Salome Mbenjele, ACA

Salome Mbenjele is an ACA counsellor with more than 20 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and low self-esteem. She speaks English, Ndebele South, Ndebele North and Shona and aims to make the first contact feel easier and less intimidating.

Salome creates an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She frames sessions as a partnership and focuses on building trust so people feel heard and understood.

Her style is warm and interactive. Salome draws on a mix of cognitive behavioural ideas, client-centred conversation and attachment-informed thinking to tailor each session to the person in front of her.

Practically, she helps people identify unhelpful patterns, try different ways of responding, and set small goals that fit everyday life. She also gives skills for managing strong emotions and reducing overwhelming anxiety.

Salome does not use stigmatizing labels and aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity. She supports people who want to take steps towards more confidence, clearer communication and steadier mood.

If someone is ready to begin, they complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to scheduling options available.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Salome uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and refocus on values-based actions; this approach can be useful for stress, anxiety and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work and looks at patterns in close relationships to improve communication and emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping strategies for mood and anxiety issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Salome will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match each person's goals, pace and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work and family life, make it easier to keep appointments during busy weeks, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online work also lets clients practise skills between sessions in the places they live their daily routines. Salome will help decide which way of meeting best supports each person's therapy goals.