Bea

Ms Bea Wirz

Clinical Social Worker

verified by TherapyRoute

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
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Basic Information

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.

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  • Psychotherapy

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

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  • 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.

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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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  • Supervision

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

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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.

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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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Anxiety

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

Qualifications


Master's in Clinical Social Work

Certification

UCT

Year: 1990

Registrations


South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

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