About Kim
Professional Support With a Human Approach
Kim van Zeeventer is a registered counselling psychologist based in Edenvale, offering confidential, practical support for individuals and couples — in person and online.
Biography
A background in care, a practical approach
Kim works with individuals and couples, both in person and online, offering support that is confidential, practical and centred around each person she sees. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, moving at a pace that feels manageable.
Her path into psychology began in healthcare. She trained and worked as a nurse, including in neonatal care, before completing a Master's degree in psychology at the University of Johannesburg in 2009 and registering as a psychologist in 2010.
From 2017 to 2020 she practised in Doha, Qatar, supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds, before returning to private practice in Edenvale. She also facilitates couples workshops informed by Gottman relationship principles.
Qualifications & Experience
A career built on care
- Earlier career
A background in nursing
A first career in nursing, including neonatal care.
- 2009
Master's in psychology
Completed at the University of Johannesburg.
- 2010
Registered psychologist
Registered following the HPCSA board examination.
- 2017–2020
Practising in Doha, Qatar
Several years supporting clients internationally.
- Today
Private practice in Edenvale
Individual and couples counselling, plus Gottman-informed workshops.
Counselling Philosophy
Counselling that feels like a genuine conversation
Kim believes support works best when it feels human. Sessions are collaborative and unhurried — a space to be heard, to make sense of what you're facing, and to find practical ways forward that fit your life.
Areas of Support
What counselling can help with
Some of the common reasons people reach out. If what you're facing isn't listed, you're still welcome to get in touch.
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
- Burnout
- Life transitions
- Relationship difficulties
- Communication and conflict
- Self-esteem
Gottman Workshop Training
Trained to lead couples workshops
Kim is trained through The Gottman Institute to facilitate couples workshops built on decades of relationship research. These workshops give couples practical, evidence-informed tools to understand their patterns, communicate more clearly and reconnect.
See couples workshopsTaking the first step
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Whether it's your first time considering counselling or you're returning after a while, you're welcome here — there's no pressure and no judgement.
Get in touch
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out can feel daunting. When you're ready, a short message is all it takes — we'll respond and talk through how counselling could help.
This practice does not provide emergency or crisis support through the website. If you are in immediate danger or require urgent assistance, please contact the appropriate local emergency service.