Yvette Smit Counselling
I offer counselling for a range of emotional and relational challenges, with a special interest in emotional overwhelm, transitions across the lifespan, and socio-emotional support for neurodivergent adults. You can read more about these core areas of focus below.
“You’ve held everything together for so long, but lately it feels like you’re unravelling in places no one can see.”
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, or under pressure to keep it together?
I work with adolescents and adults of all ages who are navigating emotional strain, stress-related challenges, and the weight of self-expectation.
Whether it’s a period of transition, managing long-standing patterns of overthinking, or burnout — our work is about slowing down, making sense of what's going on beneath the surface, and finding grounded, sustainable ways to cope.
Together, we begin to understand how your inner experiences are shaped, and how you can respond with more clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.
Do you struggle with self-doubt, or find yourself questioning your identity, role, direction, or purpose?
I work with individuals navigating transitions in how they see themselves — often shaped by career shifts, changes in relationships, role transitions, or internal unrest.
This kind of work isn't about finding a fixed version of who you are, but rather about understanding the inner narratives that have shaped your self-concept and finding more grounded, authentic ways of relating to yourself and your world.
Together, we make space for reflection, self-compassion, and meaningful re-orientation as you begin shaping a future that aligns with your values.
“You thought you’d have more clarity by now — but instead, you’re feeling lost, untethered, or asking, 'Who am I?’”
“You’ve worked hard to manage, to cope, to fit in — but living with ADHD or autism as an adult can still feel like moving through the world without a clear map.”
Are you an adult navigating ADHD or autism — or a partner or family member wanting to better understand and support a loved one?
Neurodivergence can bring creativity, passion, and unique focus — but it can also mean overwhelm, sensory sensitivity, and a nervous system that rarely feels at rest.
In close relationships, these challenges can create misunderstanding or distance, even when there’s genuine care and effort. For partners and family members, it can be hard to know how to support — or how to stay connected — without losing themselves in the process.
I work with neurodivergent adults — and with those who love them — to build insight, self-acceptance, and steadier ways of relating. Our work makes space for both the gifts and struggles of ADHD and autism, while helping you feel more grounded in yourself and more connected in your relationships.
Are you a parent feeling the emotional demands of raising a child — and needing more guidance and support?
Parenting can feel like an endless balancing act: staying calm, meeting needs, making the “right” choices — all while running on little energy and even less certainty.
I work with parents who want to raise secure, resilient children, but also want to feel more emotionally contained and confident in themselves along the way.
Grounded in developmental psychology and attachment theory, our work brings together two vital needs: understanding your child’s emotional world, and supporting your own. Together, we make sense of how you show up for your child — while helping you move through the guilt, fatigue, and self-doubt that often go unspoken.
