“Can I work with you online if I live outside South Africa?”
Yes.
I work online with people in South Africa and internationally, and I can use all of the therapeutic modalities I offer online where they are appropriate for you and what we are addressing.
I also work INTERNATIONALLY ONLINE using Zoom (or another platform you may prefer).
I work online with clients in the US, the UK, Europe, the UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and across Africa.
Sessions from wherever you are
You can have sessions from home, from work or wherever you are, in any country.
There is no travel and no waiting room.
What you need for an online session
- A private space where you will not be interrupted or overheard.
- Headphones, if anyone else is nearby.
- A steady internet connection, and a computer, tablet or phone with a camera.
Time zone
All appointment times are provided in South African Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2). Clients are responsible for converting appointment times to their local time zone and ensuring that the scheduled time is suitable for them.
Please be aware that South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. If your country changes its clocks seasonally, the time difference between your location and South Africa will change accordingly.
The practical consideration for international clients is whether we can find a time that works comfortably across our respective time zones.
If our schedules align, we can certainly explore working together.
Online sessions are arranged Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 18:00, South African time.
| Where you are | Standard time | When the clocks go forward |
|---|---|---|
| New York and Toronto | 00:00 to 11:00 | 01:00 to 12:00 (daylight saving, mid-March to early November) |
| Los Angeles | 21:00 (previous day) to 08:00 | 22:00 (previous day) to 09:00 (daylight saving, mid-March to early November) |
| London | 05:00 to 16:00 | 06:00 to 17:00 (British Summer Time, late March to late October) |
| Western Europe (Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam) | 06:00 to 17:00 | 07:00 to 18:00 (summer time, late March to late October) |
| Dubai | 09:00 to 20:00 | No daylight saving |
| Hong Kong and Singapore | 13:00 to 00:00 (next day) | No daylight saving |
| Perth | 13:00 to 00:00 (next day) | No daylight saving |
| Sydney | 15:00 to 02:00 (next day) | 16:00 to 03:00 (next day) (daylight saving, early October to early April) |
| Auckland | 17:00 to 04:00 (next day) | 18:00 to 05:00 (next day) (daylight saving, late September to early April) |
On the West Coast of the United States (Los Angeles), the times listed fall in the evening, overnight or early in the morning.
Other appointment times may be possible. Please feel free to enquire, and we can discuss availability based on your individual needs.
Rates
50 min consultation US$250 per session
Clients living in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa: R2,000 per session.
All prices apply to 50-minute individual sessions.
Fees depend on where you live, and I confirm your fee when you book.
Payment options
Cash
Credit card
Debit card
American Express
EFT
SnapScan
Zapper
Card payments can also be made by a secure payment link (Visa, Mastercard and American Express).
Medical Aid
The medical aid notes below apply to South African medical aid schemes.
Many medical aids may reimburse in full or in part for my services.
Please check with your medical aid to see if they will cover out-of-hospital Occupational Therapy sessions.
I ask that clients pay for their sessions in full at the time of their session and claim back from medical aids themselves.
Please consult your medical aid scheme for more information in this regard.
My sessions do not qualify for Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs).
Professional Registration and International Online Sessions
Renée is an experienced South African healthcare practitioner, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
She offers an integrative approach informed by her professional training and experience in trauma-focused and body-based therapeutic work, including EMDR and TRE®.
Renée is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Her South African professional registration does not constitute registration or licensure in other countries or jurisdictions.
International enquiries are considered individually, taking into account the nature of the requested service, professional requirements and applicable regulations.
Clients are provided with information about professional registration, the scope of services and the terms of online consultations before beginning work together.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is an opportunity for us to understand what has brought you to see me, what is troubling you and what you would like to change.
The first session is also about fit.
By the end, I would like you to have a sense of how I work and whether I feel like the right person for you. I will also have enough information to begin forming an approach to the work.
What if I need medication?
I do not prescribe medication.
If you are elsewhere, we can discuss the referral process available in your area and what kind of professional you may need to see.
The exact route depends on where you live and what services are available.
Booking an online session
To book, send me a message on WhatsApp or by email, or use the Contact page.
Appointment times are confirmed in South African time (SAST).
At a glance
- Who
- Renée Shearing, occupational therapist, BSc (OT); HPCSA OT 0032638; qualified in 1997, nearly three decades of clinical experience in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia
- Training
- EMDR, Certified Level 2 TRE® Practitioner (TRE LLC, 2014), Family Constellations, EFT, Motivational Interviewing, shamanic energy work (Four Winds), Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté’s programme)
- Ways of working
- One to One Therapeutic Work, EMDR, TRE®, EFT, Family Constellations, Shamanic Energy Healing
- Where
- 7 Constantia Main Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town
- Online
- Online sessions from anywhere, in any country, by Zoom or another platform the client prefers; available for sessions Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 18:00, South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2)
- Sessions
- 50 minutes, individual; US$250 per session.
Clients living in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa: R2,000 per session. - Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30
- To book
- WhatsApp, renee.shearing@gmail.com or the Contact page
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