was very friendly and helpful. After a couple of sessions, I really started to feel calmer and it helped to speak to someone that is not judging you for feeling that way, like being scared etc.
I am so glad I came to Ruach and that they helped me through this challenging time. I can definitely recommend them.