Healing the root, not just the symptom.
Counselling for those ready to explore deeper emotional healing from childhood trauma and relational conflict to the integration of transformative experiences.
Karen Zimelka, MSc Psychology
I’m a counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and certification in Trauma and Addiction Counselling. I’m deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate emotional pain, and personal transformation. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and draws on inner child healing, shadow work, and somatic awareness.
I believe that healing is not linear, and that meaningful growth often begins when we choose to turn toward our pain rather than away from it.
I offer counselling in Sandton and online, with a focus on grief, trauma, relationship conflicts, and inner child healing.
Trauma Counselling
When the past continues to echo into the present, healing can feel out of reach. Trauma therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to gently explore what hurt you, and begin the process of rebuilding trust with yourself.
Together, we’ll work to calm the nervous system, release stored pain, and reconnect with your inner strength.
Couples and Relationship Counselling
Even the strongest relationships go through seasons of disconnection, miscommunication, or emotional strain. Whether you're struggling to repair trust, navigate a life transition, or simply feel seen again, couples counselling helps you rebuild intimacy and understanding - one honest conversation at a time.
Inner Child Healing
The child you once were still lives within you, and when that child’s needs were unmet, the adult you become may carry patterns of self-doubt, anxiety, or people-pleasing. Inner child healing is a powerful path toward reparenting those younger parts, so you can live with more freedom, self-worth, and emotional resilience.
Grief & Transition Support
Loss changes everything. Whether you're grieving a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life shift, or the person you used to be - grief support offers a place to sit with sorrow, find meaning in the midst of it, and slowly reimagine your life from a place of gentleness and grace.