Hanlie manages to combine creativity and practicality. She brings a unique approach to personal and interpersonal development that is both creative, theoretically sound and practically workable. She is an excellent facilitator of workshops with adults, and her publications are relevant, accessible and great reads that add value to individual, group and organisational life.

Dr. Deon Van Zyl
Independent Management Consulting Professional

The New Paradise: Making Intimacy Real.” (Double Storey/Red Nolan) 2004
You have succeeded in producing a self-help text which I'm sure will be of real help to people in enhancing their intimate relationships. It is insightful, interesting, well-designed and it makes for gripping reading (the group process format adds an element of adventure to the members' voyage of self-discovery). I know how much more difficult it is to write a book for consumption by lay people, than it is to write an academic one. For the former, the author has to have truly mastered her subject, and made her guiding theory a genuine and integral part of herself - this enables her to communicate her insights to others in a way that is readily comprehensible to them. You have done this, and done it superbly well. I also enjoyed the group process through which the knowledge was conveyed.

Prof. Brian Mc Kendrick
former Head of the School of Social Work, Wits University.

As my walls of inward protection and instinctive self-preservation were levelled -the journey surfaced many spheres of engagement; confusion and pain, doubt and self-justification, reflection and epiphany, embarrassment and shame, shock and realization. But, as l held on and faced the winds that peel away hiding the truth, the rendering of my true self slowly came into focus. Grasping these various aspects of self has enabled me to honestly comprehend my actions, feel true remorse, engage in genuine empathy and thereby bring about greater self-awareness and self-control. I have become a better man, son, husband, father, friend and professional. I continue to "do the work" as I employ the skills and tools I discovered. Ever grateful and ever learning.

Stafford Masie
Futurist, Entrepreneur, Public Figure

I have worked with and alongside Hanlie Raath for more than 25 years. The insights gained were instrumental in my unfolding entrepreneurial journey. I have loved how the symbolism and metaphors in this work evoked significant meaning in me and each time deepened my soul was journey. I continue to be uplifted and inspired me by her unfolding magnificence of wisdom and insight. She embodies her brand "AFRICAN ALCHEMY" because this is where magic happens!

Alison Weihe
Entrepreneur, Transformation & Leadership Coach, Speaker, Writer

I have worked with Hanlie over several years through many various milestones. What I probably enjoy the most about Hanlie’s approach to coaching and therapy is her ability to use symbolism and imagery so that it makes things such as difficult emotions, or relationship dynamics seem so much more tangible. Hanlie thinks out of the box and is pragmatic and imaginative - with a Jungian influence noted in her work. She has depth and range so can keep a topic quite light as well as be able to dive deeper and really get to the source of any issue. I appreciate how Hanlie builds long term relationships and I have always felt as if she had endurance and was there to support and walk this journey of life together for the long haul. Hanlie has a gift in also being able to product design to meet specific needs such as when she co-created a wellbeing-based programme for my business. I am sure that Hanlie will remain one of my most treasured voices of reason and wisdom!

Celynn Morin
Speaker, Author, Wellbeing Consultant, French Foodie