You may be traveling for business, taking a break with your partner, visiting Cape Town for a special occasion, or simply spending time away from your usual routine.
And sometimes, despite being somewhere beautiful, something doesn't feel quite right.
Perhaps you're carrying stress from home or work.
Perhaps you're struggling with a relationship issue.
Perhaps a difficult conversation has left you feeling unsettled.
Perhaps you're feeling lonely, overwhelmed or uncertain about what comes next.
You don't have to explain everything to everyone.
A confidential conversation with an independent Specialist Wellness Counsellor can provide a private space to pause, talk things through and consider what may help.
You don't need to have a diagnosis or a clearly defined problem to reach out.
You may simply be experiencing:
Stress & pressure
Work demands, responsibilities or circumstances that have become difficult to switch off from.
Relationship difficulties
Tension, repeated arguments, emotional distance, communication difficulties or uncertainty about a relationship.
A difficult conversation
Something has happened between you and another person and you aren't sure how to approach it.
Life changes
A relationship change, family situation, career decision, relocation or another significant transition.
Feeling overwhelmed
Your thoughts keep going around in circles and you would value a calm, confidential space to talk.
Feeling disconnected
You may be surrounded by people but still feel alone, unsettled or emotionally distant.
A need for perspective
Sometimes you don't need someone to tell you what to do. You simply need a neutral person who will listen carefully and help you make sense of what you're experiencing.
Time away together can sometimes bring relationship issues into sharper focus.
When you're away from your normal routine, there may be more time — and fewer distractions — to notice unresolved tension, difficult conversations or emotional distance.
Couples counselling can provide a private, neutral space for both people to speak and be heard.
You may be dealing with:
Online sessions mean that you can access support privately without having to leave your accommodation.
There is no need to prepare the "right" words before contacting me.
You can begin simply by explaining what is happening and what has brought you to this page.
Together, we can explore what you're experiencing and consider practical ways forward.
The first step is simply a conversation.
1. Get in touch
Contact me privately via WhatsApp, email or the online enquiry option.
2. Tell me what you need
You can share as much or as little as you're comfortable sharing initially.
3. Arrange an online session
Sessions take place privately via WhatsApp Video or Zoom, at an agreed time.
4. Have space to talk
The session provides a confidential, non-judgemental environment in which to explore what is happening.
Your counselling relationship is directly between you and your counsellor.
The accommodation establishment that made this information available to you is not involved in your counselling and does not receive information about your sessions.
You can contact me directly and privately.
No referral from the hotel is required.
David Allan is an ASCHP-registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor based in Cape Town.
His approach is person-centred, supportive and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on providing clients with a confidential space in which to explore their circumstances, relationships and wellbeing.
David works with individuals and couples and provides online counselling through WhatsApp Video and Zoom.
If something has been weighing on you during your stay, you are welcome to get in touch.
You don't need to know exactly what you want to say.
Start with a private conversation.
061 869 7622 (whatsApp Only)
info@davidallancounselling.co.za
davidallancounselling.co.za
This service provides wellness counselling and supportive counselling within the counsellor's professional scope of practice. It is not a substitute for emergency medical or psychological care.
If you are experiencing an immediate emergency or believe that you or someone else is in immediate danger, please contact the appropriate emergency service or seek urgent medical assistance.
David Allan provides an independent professional service and is not employed by or acting as an agent of the accommodation establishment through which you may have found this page.
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Supporting You Toward Clarity, Balance, and Emotional Well-being
I am a Specialist Wellness Counsellor registered with the Association of Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP), offering client-centered, holistic support for individuals navigating life’s challenges.
My career journey has evolved from the creative arts into business, and ultimately into psychology and counselling. This diverse background, combined with lived experience and personal growth, allows me to connect with clients in a grounded, authentic, and empathetic way.Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore your experiences and move toward meaningful change.
Education
B.Soc.Sci (Hons) Psychology- 2024 , and B.Soc.Sci (majors psychology and counselling) -2022 at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP). My formative tertiary education is grounded in academic research and a clinical approach (pathogenic) to psychology.
A Different Approach to Counselling
My work is grounded in the humanistic philosophy of Carl Rogers, which recognizes your inherent capacity for growth, resilience, and healing.
Rather than focusing on diagnosis or pathology, I take a wellness-based, holistic approach, supporting the integration of your emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
My approach is centred on “care over cure”—helping you develop insight, strengthen your internal resources, and improve your overall quality of life.
