Every new chapter begins with one gentle step.

Change starts within.

Counselling, coaching and hypnotherapy for people ready to shift how they think, feel and live. Based in the Helderberg, Cape Town, and available online.

  • 10+ years as a hypnotherapist
  • 7 years of Lifeline crisis counselling
  • Online & in person
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Free 15-min callA relaxed chat, no obligation

Hear from Elizabeth

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“Hi, I'm Elizabeth. If you've found your way here, maybe you're tired of feeling stuck, or carrying more than anyone knows. I want you to know I understand that – not just from training, but from my own life. I've walked through loss, through hard times, and I found my way to the other side. That is what I help people do.

Whether it's counselling, coaching or hypnotherapy, we'll work together gently and practically, so that you can actually feel the shift – and not just talk about it. You can see me in the Helderberg or online, wherever you are. And the first step is easy: a free 15-minute call, just to chat and see if we're a good fit. I'd love to hear from you.”

Does this feel familiar?

You've waited for it to pass. You've tried to push through. And it's still there.

Maybe it's the anxious thoughts that won't switch off at night. The old hurts that keep resurfacing. The voice that says you're not enough. Or simply the feeling that you're stuck – that there's more for you, but you can't quite reach it.

You don't need more pressure. You need a safe space to slow down, understand what's going on inside, and make a real, lasting shift.

Let's talk – book a free call
  • Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or constantly "on"
  • Struggling to sleep or switch off
  • Carrying hurt, disappointment or grief from the past
  • Stuck in patterns you want to change
  • Low confidence or harsh self-talk
  • Longing for clarity and direction in your next season

My approach

What is The Inner Shift?

Real change starts on the inside. The Inner Shift is my gentle, personal approach to helping you release what's been weighing you down and move forward with clarity and peace.

I blend intuitive, heart-centred work with practical, evidence-informed tools, shaped around what matters most to you. You're always in charge of your session.

Release

Gently let go of tension, old patterns and what isn't yours to carry.

Reset

Find calm, rest and a clearer, kinder way of thinking.

Rise

Take confident, practical steps into your next season.

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Meet your guide

Hi, I'm Elizabeth

I'm Elizabeth – an Inner Shift coach, counsellor, hypnotherapist, author, wife and mother – and for more than 10 years I've been helping people find calm and make meaningful inner shifts.

I also served for seven years as a Lifeline-trained crisis counsellor, and I'm currently completing my Bachelor of Social Science in Counselling & Psychology at SACAP.

I believe healing is both heart-deep and practical. My sessions are warm, unhurried and judgement-free – a place where you can be honest and be met with compassion, whatever your background or beliefs.

Elizabeth

Why work with me

Understanding that comes from the inside

Free support lines like Lifeline do vital work – I served there for seven years and I'm grateful for every volunteer. What I offer is different: consistent, one-on-one support with depth, a practical plan, and someone who walks the road with you.

  • I've walked this road myself

    I know loss, family addiction and recovery from the inside – not just from textbooks. You won't need to explain or defend your story. You'll be understood, never judged.

  • More than talking

    I blend counselling, coaching, hypnotherapy and my intuitive gift (in Premium Intuitive Alignment), so our sessions aim for a real, lasting shift – not just another conversation.

  • Experience you can lean on

    Seven years of Lifeline crisis counselling and more than 10 years as a hypnotherapist mean I stay calm and steady with whatever you bring.

  • Consistent, one-on-one support

    The same person every time, at a pace that suits you – in the Helderberg or online – with a clear plan for your next steps.

How I can help

Gentle support, in a way that suits you

All sessions are available online (anywhere in the world) or in person in the Helderberg. Payment by cash or EFT.

Hypnotherapy

First session R850 · 90 minFollow-ups R750 · 60 min

A calm, focused, deeply relaxed state to help you work on stress, sleep, confidence and unhelpful habits. You stay aware and in control throughout.

About hypnotherapy

Inner Shift Coaching

R690 · 50 minPremium R1,100 · 90 min

Focused, compassionate coaching to get clarity, release what's holding you back and plan your next step – or go deeper with Premium Inner Shift Coaching & Intuitive Alignment.

About coaching

Wellness Counselling

R690 · 50 min

A safe, compassionate space to talk through what you're facing and feel heard, drawing on seven years of Lifeline crisis counselling and my counselling studies.

About Wellness Counselling

Session packages: book 3 or 5 sessions and save up to R600 – from R1,860. See packages

Your first step

Getting started is simple

  1. Book a free 15‑minute discovery call

    A relaxed chat by phone or video.

  2. Choose what fits

    Together we decide which session suits you best.

  3. Begin your inner shift

    Online or in person, at a pace that feels right for you.

Elizabeth Holland

Talk to Elizabeth personally. A relaxed 15-minute chat by phone or video.

What clients can expect

A safe space, at your pace

  • Warm and unhurried No judgement, no pressure, no rushing your story.
  • You stay in control Nothing happens without your consent.
  • Everyone welcome Whatever your background, your values are respected.
  • Confidential Handled in line with POPIA and my Privacy Policy.
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Free gift

Free: The Inner Shift – Release & Reset

A gentle 10-minute guided relaxation to help you slow your breathing, release tension and set down what isn't yours to carry – with an optional moment of quiet reflection at the end. Perfect for busy days and restless nights.

I respect your privacy and will never share your details. See my Privacy Policy.

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Your first step

You don't have to carry it alone

Whether you're ready to begin or just have a few questions, I'd love to hear from you.

The first call is free, takes 15 minutes, and there's no obligation – just a relaxed chat to see if we're a good fit.