Rooted in Love Counselling
Dr. SIMONE Michelle Poppleton
Chartered Counselling Psychologist (PSI M12085C) & Registered Counsellor (HPCSA; PRC 0031887; Practice No.: 0716049)
D.Counselling Psychology (Trinity College Dublin); MPhil in Social and Developmental Psychology (Uni. of Cambridge);
BEd Hons (Edu Psychology) (Pretoria); PGCE (WITS); BA Psychology (WITS)
COFFEE WITH A COUNSELLOR
" I was taken by the power that savouring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community"
~ Howard Schultz
COFFEE, CONVERSATION & CONNECTION
|| WORKSHOPS & PODCAST ||
From early on in my practice, I realised there was a need for safe, social spaces where real people could come together for real conversations. This inspired me to expand my practice beyond the therapy room to include heart-centred, themed, and interactive workshops designed to foster connection, creativity, and community — always with a good cup of coffee in hand.
I facilitate two types of workshops:
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Experiencial Workshops: Longer, interactive sessions with space for deep exploration.
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Lunch Break Workshops: Shorter, psycho-educational sessions perfect for learning in bite-sized doses.
My workshops are designed to be practical, engaging, and deeply human. They draw on my background as a psychologist, my life experience as a woman, wife, expat, friend, daughter, entrepreneur, and my passion for making psychological insights accessible and relevant to everyday life.
Workshop Topics include:
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Self-Esteem & Confidence: Unlocking strengths and inner resources.
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Self-Care & Burnout Prevention: Tools to manage anxiety, self-sabotage, and exhaustion.
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Vision Board & Goal-Setting: Creating purpose-driven, meaningful life direction.
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Resilience Building: Strengthening your ability to stay grounded, authentic, and effective.
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Journalling for Growth: Using writing practices like fear journalling to challenge limiting beliefs and foster courage.
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Conflict & Connection: Learning to “cross the bridge,” reduce criticism, and communicate with empathy.
This list is not exhaustive but just a snapshot of the kinds of workshops I have facilitated. Each one is customisable, making them a meaningful addition to:
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Celebrations (bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays)
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Team-building events
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Small group or community gatherings
I also love collaborating with other small businesses and creatives to design unique experiences.
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Follow along for upcoming workshops at @RootedinLoveCounselling on Facebook & Instagram.
🎙️ You can also tune into my podcast, Coffee with a Counsellor, on Apple iTunes and Spotify — where I bring the same spirit of real conversation, compassion, and connection to a wider audience.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

SOPHIE
I liked that it was relatively informal, but still structured. I also liked the mix of people that attended, each a different age and coming from a different background.

CARLA
I loved how prepared the event was, with the jars for the daily appreciation and the question starters. The whole group was also so lovely and open. It felt like such a safe place for me

GRACE
I really enjoyed Simone’s energy and approach during the workshop. Thank you for sharing your sparkle with us, Simone