I am registered with the Council for Counselors in South Africa, and hold an Honours degree in Psychology. I have been married for 30 years. We have been through very difficult times in our marriage, but have learnt the secrets that make a loving relationship work. Therefore I can sympathetically help couples deal with any issue or conflict.
I specialize in helping couples resolve the issues that cause conflict in their relationship. Especially where there has been any kind of betrayal.
I also help identify any causes of conflict arising from childhood, and help you deal with and resolve them in a safe environment.
I coach couples to rebuild emotional intimacy.
I also help individuals deal with past traumas that affect their relationship now - trauma such as emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
When I identify behaviours that cause pain in the relationship, I do it without creating guilt or shame, but encourage and coach for healthy change.
I often help with emotional regulation, managing anger, pain and healing from past hurts that have been suppressed.
So if you and your partner need to work through past and present issues to regain love, trust and build a healthy relationship, then I can help you.
I counsel couples in the following areas:
- Effective communication and emotional intimacy
- Conflict resolution skills
- Pornography and sexual addictions
- Dealing with financial issues
- Rebuilding trust after emotional or sexual affairs
- Healing from childhood sexual abuse or other traumas
- Anger Management & Anxiety
- Premarital Counselling
I also work with parents and teenagers to assist them in improving communication building their relationship and resolving conflict.
My fees are kept reasonable so that you can get as many sessions as you need without financial strain.
I work from Monte Vista in Goodwood.
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Testimonials (45)
Arnfried is an exceptional counselor. Over the last 5 months, my partner and I have been attending sessions with him, and it's been an incredible journey. His guidance has helped us build a strong foundation based on understanding and love, which we now apply in our daily lives. His insights have been transformative, especially for couples navigating challenges in their relationships. Highly recommended.
Tashah M
Arnfried is easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable enough to share with him. He offers tools to assist you in your specific circumstances and is a good listener. I would definately recommend him. We saw improvements after our very first session.
Kim E
Arnfried is very patient and attentive. He provides you with very effective tools as well.
Tamzin M
Since attending sessions with Arnfried, my husband and I have learnt valuable tools and techniques that have transformed our relationship. He has a compassionate approach and provides insightful guidance, and I would recommend him without hesitation.
NC
Arnfried is a thorough and supportive counselor who helped us through a difficult time in our marriage.
TL
I can highly recommend Arnfried for counselling as he was a great help to me. Arnfried is not just a good listener but gives practical and useful advice, tools and exercises that you can use in your every day life and relationship. I benefitted greatly from the sessions with him.
Eva H
I first crossed paths with Arnfried in late 2023, seeking assistance for enhancing communication within my relationship. What began as support for our couple's communication evolved into a transformative personal journey with Arnfried. He adeptly navigated through my childhood trauma, shedding light on its impact and guiding me in reevaluating my perspective on the world today.
In the handful of sessions I've had with Arnfried, he has consistently proven to be exceptionally skilled. His ability to actively listen creates an environment where one truly feels heard. Beyond this, Arnfried imparts valuable insights, unveiling often overlooked aspects of any situation, story, event, or perspective.
What sets Arnfried apart is his proactive approach, equipping clients with practical tools for daily application. He emphasizes that therapy extends beyond the session, emphasizing the importance of utilizing insights in everyday life. He understands that the real work happens in the application of learned tools outside the therapy room.
As a specialist, Arnfried goes beyond being a temporary support system; he strives to empower individuals to navigate the vast complexities of life independently. Expressing gratitude and bidding farewell to a therapist is a part of the therapeutic process, and Arnfried gracefully embodies this principle.
Arnfried's commitment is not merely professional; he is an extraordinary and exceptionally rare human being. His genuine desire to aid individuals on their journeys, coupled with his unwavering availability, sets him apart in a realm where true compassion can be elusive. Whether for a brief intervention or a potential future need, Arnfried remains a steadfast source of support.
Schalk VW
My experience during our sessions were supportive and I felt completely safe to share the issues which brought us to these sessions. Arnfried was empathic and knowledgeable on the issues discussed and advised with wisdom, teaching and tact. I accepted the battle I was fighting and placed my faith in God to bring me through this valley.
Rene S
My partner and I go once a month. It's been a real game changer for our relationship. Arnfried is very welcoming warm and understanding. He doesn't pick sides and teaches you the tools to improve your everyday to create new healthy habits.
Charlet S
I am extremely grateful for the invaluable support provided from Arnfried. His exceptional qualities as a good listener and empathetic nature create a safe and nurturing space for constructive conversations. With years of experience, he brings a depth of understanding to our sessions. The tranquil and calming office environment further enhances the overall experience, fostering a sense of peace and openness. I highly recommend his services for those seeking thoughtful guidance in their marital journey.
