Firdose

Ms Firdose Abdool Razak- Moola

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I am a Mental Health Practitioner, Social Worker in Private Practice and a Family Therapist. I provide Counselling, Advice, Therapy and Assessments Services for all races, ages and genders. I specialise in Trauma/Grief Counselling, Play therapy, Relationship/Marital/Divorce Counselling and Care &Contact Services”

About Me

I support individuals and families navigating the complexities of trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. As a Social Worker (BSCHWK Hons) and Family Therapist, I provide Counseling and assessments for all ages and genders. My approach includes focused play therapy sessions, providing a safe space for processing emotions. I help clients build resilience and move towards healing and healthier connections.

Approach

Conversations begin with your priorities and a gentle pace that balances listening, practical assessment and shared planning so we know where to focus next. In Durban or online, in English, sessions mix age-appropriate activities for children with reflective dialogue for adults, brief assessments when clarity is needed, and agreed steps between meetings to practise new skills or organise supports. Work is collaborative and steady, aimed at restoring day-to-day functioning and clearer connections. This way suits people and families coping with loss, trauma or relationship change.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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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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    Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

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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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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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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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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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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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    Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

    Learn more about Play Therapy
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    Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access 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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Works With:

  • •All ages
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Communities
  • •Elderly
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & 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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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective 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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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

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 KwaZulu-Natal

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Service Area

KZN ADVISORY CENTRE

In-person & Online

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa