Sonia Forssman
Marriage and Relationship Counsellor
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it"- Helen Keller
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Online Counselling
If you have found your way here, it is likely because something in your relationship feels strained, unsettled, or no longer as secure as it once was.
Whatever has brought you here is significant. This is a space where we take relationships seriously and do the work of healing and recovery together, with clarity and care.
Relationships don’t fall apart overnight—and they don’t get repaired that way either.
When something breaks—through betrayal, disconnection, or ongoing strain—the emotional impact can be overwhelming.
I work with you in a confidential, steady space to process what has happened and guide you toward a place where you feel more grounded, able to function, and ready to take the next step.
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WHEN TRUST HAS BEEN BROKEN (Betrayal Trauma) When trust is broken, everything can feel unstable. You may be replaying conversations, struggling to focus, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed one moment and completely shut down the next. This is not something you “think your way through.” In this space, we focus first on stabilising the emotional intensity — helping you make sense of what happened, process the impact, and move toward clear, grounded decisions. Whether you are trying to repair the relationship or decide what comes next, you don’t have to navigate this alone. If you are in the middle of betrayal or relationship breakdown, you’re welcome to reach out — even if you’re unsure what you need yet.
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BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO” (Pre-Marital Counselling for Couples) Most couples prepare for a wedding. Very few prepare for the reality of marriage. Unspoken expectations around finances, communication, family roles, conflict, and emotional needs often only surface later — when they are harder to navigate. Pre-marital counselling gives you the space to have these conversations before they become points of tension. We work through key areas of alignment, helping you understand each other clearly and step into marriage with intention, not assumption. If you want to build your marriage on clarity rather than guesswork, you’re welcome to reach out.
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WHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS UNDER STRAIN (Marriage & Relationship Counselling) You may feel disconnected, stuck in the same arguments, or unsure how things became this difficult. Conversations may go in circles, or stop altogether. Small issues start to feel heavy, and the distance between you grows quietly over time. In this space, we slow things down and bring structure back into the relationship. We work through communication, emotional triggers, and the patterns that keep you stuck — so that you can move forward with more clarity and less confusion. If your relationship feels strained and you don’t know how to shift it, you’re welcome to reach out.
About my counselling approach
Having years of experience in relationship guidance, personal and professional, I know how to sit with my clients through the raw, messy parts where things feel overwhelming and hard to make sense of.
Together, we slow it down, untangle what’s happening, and work through it step by step. I don’t rush you or apply a one-size-fits-all solution—this is shaped around you. Over time, we find a way forward with greater clarity, steadiness, and understanding.
SESSION FEES Individual Counselling (60 minutes) R580 per session Couples Counselling (90 minutes) R1250 per session Sessions are conducted online via: Google Meet | WhatsApp Video Call | Psychology Today Secure Platform A private, confidential space All sessions are conducted online in a safe and confidential environment, allowing you to engage from the comfort and privacy of your own space.