John Stewart, CADC,
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
“15 years experience working in one of South Africa's top rehabs All Chemical Dependencies & Process (behaviour) Addictions”
About Me
Approach
Hi, my name is John. I have been working in the field of addictions for twenty or so years. Sixteen of those years as the senior counsellor at The Bethesda Addictions Treatment Centre.
I also became the programme manager. I am a certified addictions counsellor as well as having diplomas in addiction psychology and trauma counselling.
I have further studied and have certificates in most of the popular modalities of treatment. I am comfortable using CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational interviewing and Mindfulness. I am not a huge fan of the disease concept or modality of treatment. However, I try not to throw the baby out with the bath water and can work with it in the interest of who I am working with.
My personal approach in eclectic. My strengths are my ability to build solid therapeutic alliances. My ability to command respect yet remain gentle and compassionate. I believe big time in integrity and accountability. I have supervision with my ex clinical director Colin Garnett and psychologist colleague Kayla Gous.
I know my limits and when I am out of my depth and am not afraid to consult with other professionals or refer.
I am very relational and twelve step orientated with a big focus on "Extreme Ownership" and "Radical Acceptance".
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Services
15 years experience working in one of South Africa's top rehabs
All Chemical Dependencies & Process (behaviour) Addictions
On-line Addiction Counselling, Support, Referrals
and Case Management
Relapse Education & Empowerment
Personal Recovery Development
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Information / Resource Service
Services that connect individuals with mental health resources, community support, or practical help.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Prevention
Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.
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Referral Service
A service that matches individuals with appropriate mental health professionals based on their specific needs, location, and preferences.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Families
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Forgiveness
The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:
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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
A counselor specialising in helping people with disabilities or chronic conditions achieve personal, social, and vocational goals.
Qualifications
Behaviour Institute
Central European University
Registrations
Bapsa - Board of Addiction Professionals South Africa
Level 4 Addiction Professional