Demi Chernotsky
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
BA. (Hons) psych
Practical, evidence-based support to help you navigate life’s challenges
Specialist wellness counsellor
ASCHP reg:SWC25/17262

Welcome to Demi’s Wellness Corner
A safe and supportive space to explore life’s challenges with care and understanding.
As a registered counsellor, Demi is dedicated to walking alongside you on your journey toward balance, healing, and personal growth. Whether you are facing stress, navigating relationships, or seeking clarity in difficult times, her approach is compassionate, professional, and deeply person-centred.



My approach
Evidence-based care, grounded in compassion.
I work from a wellness perspective that focuses on the whole person - emotional, mental, physical, and social wellbeing. My role is not to diagnose, but to support and educate you with tools that can make everyday life feel more manageable and meaningful.
People come to counselling for many different reasons, and each session is thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs and goals. My role is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood, especially during times of stress or change. I offer support through life transitions, crisis management, self-confidence and developing practical tools to improve your understanding of emotions and how to regulate them.
In my work with adolescents (14+), I draw on a deep understanding of child development and the unique challenges young people face. Adolescence can be a time of intense change, where emotions, relationships, and identity are still forming. Many young people benefit from additional support in emotional regulation, self-understanding, and building healthy coping strategies.
Due to our school systems often being under great pressure, some teens may not receive the emotional attention or space they need when they’re struggling to cope. Counselling offers a space where they can slow down, reflect, and feel supported in finding ways forward.
Areas of focus
Relationships
Trauma
Grief/loss
Psychoeducation
Self-confidence
Anger management
Aniexty
Personal growth
Creating healthy coping mechanisms
Breathwork and mindfulness
Crisis management
Containment
Emotion regulation
Some areas of concern with teens:
Bullying
Self-confidence
Grief/loss
Anger management
Ways to cope under pressure
Understanding of emotions and how to express them in healthy ways
I assist in building achievable action plans in areas that you struggle and build on each, understanding emotions and coping mechanisms that have become autonomous.
My counselling draws on
Person-Centred
Positive Psychology
Encouraging self-understanding, resilience, and the development of strengths that support lasting wellbeing
Drawing from the approach of DBT & CBT
Supporting clients in recognizing unhelpful patterns, managing intense emotions, and learning practical skills for positive change.
Mindfulness-based Strategies
Practical tools for managing stress, emotions, and unhelpful thought patterns
Every person is unique, therefore our work together will be
tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Services & pricing
Individual in-person
counselling
50 - 60 minute session
R650
Couples counselling
in-person
80 minute session
R950
Introductory package
First 3 individual sessions
3 x 50 - 60 minute sessions
R1800
Instagram @demiswellnesscorner
Contact Us
Address
67 Constantia main road, Wynberg.
Cape Town
Contact
082 710 2734
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm


