MF
I can't speak highly enough of Arnfried. What truly sets him apart is his ability to offer practical strategies tailored to our specific needs, empowering us to take control of our relationship. Thanks to their guidance, we've seen incredible positive changes. WS
Arnfried came recommended when our marriage was going through a difficult time. He was and still is a great resource of information. He helped us to develop habits and behaviours to improve our relationship and to change the way we think about each other. He equipped us with skills to resolve conflict.
Robert M
Arnfried's wise counsel and practical guidance helped restore our marriage. He equipped us with skills that were easy to apply to our everyday interactions and therefore avoid unnecessary conflict. Arnfried is patient and understand and comes with a wealth of knowledge and advice about how to work through past pain and develop new ways of communicating which helped us immensely. I would highly recommend him for marriage counselling and will, if necessary, seek counsel from him again in the future.
Debbie L
I would highly recommend Arnfried, his calm demeanor and approach is very helpful and comforting. He is a good listener and very professional.
Chani
I found Arnfried listened well and gave good advice. I took away a number of useful tools that continue to assist us going forward. I'd really recommend his councelling services.
Joan C
One of the best !
I highly recommend to anyone, couple or individuals. Arnfried has the loveliest approach to counseling.
Maegan R
Very compassionate and understanding trauma counsellor. He was very professional, a very good listener, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He understands psychological trauma and was able to help with working through the complexities thereof when I got stuck. I would highly recommend him. His flexible hours are a great plus too!
Natalie L
I found the sessions I had very professional but also down to earth and comfortable. Anfried always found hope in all our conversations. I recommend his heartfelt and discreet council.
Michael M
Being able to have a safe place to open up and see the world with a different view. Extremely great at listening, asking the right questions in a friendly and sincere manner.
Definitely someone I would refer for anyone at any stage of their life. Things I learnt here are foundations that should be taught in schools, it impacts every stage of your life. Fantastic experience, thank you.
HS
Arnfried provides great tools on how to communicate with one another.
Paul
Mr A Klein-Werner was very good at helping us through the jouney of relationship building and with our various conflicts and teaching us as a couple to work together. I say thanks to him we are still together.
Christiaan VDH
Arnfried makes you feel safe as he helps you journey through some of life's most difficult seasons.
Kyle U
Wonderful counsellor, Arnfried has helped me so much & I wish I'd sought help sooner.
Pranav R
Arnfried is excellent. He has helped enhance the way we experience our relationship and gave us the tools to build and strengthen our relationship.
TH
My husband and I have been seeing Arnfried regularly for more than six months and during this time we have learned how to effectively communicate with each other. He makes us feel very comfortable opening up and I personally never feel judged when speaking to him. Our relationship has improved so much during these six months and I will definitely recommend his services.
NP
Arnfried is our marriage / relationship councillor. He has been assisting us in a very personal matter since June 2019. He is very professional and pleasant. He has been very helpful in our journey to healing and recovery, both in our marriage as well as in our individual capacities. I would recommend Arnfried to anyone seeking assistance in these areas. He gives firm reassurance and makes one feel comfortable and confident. Every session has been enlightening and we always leave the sessions in high spirits.
Thank you Arnfried for your great efforts.
Dawn
Myself and my husband received marriage and trauma counseling and the way that everything was handled was superb. My hubby doesn’t normally chat but he appreciated the approach that was used. I would absolutely recommend this service as you are left feeling uplifted and in no way judged. Awesome.
CM
The services my husband and I received, were very helpful. The communication and relationship tools were not alone introduced to our marriage; we were also guided on how to implement the tools. By applying what you learn and knowledge and experiences that are shared by Mr and Mrs Klein-Werner, one cannot go wrong in pursuing and working towards an effective, warm and understanding marriage. One should not wait until your relationship is sour, to reach out for external intervention. Arnfrued is excellent in his field and passion of work. Therefore I would recommend their services to other married couples.
Chanell
Arnfried was kind, helpful and easy to talk to. He is well informed and offer sound advise with tools to help with relationship building. We are grateful for the counseling we received from him that is spiritually based on the word of God.
Garth
Arnfried is a very professional, well-rounded and calm counselor who understands how to navigate the conflicts within my marriage. He helped us to understand that communication is key and normally the breakdown of it leads to other build ups.We learnt certain methods to speak to each other and find it very useful in the long run. Highly recommend Arnfried to any couple who are looking address internal struggles within the marriage.
D.S
Sessions with Arnfried have been extremely useful to me in building relationships and understanding how to better communicate.
