About Debbie Nagel – Qualifications & Background
meet Debbie/ ontmoet debbie
The path that led me here wasn't planned—it was lived.
After losing my mother to cancer in 2012, my husband in a motor vehicle accident in 2018, and my father in 2019, I found myself rebuilding a life that no longer looked as I had imagined. These experiences deepened my understanding of grief, trauma, resilience, and the courage it takes
The path that led me here wasn't planned—it was lived.
After losing my mother to cancer in 2012, my husband in a motor vehicle accident in 2018, and my father in 2019, I found myself rebuilding a life that no longer looked as I had imagined. These experiences deepened my understanding of grief, trauma, resilience, and the courage it takes to begin again.
Over the years, I have combined my professional training in life coaching with lived experience to create an approach that is both compassionate and practical. Rather than telling you what to do, I walk alongside you, offering grief support and guidance as you explore the answers that already exist within you.
My hope is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your strengths, find clarity, and create a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are. Whether you are navigating grief, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, my trauma-informed practice is grounded in honesty, professionalism, and genuine care. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe and meaningful, supporting lasting healing and personal growth.
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Die pad wat my hierheen gelei het, was nie een wat ek beplan het nie—dit was een wat ek geleef het.
Nadat ek my ma in 2012 aan kanker verloor het, my man in 2018 in 'n motorvoertuigongeluk, en my pa in 2019, moes ek 'n lewe herbou wat glad nie meer gelyk het soos ek dit voorgestel het nie. Hierdie ervarings het my begrip van rou, trauma, veerkragtigheid en die moed wat dit verg om weer van voor af te begin, verdiep.
Oor die jare het ek my professionele opleiding in lewensafrigting met my eie lewenservaring gekombineer om 'n benadering te ontwikkel wat beide deernisvol en prakties is. Eerder as om vir jou te sê wat om te doen, stap ek saam met jou, bied rou-ondersteuning en leiding, terwyl jy die antwoorde ontdek wat reeds binne jou bestaan.
My hoop is om 'n veilige, ondersteunende ruimte te bied waar jy weer met jou innerlike krag kan kontak maak, helderheid kan vind en 'n lewe kan skep wat meer in pas is met wie jy werklik is. Of jy deur rou, uitbranding, trauma, verhoudingsuitdagings of 'n groot lewensoorgang beweeg, is my trauma-ingeligte praktyk gegrond op eerlikheid, professionaliteit en opregte omgee. Saam werk ons teen 'n pas wat vir jou veilig en betekenisvol voel, met die doel om blywende heling en persoonlike groei te ondersteun.
Professionalism and Experience/Kwalifikasies en Ervaring.
Qualifications/Kwalifikasies:
- BA Degree with a major in Psychology (Bachelor in Psychology) from the University of Pretoria
- Registered Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) - Geregistreerde Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP)
- Counselling Course using Solutions Focused Approach - (Certified)
- Executive and Management Coach (University of Cape Town)
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Qualifications/Kwalifikasies:
- BA Degree with a major in Psychology (Bachelor in Psychology) from the University of Pretoria
- Registered Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP) - Geregistreerde Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP)
- Counselling Course using Solutions Focused Approach - (Certified)
- Executive and Management Coach (University of Cape Town)
- (Certified) Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (University of Cape Town)
Completed: Relationship and communication counselling
Verhouding en kommunikasie Berading (Distance Education - Australia)
- Traumatic Incident Reduction (Applied Metapsychology International) (TIRA) - Life Stress Reduction Facilitation Lewens-angs vermindering Fasilitering (Applied Metapsychology International) (TIRA)
- Trauma-informed support for children, including Trauma Berading vir Kinders (Applied Metapsychology International) (TIRA)
- Trauma Informed Support for Individuals (Grief and Loss) (ASCHP HH Grief/Loss)
- Grief support for individuals and families living with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (The Wellness Specialist Academy)
- Somatic Mind Body Healing Practitioner at Inner Wellsprings Academy - Shana Neril
Certified Spiritual Coach from Transformation Academy - Emily Rivera Andrews
Experience/Ervaring:
- Counselling experience/Berading Ondervinding: 10+ years
- Life coaching/Lewens Gids: 7+ years - Trauma counselling/Trauma Berader: 4+ years - Somatic Practitioner: 6 months+
Steps/Stappe
Steps/Stappe
This is a sacred journey of exploration, healing, and growth, held in a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space. Together, we may work through experiences of grief, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, or patterns that no longer serve you. This process can include a trauma-informed practice, grief support, life coaching, somatic m
This is a sacred journey of exploration, healing, and growth, held in a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space. Together, we may work through experiences of grief, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, or patterns that no longer serve you. This process can include a trauma-informed practice, grief support, life coaching, somatic mind-body approaches, and personal development support. The way your journey unfolds is entirely unique and guided by your readiness, your rhythm, and your intention. While our work is deeply transformative, it is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.
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Hierdie is ’n reis van selfontdekking, heling en groei — gehou in ’n veilige, oordeelvrye en medelydende ruimte. Ons werk moontlik saam deur ervarings van verlies, emosionele oorweldiging, lewensveranderinge of patrone wat jou nie meer dien nie. Hierdie proses kan trauma-ingeligte praktyke, rou-ondersteuning, lewensafrigting, somatiese liggaam-gees benaderings, en persoonlike ontwikkelingsondersteuning insluit. Die manier waarop jou reis ontvou is uniek aan jou — dit word deur jou gereedheid, jou ritme en jou bedoeling gelei. Hoewel hierdie werk diep transformerend is, is dit nie ’n plaasvervanger vir mediese of sielkundige behandeling nie.
Intake Meeting / Eerste Ontmoeting
To start the journey, we arrange a meeting or phone call where we get to know one another and establish whether we are the right fit. This initial meeting is free of charge.
Om die pad te begin stap, gaan ons met mekaar gesels. Dit kan telefonies of persoonlik plaasvind. Gedurende hierdie eerste ontmoeting bepaal ons of ons ’n goeie kombinasie sal wees. Hierdie kennismaking is gratis.
Agreement / Ooreenkoms
If we decide to walk the path together, we complete the necessary paperwork before beginning our work together.
Indien ons besluit om die pad saam te stap, is daar papierwerk wat voltooi moet word voordat ons begin.
Discover, Dedicate and Soar! / Ontdek, Wy Jou Toe en Sweef!
We enter into a professional partnership built on trust, honesty, and open communication as we work toward your personal growth and wellbeing.
Ons begin ons professionele verhouding waar ons eerlik, opreg en met respek met mekaar kommunikeer terwyl ons saam aan jou groei en welstand werk.