Feeling trapped, overwhelmed, or lost in your circumstances? Are you unsure where your life is going, or feels as though life has lost its meaning? You do not have to carry this burden alone.
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
— JOHN 10:10
Pastoral Therapist & Minister • Bloemfontein
Anyone can benefit from counselling — even if you are simply feeling confused or sad. You are not weak when you choose to talk through painful experiences, emotions, or memories in order to heal.
Relationships
Somewhere something big went wrong… Whether there is continual silence or ongoing conflict between you and your partner, every marriage has the potential to be restored and renewed.
Individual Therapy
Tired of struggling, discouraged, or not coping? Whether you are facing anxiety, anger, stress, depression, a crisis of faith, or a difficult life transition, things can be different.
6-Session Programme
Getting married? The best time to invest in your marriage is before the wedding day. Our structured 6-session programme equips couples with lifelong tools for intimacy and communication.
Trauma & Wholeness
You are not alone. One in every three women and one in every seven boys are sexually abused before age 18. You do not have to live with the long-term consequences forever — healing is possible.
Holistic Support
Diagnosed with cancer? Visualization therapy complements your medical treatment (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) through a holistic body-and-spirit approach that nurtures hope and resilience.
Dr. Gretha Heymans served for many years as a congregation minister (making history on 20 March 1994 as the first woman ordained as a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church / NG Kerk) and practices full-time as a pastoral therapist.
She holds multiple degrees in Theology as well as a Master's and Doctorate in Pastoral Therapy from the University of the Free State (UOVS):
She provides an environment of security, care, and compassion — helping you view your difficulties from a fresh perspective, discover practical strategies for change, and live a fulfilled, abundant life.
Read More About My Approach →Sessions are tailored to your unique circumstances using proven, internationally recognized therapeutic techniques:
Replaces old, painful mental images with constructive, healing images. Highly effective for trauma recovery, cancer support, study motivation, and personal goals.
Helps you gently reconnect your personal life story with God's greater story of hope, meaning, and restoration for your life.
Examines the thought patterns that trigger distressing emotions and equips you to transform destructive thinking into healthy responses.
Explores family-of-origin dynamics alongside questionnaires and practical reflection exercises between sessions to solidify lasting growth.
Taking the first step to seek help requires courage — simply being here on this page means you have already begun.
Whenever you feel trapped, overwhelmed, or lost in your circumstances, or when a major life transition or traumatic event has disturbed your balance. While friends mean well, they cannot listen with clinical objectivity. An experienced outsider helps you gain fresh perspective without judgment.
Simply send an email to gretha@shisas.com briefly outlining your situation. The first email is free. Subsequent therapeutic feedback sessions are charged at R200 per response once payment reflects.
Yes. Relationship problems are never only one person's fault, but if your partner is unwilling to attend, coming on your own is still highly beneficial. You will gain clarity on your own responses and learn constructive ways to handle difficult patterns.
No. Visualization therapy never replaces or minimizes the role of your physician or medical treatment. Instead, it nurtures genuine hope, reduces fear and stress (which directly affect the immune system), helps you cope better with treatment, and improves your quality of life.
Getting help could not be easier — it is just a phone call or message away. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
Contact Dr. Gretha for an in-person appointment in Bloemfontein or reach out via email for online counselling.
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