Salome Mbenjele, ACA

Salome Mbenjele welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or problems with self-esteem. She helps those dealing with trauma, family conflict and life transitions take small practical steps toward feeling steadier. Sessions are offered in English, Ndebele South, Ndebele North and Shona and are grounded in respectful, non-judgemental conversation.

Salome has 20 years of professional experience and holds ACA credentials. She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without blame. The first sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on simple goals that fit their life.

Her style is warm, interactive and practical. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on client-centred listening to make sure people feel heard. Attachment-based ideas are used when early relationships affect current problems.

Salome also uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people choose actions that match their values, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to manage strong emotions. Treatment plans are shaped to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

People who want direct, compassionate therapy that focuses on everyday coping strategies and clearer communication may find her approach useful. She aims to support and empower clients as they try new ways of coping and rebuild confidence.

Therapeutic approaches for online and remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and teaching concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and aims to improve emotional connection and trust in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time if something isn't working.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simple to practise new skills in their everyday setting and then discuss how those experiments went in the next session. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt ACT and CBT techniques for remote sessions to keep the work practical and focused on goals.