Arnfried has a calming and inviting nature which makes one feel comfortable to share and open up freely.
As a councillor he provides great insights, simple and relatable analogies and workable tools that are practical to use.
Anon
Fantastic sessions that has really helped build a better family and personal life for my Husband and I. Highly recommended.
NH
Arnfried has taught my husband and I how to communicate better in our relationship. After just two sessions and putting the teachings into practice at home our connection is much deeper.
I recommend his services.
AM
Arnfried has been an amazing counsellor guiding us along our troubled marriage. He listened intently & equipped us with the important tools to make us understand each other & hear each other better. We can highly recommend him if you seek help.
LP
Arnfried has helped myself and my wife through the most difficult trauma we have experienced in our 19 years of marriage. We would not have made it past this if it were not for his counseling. His warm approach and teaching us to communicate has been so valuable to our journey.
Anon
My partner and I had been looking for a counsellor as we were struggling with some aspects of our relationship. Knowing we both love each other, we were adamant on working on our relationship. I prayed that God would lead us to someone who would understand us and also guide us with knowledge rooted in both the word of God and psychology. Arnfried has been God-sent for us and we have really enjoyed our sessions and getting to know each other on a deeper level. I believe it’s a blessing to have an expert who always remains neutral and fair in helping us and who doesn’t judge us on our mistakes.
SM
From the very first session coming for couples councilling, Arnfried was very warm and welcoming. We immediately felt comfortable and he took time to understand what our struggles were. He was able to articulate the real issue and put things in such perspective that we were both able to see that resolution was possible. He's advise feels tailored to our needs and when we follow the techniques he teaches on connecting, understanding and accepting ones spouse, things go amazingly well in our marriage. We especially appreciate he's ability to incorporate our religious beliefs into helping us heal as we are Christian. He is easy to talk to and passionate about helping to resolve marital problems, making sure both parties feel heard and understood.
AS
Sessions with Arnfried have been extremely useful to me in building relationships and understanding how to better communicate.
Arnfried has a calming and inviting nature which makes one feel comfortable to share and open up freely.
As a councillor he provides great insights, simple and relatable analogies and workable tools that are practical to use.
Cindy K
I'm glad that I have had sessions with Arnfried. My marriage and myself as an individual have benefitted from the sessions.
He is very insightful and creates an environment that allows me to share and be open that was not part of my character.
EH
My wife and I highly recommend Arnfried for counseling in terms of marriage relationships and trauma.
I experienced trauma and it had an effect on our marriage. He understood the psychological trauma I went through and was able to help my wife and me, professionally working through the complexities.
Arnfried is a good listener, and my wife and I benefited greatly from the counseling sessions with him. Having someone like him that you can open up to without being judged is such a blessing.
We learnt the following from him and with it was good examples made:
"If you stay silent about challenges to keep the peace, there is zero chance the challenges will be fixed.
The best apology is changed behavior and don't look back with regret, look forward with hope.
You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. "
Arnfried, thank you for not picking sides and for the development of tools you gave us to improve our relationship to change the way we think about each other.
We highly recommend Arnfried to anyone, couples or individuals, for marriage relationship and trauma counseling.
Arnfried, keep up the good work!
Jacques dB
We have made it a commitment to see Arnfried regularly due to the teachings and tools that's he provides to help us get to know each other in our relationship. He has helped us a lot.
LM
Our relationship counselor Arnfried has been a great help when we first started dating, and I heartily recommend him. His wise guidance flowed naturally into our marriage therapy, deepening our understanding of love and strengthening our bond. His knowledge has been transformational, which makes him a great option for anyone looking for advice on meaningful relationships.
PM
My wife and I had our premarital counseling with Arnfried ahead of our wedding. The sessions were carefully structured, and we always had tasks to reflect on after each session.
Arnfried was empathetic to our experiences, and at the end of our counseling we felt equipped with tools for our new marital journey.
Anon
With a few simple methods, Arnfried has helped us to greatly improve our communication skills in the relationship. In our sessions, Arnfried creates a safe space and guidance to resolve past hurts, foster mutual understanding and caring for each other. In a short time, a lot of our misunderstandings were resolved. We will continue seeing Arnfried on a regular basis to deepen our connection and advance personal growth.
De-Wet & Pia
We have not had couples therapy before and have to share that it was absolutely amazing and eye opening on how helpful and useful therapy can be. We believe any couple would benefit from therapy in general and Arnfried has given us the tools to slowly repair our relationship and regain trust in a short amount of time. With Arnfried’s help we got a deeper understanding of why we react the way we do and developed some plans for how to respond in the future. We whole heartedly recommend therapy with Arnfried.
LM
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