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Alethea R.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
61 jobs

Hi, I’m Alethea, an Executive Coach & ADHD Specialist for neurodivergent high achievers, founders, and professionals who need to perform at a high level without burning out or staying stuck. With a background in counselling psychology and over 20 years of experience across executive support, coaching, and human behaviour, I work at the intersection of performance, emotional regulation, and execution. I don’t just “hold you accountable” but I help you think clearly, regulate your nervous system, and follow through, consistently. 🧠 How I Support You: ADHD & Executive Function Coaching (strategy + structure), High-level Accountability & Thinking Partnership, Body Doubling (for focused execution when needed), Emotional Regulation & Overwhelm Management, Decision-making, clarity & momentum building 🎯 This Is For You If: You’re a high performer who struggles with follow-through or consistency, You experience ADHD, overwhelm, burnout, or decision fatigue, You’re managing a lot (business, career, studies, life) and need structure that actually works, You don’t need more information - you need implementation + support that sticks 💬 What Clients Experience: More clarity, more momentum, less overwhelm. And most importantly - they start finishing what they start. If you’re looking for a coach who understands both the science of the brain and the reality of execution, let’s connect :)

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Google Workspace
  • Scheduling
  • Personal Administration
  • Life Coaching
  • Mental Health
  • Creative Writing
  • Customer Experience
  • Copywriting
  • Administrative Support
David J.

Umhlali, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a qualified counselling professional with a Master’s degree in Counselling and extensive experience supporting individuals through a wide range of mental health challenges. Over the course of my career, I established and managed a counselling practice, providing compassionate, client-centered guidance to those in need. In addition to my practical experience, I have authored multiple reference guides focused on mental health topics, designed to educate, support, and empower diverse audiences. My writing combines professional insight with clarity and accessibility, making complex psychological concepts easy to understand and apply. Although I have retired from full-time practice, I remain actively involved in counselling-related work. I continue to offer guidance to individuals seeking support and stay engaged with current developments in mental health and wellbeing. As a writer, I specialize in creating well-researched, engaging, and meaningful content, including articles, blog posts, and educational materials on mental health and personal development. I am committed to producing high-quality work that informs, resonates, and makes a positive impact. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and reliable writer with real-world counselling experience, I would be glad to collaborate with you.

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Writing Critique
  • Scriptwriting
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Storytelling
  • Research Documentation
  • Teaching
Mpho M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
19 jobs

Dumelang, I am a Psychologist with 10 years of work experience. I am highly skilled in training content development, training reviews, book reviews, writing, transcribing, translation services (English, Afrikaans, Setswana, Sesotho, Northern Sotho (Sepedi)) coaching and counselling. I am passionate about mental health promotion, workplace wellbeing, organisational effectiveness, recruitment and selection, talent management, people development, career mentoring, learning development, diversity and inclusion in workplaces and businesses in ways that support leaders and make sure that people have healthy career experiences whether they are learning, working or growing. I have experience with counselling people in different roles: graduates/interns, early career, midcareer, established career, in technical roles, professional roles, leadership roles (-first-time leader to Executive level), teams (fighting or cohesive), people with or without tertiary education. I have successfully managed projects and provided a wide variety of people support services to these organisations & contexts (amongst others): Doctors Without Borders, KPMG Dubai and the Oprah Winfrey Leadership School for Girls.

  • Psychology
  • Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Content Creation
  • Training Materials
Susan V.

