FAMSA PE

FAMSA Port Elizabeth is a trusted, long-standing non-profit family and relationship counselling organisation in Gqeberha, affiliated to the national FAMSA network established in 1954. Like all FAMSA affiliates, they believe that healthy families are the cornerstone of a healthy society — and they exist to support individuals, couples, and families when life becomes overwhelming.

Their therapeutic model is Time Limited Brief Therapy — a focused, goal-directed approach of up to six sessions per goal, making support accessible to people who cannot commit to long-term therapy. If more specialist or longer-term support is needed, their qualified social workers will assess and refer appropriately.

What They Offer Survivors

Domestic Violence and GBV Counselling and Victim Empowerment FAMSA PE is actively engaged in the fight against domestic violence and gender-based violence. They provide individual counselling and victim empowerment services to survivors — helping them understand their experiences, process their emotions, and plan safe next steps. Community and school-based awareness campaigns and educational sessions complement their direct support work.

Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling Confidential, professional counselling is available for a full range of challenges: relationship difficulties, domestic violence, trauma and trauma debriefing, grief and loss, low self-esteem, anger, communication problems, and stress. Counselling is available for individuals, couples, and families, with intake and assessment happening on weekday mornings from Monday to Thursday.

Trauma Debriefing and Management For survivors who have recently experienced a traumatic event — including abuse, violence, or bereavement — FAMSA PE provides trauma debriefing and ongoing trauma management counselling.

Divorce Counselling and Mediation Divorce and separation counselling is available for individuals and families navigating relationship breakdown. Mediation services help separated or divorced parents resolve disputes and complete legally required parenting plans for their children.

Kids in Divorce — Children's Group Therapy A specialised therapeutic group work programme specifically designed for children experiencing parental separation — addressing grief, self-esteem, and adjustment in a structured, supportive group setting.

Parenting Programmes Tailored parenting support for single parents, blended families, and general parenting groups helps caregivers develop skills, confidence, and resilience — covering bonding, communication, discipline, and co-parenting.

Youth Mentorship Programme A structured mentorship programme for young people addresses life skills, self-esteem, bullying prevention, and healthy relationships — catching young people before challenges escalate.

Black Male Groups — Historical and Cultural Context A unique programme addressing the historical and culturally contextualised roles of men and women — supporting black men to explore identity, masculinity, and responsibility within the complexity of South Africa's history.

Marriage Preparation and Enrichment A 10-hour marriage preparation and enrichment course is available for couples and groups — building communication, intimacy, and the practical foundations for a healthy partnership.

FAMSA PE is based in Gqeberha. Intake is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00am–11:30am. Call 041 585 9393 or email info@famsape.co.za.