Mrs Brenda Lane

Clinical Social Worker

verified by TherapyRoute

“A Clinical Social Worker of 40 years working predominantly with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety and addictions, gender issues, neurodivergent, sexual dysfunction, trauma & PTSD. I am also qualified to supervise practitioners.”

About Me

I am a registered Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker based in Kenilworth, Western Cape, South Africa. I help adolescents and adults manage addiction, mood disorders, eating disorders, and identity issues. I deliver individual and psychodynamic therapy , CBT & DBT and provide clinical supervision, parental support, and Ukraine aid.

Approach

A holistic approach will always be considered, taking into consideration the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual dimensions of a client. The goal of counselling and therapy is that the client gains insights into their behaviour and that tools for coping are created and implemented to improve general functioning.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

As a Clinical Social Worker, my primary role is to provide supportive services to clients who are experiencing difficulties, stress, trauma and any life-changing event that they may be experiencing. Understanding the client's experience is fundamental as each individual is unique and will require specific and optimal treatment.

Services Offered:

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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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Ukraine Aid
Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.
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Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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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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Sex Therapy
Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.
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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.
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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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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Sex Addiction
A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.
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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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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Identity Issues
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.
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Suicide Bereavement or Crisis
The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.
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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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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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Alcohol Use / Addiction
A pattern of alcohol consumption that has become harmful to a person's health, relationships, or ability to function day-to-day.
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Professional Title:

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