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Palliative Care &
Serious Illness Support

Palliative care and serious illness support focuses on helping individuals, families and caregivers navigate the emotional and practical realities of serious illness. A serious diagnosis can bring uncertainty, difficult decisions, changing roles and concerns about the future, all of which can feel overwhelming without appropriate support. Counselling can provide a structured space to process these experiences, strengthen communication and identify ways of coping with changing circumstances.

Henning Gericke is an HPCSA-registered counsellor with 24 years of counselling experience, including work in medical and emergency settings and a Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care. His approach combines professional counselling with an understanding of the psychological and practical challenges that can arise during serious illness. Support is available in Somerset West and Stellenbosch, at home or in appropriate care settings when required, and online.

PATIENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Support is provided to individuals living with serious illness as well as the families and caregivers around them. Counselling can help people process emotions, adjust to changing circumstances and maintain communication and connection as needs evolve.

COMMUNICATION & DECISION SUPPORT

Serious illness can bring difficult conversations and complex decisions about treatment, care and changing needs. Counselling can provide a structured space to express concerns, clarify priorities and communicate more effectively with loved ones and healthcare professionals.

CONSISTENT & COMPASSIONATE CARE

Support is offered with consistency, professionalism and sensitivity to each individual's circumstances. The aim is to provide a reliable space where patients, families and caregivers can process experiences, strengthen coping and feel supported throughout the illness journey.

Experience in Palliative Care & Serious Illness

My experience in medical and emergency settings, combined with postgraduate training in palliative care and 24 years of counselling experience, informs my approach to supporting people facing serious illness. I understand that the psychological impact of serious illness extends beyond the patient to families and caregivers, and that needs can change throughout the illness journey.

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TESTIMONIALS

Client Experiences:

S IR

Spouse of a Stage 4 cancer patient:

Henning Gericke gave us our life back and helped me to play through the pain.

Awongiwe

Before participating in Henning Gericke's counseling sessions I was literally losing myself and it was just a matter of time before I took my life. But with just few sessions with him, my life started to have some sort of a direction. I was actually struggling academically because of everything that was going on, but he boosted my spirit and made me believe in myself!

Maxi Nosworthy

Henning helped me through a very difficult and traumatic period during my late husband's last 6 months! I was able to find myself again and make peace with myself! I experienced him as a special person who had a lot of empathy and insight! Will never forget his support and assistance!!!