Mrs Judith Gordon-Drake

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“A Registered Clinical social worker in private practice. Individual, couples and family therapy, with a special interest in addiction therapy.”

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About Me

This Registered Clinical Social Worker offers a supportive space for individuals, couples, and families. With a special interest in addiction therapy, they guide clients to explore patterns and build practical strategies. This practice is ideal for those navigating complex relational challenges. Clients seeking focused support for addiction can find understanding and resilience here, fostering a healthier future.

Approach

Therapy here moves from exploration into practical steps, held at a steady, collaborative pace that keeps you focused and supported. I offer sessions in Johannesburg or online, in English, meeting with individuals, couples and families so the work fits your life and logistics. We map patterns together, set achievable goals, use brief between-session tasks and review what helps you manage addiction, stress or relationship cycles. This approach often suits people seeking clear strategies and steady, realistic progress.

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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Johannesburg, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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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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Social Work
A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.
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Works With:

•Couples
•Families
•Individuals

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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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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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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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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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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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 Johannesburg

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Clinical Social Worker

Service Area

Craighall

In-person & Online

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa