Farhana Goga
Psychologist in Johannesburg | Online Therapy
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Helping Individuals and Couples Change the Patterns That Keep Them Stuck
What Can I Expect? Starting therapy can feel like a really big step. And even if you are in therapy for a while, it can get really hard. So, here are some words of encouragement. This is an individual journey, and feeling cautious and unsure is perfectly normal and natural. Sessions are tailored to your needs, and I use talk therapy and brain-based techniques, focusing on creating real shifts. ​ Be open to the process, it is a space to reflect, explore, pause, expand, and it can take a while. Be open to what arises, the insights, emotions, reflections. Take the time to build the relationship with your therapist, me. Set some goals and expectations, make them realistic and know they will take some time. While my processes are quick, you are also nuanced, and life happens. Therapy may feel tough at times, and thats OK! Growth comes in waves. Commit to yourself, give yourself the time, money and space to make the shifts you desire, I am here to support you. ​ The process is: * getting to know you and defining our goals stage (this can take anywhere between 3 sessions or months, depending on what you are ready for). In the first session we will also spend time talking admin and discussing if we are a good fit - either one of us can decide we are not. * doing the work (duration: how long is a piece of string) * closure and/or re-contracting for new goals if we feel aligned that there is a good fit the for the new goals/life experience.
How Many Sessions Do I Need? This is really difficult to say. It depends on many factors, most of which are unconscious. I also need to get to know you, and parts of you are only revealed as the sessions progress. Therapy is a process, and a journey, and is often multi-layered, with layered being revealed as we deepen the process and journey, even though I have tools bring quick shifts. There are many factors at place. For the most part I work with medium - long term therapy.
Fee for Individual Therapy Sessions My sessions are R1950/51 minutes.  Discounted to R1750 if paid before the session. Weekly sessions are advised for you to see meaningful change. I do not do one session a month - it is not effective and is not therapy. You need to be committed to your sessions and growth. ​ I do NOT work with medical aid. You would need to pay upfront - EFT before each session, and you can then claim back from medical aid. ​ We will discuss this in the first session/phase
Fee For Couples Therapy and the Couples Therapy Process ​ How I work with couples Intake process: one joint session, one individual session with each partner, then a joint feedback session to map the way forward (standard fees apply of 51 minute sessions). We may then do individual sessions before we do joint sessions. Or we may embark on joint sessions. Or we would have a 1 or 2 day intensive. The 1 day intensive is R11 000 and the 2 day intensive is R22000. Thereafter we will continue on bi-monthly sessions (R3500 x 100 min) or 3 hour intensives (R5500).
Can I attend Sessions once a month, or in bursts? No, once a month sessions are only for those who have completed their process and need maintenance sessions. You need to commit to yourself and to therapy. If there is an issue you are working with, or want to resolve, that will take time, so popping in randomly for short bursts will render my work ineffective for various reasons. I work with depth, focus, and a deep understanding. I approach your healing with commitment, so I work best with clients who are committed to that, regardless of the length of time required, understanding that its a process and a journey. If short bursts, or monthly sessions is what you are looking for, or my fees are too high for you, please find another therapist as this does not work for me, and is also ineffective so will not work for you. A minimum of 2 sessions a month is required, and weekly sessions are the most effective and impactful.
Is This Right For Me? If you are ready to explore you, and have deep transformation and lasting change, I am for you. I do not work with abusers, children or teens, and those not already in a growth mindset, and open to the understanding that change is really possible. I also do not work with disciplinary cases or cases that could end up in court. I work with couples and adult individuals. I use a combination of talk therapy, coaching, mentorship and brain, heart and soul-based tools, as well as my training as a couples/relationship expert in my work. My sessions are more expensive than the average therapist because of my extensive training and expertise. You need to be able to afford weekly sessions (even if our schedule only allows for bi-monthly sessions). Weekly sessions are advised, twice a month is a requirement. The process is: * getting to know you and defining our goals stage (this can take anywhere between 3 sessions or months, depending on what you are ready for). In the first session we will also spend time talking admin and discussing if we are a good fit - either one of us can decide we are not. * doing the work (duration: how long is a piece of string) * closure and/or re-contracting for new goals if we feel aligned that there is a good fit the for the new goals/life experience. If you are a business owner, you may be more suited to The School of Expansion where we work on personal development for business growth.
A Note for Muslim Clients - While I have a many muslim clients, and a muslim sounding name, you need to know I am agnostic and woo, and would not call myself muslim. If you are specifically looking for a muslim therapist, understanding the religion etc. Â I am unlikely for you.
Who I don't work with - Abusers - Disciplinary Cases - Children and Teens -People who are don't have a growth mindset and don't believe they can change, or who I need to convince to try my methodologies. - Cases that could end up in court.
Business Owners.... Business owners, I have 1-1 packages starting at R35 000 which allows you to heal, grow and thrive personally and for you business. I do keep my boundaries very clear about what I will do in therapy if you are a business owner. The deepest work is through The School of Expansion.
I Want to Work on my relationship with money I love this for you! I only do this work via The School of Expansion. So, its R35 000 for 6 sessions. I am creating self-study courses at the moment.