I am a woman of God, with a passion to assist others in their journey towards emotional, mental, spiritual and physical well-being. To bring healing to the broken hearted, to encourage and empower. I am an ordained Pastor, and a registered Christian Pastoral Counsellor (Reg Certificate no. CPSC P00006/19). My husband and I enjoy travelling and have a heart for the Thai people. We are involved in mission outreaches, where we support and build relationships with churches and minister God’s Word.
I have pursued a calling in the South African Police Service for over 31 years in the capacity of a Supervisor Chaplain. I was ordained as a Pastor in the Quigney Baptist Church in East London in 1997. I went on early retirement in 2017/12/31.
In 2010, I completed my Masters in Theology, “When a Policeman takes life into his own hands.” I went on to complete my Doctorate in Theology in 2013, “The Badge, The Bible and the Suicide in the South African Police Service”.
I am a Motivational Speaker and Author of a book, titled, “Hope between the Barbwire Fence.”
2004 – I attended a Haggai International Leadership Training in Maui, America, and chosen in 2005 for an International Faculty Development Seminar in Singapore. In 2009 I became an International Lecturer for the Executive Development Leadership Programme in the SAPS, where I was part of the team that trained the Executive Police in Juba, Sudan.
I major in Trauma Counseling, Debriefing, Crisis Intervention, and Bereavement Counseling. I present Seminars such as Stress Management, Stress and Trauma Wellness Management, Suicide Prevention Awareness, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Bereavement and Palliative Care, Relationship Building, Anger Management, Ethics, Gods Answer to HIV/AIDS and others.
To engage persons in a Ministry of Counseling, develop, nurture and empower life-giving change.
To help people identify and draw upon their spiritual resources in meeting life challenges.
To educate and train other professionals in these values and skills.
Sharing hope and healing with a passion for God’s Word, training and equipping God’s people with unique ministry tools to further the Kingdom of God.
Author: Dr. Charisse Le Roux
Dr Charisse le Roux’s book Courageous Hope contains 134 daily devotional pieces, focussing on a variety of subjects, ranging from fear, joy, our identity, making choices, renewing our strength, spending our time wisely to contentment and inner peace. Each devotional is accompanied by an appropriate text from the Bible, as well as an inspirational quote from various sources.
As the title of the book suggests, all of the devotionals are eventually helping the reader to live with courageous hope – despite our setbacks in life. It is well written and filled with spiritual wisdom and practical advice, stemming from the author’s own lived faith. It is recommended for a broad readership – young and old, men and women.
Author: Dr. Charisse Le Roux
Although Hope between the barbwire fence was written with the encouragement of police officers in mind, this compendium of devotions is perfectly suited for all people who long to spend some quality quiet time with their Saviour.
This book makes a perfect gift for somebody close to you – or even for yourself – to discover that there is hope to be found – even between the barbwire fence.
I will always sign a contract with my clients before we start, so that they are fully informed of the process and are able to give consent before starting the sessions.
With respect for each other and our differences, we can go a long way.
It is not my responsibility to save you, or to change your circumstances… It is my responsibility to guide you and to give you options and equip to “save yourself”. You will remain the main person responsible for your own change.