Marizanne Naested

I am a Johannesburg-based counsellor specialising in trauma-informed relationship and sexuality counselling.

I am also a trauma release exercise practitioner. I have seen how incredibly transformative Trauma Release work or a Somatic approach to healing can be, and I prefer to do these sessions face to face. I can perform individual and group TRE sessions. I offer a compassionate and supportive space for clients to navigate personal and relational challenges.

Although I perform counselling in Afrikaans and English, I consider myself informed about different South African cultures and use an inclusive approach.

I have a deep passion for somatic trauma release, integrating body-based techniques to help clients achieve profound healing and nervous system regulation.

As a mother of two, I understand the complexities of maintaining healthy relationships while balancing the demands of parenthood. My personal experience with a child in the NICU, accidents, the impact of birth-related trauma and pregnancy loss gives me unique insight into the emotional and relational struggles families may face.

In addition to counseling, my background in group fitness instruction has given me a strong foundation in helping individuals build confidence—not only in their relationships but in themselves. My goal is to empower clients through a trauma-informed, body-centered approach that fosters healing, self-awareness, and deeper connection.

I am qualified to counsel a variety of challenges listed below and to combine these with TRE release work:

• Relationship Counselling & Coaching
• Passionless marriages
• Childhood sexuality challenges
• Communication challenges
• Stress- and trauma related complications in relationships
• Divorce Counselling
• Grief Counselling
• Intimacy challenges
• High/Low Libido
• Trauma Tension Release Exercises
• Compulsive sex or pornography use
• Sexual Self-Esteem issues
• Attuning to your own sensuality
• Sexuality counselling & coaching
• Corporate Coaching