Ms Lindiwe Shayi
Social Worker (Mental Health)
“Life can be overwhelming and challenging, and the problems you face might make you feel helpless and hopeless. Well, I am here to support you, to empower you to become your own agent of change and reclaim your sense of control in your life.”
About Me
Approach
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Services
Services Offered:
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Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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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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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Training
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.
Works With:
- •Couples
- •Families
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
- •Parents
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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Alcohol Use / Addiction
A pattern of alcohol consumption that has become harmful to a person's health, relationships, or ability to function day-to-day.
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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Bipolar
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
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 the Witwatersrand
Registrations
South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
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