Busisiwe

Ms Busisiwe Mzandolo

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I am an experienced social worker with over 10 years working experience, and over 5 years' experience on Employee Wellness Programs affiliated with EAP Companies. "I am a Mental Health activist", motivational speak, mentor and coach.”

About Me

As an experienced social worker and mental health activist, I bring over a decade of dedication to your well-being. With five years on Employee Wellness Programs, including EAP affiliations, I deeply understand the unique pressures of the workplace. I offer practical coaching and motivational support, helping you navigate challenges and build resilience. Clients appreciate my empowering approach, finding a space where their mental health is truly championed. We can work together to find your way forward.

Approach

Motivation and practical support shape how I work with you, keeping sessions focused, direct and collaborative so healing feels active rather than vague. In Johannesburg I meet people in English and offer secure online sessions too, creating a steady space for tackling burnout, grief, addictive patterns or relationship strain. We set small, skill-based steps in session, practice them between meetings, and I’ll advocate or coach when systems get in the way. This approach tends to suit people who want clear movement and practical resilience-building.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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    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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    Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

    Learn more about Trauma Counseling
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    Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

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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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    Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Couples
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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    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
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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).

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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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Professional Title:

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    Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Qualifications

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Service Area

G1 Hub (Next to Molly Malones)

In-person & Online

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa