Bernice

Ms Bernice Lufumpa

Registered Social Worker

“An experienced, competent & compassionate Couple & Family Therapist working predominantly with individuals, couples, families and organisations. Face to face sessions-R500.00/ hour; Telephonic sessions-R350.00 /hour; Virtual /Online sessions-R450.00/hour.”

About Me

This Registered Social Worker is an experienced, competent, and compassionate Couple & Family Therapist. They predominantly help individuals, couples, families, and organisations navigate complex relationship dynamics. Sessions are a space where concerns are explored with understanding, fostering clear communication and growth. Clients can choose from face-to-face, telephonic, or virtual sessions, ensuring accessible support. This approach offers practical ways to move forward, making it a good match for those seeking balanced guidance.

Approach

Emphasis is placed on practical, compassionate collaboration that moves conversations toward healthier patterns and realistic change. I meet clients in Pretoria or online, offering sessions in English, seTswana or isiZulu and flexible telephonic or virtual options to suit busy lives. Sessions are paced to your needs — we explore relational patterns, manage stress and process difficult memories with clear steps, reflections and short-term goals you can try between appointments. This way of working tends to suit couples, families and organisations seeking grounded, achievable progress.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

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    Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

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    Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • •Couples
  • •Families
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

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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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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
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    Relationship Counseling

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

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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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    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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    Registered Social Worker

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

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Work

Service Area

Hatfield Assessment & Therapy Center / BSK Publishing

In-person & Online

Hatfield

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa