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Puzzle of My Life

Find clarity—one piece at a time.

Confidential online counselling and habit‑based coaching

Life can feel complex—like a puzzle with missing pieces. At Puzzle of My Life, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can pause, reflect, and put the pieces together. Through evidence‑informed counselling and structured one‑on‑one coaching, you will develop the skills and habits to move forward with confidence.

About Our Approach

We combine professional counselling with behaviour‑based coaching to help you turn insight into action. Sessions are conducted online for flexibility and privacy. You'll work with a dedicated practitioner who tailors support to your goals, whether you're navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, career transitions, or seeking personal growth.

Our Values

  • Confidentiality & Care: Your privacy and wellbeing come first.
  • Clarity & Practicality: Clear steps, measurable progress.
  • Respect & Inclusion: A welcoming, non‑judgemental space for all.
A compassionate space where you can pause, reflect, and put the pieces together.

Our Services

We offer two complementary approaches to help you make practical progress in your life, relationships, and career.

Online Counselling

What we help with: Stress and anxiety, burnout and overwhelm, life transitions, relationship communication, confidence and self‑worth, grief and loss, workplace challenges, and more.

How counselling works

  1. Book an initial consultation (50–60 minutes)
  2. Explore your story and goals with a trained counsellor
  3. Agree a plan—session cadence and focus areas
  4. Work the plan—tools, reflections, and check‑ins to sustain change

Outcomes you can expect: Greater clarity, better coping strategies, improved communication, and a practical roadmap to wellbeing.

One‑on‑One Coaching (Shadowmatch) Student Focus

Why Shadowmatch? Shadowmatch is an AI‑enabled coaching system that turns your unique habit profile into a structured, work‑and‑life‑focused development plan. It provides step‑by‑step content, progress controls, reminders, and an integrated calendar—so you aren't just inspired; you're guided to act.

How it helps

For students, professionals and individuals, Shadowmatch creates a career‑progress and behaviour‑development pathway that links everyday actions to tangible improvements—retention of key habits, resilience, and performance that compounds over time.

Who it's for

Students, individuals, professionals, managers, and teams who want structured habit change and career progress without guesswork.

Coaching areas available

Career Coaching
Study Method Coaching
Fulfillment Coaching
Personal Development Coaching
Relationship Coaching

What a typical coaching journey looks like

  1. Intake & assessment: Complete your Shadowmatch worksheet to generate your habit report and baseline.
  2. Plan selection: We choose focus areas (e.g., Study Method + Career Coaching) and define measurable outcomes.
  3. Weekly micro‑actions: System‑guided tasks, reflections, and check‑ins keep you moving.
  4. Progress reviews: Data‑backed insights to adapt the plan and celebrate wins.

Services & Packages

Choose the option that best fits your needs and goals. All services can be tailored to your schedule and specific objectives.

Online Counselling

Flexible Plans
  • Intro consult (50–60 minutes)
  • Ongoing sessions (weekly/fortnightly)
  • Short‑term intensives (focused blocks for specific goals)
  • Student discounts available
  • Flexible scheduling around academic timetables

Starter Plan

1+4 Sessions
  • 1 intake session
  • 4 weekly coaching sessions
  • Single focus area
  • Shadowmatch worksheet & report

Leadership Plan

1+12 Sessions
  • 1 intake session
  • 12 coaching sessions
  • Leadership + resilience bundle
  • Shadowmatch worksheet & report
  • Progress tracking & reviews

We'll tailor the cadence to your schedule and goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between counselling and coaching? +

Counselling helps you process experiences, emotions, and patterns in a supportive therapeutic space. Coaching turns specific development areas into actions and habits, using a structured plan and measurable steps.

What is Shadowmatch, exactly? +

It's a coaching system that provides content, management tools, step‑by‑step guidance, auto‑reminders, and session bookings—making habit change practical and trackable.

How are coaching areas chosen? +

From your Shadowmatch worksheet and personal goals, we agree on one or two areas to prioritize (e.g., Study Method + Career Coaching), then build a plan around those.

Do you offer student discounts? +

Yes! We offer special rates for students. Contact us to learn more about our student-friendly pricing and flexible scheduling options that work around academic timetables.

Bookings & Contact

Ready to begin?

Take the first step towards clarity and practical progress in your life, relationships, and career.

Email
barbara@puzzleofmylife.co.za
For Students & Organisations
Special student packages available. For organisations exploring coaching for employees or leaders, Shadowmatch offers a work‑related, career‑focused process.

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