Danica

Mrs Danica Freimond

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“The treatment of mental health should carry the same priority as the treatment of a broken leg. Don't "walk" on untreated mental health problems; reach out!”

About Me

Just as a broken leg needs attention, your mental health deserves priority. It's easy to "walk on" internal struggles, but they don't have to be a constant burden. I offer a supportive space where we can explore what's holding you back. Here, you can take that crucial first step towards feeling better. We'll work together to address concerns directly, supporting you in finding practical ways forward. Your well-being is paramount; reaching out is a sign of strength.

Approach

When emotional pain is treated with the same urgency as a physical injury, therapy becomes practical and steady—I help you take clear, manageable steps toward relief. In Pretoria and online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions are paced to your needs: we build safety, name patterns, practice grounding and coping between meetings, and address grief, anxiety or burnout in focused, hands-on ways. You’ll leave with doable strategies and clearer choices. This way of working tends to suit people ready for straightforward, collaborative change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • 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.

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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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

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

Credentials

Registrations

SACCSP

Social Worker

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Service Areas

Avah Henn Psychosocial Counselling Services

In-person & Online

Murrayfield

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Murrayfield, Pretoria, South Africa