Lize

Mrs Lize Rens

Registered Social Worker

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I am a dedicated Social Worker and Addiction therapist with a passion for supporting individuals through their personal struggles and facilitating lasting change. My practice is based in Kenilworth, Cape Town, where I offer a safe, flexible, and thought-provoking therapeutic space.

About Me

I am a Registered Social Worker based in Kenilworth, Western Cape, South Africa. I help you and your family manage addiction, relationship struggles, conduct problems and grief. I provide psych and diagnostic assessments and focused therapy to build clear treatment plans.

Approach

My practice is based in Kenilworth, Cape Town, where I offer a safe, flexible, and thought-provoking therapeutic space. I am committed to meeting the unique needs of each client, and my sessions are designed to be collaborative and insight-driven. I strive to hold the struggles of my clients with compassion, helping them navigate challenges while uncovering new perspectives.

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I draw from a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, tailoring my methods to the specific needs of the individual. Specialising in addiction treatment, I also address a wide range of mental health concerns, fostering healing and resilience in those I work with. I work individually with adults who are struggling to cope with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, loss or bereavement, relationship stress, and life changes.

Through my work, I aim to empower my clients to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.​​​I believe in helping individuals ignite a sense of hope through in-depth individual counselling, by utilising a person centered therapeutic approach I aim to help guide my clients toward self discovery.

Hope is the quiet force that defies darkness, a spark that flickers in the deepest shadows, waiting to ignite a blaze of possibility. It is the unseen thread that weaves through our lives, connecting us to a future that may be uncertain but is always brimming with potential. In moments of despair, hope is the gentle reminder that tomorrow holds the promise of new beginnings.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • 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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Anxiety

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

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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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  • 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.

  • Grief & Loss

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

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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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  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Credentials

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Registration: 1046481

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Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)

Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) in Clinical Social Work

UCT

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Lize Rens Therapy

In-person & Online

Kenilworth

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa