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Johan Els
I believe that we can embrace the past and grow a new future.
I am a full-time minister of a multi-cultural church in Worcester and a Clinical Pastoral Therapist within a private practice.
I hold a B.Th. Degree (University of the Western Cape), a BD Degree (Stellenbosch University), an Honours in Philosophy (Stellenbosch University), and an M.Th. in Clinical Pastoral Care (Stellenbosch University). I am currently preparing for a PhD in Clinical Pastoral Therapy.
I remarried after my divorce. My wife and I have six children (three biological- and three step-children). I have been part of this unique Blended Family since 2015.
PREVIOUS CONGREGATIONS:
DRC Bellville-West (2001 – 2014)
DRC Durbanville-Bergsig (2014 – 2021)
Worcester United Church (2021 – to date)
AFFILIATION:
Council for Pastoral and Spiritual Counsellors (CPSC) since 2021
My Approach
I believe in a holistic dialectic approach to therapy and studied the Dialogical Intergeneration Pastoral Process, based on the Contextual Therapy model of Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy.
This approach aims to create a safe space for dialogue, where people can view one another as being unique, and valued, where fairness is determined, and trustworthiness is enhanced.
The question of – what would be fair in relationships – is explored.
Contact me to book an appointment for an in-person or online therapy session.
Cell
+27 84 672 0626
johan@relationtherapy.co.za
Address
Panorama, Worcester, ZA