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Vanessa Crous

Individual, Couples & Family Counsellor

Hi, I’m Vanessa. I help couples in Pretoria find their way back to each other through honest conversations, renewed connection, and practical steps that strengthen relationships. Welcome to Keystone Marriage Counselling Pretoria.

  • Clinical Specialties

    Anxiety | Depression | Trauma & PTSD | Grief & Loss | Self-Esteem | Anger | Stress | Burnout | Life Transitions | Relationship Issues | Marriage & Couples Counselling | Divorce Recovery | Parenting Support | Teen Counselling | Addiction

  • Education & Licenses

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Consumer Science (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work included) – University of Pretoria
    • Teacher’s Diploma – 20 years in teaching, adult education, and training
    • Narrative Therapy Certification – Coram Deo (affiliated with University of Pretoria)
    • Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Narrative Counselling (Supervision Year)
    • Ongoing CPD training in trauma, teen counselling, and neurotherapy
    • Registered Pastoral Narrative Counsellor (CPSC/ACRP)

  • Message from Vanessa Crous

    Relationships can face seasons of distance, conflict, or silence that leave couples feeling disconnected and uncertain about the future. Many carry unspoken hurts, repeated arguments, or a sense of being “stuck,” even while trying to keep everything else in life together.

    I’m Vanessa, a Narrative Counsellor in Pretoria, and I focus on helping couples and partners rediscover connection and rebuild trust. My sessions are a safe, non-judgemental space where both voices are heard and your shared story matters.

    Having seen how clinical or one-sided approaches can leave couples feeling unseen, I believe in taking a different approach. Together, we’ll look at the challenges from the outside, uncover the strengths within your relationship, and begin shaping a new story that reflects your hopes for each other.

    Every session is designed around you as a couple, whether you want to restore intimacy, improve communication, or learn how to move forward after painful experiences. I don’t offer quick fixes or judgement. Instead, I walk alongside you, asking curious questions and helping you see your relationship with a fresh perspective.

    If you’re ready to take a step toward closeness again, I invite you to reach out. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but each conversation can bring you closer to understanding, healing, and building the relationship you both long for.