Ms Cathrine Mulovhedzi

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“An experienced , competent compassionate Social Worker working with children and their parents, families, couples and groups. working with adolescent and the elderly. working with mental health care users and their families. Parental skills training, trauma counseling, family counseling and work related stress.”

About Me

I help diverse clients, from children to the elderly, navigate mental health challenges and life transitions. My compassionate approach supports families through conflict, individuals healing from trauma, and those managing work-related stress. I offer practical strategies, including parental skills training, to empower you with tools for daily life. Together, we can explore your unique situation in a safe, understanding space, helping you find clarity and resilience.

Approach

Helping clients across life stages, I focus on clear, practical steps so therapy feels active and skills-oriented rather than passive. Sessions in Pretoria or online, offered in English and several South African languages, are steady and goal-driven with room for careful listening. We use brief assessments, guided conversation, role-play and family meetings, plus reflective tasks between sessions to rebuild safety, strengthen parenting skills and work through trauma, grief or stress. Those juggling family pressures, loss or relationship strain often find this hands-on, collaborative rhythm useful.

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Basic Information

Pretoria, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Child Protection
Services focused on safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, or harm, including assessment, intervention, and family support.
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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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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.
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Prevention
Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Rehabilitation
Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.
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Social Work Services
Organised social work support including case management, counselling, advocacy, and connection to community resources.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

•All ages
•Children
•Couples
•Families
•Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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HIV / AIDS Support
The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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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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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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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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Social Worker (Mental Health)
A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service professions

Social Worker

Service Area

My practice , online consultation and in the office

In-person & Online

Sinoville, Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa