Bea

Ms Bea Wirz

Clinical Social Worker

Verified

“I am experienced Clinical Social Worker and Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic therapist offering in person and online therapy to adults, as well as parent counselling. I offer in person parent - infant psychotherapy to parents with infants ( 0 -3 years). ”

About Me

I have been practicing as a Clinical Social Worker for over 35 years. My practice is based in Rosebank, Cape Town. I offer individual therapy to adults; parent infant psychotherapy ( under 3 s); parent counselling, and clinical supervision. I support people through life transitions, relationship issues, mood disorders and parenting challenges.

Approach

My approach is psychodynamic / psychoanalytic
Contact Bea

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

My areas of specialisation and interest include pregnancy, birthing and postnatal experiences, infancy (0 - 3) and parenting challenges. In my work with adults of all ages I offer an accepting space in which to talk through and reflect on challenging issues from within a collaborative therapeutic relationship, in an attempt to accompany clients towards greater understanding of themselves and their challenges and thereby to make changes. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, personal / life transitions and grief and loss.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

    Learn more about Counseling
  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

    Learn more about Psychotherapy
  • Psychiatric Social Work

    Social work services for people with mental health conditions, assisting with access to care, housing, benefits, and community integration.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

    Learn more about Supervision

Works With:

  • Individuals
  • Parents
  • Adults
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues

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

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Parenting Support

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

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

    Learn more about Young Adult Issues
  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

    Learn more about Depression
  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

    Learn more about Grief, Loss & Bereavement
  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Social Worker

    A social worker trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy, often in healthcare or community settings.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Registration: 10-10295

Verify License

Qualifications

Master of Social Science in Clinical Social Work

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Year: 1991

Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Communication with Children and Adolescents

Tavistock Clinic, London, U.K.

Year: 2004

Memberships

South African Association of Social Workers in Private Practice (SAASWIPP)

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Rosebank

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

In-person & Online

Rosebank

Cape Town, Western Cape 7700

South Africa

Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa