Mrs Karen Thiart
Registered Social Worker
“An experienced registered social worker in private practice providing support and guidance to individuals and families.”
About Me
Approach
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Services
Services Offered:
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Disability Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.
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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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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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Stroke Support
The psychological aftermath of a stroke, which can include emotional changes, cognitive difficulties, grief over lost abilities, and family adjustment.
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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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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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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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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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Geriatric Social Work
Social work services for older adults, addressing access to care, housing, community resources, and emotional support in later life.
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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:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Families
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Alzheimer's / Dementia
A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
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Brain Injury
Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Dementia
A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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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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Physical Disability
A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.
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Parkinson's
A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes.
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Stroke Support
The psychological aftermath of a stroke, which can include emotional changes, cognitive difficulties, grief over lost abilities, and family adjustment.
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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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Registered Social Worker
A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.
Qualifications
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Registrations
South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); Saaswipp
Social Worker