Pretoria, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Experience in research, translation and writing as well as content development specifically in the mental health field. I am fully committed to assist with your project and will be available for regular updates and revisions as necessary. Recently I have been developing online courses specifically focused on educators and therapists working with schoolchildren with special needs. Topics include trauma-informed care and applying it in the educational setting, teaching children who have bee victims of abuse, early childhood development as well as caring for the caregiver to name but a few. I have also been involved with a project focused on content development for an application providing support to those suffering from anxiety following a cancer diagnosis. My primary role was to develop the script for each lesson that consist of a information sharing / teaching element as well as tools / activities for the day. Additionally I write meditation scripts for an iOS application assisting those with trouble sleeping, specifically as a result of trauma. Upon request I assist legal professional in cases of abuse and human trafficking on how to interact with victims. I also appear as an expert witness in court to explain, amongst other matters, why victims have trouble recalling and accurately testifying following a traumatic event. I have been involved in project development and writing in the past and have been an active member of a project management team. I have extensive experience in victim assistance and support with specific focus on trauma as well as training and development of training manuals. I have worked with government departments throughout the SADC region in Africa and have assisted in the development of Standard Operating Procedures when dealing with vulnerable populations.

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Translation
  • Research Methods
  • Article Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Curriculum Design
  • Fact-Checking
  • Writing
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness
Cindy N.

Mossel Bay, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Dear Hiring Manager, - Organized and Efficient: I excel at planning and managing tasks effectively, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of responsibilities. - Thrives Under Pressure: I embrace challenges and perform exceptionally well in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering quality results. - Growth-Oriented: I am eager to join an organization that fosters development and growth, enabling me to expand my skillset while contributing to the company’s success. - Strong Interpersonal Skills: My background in psychology and life coaching has equipped me with exceptional interpersonal abilities, allowing me to work well with diverse teams and build meaningful professional relationships. - Marketing Expertise: With a passion for marketing, I bring over 10 years of valuable knowledge and experience, driving successful campaigns and contributing to strategic initiatives. - Self-Motivated and Flexible: I excel when working independently, using my initiative to address challenges, and I adapt easily to different work duties and environments. - Team Player: I work effectively as part of a team, fostering collaboration and mutual success. - Dedicated and Hard-Working: I am a loyal and committed professional who consistently achieves tasks with efficiency and reliability, whether working alone or collaboratively. Thank you for taking the time to read my proposal. Regards, Cindy N.

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Coaching
  • Financial Planning
  • Computer Skills
  • Life Coaching
Tatenda C.

Grahamstown, South Africa

$30/hr
4.7
245 jobs

Hello there! I passed my 2nd Master's degree in Adolescent studies!! And I'm thrilled. My 1st Masters, was in Psychology with a research focus on substance abuse, addiction, and neurocognitive effects in young adults. I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted, I am only very, very curious (Albert Einstein) and this curiosity has driven me into beautiful places I had no idea existed. I have a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree majoring in Psychology and Law and an Honour's degree in Psychology. I tutor first to third-year Psychology, university students. I am also a research assistant for several busy people in academic spheres and beyond. In addition to my engagement in academic work, I also enjoy writing in a more relaxed yet informative manner. I write blogs and articles in various niches but mainly in Psychology and wellness. My academic research skills are transferable and allow me to write informative and factually correct yet easy-to-understand blogs. Over the last few years, I have engaged in several projects that have helped me develop some skills that you could be looking for. I am capable of (but not limited to): 1. Psychology tutoring, writing, proofreading and editing. 2. Research and writing ( I am in academia; therefore, my research and writing skills are up to date and every day is another chance for me to improve them). 4. Non-academic writing (This has always been a passion. It is something I enjoy doing and I am quite good at. I am also well versed with SEO writing) 5. Administration support 6. English-Shona translation ( I am fluent in both languages) I strongly believe that we will never maximize the human brain's capacity, so I am always willing and eager to learn. I will bring the best value I possibly can to your project, and in an unfortunate case where my skills can't meet what you're looking for, I will be honest and let you know in time. Everything happens for a reason, I guess we both know why you are on my profile 😉 Tell me more about your project, and I hope I can provide the services you are looking for. I hope to hear from you soon!

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Health & Wellness
  • Review
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Grant Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • APA Formatting
  • SEO Writing
  • Administrative Support
  • Tutoring
  • Academic Research
  • Writing

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