Amanda

Mrs Amanda Koen

Registered Social Worker

“An experienced social worker. I work mainly with children and families to help them identify the problem and to assist them to work through the problem.”

About Me

I am an experienced social worker, dedicated to supporting children and families. When challenges arise, I help you identify the root of the problem. Together, we develop practical ways to work through difficulties, fostering understanding and resilience. I ensure sessions are a collaborative space where everyone feels heard, building a clear path forward. This approach helps families find lasting solutions and stronger connections.

Approach

Facing difficult moments, I focus on mapping what’s happening and turning that map into small, manageable steps we try together. In my Springs office or online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions are straightforward and paced to your family’s needs — we explore patterns, set short goals and practice new responses. I use gentle assessment, clear feedback and between-session tasks to track progress and adjust our plan as feelings and relationships shift. This way of working suits caregivers and young people seeking practical, steady progress and clearer connections.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Registration: 10-14129

Qualifications

B.DIAC Degree

UNISA

Year: 1992

Service Areas

Amanda Koen Private Social Worker

In-person & Online

Welgedacht

Springs, Gauteng

South Africa

Welgedacht, Springs, South Africa