Sithembisile Mapingire, BACP

BACP counsellor with 22 years experience

Trauma and relationship focus
CBT and IFS methods
Works with international clients

About Sithembisile Mapingire

Sithembisile Mapingire is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 22 years of professional experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, stress, parenting challenges, abuse and trauma, anger management, relationship issues, and difficulties faced by teens and couples.

Sithembisile brings an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, selecting methods that best suit each person's needs. Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic elements, and humanistic principles.

She also supports people dealing with intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, career challenges, bipolar disorder, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, commitment and control issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin problems, and the emotional impact of natural or human-caused disasters.

Sithembisile offers warm, calm, and compassionate listening combined with practical therapeutic skills to help individuals gain greater self-awareness and relief from emotional burden. Her aim is to support clients in expressing and exploring thoughts and feelings, building coping strategies, and working toward emotional wellbeing using approaches tailored to each person’s situation.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sithembisile Mapingire have?

She has 22 years of professional experience.

Is Sithembisile Mapingire a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential BACP, which denotes membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Sithembisile Mapingire provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North, Shona.

Where is Sithembisile Mapingire located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sithembisile Mapingire as my therapist?

Clients can work with Sithembisile through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sithembisile Mapingire work with international clients?

Yes. Sithembisile works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sithembisile Mapingire cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, clients can click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients can click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in whichever format feels most comfortable - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives and varied schedules.

Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches via remote appointments, and clients may switch therapists if they seek a different fit. For those weighing options, online sessions can offer an accessible way to begin or continue therapeutic work with qualified therapists.

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