About Me
Our Story
This practice was established in 2016 by Ilana Kok. In the past few years Ilana has focused on empowering women through opportunities of employment and opportunities to gain skills. I Am A Specialist Wellness Counselor with a variety of skills and backgrounds.
Hi! I am Ilana
I follow a person-centred approach — a warm, empathetic, and non-directive method that empowers clients to find their own solutions, build self-awareness, and unlock their potential. My role as your coach is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore possibilities, overcome challenges, and move confidently toward your goals.
I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) and am currently completing my Life Coaching training through the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP). I work exclusively with adults in the area of personal and professional development.
My academic foundation is both creative and psychological. I hold a Diploma in Visual Communication from The Open Window Institute for Arts and Digital Sciences (2004) and a BA in Psychology, Criminology, and Research Methodology from the University of Pretoria (2014). During my undergraduate years, I had the privilege of working with children on the autism spectrum — an experience that deepened my understanding of human resilience and connection.
In 2015, I obtained my BA Honours in Applied Psychology from the South African College of Applied Psychology. I’ve since volunteered with Hospivision at Steve Biko Hospital and offered pro bono mediation services through various NGOs. I opened my private practice in 2016 and have also supported survivors of human trafficking and children affected by trauma and loss.
My work continues to be guided by compassion, integrity, and a commitment to helping each client rediscover their strength, clarity, and purpose.
What is a Specialist Wellness Counselor?
Specialist Wellness Counsellor is a member with an applicable postgraduate qualification on NQF level 8 and at least 100 hours of practical experience.
Specialist Wellness Counsellors serve to enhance the total wellbeing of their clients by making use of a systems approach to counselling – working towards achieving wholeness within the integrative unity of body, mind and spirit. The level of counselling is that of primary health care. Specialist Counsellors specialize in one or more of the following areas of counselling/coaching: Individual counselling, marriage counselling, life style coaching, counselling for problems, trauma counselling, drug and alcohol abuse counselling, HIV/AIDS counselling, counselling for gambling research in the domain of counselling, addiction, bereavement counselling, hospice counselling and support and assistance in human development.
The Specialist Wellness Counsellor is competent to lend comprehensive and specialized counselling support towards the improvement of the quality of life by assisting client’s in resolving conflicts, improving relationships, sorting out general problems, coping with life’s challenges and finding inner peace.
Specialist Wellness Counsellors are required to refer clients to medical and psychological professionals if they identify needs that require specialized intervention such as mood, personality and anxiety disorders and health related problems that require medical attention.
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