Dr. Ursula Froschauer – Online Counselling Psychologist: Couples Therapy, General Psychotherapy, Intuitive Eating Counselling

My approach is rooted primarily in psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on how early life experiences influence current behaviour and relational patterns. This often lends itself to longer-term therapeutic work, aimed at meaningful and lasting change.

I particularly appreciate working with couples and in this work I draw from the Gottman Method Couples Therapy framework. My goal is to equip couples with practical tools to communicate effectively, manage conflict constructively, and make more intentional and conscious relationship choices. Couples therapy provides a supportive space to enhance emotional connection and relationship satisfaction.

In addition to psychotherapy, I offer clinical supervision to fellow psychologists. My supervision work is informed by psychodynamic, person-centred, and mindfulness-based approaches. I aim to meet supervisees where they are, supporting them in growing into the most authentic and effective therapists they can be.

Clinical Training & Professional Experience

Dr. Ursula Froschauer holds an undergraduate degree in Child and Family Psychology from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa. She completed her Honours degree in Psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in Pietermaritzburg, and her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from UJ in 2010.

Her clinical training included an internship at UJ’s Counselling Centre, where she gained experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, along with conducting psychological assessments. She started her private practice in 2012, concurrently lecturing psychology to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

In 2017, Ursula earned her PhD in Psychology from UKZN. Her doctoral research, “The Wedding Performance: Gender Inequality and System Justification in the White Wedding,” explores the intersections of gender and societal norms.

Over the years, Ursula has also provided psychological support within the school context, including nine years at the German International School in Johannesburg. There, she supported students, parents, and staff, and offered crisis support to the school community.
Ursula has enhanced her therapeutic expertise and professional growth by completing Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and by becoming a certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. These advanced qualifications reflect her deep commitment to supporting individuals who face challenges in both their relationships with food and with their partners.

Since 2022, Ursula has focused fully on her private practice, where she works with adults individually and as couples. She remains committed to professional development and staying abreast of the latest psychological research. She has presented her academic work at international conferences in South Africa, Japan, the UK, and the Czech Republic, and she has published internationally on issues related to gender dynamics.