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Marjana Motala
MS Wellness Counsellor
6+
years exp.
96
USD/session
100% Refundable
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Specialization
OTHER FOCUS AREAS
About Marjana Motala
Meet Marjan, a compassionate mental health professional whose work is rooted in both professional training and a deep personal understanding of how emotional challenges can impact a person’s life. With a background in psychology, education, and counseling, Marjan has spent several years supporting individuals in roles focused on emotional well-being, guidance, and personal development. Her journey in this field has strengthened her commitment to helping women find healing, clarity, and resilience.
Marjan has worked with women from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds, which has helped her develop a strong sense of cultural awareness and sensitivity. Through her experience in educational, research, and counseling settings, she understands that each person’s values, identity, and lived experiences shape how they navigate struggles and approach healing. Her goal is always to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel understood, supported, and comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions.
Her areas of focus include women’s mental health, anxiety, emotional well-being, identity development, life transitions, and trauma-informed support. Marjan is particularly passionate about supporting women who may be navigating personal challenges while balancing cultural, family, or spiritual expectations. She works to help clients build greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier ways of coping with life’s difficulties.
Marjan’s therapeutic style is holistic and client-centered. She integrates evidence-based psychological practices with Islamic values and ethics when appropriate for the client, believing that emotional well-being, personal growth, and spiritual grounding can work together in the healing process. Through compassionate listening, thoughtful reflection, and practical tools, Marjan collaborates with clients to help them better understand themselves, overcome challenges, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Treatment Approach
ACT Practitioner
Accept thoughts and commit to values-based action for wellbeing
CBT
Identifies negative thought patterns to improve emotions & behaviour
DBT Practitioner
Skills-based therapy for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Gestalt Psychotherapy
Focuses on present experience and personal responsibility for growth
Mindfulness
Present-moment awareness practices reducing stress and anxiety
Somatic Therapy
Body-centred therapy releasing trauma stored in physical sensations
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Strengthens emotional bonds and attachment in relationships
Family Systems Therapy
Addresses family dynamics and patterns affecting individual wellbeing
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Goal-oriented therapy focusing on solutions, not problems
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Combines mindfulness and CBT to prevent depression relapse
Person-Centered Therapy
Empathetic, non-directive therapy valuing individual growth
Humanistic Therapy
Promotes self-growth, potential and authentic human experience
Details
Child · Individual
Adolescents (ages 13-17) · Adults (ages 18-64)
English · Afrikaans · Arabic
Asian (East, South, Southeast), European, Multicultural
Masters of Science in Clinical Health Psychology — Tech Global University
Bachelors in Counselling Psychology — The Open University
ASCHP | 895 — South Africa
Video · Audio · Chat
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Verified client · 1 week ago
Truly exceptional knowledge and support and teaching me things I had not thought about to help my situation .
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Verified client · 1 week ago
Marjaana was great at validating how I feel and providing me with next steps to facilitate my growth.
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What is the experience of Marjana Motala?
Marjana Motala has 6+ years of experience in the field of MS Wellness Counsellor.
What language(s) does Marjana Motala speak?
Marjana Motala speaks the following language(s):
- English
- Afrikaans
- Arabic
How much does Marjana Motala charge per session?
Marjana Motala charges USD 96 per session when you book a 4-session pack (USD 384 total) saving you 20%, or USD 120 per session for a single session.
When is Marjana Motala available for therapy sessions?
Marjana Motala is available for therapy sessions on:
- Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 12:00PM
Where is Marjana Motala from?
Marjana Motala is from South Africa.
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