Seugnet Marais, MA, LMFTA
Achieve Balance Therapy, Psychotherapist, Seugnet Marais, MA, LMFTA

Psychotherapist
In-person at Ballantyne Location, Telehealth option provided for NC Residents

Seugnet received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. She completed her master’s degree in Systemic Psychotherapy at Tavistock and Portman in London, UK and her Play Therapy qualification was also obtained in the UK. Seugnet has extensive experience since 2004 in working with individuals, families and children from diverse backgrounds, including adoptive and foster families.  She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, family homes, communities, and an outpatient hospital setting.

Seugnet has expertise in working with adults, families and children aged 0-12.  She brings a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges that arise during this pivotal stage of development for children and the complexities in parenthood.  She has worked with a wide range of concerns related to behavior, trauma, life transitions, parenting, grief and loss, relationships, and family conflict.  Seugnet is skilled in using a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the specific needs of each family and child, including family therapy, child-centered play therapy and more.

Seugnet believes that each person, family and child’s journey is unique.  She approaches her work with a strengths-based and holistic perspective, and a belief in the inherent resilience of adults, families and children and their ability to adapt, heal and grow. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of her approach, and through collaboration, she strives to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing therapeutic environment.