At Good Hope Psychological Service (GHPS) we are passionate about contributing to the healing and well-being of our fellow South Africans. In a country where many have suffered trauma but do not have access to psychological help, GHPS has taken the initiative to offer free psychological therapy.

COMMUNITIES

We holistically support individuals, families and communities to overcome trauma and other personal challenges that impact emotional well-being and healthy functioning.

VICTIMS

We provide survivors of violent and sexual crimes (children and adults) with the opportunity to recover, heal and grow.

YOUTH

We aim to strengthen families and to assist vulnerable children and young adults to overcome emotional and/or behavioural difficulties that impact their overall well-being.

Testimonial

Without this service, as a single parent of two children, I would definitely not have been able to cope at all. I am eternally grateful for this help and as I have said, would not have been able to cope without it. I sincerely pray that I can continue to make use of this valuable service. This service has been very professional and I have seen counsellors at the hospital over the past six years. PLEASE don’t stop. Thanks so very much.

Anonymous - Mother of two

I just want to thank you for what you have done for my son. Your consultations with him did him good. Seeing the changes at home and within him made me realize that people in your profession is much needed in our society. I will be ever grateful to you for bringing him to the point where he is today. Measured against what you have achieved in my son’s life, I can just imagine what contribution you will be able to make in our society.

Anonymous - Mother

NETWORKS

Sponsors

• ACVV Paarl Branch • Aksie Stellenbosch Hospital • Cape Church Germany • DRC  Mother Church Stellenbosch • Dr DK Abrahams • Frederich Schweitzer Kinderheim Trust • Gerhard Van Der Merwe and Trudie Broekmann • Het Jan Marais Nationale Trust •Lotto • Lize Cornelius • Marie Stander Kunsskool • Print Right and Copy Shop • Sue der Kinderen • Valcare Trust • Vastech • Wings of Support

Partners and Supporters

• ACVV Paarl and Franschhoek • Department of Social Development, and social workers in all the different Agencies • Department of Education Support Services • Family and Child Protection Unit, SAPS • Community Keepers • DOH: TC Newman Clinic, Paarl and Stellenbosch hospitals, (especially managers, psychiatric personnel, clinical psychologists, social workers, primary health care doctors, paediatricians, nursing and admin staff) • Ezrah Coomunity Training and Development• Khula in Paarl and Stellenbosch • Remgro SOS programme • SANCA and ABBA • Valcare Trust

 

LATEST NEWS

October 17, 2021
Why is Naming Trauma Important? By Carien de Klerk Trauma has become a popular word in the everyday vernacular.  In education circles people are talking about trauma-informed schools and we also hear of trau ..
June 17, 2021
Adolescent Mental Health Article by WHO (World Health Organisation) Article Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health Key Facts: One in six people are aged 10-19 yea ..
April 30, 2021
Effects of Bullying on Mental Health By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board, Article sourced from: https://www.stopbullying.gov/blog/2019/10/25/effects-bullying-mental-health Bullying may seriously affect the mental healt ..
April 15, 2021
How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Use Research shows that clear rules help keep kids safe Rae Jacobson Article sourced from: https://childmind.org/article/talk-teenager-substance-use-abuse/ Adolescence is a tricky time ..